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10 Ways to Refresh for Spring

With the days getting lighter and nature poised to debut her most colorful spring accessories, we’re in the mood to refresh our indoor surroundings too. That might mean wallpapering the dining room, tossing new linens on the bed, swapping in fresh throw pillows, or simply lighting a lush scented candle or two. One stylish source for all these upgrades and more is New Canaan’s Design District. This sophisticated destination has recently upped its appeal with the opening of three new stores: Boxwood Home and Interiors, Comina, and Mason, which join a chic roster of home and fashion retailers. If you’re looking to breathe new life into your home, there are hundreds of refreshing ideas out there. These are a few of the brightest and most memorable.

1. Blend modernity with history Mason is a mecca for mid-century furniture, like these 1960s Finn Juhl chairs and cool Arteluce Triennial floor lamp. The lines are sleek and contemporary, but the pieces, like virtually everything in the store, are vintage.

  
2. Cover new ground Nothing brings life back to a room like a new rug. Country Design has the largest selection in town—including sisals, jutes, and high-end lines as well as affordable indoor/outdoor carpets. Shown here: the new David Hicks collection for Prestige Mills.   

3. Take a cue from nature  To bring new life to an old outfit, just add a touch of green. We love the detail and leafy color of this peridot Tree of Life pendant, available at WAVE.

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4. Opt for elegant updates Cobble Court’s Robert Rizzo has an eye for accessories that are simultaneously current and classic. These pillows covered in a William Yeoward fabric lend richness to the space, as do the draperies of Dryden Damask by Osborne & Little and the gold-based lamp by
Objet Insolit. The cashmere throws are available at cobblecourt.com. 		  

5. Step up the sparkle  Even your littlest ones can stand to spruce up for spring, and what could be cuter that these mini flats by Coastal Projection? Available at Littlejohn’s. 

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6. Enliven your bedroom If you love fine linens and towels, the Linen Shop is the spot for instant gratification. Every corner of the store is stocked with beautiful lines such as Haute Home, Matouk, and, new for spring, John Robshaw.

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7. Invest in custom cabinets Top-of-the-line cabinets like these, available through Kitchens by Deane, will dramatically improve a kitchen’s facade, not to mention boost the value of the home. Deane offers exceptional design services to help clients select from a wide range of options and styles including transitional, classic, and contemporary.  
8. Embrace change “Designate one area in your home that you can change regularly,” suggests Tyler Taylor of the Summer House. “Try painting a bright color on an accent wall and move your art around.” The shade Taylor picked here is Benjamin Moore’s Mexicali Turquoise, a bright backdrop for a photograph by Bonnie Edelman, a “customizable” sofa, and an 18th-century Swedish Mora clock.  

9. Wrap yourself in style  This sleeveless tropical-print wrap dress by Marc Cain is versatile enough for any season, but it puts us in a spring state of mind. At Family Britches.

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10. Add some dimension Check out Rockwell Art and Framing for innovative art, like these pieces by Christopher Curnan, who incorporates industrial and organic found materials into his work. The piece below, for instance, is made with cotton paint rags, acrylic paint, and honey.      

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