35 Fresh and Beautiful Summer Mantel Decorating Ideas

I've only had my mantel for 2 seasons of summer, but this is the mantel I envisioned in my dreams months before summer. Earthy terra cotta, vibrant greens, and a statement print that echoes what my heart needs to be reminded of. With just a little bit of boho!

This is a wonderful example of a simple summer mantel. It's minimalist, fresh, with a completely relaxed feel. The uncluttered vibe is perfect for summer, especially if you want a clean slate after all the spring decor and events.

Another example of a minimalist summer mantel in white. Vases, with or without greens and flowers, are a favorite way to add chic elements to a mantel. The clean layout and modern lines add a relaxing vibe all summer long.

A real mix of rustic and modern farmhouse, This one stay simple with lots of green faux plants, a summer garland, with white and wood accents. Giant signs are also allowed for summer mantels!

Yes, you absolutely can use black for your summer decorating, especially if your family room is more of a modern farmhouse style. A stack of books, a bold frame, greens, and wooden bead strands complete the look.

I absolutely love the vintage garden vibe for this summer mantel! The gorgeous rustic touches of the botanical prints in antique frames, test tube vases with fresh wildflowers... this is so invited and enchanting! Beautifully layered cottage summer decor!

This summer fireplace mantel is styled to perfection. The distressed shutters give it a vintage vibe, while masterfully executing symmetry in the varying heights. It's perfectly balanced without looking cliche.

The space above a fireplace is a great place for summer straw hats! This is truly a unique idea! Add in a little faux greenery, and it's a beautifully minimalist and original display.

This is another beautiful summer mantel that is clean and simple. I love the earthy feel with the candle holders, the wood box, and the straw hat against the white. The tulips, summer's favorite flowers, look gorgeous in the rustic crock for a pop of color.

All the simplicity of summer right here. This white mantel is a stunning focal point of the room, with enough brightness in the blue to add vibrancy and interest!

I love the bright and airy feel to this mantel! Green, whites, soft yellows, and wood tones make a perfect display for the summer months. Masterful mix of textures, too.

I love the nod to a vintage mantel with a large antique mirror and blue-tinted mason jars. The bright colors of the fresh flowers in a basket add a nostalgic feel, which is a beautiful contrast to the modern fireplace.

I love the bright colors that come alive in this mantel. This is a mix of vintage, rustic, and modern farmhouse, all blended together wonderfully.

This is another one of my favorite looks. I adore terra cotta for spring and summer, and it looks amazing with the blue mason jars, touches of lavender, and a vintage window with stacked books.

Here's another fresh summer mantel mixed with lemons and blue color scheme! I'm a big fan of jars, bottles, and vases of varying sizes, even if they are empty! They are summer decorations all by themselves.

This one from Craftberry Bush is completely vintage and spectacular. She always has the most unique ideas, and each detail is to perfection. This is another way you can use a variety of empty bottles and jars as decor.

This is a beach-inspired mantel with rustic coastal elements. I love the distressed pieces along with the beachy decor. The pop of blue brings that ocean feel to the otherwise neutral decor. A very relaxed vibe!

Here's another mantel that include the beachy, coastal farmhouse look. Fresh flowers, ocean-inspired blues, star fish and coral... dreamy beachy days with these coastal elements. Love the bright colors mixed in!

Lemons are no doubt the quintessential fruit of summer. Bright yellow adds a cheerfulness to your summer fireplace that only lemons can bring!

Lolly Jane is known for her bright colors, and this yellow tabletop (which can be copied on a mantel) steals the show! Of course, we have our lemons to compliment the yellow, but I also love the yellow book binding against the set of picture frames. Masterfully done.

Here's another take on a lemon themed mantel. It's a beautiful contrast with the blue chinoiserie! Bright cheerful summer colors.

Here's another way to do bright yellow for summer! Bright forsythia stems are another fantastic way to add vibrancy to your living room!

Here you'll find more bright yellows- lemons, flowers, they all work! There is beautiful contrast again with the black - and I love the repurposed window laying near the bottom!

Here's another inspiration idea if you want a white themed mantel! Stylish and full of vintage treasures!

I love, love, love the green and white color palette here. It's so fresh and vibrant for summer, and the giant wall art brings a wonderful, ocean feel.

This is a wonderfully traditional feel for a mantel with a coastal feel. A gorgeous mix of textures along with those fresh hydrangeas (my personal favorite for summer). I love how the coffee table is styled so cohesively with the mantel as well.

If neutral decor wins your heart, even in the summer, let this one be your inspiration picture! Soft whites and creams and greens, mixed with terra cotta against layered vintage windows give it a truly rustic and cozy feeling.

If you love more of a simple rustic farmhouse mantel, this one is for you! Chunky rustic candle holders, a repurposed window, and gorgeous tulips. Lovely seasonal decor.

I love the farmhouse feel of this summer mantel! This one is full of great ideas for a rustic market theme with so much depth. The pops of color from the flowers bring additional interest as well. This one easily converts from a spring mantel to a summer one!

Here's another fresh way to style with bottles. I love the blue tints mixed with the amber bottles. And that wreath brings all the country feels.

An oversized mirror, with simple fresh flowers in vases and bottles are all you need. Peonies are lovely, and this is picture perfect for an easy summer mantel.

I absolutely love the eclectic feel of this mantel. Adding coordinating colors and pieces that make you happy is a great way to make your mantel unique to you!

If you lean more boho in your own home, this inspiration is for you! Lots of greenery, mixed with vintage pieces and a variety of texture... so well done!

I love the bold greens in this mantel with the summery accents of driftwood, terra cotta, and the naturally woven lantern. The palm branches give it a vacation vibe you can enjoy all summer from your living room.

I had to add this one to the mix because in my house, Memorial Day and 4th of July are the quintessential summer holidays, and we love to celebrate them. An Americana mantel is a totally valid option for summer. It's in its own category, but it looks tasteful and festive all summer long, until you're ready to switch to fall decor.