Spring Refresh: How to Update Your Home with Light & Airy Pieces
Spring is a great time to update your home. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, many of us start to crave lighter, brighter spaces. If your home feels a bit too dark or heavy after winter, a few small changes can make a big difference.
Here are some easy ways to give your space a fresh, airy feel this season.
Colour Palette Inspiration
One of the simplest ways to signal the start of a new season is through colour. Spring lends itself naturally to soft neutrals, gentle pastels, and nature-inspired hues. Think creamy whites, sandy beiges, pale greens, soft blues, and muted yellows. These shades subtly but impactfully open up a space and make it feel simultaneously fresh and welcoming.
If you’re working with neutral wall paint, incorporate pops of colour through accessories or accent pieces. A sage green throw pillow or blush-toned vase can introduce the season without overpowering the overall look. This light palette creates the foundation for an elegant home design that feels calm and effortless. Another great way to add gentle pops of complementary colour is with a multi-hued rug, such as this Flat Brush TK Salmon Area Rug.
Furniture & Textile Swaps
Swapping out heavy winter textiles is another easy way to make your space feel instantly lighter. Trade thick wool or velvet drapes for light linen drapery that lets natural light filter in.
In living areas and bedrooms, switch out heavy blankets and dark-toned pillows shams for lighter-weight fabrics and colours. Organic materials like cotton, linen, and rattan help create a rich texture without the added weight. Even seemingly small changes like updating your bedding to a lighter duvet, adding a light-coloured, textured bench in the entryway, or opting for a coffee table with woven accents like this Mirada Square Coffee Table can shift the entire mood of your home.
Statement Accessories
Bold, statement-making accessories allow you to have fun with seasonal updates and try out modern home decor trends without overcommitting. In spring, materials like glass, ceramic, and light-toned wood work especially well, seamlessly transitioning into summer. A single or set of sculptural glass vases, a large ceramic bowl like this Sawtooth Bowl, or the Elijah console tray set can act as subtle focal points, reflecting light and giving your home an open, curated feel.
Even with the boldest statement pieces, in the transitional season of spring, opt for those with clean lines and soft textures. Hand-thrown pottery, smoked glass, and lightly oiled wood add a refined yet relaxed touch. These items speak to the very core of elegant home design—beauty in simplicity and quality in materials.
Bringing the Outdoors In
Spring encourages us to reconnect with and immerse ourselves in nature, and one way to do that at home is by bringing elements of the outdoors inside. Fresh flowers, leafy branches, and small potted plants add instant colour and vitality. Choose arrangements or plants that are simple and low-maintenance.
Incorporating natural materials also goes a long way in reinforcing this connection to Mother Nature. A jute rug, a stone accent table like the Romulus Accent Table, or unexpected accents like a woven pendant lamp add subtle texture while grounding the space. These elements have the added perk of tying into broader interior design trends that prioritize organic shapes and earth-inspired finishes.
Shown: Romulus Accent Table
Decluttering & Rearranging for a Fresh Look
You don’t need a complete overhaul to make a space feel new. Sometimes, working with what you already have is the most effective way to refresh a modern home. Spring is a natural time to declutter, so start by putting away items that feel too wintery or no longer serve a purpose. Clean, uncluttered surfaces make rooms feel more spacious and help each accent piece you choose to display stand out.
Another thing to try: rearranging furniture to improve the flow of your space. Move a chair closer to a window to take advantage of spring light, or rotate your dining table to create a better conversation zone or show off a certain view. These subtle shifts often reveal new opportunities for function and balance.
Decluttering also creates space for pieces that reflect where you are in life now. The goal shifts from filling space to curating it with intention.
A Fresh Start with Purpose
At Domaine Furnishings, we believe that every home should feel lived-in yet elevated and bespoke. Spring offers an ideal opportunity to reassess your space and make mindful updates that reflect not only the current season but your lifestyle today.
Our interior design team is here to help you find furnishings and accents that speak to your personal style, support the way you live, and last for years to come. Whether you’re introducing new pieces or simply refreshing what you already own, this season is about embracing lightness, clarity, and comfort. And when you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to guide you through the process.
Visit our Calgary showroom or book a consultation today to explore what’s possible.