A bare mantel lacks character, regardless of the season. This space often serves as a focal point in your room, making it an ideal spot for seasonal updates. Joanna Gaines, known for her stylish decor, has shared her secrets for sprucing up a mantel in spring.

In a recent Instagram update, the designer showcased her spring mantel styling ideas, featuring several new pieces from her latest collection. By pairing tall, sophisticated vases with fun, smaller accents, Joanna's approach is refreshingly simple yet impactful.

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To kick off her spring mantel decor makeover, Joanna swaps out a ceramic vase for a rattan one, perfectly embodying spring's vibrancy. This Remi Rattan Vase introduces a natural texture and serves as a stylish base for a striking faux floral arrangement.

Next, she incorporates charming trinkets. Joanna loves using 'sit abouts'—small decorative items that add personality without a specific function. These pieces find a perfect home on the mantel, enhancing its visual appeal.

The variety in textures and heights among the decor items creates an engaging look that draws the eye in various directions, making your mantel a captivating focal point.

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Rattan instantly brings a refreshing vibe to your mantel. This vase is not just about texture; its shape is also visually pleasing, making it an excellent addition for spring.

This taper candle holder combines elegance with a playful design. Its floral form is a nod to the season, while the brass finish lends it a timeless quality. Style it alone or pair it with its shorter version for added charm.

While fresh flowers are usually preferred, faux stems excel in mantel decor. This stem ensures a lively display throughout spring, mimicking the beauty of real blooms.

This vase features a charming cracked glaze that gives it a vintage look. Its distressed finish adds character and makes it perfect for holding a spring bouquet.

Among Joanna's trinket choices is this adorable brass pear. It's not only decorative but also functional, opening up to store small treasures.

A fresh candle scent can dramatically enhance your home. This one, with notes of grapefruit, salt, and mineral, creates a serene atmosphere that embodies spring.

If the Oversized Rattan Remi Vase feels too bulky, consider this slimmer alternative. It offers the same organic shape and texture but fits more easily on a smaller mantel.

Books can also enhance your spring mantel styling. This small book box is not only decorative but provides storage for little knickknacks, making it a versatile piece.

This vintage-inspired duck taper holder is a quirky addition with character. While it can hold a candle, it also functions beautifully as a decorative accent.

This faux peach blossom stem mimics a real one perfectly. Style it solo for a refined look, or mix it with other faux flowers for a romantic display.

This charming brass bird is a delightful sit about, adding personality without any practical function. It can enhance the look of your mantel, shelves, or any tabletop.

Don't forget about the space above the mantel. Wall sconces can contribute to a spring feel, like this one, featuring a lovely aged brass finish and scalloped shade.


These decor pieces can transform your mantel for spring, but why stop there? Joanna also shares tips for styling spring tablescapes that are sure to inspire.