How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel for Spring

Freshen up for Springtime by decorating your fireplace mantel with beautiful Spring accents. A mantel is a main focal point of a room and the perfect place to add color to your decor. Here are some tips for decorating a mantel for Spring time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Assorted glass accents
• Starfish and seashells
• Dried flowers
• Wooden accents
• Artwork
• Candles

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   Decorating your mantel for Spring

   Start by placing your artwork in the center of the mantel so that you can work around it and create your look. Try to find artwork that is a reminder of the warm weather outdoors. You could even get creative and make a piece of art and have it framed.

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   Spring Mantel

   Next, start to arrange your glass vases and various other decorations on either side of your artwork. Try and strike a balance size wise on either side of the mantel so that it looks symmetrical to the eye. You do not have to have the same pieces on each side, just try to find similar sized objects to decorate with.

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   Spring Mantel

   Now, begin to add smaller accents to your mantel such as starfish and seashells. Step back and see where you need to add or rearrange anything.

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   Spring Fireplace Mantel

   Now, add dried flowers and any wooden accents that you have to your look. This will add texture and break up all of the glass objects that are placed together.

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   Spring Mantel

   When you are satisfied with your arrangement you should get a sense of warmth as you step back and admire your work. Little votive candles lit up at night will add a soft glow as well and be a reminder of warm spring evenings.

Tips & Warnings

• Look around your home for objects that you can reuse for this project. Take a look outside in your yard as well for dried flowers and twigs to keep the cost of your decorating down.

Resources

• eHow Spring Guide

[NatalieJ]

on 8/28/2009 Nice ideas. Love the mantel! 5*

[tamby2112]

on 7/1/2009 Great article ! I love the colors and the starfish! I never thought to decorate my mantle! 5*s

[joanhaines]

on 5/19/2009 This mantel looks very peaceful and calm. Great ideas. Thanks.

[kittycooks]

on 5/12/2009 The picture with the star fish looks great on your fireplace mantel. Thanks for sharing.

[FrazzledNanny]

on 4/21/2009 Thanks for the article on decorating a fireplace mantel for Spring. I love changing my mantel as often as possible. 5*