25+ Simple & Chic Easter Mantel Decorating Ideas
If you’re looking for some fresh and chic Easter mantel ideas, keep reading! You’ll find all kinds of decorating inspiration for rustic, modern farmhouse, cottagecore, and vintage styles!
Creating Space for Easter Decorating
My approach to Easter decorating is a lot like decorating for Valentine’s Day – it’s such a short season that a few seasonal vignettes are really enough.
With Christmas or spring or fall, the decorations for those seasons take over just every square inch of real estate in my house.
It would be a lot of work to create a whole now decorating display for Easter and Valentine’s Day, since they come quickly and are gone just as quick!
For both of those holidays, I usually allow spring decor to guide my decorations for Easter and Valentine’s Day, mixing the holiday decor into the rest of the spring decor in small vignettes.
I will mostly focus on a few nooks in the living room, and of course (and the reason you’re here), the fireplace mantel.
Tips for Creating a Beautiful Easter Mantel
I’m not a fan of lots of rules when it comes to decorating. Of course, some stylistic basics definitely help create a more polished space.
But I think it’s more about what you like, how it makes you feel, and how it functions for your home and family.
Decorating is an amazing creative outlet, and the best part is that it allows you to express your own creativity and personal style.
That being said, here are a few tips that may help:
1| Use spring decorations as your background.
Spring and Easter decor have a lot in common! Both generally incorporate well-loved icons like spring flowers, birds’ nests and eggs, mossy fillers – even bunnies.
There’s a lot of overlap when it comes to Easter and spring decorating.
To distinguish your Easter decor from your spring decor, throw in just a few specific Easter decorations: colorful Easter eggs, an Easter sign, bunnies and carrots (which lean more toward Easter bunny than spring bunny).
And you simply can remove the Easter accents and keep the rest of the decor up for a simple spring mantel. (You can see my favorite spring mantel decor ideas here!)
2| Follow the basics of mantel decorating for your Easter mantel.
What are those basics, you ask?
I have an entire post dedicated to styling mantels, but succinctly, you want to have a statement piece in the center, add height on the two ends, and layer decor in between.
Your goal is balance, not necessarily symmetry. You want to make sure the weight of the decor (its presence, not pounds) is about equal on both sides. You don’t need to have the exact same pieces on either side.
For example, you might realize you need to add more height on side to balance out the other. In that case, you can stack books or use a riser and place your decor on top. Maybe you can add a tall candle or floral arrangement to balance out the height.
You might see that you have some empty space on one side compared to the other. In that case, you could try a small sign or candle or terra cotta pot to fill in some of that space.
The rule of 3s is a good one to follow – keep decorative clusters or vignettes in groups of 3.
Balancing your use of color is another important rule. For instance – don’t put all of your white decor in one area and all the colored decor in another. Be sure to spread it out.
I spend a lot of time tweaking and adjusting my mantel to achieve the right balance. Often, it’s trial and error and just a little bit of intuition.
It gets easier the more you do it, and your eye also develops over time! It just takes practice!
3| Reuse and repurpose to stay on budget.
I am always looking for creative ways to decorate on a budget, and Easter is no exception.
There is no need to buy a whole lot of Easter-specific decor and new things.
You can use a lot of evergreen decor as well – old books for stacking, vases or a white pitcher to hold flowers, chunky wood candle holders, baskets… all of those items can be used for every season!
I also like to throw in some easy Easter crafts as well as use free printables for some of my signs (I even use Easter tags in my decor!)
Even fresh flowers can become gorgeous and colorful decorations.
Sure, you can run to Hobby Lobby for a few decor items or filler pieces, but don’t feel like you need to drop a lot of cash! Thrift store finds are also an amazing way to add in unique decor in a classic way.
See what you have that you can incorporate for each new season!
25 Stylish and Chic Easter Mantel Decor Ideas
If you’re ready to be inspired to create a beautiful mantel for Easter, keep reading!
