Simple decor ideas to create a light + airy farmhouse Spring mantel

Well, heloooooo Spring! I’m just SO happy you’re here!
After more than a month of some of the coldest temperatures we’ve seen all Winter, I’ll tell ya, I couldn’t be happier to see Spring finally rolling in! It seems we’ve been buried under a blanket of white for ages now, and I’m absolutely thrilled to see that warm sunshine melting it all away now!
After 6+ months of Winter here in northern Alberta, there’s always a fresh + energizing feeling that comes with Spring. With the windows open and the sunshine pouring in, I’ve been busy packing away all the Winter layers and pulling out all things light + airy.

Last week, I kicked off the Spring decor posts with this simple farmhouse Spring table setting.

Today, I’m repurposing many of those same elements into my bedroom space to decorate this faux fireplace mantel in our farmhouse master bedroom (watch for that Spring tour coming soon!). And even better, I’m so happy to be taking part in another fabulous Spring blog hop today, hosted by my lovely friend Kendra at Joy in Our Home. If you’re popping over from The Painted Hinge, welcome – if not, be sure to swing back there to catch the pretty Spring decor she’s sharing today! And of course, you can find even more beautiful Spring decorating inspiration linked up at the bottom of this post.
But first, I can’t wait to show you this simple, light + airy farmhouse Spring mantel decor!

A few years ago, we decided to create this simple DIY faux fireplace to add a bit of dimension to this awkward corner of our master bedroom. It really makes this little corner feel so cozy and it quickly became one of my favourite spaces to decorate with each change in season.

In keeping with the light + airy feeling that Spring evokes, I wanted to keep my decor simple – working with light colours, fresh florals and some open space to let it all breathe.


I started with some simple silver candlesticks at either end of my mantel and the most lovely crystal jar candle in the centre.


Then, I added in a collection of bottle vases filled with simple wax flowers and some lovely mercury glass votives accented with white, silver and gold tones. I love that both of these elements can be purchased as a set so I can have that collected look without all the guesswork and hunting around.




Another candlestick collection for the floor in front and a basket of throw blankets to the side, really makes everything feel cozy, yet light.

It’s really just a few simple elements, but they all come together so beautifully to create that light + airy farmhouse feel.



You can see how I put the whole look together in the video below:
Check out the rest of the DIY Challenge playlist over on YouTube.
And, just in case you missed anything, you can find all of the decor items I used to create this light + airy farmhouse Spring mantel linked up below:
And keep an eye out for my entire Spring bedroom tour coming to the blog next week!

And now, the Spring decor inspiration continues with Grey Birch Designs. And of course, don’t forget to check out the other beautiful Spring decor ideas linked up below.


DIY’s on Monday
Joy In Our Home | Timeless Creations | The Tattered Pew CityGirlmeetsFarmboy |Life on Kaydeross Creek
Vignettes on Tuesday

anderson + grant | Follow The Yellow Brick Home | White Arrows Home | Worthing Court | Camelot Art Creations
Front Porches on Wednesday

County Road 407 | Elizabeth Joan Designs | The Crowned Goat 2 Bees In A Pod | Sanctuary Home Decor
Mantels on Thursday

DIY Beautify | The Painted Hinge | Making It In the Mountains Grey Birch Designs | The Homemaking Momma
Recipes on Friday

Love In My Oven | Noting Grace | Beyond the Butter Confessions of a Baking Queen | The Sugar Coated Cottage
Thanks so much for popping by! Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!
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As always your mantel is gorgeous, Kristi! I love all your different containers and your spring blooms too. Everything feels warm and inviting. Happy Spring, CoCo
Thank you so, so much CoCo!!! Happy Spring my friend!
Your candlestick collection is gorgeous and I’ve always been a huge fan of bottles as vases. Love your mantel. It’s perfectly spring and fits so well with your romantic bedroom. Beautiful!
There is so much beauty in the simplicity! It’s like a breath of fresh air. Love your style Kristi!
Awwww, well thank you SO much Cindy!
Love the simple elegance of your mantle! It came together so beautifully!
Thank you so, so much Kristin!
I love your simple mantel Kristi! It is so clean and fresh and proves that sometimes less is more! The candlesticks in front are a gorgeous finishing touch. So happy to be hopping with you this week!
Thank you so much Michelle! I always love to keep things simple and less cluttered with my decor. Happy Spring!
Hi Kristi! The open airy feel of your decor is so pretty! The wallpaper is gorgeous and is a perfect backdrop for the simple bottles and silver candles. So happy to be hopping with you this week!
Thank you so, so much Colleen!
This mantel is spring simplicity at it’s finest! Those sweet little sprigs of greenery are the perfect touch and I love those candlesticks! Beautiful, my friend!
Thanks so much Jen!
How I love learning from you! Thank you for sharing all your creative juices with us – you are amazing!
Awwww, well thank you!
Beautiful Kristi! I love how soft it all looks, those little branches are lovely.
Thanks so much Kristen!
I love those white votives!! So pretty!!
Aren’t they lovely? Thanks so much!