By: Dawn McPhail
March always feels like a quiet turning point.
The days are getting longer. The light lingers. Even if snow is still on the ground, we feel a shift and begin craving freshness.
Along with the shift outdoors, you may have noticed a little shift in the shop. We recently updated the store with beautiful light blue shelving and a freshly painted desk to match - a subtle update that instantly brightened our moods and our space. It’s amazing how a small change can completely transform the feeling of a room.
The same idea applies at home - and if you’re ready for spring like we are - your home might be too.
Here are a few simple ways to welcome the season in — using thoughtful, beautiful pieces available at Rainsford.
Start With a Simple Pillow Swap
One of the easiest ways to refresh your home for spring is by switching out your throw pillows.
Winter calls for heavy wools and velvets in deep tones. Spring invites lighter fabrics, softer palettes, and gentle pattern.
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Refresh from the Ground Up: Lighten Your Rug
If your space still feels heavy after winter, look down.
Dark, dense rugs anchor a room beautifully in colder months — but spring calls for something lighter and more breathable.
Consider swapping in: Natural jute or sisal; Soft neutral wool; Subtle stripe or ticking.
A lighter rug instantly brightens the entire room and allows furniture and accessories to feel fresh again.
If a full swap isn’t practical, try layering a smaller patterned rug over a neutral base or rolling up heavier rugs in favour of something textural and light. Spring interiors should feel effortless — and natural fibre rugs help create that relaxed, airy foundation
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Add Greenery With Beautiful Faux Stems
Nothing shifts a space faster than greenery. A few stems in a bedside vase. Loose branches on a dining table. Blooms in a kitchen.
High-quality faux stems allow you to enjoy the look of spring year-round, without the maintenance. Style them loosely - arrangements should feel relaxed and natural.
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Refresh With Beautiful Pots & Vessels
Even without flowers, a beautiful pot adds sculptural interest.
Spring is the perfect time to introduce lighter ceramics and timeless blue-and-white pieces.
These pieces work beautifully layered on shelving, styled on a console, or paired with simple greenery.
Blue and white ceramics in particular feel fresh, traditional, and effortlessly spring-ready.
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Brighter Your Walls With Fresh Artwork
Artwork can dramatically shift the mood of a room.
If your walls feel heavy after winter, consider introducing lighter pieces — botanicals, landscapes, or soft abstracts.
Even rotating existing one or two pieces can bring immediate brightness and lift.
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Introduce Fresh Spring Scents
Scent completes the seasonal reset.
Transition from deeper winter notes to brighter, lighter fragrances.
A beautifully scented candle subtly transforms the atmosphere of your home.
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Final Thought
Welcoming spring into your home doesn’t require a major overhaul.
A few intentional swaps — lighter pillows, a natural rug, fresh stems, sculptural pots, brighter artwork, and a new scent — can completely shift the energy of your space.
March reminds us that light always returns.
And sometimes, the smallest changes make the biggest difference.
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