Easter is all about new life and rebirth, and natural elements work wonderfully for an Easter mantel! The moss wreath and the nests with eggs work amazingly well for both Easter and spring. And of course, nothing says spring like cherry blossoms! This Easter mantel has the gorgeous farmhouse classics - terra cotta pots with lavender, a tobacco basket, white glass vases... all come together beautifully for a farmhouse Easter mantel. If you've been around here any length of time, y'all know how much I love free printables! I love Kristia arranged these 2 mantel shelves with a mix of printable art and color coordinated it with the other Easter decor - the color blocked bases, the eggs, the soft tulips and moss bunnies. It's so cheerful and inviting! I love how this mantel is simply styled with beautiful layered watercolor art! These printables are free, if you'd like to include them in your own Easter mantel, which has a lovely, muted color scheme. The bunny accents including the moss bunny and pink bunny and pail are the perfect nod to the Easter bunny. Don't miss the vignette on the coffee table in front of the mantel for extra inspiration! The simplicity of this mantel is what makes it so appealing, in my opinion! The fresh tulips are perfect for a burst of color, and the chalkboard allows for so much creativity! The bunny tucked in is that Easter icon we all love. If you don't want a completely neutral Easter mantel, a few pops of blue is an elegant and sophisticated choice. I love how the eggs, ribbon, and bunny bring vitality to a neutral palette. Soft pastel colors are a fantastic choice for an Easter mantel! This one has soft pinks and light blues woven in several areas such as the candles and the bunny sign. The rustic frame with the Easter egg garland mixes in some warm yellow and green hues as well. Cozy and adorable! Sweet and simple, indeed! The egg wreath layered on top of a mirror is the right amount of color, and the neutral bunny hop garland offsets it perfectly! The white ceramic bunnies with the bows just ties it all together. If you love bunny-themed decor, this is your inspiration! It's adorable with an oversized bunny-eared wreath, plus instructions for that adorable bunny garland! I always adore anything Lucy does! This mantel with bright colors is classic and stunning! A series of white vases and planters with gorgeous yellow and orange tulips, white bunnies against bright blue faux eggs. The simple Easter prints peeking through are the perfect backdrop. Just lovely. This mantel is so eye-catching with the bursts of color! The orange and green carrot patch color scheme guides the rest of the mantel decor - the dough bowl, the Easter wreath, the garlands, the moss Easter bunnies - and it all looks amazing! Peter Cottantail is an Easter classic, and this mantel pay a fitting homage to our favorite bunny! The soft yellow sign sets the theme for the rest of the mantel and it's woven beautifully throughout in the banner, the bird houses, and the faux flowers. And don't miss the attention given to the hearth! Stunning! This mantel brings in all the the gorgeous colors, and the adorable DIY book page banner is where it shines most! I love how it coordinate with a colorful Easter egg wreath! This is a fun and festive example of how to stage a mantel for spring colors and Easter cheer! Nature is just coming alive at Easter, and what better way to show it but on your mantel? The wreath around the floral antlers, the fresh flowers, the birds' nest, the eggs and feathers - all a wonderful way to bring the life of Easter and spring indoors. I just love all the rustic elements on this mantel - the DIY pallet sign (don't miss the instructions in the post!), the chicken wire, the nature-inspired baskets... this all comes together for a sweet and festive mantel display! If you like a little more of a vintage feel for your Easter mantel, take a look here! Lots antique-inspired DIY projects, with a soft, neutral color palette. Lots of natural accents such as the moss balls and flowering tree branches, and I personally just love that bunny silhouette - a vintage classic. I love the mix of a modern and vintage feel to this mantel - it's fresh and new, but using classic, shabby chic type decor - the chippy and chunky candlesticks, the shiplap bunnies, the lovely eucalyptus garland, and the scroll for the statement centerpiece. It's a classy mixture of old and new. This Easter mantel shows you can incorporate all your farmhouse favorites - buffalo check, an old window pane, a windmill, a boxwood wreath, artificial flowers in a milk can, and lots of chippy decor -and just add in a few Easter accents! And that bird in the wreath is just adorable and don't miss the DIY instructions for that adorable garland! I just love the layers and contrast on this mantel! The black shutters to contrast the white candlesticks with potted evergreens. The jumbo carrots carrots in a pail, the adroable sign, the layered garland, the adorable bunnies ... there's so much for the eye to engage with and it all works together for a wonderfully festive display! I love that this mantel incorporated just a few Easter accents - a concrete bunny, and some wire eggs - and mixed it with other classy evergreen decor, like the brass candlesticks and the decorative brass vase. The tulips give another nod to Easter and spring and tie the entire look together seamlessly. I absolutely love the creativity in this mantel! The doilies in the embroidery hoops are just genius (and the bunnies are from table cloths! So clever!!). The paper wisteria are made from crepe paper! There are so many creative DIYs and budget-friendly hacks in this display - right up my alley! This mantel is so girlie with the soft floral garland with pink and white flowers, the sweet girl bunny - I think this mantel would be amazing if there were some little girls in the house! This is the whole look! These sweet mantel has just a few elements but they are wonderfully and thoughtfully chosen: chunky candleholders, white ceramic bunny figurines, spring blooms, and a Happy Easter banner! The neutral colors keep it fresh and modern! If you like a little more modern touch to you Easter mantel, this one should inspire! An egg wreath on top of a luxe mirror, with sweet ceramic bunnies below, this display is classy and festive! While this is technically a table, you could replicate this exact display on a mantel, and it would look amazing! Old window frame with a sweet Easter bunny and egg wreath is a natural focal point. The spring florals, candlesticks, and a tray with Easter accents are equally beautiful. If you're style is a little more elevated and you love to include traditional and vintage pieces, this mantel is all the inspiration! The mantel is built around a vintage bird print, which influenced all the other gorgeous decor choices, including the moss bunnies, the bird's nest and eggs and a birch bucket. Stylish and sophisticated!
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Carrot Patch Easter Mantel with Free Printables
Here Comes Peter Cottontail Easter Mantel
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Buffalo Check Farmhouse Easter Mantel
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Neutral Farmhouse Easter Mantel
Modern Glam Easter Mantel
Modern Farmhouse Easter Mantel
Sophisticated Vintage Easter Mantel
For me, what makes Easter so special is celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. It’s a miracle that has changed my life and my family (& I’m always happy to talk more about it, if you’re interested!).
More Easter Decorating Ideas
If you’re looking for more Easter decor inspiration, take a look at these posts!
40 Inviting and Elegant Easter Tablescape Ideas
25 Classy Rustic Easter Front Porch Decorating Ideas
30 Creative and Absolutely Chic DIY Easter Wreath Ideas
25+ Completely Wonderful Free Printable Easter Tags
How to Decorate for Easter {on a Budget!}
If you try any of these ideas, I’d love to see them! Tag me on Instagram @100affections and I’ll share in my stories!
Other thoughts? I’d love to hear them! Leave a comment below!
Happy Easter, friends! He is risen!