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How to Decorate a Spring Mantel with Just Five Elements

March 19, 2018 by Bre 14 Comments

I’m so happy that spring officially arrives this week!  I love sharing seasonal mantel decorating ideas, so of course I had to put together a mantel for spring.  Let me show you my spring mantel decor ideas and how you can decorate a spring mantel with just five elements! 

It's so easy to decorate a spring mantel with just five elements! You can achieve a beautiful look for spring with simple decor elements that are able to be used throughout the seasons! This spring mantel decor is fresh and classic.

For my spring mantel decor this year, I decided to keep things simple and symmetrical, which is a little different than last year’s spring mantel decor.  I only used five types of objects, which made decorating a snap!  I love this pared down approach. 

It's so easy to decorate a spring mantel with just five elements! You can achieve a beautiful look for spring with simple decor elements that are able to be used throughout the seasons! This spring mantel decor is fresh and classic.

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So what are the five elements in my spring mantel?

1.  Spring Mantel Decorating with Faux Florals

Faux cherry branches and faux grass (both used in last year’s spring mantel) bring the “nature” to my mantel.  

It's so easy to decorate a spring mantel with just five elements! You can achieve a beautiful look for spring with simple decor elements that are able to be used throughout the seasons! This spring mantel decor is fresh and classic.

2.  Terracotta Pots on a Mantel Decorated for Spring

I stocked up on inexpensive terracotta pots and then gave them an aged look with paint.  I set them on top of this upside down wood planter box (that I used in last year’s spring mantel) to give them a little height.  Had I purchased larger terracotta pots, I wouldn’t have needed this extra height from the planter box.

It's so easy to decorate a spring mantel with just five elements! You can achieve a beautiful look for spring with simple decor elements that are able to be used throughout the seasons! This spring mantel decor is fresh and classic.

Read my blog post on how to age terracotta pots with paint to see how easy it is to make new terracotta pots look old.

3.  Use Pitchers as Vases on a Spring Mantel

Ceramic pitchers have recently worked their way into my decor-loving heart.  Of course I love them for pouring lemonade, but I also love them for holding flowers and greenery!

It's so easy to decorate a spring mantel with just five elements! You can achieve a beautiful look for spring with simple decor elements that are able to be used throughout the seasons! This spring mantel decor is fresh and classic.

I have used this adorable pitcher from Magnolia’s Hearth and Hand line at Target on previous mantels, but this cute yellow pitcher was a recent find from an unexpected place!  I adore the color and the bamboo wrap around the handle!

4.  Spring Mantel Decor with Books

I grabbed a few books from the office and used them to give height to the pitchers.  Notice how I used two underneath the smaller, yellow pitcher to bring the cherry branches up to the same height as the ones in the cream-colored pitcher and give a balanced look.

It's so easy to decorate a spring mantel with just five elements! You can achieve a beautiful look for spring with simple decor elements that are able to be used throughout the seasons! This spring mantel decor is fresh and classic.

5.  Use Pretty Wrapping Paper in Spring Decor

I’ve used regular books on my mantel in the past, but for this spring mantel I decided to cover my books in beautiful wrapping paper. 

I purchased a roll of this paper and am happy with the color and floral details it adds to my simple spring mantel!

It's so easy to decorate a spring mantel with just five elements! You can achieve a beautiful look for spring with simple decor elements that are able to be used throughout the seasons! This spring mantel decor is fresh and classic.

So there you have it – with just five main elements I was able to create a pretty spring mantel in hardly any time at all!  Love these spring mantel decor ideas! With just five elements you can create a pretty spring mantel!

-Bre

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  1. Amy @ mylifefromhome says

    March 20, 2018 at 10:28 am

    I love that you wrapped your books with wrapping paper~ Genius! It is simple and so beautiful. It is a perfect mantel for spring!

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    • Bre says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks, lady! And thanks for hosting! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Michelle James says

    March 19, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    What a pretty Spring mantel. I love how you wrapped the books and the pitchers are so pretty. Great video on the clay pots too!

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    • Bre says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Samantha says

    March 19, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    I LOVE your mantel! The symmetry and simplicity speak right to my heart. ๐Ÿ˜‰ The floral paper around the books is genius! I am now on a mission to find some pretty spring paper to wrap my books in!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks, Samantha! Go to Paper Source – you will find what you need! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. morgan says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    love how simple this space is but it still feels so very spring! so pretty.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks, Morgan!

  5. Meg Green With Decor says

    March 19, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Wow, I love this all!! Wrapping paper – you’re a genius!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      LOL, thank you, Meg!

  6. Tee @ Beauteeful Living says

    March 19, 2018 at 7:57 am

    I love all 5 elements you used for your beautiful mantel, Bre! Those pitchers are so pretty along with those painted pots. I’ve always loved the floral prints from Rifle Paper Co. Enjoy spring, my friend!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks, Tee!! Rifle Paper Co. is my favorite!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    March 19, 2018 at 6:32 am

    Hi Bre – beautiful spring mantel and fantastic decorating tips. We especially love the tips for adding height and the wrapping paper wrapped books! Happy Spring friend!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 21, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you, Ladies! So happy to be part of this hop with you again!

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