Frugal Mantel Using Pantone Colors of the Year
8:24:00 PM
As the new year begins, we are paying off holiday debt, or
just have a resolution to save more money. But once the Christmas decorations
come down, the house looks a little…bare.
But I am here to tell you that you can decorate areas of
your home for cheap or free. You can even follow the trends like Pantone’s Color of the Year for less than you think. Frugal decorating is easy, if you
just keep your eyes open!
This mantel uses two principles that I try to follow to decorate
my home:
Shop your house:
I went around my house looking for items in the emerald green
and royal blue families. I found all kinds of books that were mixed into the “library" that we have. Be sure to look at book with their dust jackets off—you may be
surprised what you find.
And that little photographic print? It came from an Ansel Adams calendar…at least 3 years ago. One of these days, I’m going to frame it! The mirror moved to its home on the mantel from elsewhere in the house in one of my previous mantel redos…and I liked it, so it stayed.
And that little photographic print? It came from an Ansel Adams calendar…at least 3 years ago. One of these days, I’m going to frame it! The mirror moved to its home on the mantel from elsewhere in the house in one of my previous mantel redos…and I liked it, so it stayed.
The hurricane-type candle holders are at least 6 years old,
and shoved into the bookshelves in the library/office.
That room is actually on my list for an overhaul. It’s kind of the catchall for the house. The emerald green faux plant (remember, real plants have a low life expectancy in my house) was actually in that little wire basket and up on top of my kitchen was actually something my husband had at his place before we even met. I believe that it was an effort of a (female) family member to help him with décor. It was filthy, but nothing a dunk in some soapy water couldn’t hurt. The white “vase” is actually an old target find—it started its life as a olive oil dispenser, and the blue vase came from a florist's arrangement.
That room is actually on my list for an overhaul. It’s kind of the catchall for the house. The emerald green faux plant (remember, real plants have a low life expectancy in my house) was actually in that little wire basket and up on top of my kitchen was actually something my husband had at his place before we even met. I believe that it was an effort of a (female) family member to help him with décor. It was filthy, but nothing a dunk in some soapy water couldn’t hurt. The white “vase” is actually an old target find—it started its life as a olive oil dispenser, and the blue vase came from a florist's arrangement.
Thrifting
Buy stuff that has good lines. You can always paint them,
like I did these tassels. With paint and all, I spent around $7, and I have
most of a can of spray paint left for other projects. You don’t have to use the
items as they were originally intended, either. These beauties started their
lives as candle holders, and I have no intention of using them as such…for now,
at least.
All in all, I think I spent $7 on the whole mantel, and much
of that is saved for other projects down the road. I could probably done this
mantel for free, if I wanted to.
Enjoy!
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13 comments
It looks great! I love your ideas. Thanks for the push.
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Nicely done. Love the colors and the ideas.
ReplyDeleteLiz
I love this, really I do. My mantel is soooo sad looking right now, after Christmas but I haven't decided on what I want to do with it yet :). Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
ReplyDeleteI really like this, especially that mirror!
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So pretty and bright. Love the books. When thrifting I always look in the book section and peek under the dust covers for the right color combos. Nice job! Found you at Classy Clutter.
ReplyDeleteLove frugal findings, and your mantel looks lovely!
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I love the term you coined: Shop your house. I have more stuff than I realize and I know I can use/re-purpose a lot of it. Thanks for linking to Frugal Crafty Home!
ReplyDeleteI am a big "home shopper". I recycle things up to the attic and around from room to room. It works because my house is small so I have the same color palette throughout.
ReplyDeleteGreat mantel redo.
Very nice! You had me at Emerald :-) I like the bright colors you have up there. They are perfect for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteLooks great & some fabulous tips.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Great advice to "shop your house" & I love the idea of using books for decor - I'll have to check under some dust jackets. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions ... I need to brighten my mantel now that it seems to be getting a little warmer ... at least the sun is out.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Audrey Z.
Timeless Treasures
That's e really pretty! Love it! Thanks for visiting me at the red headed princess!
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