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Vintage Painted Mantel for a Bit of Drama

home decor, spring March 6, 2019

The past few months have seen several subtle changes in my home. The newest change is my vintage painted mantel that gets a bit of drama with new coat of almost-black paint.

Painted Mantel with White Ironstone

 

Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity group of bloggers to bring you the best of the spring season with our decorated mantels. For me, it meant painting my mantel in Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore. The wall behind and inside the mantel has a fresh coat of Mole’s Breath by Farrow and Ball. It’s the same color I recently used in my family room.

Painted Mantel Decorated for Spring with White Ironstone

 

Keeping with my earthy, organic theme, my mantel is flanked with a few favorite houseplants. My newest acquisition is a jade plant that hubby gave me for my birthday. It looks like a little tree and that makes me happy.

Jade Plant in White Pot with Ironstone Platters

 

Do you see how the new Wrought Iron paint color better emphasizes the details of the mantel? I’m also painting my interior doors the same color to add depth to the rooms. And of course, now I’m thinking about painting the mirror or perhaps replacing it altogether. I think a slightly larger mirror would work better.

Painted Vintage Mantel in Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore

 

A few of my white ironstone pitchers line my vintage painted mantel for spring. I like the contrast of the white against the dark paint.

White Ironstone Pitchers on a Vintage Painted Mantel

 

My favorite ceramic gardenia candle joins the group. The fragrance is perfect for spring!

White Ironstone Pitchers on a Vintage Painted Mantel

 

My houseplants add the spring of green to lighten the mood. I think I’m leaving the wall color in here as is – White Dove by Benjamin Moore.

Vintage Painted Mantel in Country Style Living Room

 

For more spring inspiration, visit my blogging friends below. You won’t be disappointed! And a special thanks goes out to Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing today’s spring mantel tour!

 

Seasonal Simplicity Spring Mantel

The Happy Housie //Rooms FOR Rent // Place of My Taste

Lemon Thistle // Lolly Jane// 

 

Seasonal Simplicity Spring Mantel

A Pretty Life // Clean & Scentsible // Tatertots and Jello
Tauni Everett // Amber Tysl

 

Seasonal Simplicity Spring Mantel

Bless’er House // Zevy Joy // So Much Better With Age
House by Hoff // Modern Glam

 

Seasonal Simplicity Spring Mantel

Home Made Lovely // Maison de Cinq // Sincerely, Marie Designs
Town and Country Living // Hallstrom Home

 

Seasonal Simplicity Spring Mantel

Rambling Reno // This is Our Bliss // Life is a Party
Southern State of Mind // Deeply Southern Home

 

Seasonal Simplicity Spring Mantel

Craftberry Bush // Taryn Whiteaker Designs // Finding Silver Pennies

 

Filed Under: home decor, spring16 Comments

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  1. Deb G says

    March 6, 2019 at 7:24 am

    LOVE the mantle! Have you thought of stripping the mirror and staining it to match the table on the left? That would tie it into the rug. Do you paint with brush or sponge roller? I like the finish of the mantle.

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  2. Cindy says

    March 6, 2019 at 7:40 am

    Everything looks wonderful Jennifer. So right the new color brings out the details of your mantle. Love the ironstone on top it pops.

    Cindy

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  3. Terri says

    March 6, 2019 at 8:01 am

    Absolutely beautiful… This post has given me so many ideas!!! Love the stacked baskets…… Maybe a large oversized round mirror ?? Since you are thinking of moving / replacing ( even though it looks great !!!) …. Saw that done yesterday over on Thistlewood Farms FB post!! 🙂

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  4. Pat M. says

    March 6, 2019 at 8:46 am

    As usual, the changes to your home are spot on. The dark paint makes such a statement and calls attention to the great details of the piece. I’m sure whatever you decide about the mirror will be the right choice, but right now it seems to get lost in all the updates, which are amazing. I absolutely love the Wrought Iron paint color. I’m needing to do something to make a change to my small front porch and I think that color would do wonders for my front door.

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  5. Jennifer S. Hadfield says

    March 6, 2019 at 10:30 am

    Hi Jennifer! What a pretty space. I love the pops of green! I pinned it to my spring board 🙂

    xoxo

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  6. Rhonda Hallstrom says

    March 6, 2019 at 10:31 am

    First off I love the mantel, it is beautiful! But what you have done to add some Spring to your home is gorgeous

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  7. April N Hoff says

    March 6, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    Such a pretty space for spring, Jennifer! xo

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  8. Tauni says

    March 6, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Oh Jennifer, I love your collection of pitchers. Displaying them on the mantel is absolute perfection. I’ve started a collection of my own and while I only have a handful of pitchers here, you’ve given me tons of inspiration. So fun to participate in this hop with you! xo

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  9. Julie says

    March 6, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Love the mantle indeed….I agree an overall larger mirror will bring in more light and look awesome. I have my best luck at resale/thrift stores. Always coming home with another mirror and hubby asking where are you going to put this one? lol

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  10. [email protected] says

    March 7, 2019 at 10:31 am

    I have two black mantels in our house and love them. Now if I could only get the courage to paint the doors black that would be a step forward!

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  11. Jo-Anna says

    March 7, 2019 at 1:38 pm

    Really lovely Jennifer! I love the dark makeover you gave your mantel…it looks perfect against the greenery and white pieces!

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  12. Lucy AKINS says

    March 7, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    So pretty and I love the plants sooo much.

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  13. Dannyelle says

    March 8, 2019 at 7:57 am

    Love your new black mantel and doors, and that little jade plant is gorgeous.

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  14. Danielle says

    March 9, 2019 at 6:33 am

    Oh, Jennifer. I love that vintage painted mantel and all that ironstone! Gorgeous!

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  15. Krista says

    March 11, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    Beautiful, Jennifer! I love the contrast of the white against the dark!

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  16. Lisa says

    January 25, 2021 at 1:50 pm

    So Beautiful! I too have a mantle that I just bought for 50 dollars and painted but I’m at a loss on how to attach it to my wall! How did you ? Thanks Lisa

    Reply

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Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, Pond and Garden, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.

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