Refresh Your Space This Spring

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home decor and invite the season's cheerful colors indoors. As the temperature gets warmer and everything outdoors comes alive, even minimal alterations from within will help your home seem lighter and warmer. The best part? There's no need to do a full remodel. Start by swapping a few outdated pieces for new ones that represent your style.

One of the greatest methods for updating your space is to incorporate handmade, local, vintage, and antique pieces. These items add personality and give your home a custom feel.

Why Shop Handmade and Local?

Handmade décor products bring an element of uniqueness to a room. From a hand-throw coffee mug to a locally made candle, these types of products provide texture and interest. These pieces can also provide a great talking point when entertaining guests. Also, by making your purchases with local artisans and small businesses, you're not just investing money in your local community, you're finding pieces you'll never find on the pages of a mass-marketed catalog.

Vintage vs. Antique: What's the Difference?

If you’ve ever wondered what makes something vintage or antique, here’s a quick breakdown: Antiques are 100 years old or older. These are often valued for their craftsmanship, age, and history. Vintage items are 20 to 99 years old. They’re usually appreciated for their design, style, or connection to a certain era, such as mid-century furniture or 70s glassware (Hughes, 2025). They are both great for adding a bit of personality and history to your home.

Where to Shop for Unique Finds

If you're in the Nashville area, check out the many booths at Old Hickory Social that offer vintage options. Q's Treasures, Serendipity, Red Door, Revived Finds, SP Square, and Retrospex all have a wonderful selection of antique and vintage furniture and decor, from farmhouse tables and retro glassware to unique accent pieces that you won't find at a big-box store. At Old Hickory Social, you never know what you'll discover, and that makes it a trip worth taking.

Easy Ways to Refresh Your Décor This Spring

You don't always have to start from scratch to make your house feel prepared for the season.

Some small changes will shift the mood:

● Switch heavy throw pillows and blankets out for lighter, brighter options.

● Add new flowers or greens in a handmade vase or vintage planter.

● Rearrange wall artwork with surrounding pieces of art or vintage picture frames.

● Use old kitchen items like glass pitchers from previous years or enamelware as functional decor.

● Create a reading nook using an old chair, a new pillow, and a simple floor lamp.

These small changes can update your space and make it new without spending a fortune.

Make It Your Own

The goal of a seasonal update isn't to follow trends, it's to get your home to be somewhere you want to be. Blending handmade, vintage, and antique pieces lets you design a space that's your own and looks lived-in in the most positive sense. It's about finding what works for you and adding elements that make your space feel light and personal.

References

Hughes, Jenny. (25 February 2025). Vintage vs. antique vs. retro: What's the difference? The Spruce. https://www.thespruce.com/vintage-vs-antique-vs-retro-6541571