I like mantel decor to be fairly simple. One suggestion might be to put two vases with branches (I’ve used some from our curly willow tree) on the mantel. Nothing more than that on the mantel. Then buy some heirloom pumpkins with colors pulled from the art work above the mantel. You can find heirloom varities in various colors. Put a grouping of maybe 3 of them on the hearth on the left side of the firebox. An uneven number is nice. Different sizes are also nice and you can group/stack them however you like. I prefer real pumpkins and they can last a very long time. I actually still have a few from last September.

These are faux but easy to find the real deal all over right now. Nice grouping on your hearth. Great stems add a lot to pumpkins, so try to find some nicer than these ”nubs.” :-)

Simple Google search … find a pic you like and emulate it
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Lots of small gourds mixed with votive candles would be my suggestion. Something like this, perhaps:

Don't go overboard. Less is more.

I am a total fan of all the dried florals that are out there as well as foraging around the neighborhood woods for dried grasses - they bring great texture and a "loose-ness" to the arrangement, brass is nice for warmth as well as vintage ceramics -

I like Sabrina’s example. Yes, less is definitely more.

Less is more, but scale is king. Those vases are too tiny for the scale of your fireplace. The main center item should be about the width of the firebox below. Then layer other items in front of it and don't line them up light soldiers. Don't be afraid to stack things like candle sticks on book stacks. Try warm colored candles for your tablescape and add greenery underneath the three pieces. Pile on more of the little pumpkins to show the overflowing abundance of the harvest season.

Meant to say your hurricanes and bowl of pumpkins are very nice.

Thank you so much for all your help! I posted my mantle somewhat naked to give an idea on space. I do not have a mirror to replace the picture so it will stay.

Here is my mantle currently. I def lean towards minimal.

Beautiful room.

I think an elegant display like this would look wonderful and fit your style well.

It’s the middle area I like most, you could leave off the branches in jars or do something different on the ends.

https://maisondecinq.com/easy-fall-mantel/

If you use pumpkins, use faux ones. I’ve had two instances of not realizing mine had started rotting on bottom … it was a nasty mess on my fireplace.

IMO if you are going to do decor for special occasions you might just as well go crazy I think this is kind of cool and I am a minimalist but at Christmas I go a bit crazy.Maybe witht his just no hearth stuff.

@typeandrun, it looks like a very nice room. Since you like minimal, I was thinking about this mantel but for year round purposes. With your art work I think just a couple vases is nice but larger than the ones you have. Tastes really very when it comes to mantel decor. All that really matters is it looks good to you.

I still think heirloom pumpkin colors would look great with your art work!

wow @chloebud that room is gorgeous and the style I LOVE ! I do have large ginger jars that maybe I will swap out and post a pic.

Suggest looking for items that you can bring out yearly. Use height and groupings and a basket could be a nice touch as well. Since you like a miminal look, don’t suggest layering with lots of gourds.

typeandrun, I love the room too which is why I saved the pic some years ago.

BTW, regarding real pumpkins, Jinx has a good point since they can start to spoil on the bottom and/or near the stem. I do keep a very close eye and have used clear glass coasters under some of them. I can honestly say I’ve never had a problem after many years. The best quality faux pumpkins can be pricey. I think a mixture of real and faux can be a good compromise. I buy quite a few pumpkins each year and would NOT want to store that many artificial ones.