15+ Creative Back to School Mantels

Try one of these back to school mantels to add a touch of flair and excitement to your home during the back to school season.

More back to school fun: printable first day signs, built-in bookcase desk, and if you need a mantel, try a faux mantel.

As much as I like the summer, I can’t wait for school to start so I can work on a beautiful back to school mantel for my kids. This year I ran out of inspiration so I decided to search on Pinterest for new ideas. I found so many beautiful and easy to make back to school mantels that I can’t wait to share with you.

I put together a list of 16 beautiful back to school mantels that I’m sure you’re going to love. From fall-themed mantels to colorful and/or vintage looking ones, I’m sure there’s something in this list that can fit into your home.

1. Fall Mantel from The Kim Six Fix
2. Get On The Right Bus from Hollyhocks & Honeybees
3. Autumn Harvest Mantel from The Kim Six Fix
4. Budget Scholarly Mantel from Ask Anna
5. School Time Mantel from She’s Crafty
6. Globe Mantel from Our Life In A Click
7. Books and More Mantel from Organize and Decorate Everything
8. Chalkboard Vignette Mantel from The Painted Home
9. Learning Chalkboard Mantel from A Few Miner Adjustments
10. How To Decorate A Mantel from Hollyhocks & Honeybees
11. A Pretty & Frugal August Fireplace Mantle from A Cultivated Nest
12. School Map Mantle from The Crafted Sparrow
13. Vintage Look Mantel from Organize and Decorate Everything
14. Free Printable for a School Themed Mantel from Amanda’s Parties To Go
15. Teal Themed Mantel from Nesting In The Blue Grass
16. School Photos Mantel Display from landeelu.com

Which one was your favorite? There are so many great and inspiring ideas for the perfect look.

More back to school ideas:
Organization Ideas for School Time
School Lunch Ideas
Decorating Ideas

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Originally Posted 08.29.2016 // Updated 07.29.2020