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March 2026
by Kerri Cooke
“I believe a beautiful home should feel elevated yet deeply personal—a reflection of the people who live there while still welcoming to everyone who enters.” –Chelsea Brennan
After the gloomy and cold days of winter, spring brings brighter days which fill our homes with warmth. In addition to spring cleaning, homeowners might feel the urge to redecorate their home to usher in the new season and make the most of light coming through the windows. Here are a few ways to bring new life to your favorite rooms on a budget.
Chelsea Brennan, with Brennan Interiors, says she encourages people to explore light and texture first. “Updating lampshades or adding a new table lamp in a lighter finish is subtle, but it shifts the way light moves through the room, which is everything in the spring.”
One of the most exciting parts of spring is how trees and flowers bloom again after the bare environment of winter. In SWLA, azaleas bloom, yellow jasmine scents the air and oaks regain their luster. Don’t forget to bring the outdoors in for multiple benefits. “Florals and greenery are another easy win for a pop of color,” Brennan says. “A large arrangement on the dining table, fresh branches in the kitchen or a simple potted plant in the living room brings movement and energy into the home.”
Minimalism had its moment. Remember the fervor around Marie Kondo’s idea of getting rid of anything that doesn’t “spark joy?” In 2026, color and patterns are sparking joy rather than scaling back into neutral colors. Brennan says, “Pattern is having a moment again. Instead of bold, single statements, we’re seeing layered patterns—small prints mixed with stripes, textured neutrals paired with botanical motifs and wallpaper used in more intentional, architectural ways, such as inside cabinetry, on ceilings or in powder rooms.”
The simplest way to change the aura of a room is to rearrange your furniture. It’s refreshing to change the flow of the floorplan every now and then to keep things from becoming stale, and it doesn’t cost a dime. However, there are small changes you can make to a room that will have big impact on mood. Brennan suggests changing pillows or pillow covers, purchasing new lamps or lampshades, adding wallpaper or repainting a room, and reframing artwork. If you do want to make a bigger purchase, a patterned rug, new light fixture or wall accent can change a room completely.
Have fun when redecorating your house. It doesn’t have to be a stressful or expensive project. Analyze what your rooms look like, what you would like to change, and move in that direction. Whether you use a Pinterest board or a local professional like Brennan, experiment with your home and get excited for the end result. You deserve to live in an environment that makes you feel happy!
