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Spring! The real start of the new year. It's when newness is felt from all around, everything feels softer, and a different kind of light shines into your home, illuminating all corners and spaces. The fresh perspective this season brings also poses new questions. Does that chair really need to be there? When was the last time those skirting boards were dusted? Is the decor giving the right energy? These are all your cues to shake things up to make way for new beginnings. Mother Nature wills it so, after all.

Let this spring home refresh guide be the first step to breathing new life into your home this season. And don't wait! You can save up to 30% off right now on many things on your wish list with Etsy's Spring Home Sales Event* from now only until April 15. All you have to do is get shopping.

Storage and organization for spring cleaning

First thing's first: it's time for a deep spring clean. Declutter your space, address your pile of denial, and get strategic about how you can really get the most out of your space. Once you've eliminated what isn't sparking joy, you're going to need storage to give all your things their own designated place. Large storage options can be a showcase in a room, while small options will prove themselves just as hard-working. Drawer dividers, hidden storage solutions, and hanging baskets are organization heroes. Once everything is organized, you have your foundational decor and way more space to play with. Let the shuffling of furniture commence!

A flower trinket dish from Etsy. SHOP: Flower trinket dish from fleur en route, $45

A retro wall shelf. SHOP: Archer lowball shelf from Warwood Made, from $250

An ombre woven basket in blue. SHOP: Blue ombre basket from Little Salty Rope Co., $70

Spring home decor

A sure way to effortlessly switch things up is to replace cushion covers, sofa throws, or wall art with pieces that have seasonal styling power. These swaps are great investments; you already know this is a worthwhile piece to have, it's just a case of having a different version of it. Pops of color is what spring is all about, but you can also get with the spring spirit if neutral schemes are more your thing. Try adding subtle color with cornflower blue, dusty pink, faded green, and blissed out lemon.

Ceramic planter with a flower design on it. SHOP: Ceramic planter from Cinder Ceramics, $92

A boho spring wreath. SHOP: Dried desert bloom wreath from Nova Wreaths, from $79

A tropical leaf art print. SHOP: Monstera leaf digital art print from The Retro Classic Art Co., $8

Fresh spring scents for home and body

Spring evokes the memories of dewy sunny mornings, wet grass, and fresh air from wide open windows. Say goodbye to any relics of deep winter by switching out candles for spring appropriate options that have light and energy-giving scents. Give your sinks the spring treatment with elevated hand wash and moisturizing stations. Home fragrance sprays, reed diffusers, or incense will help set the mood and cleanse the palate for a spring-ready home.

Handmade bar of soap from Etsy. SHOP: Handmade moon and stars soap bar from ikki-likki, from $9

A blooming lilacs scented candle. SHOP: Soy wax candle from The Freckled Wood Co., from $15

Fig tree reed diffuser from Etsy. SHOP: Fig tree reed diffuser from The Moonstone Candle Company, $32

Spring bed linens, towels, and pajamas

Nothing gives the fresh feeling more than brand-new bedsheets and bath towels. They also happen to be an inexpensive way to change up your bedroom or bathroom. If you're a stickler for hotel-style white bedding, a throw is just as good to mix things up without making drastic changes. Be sure to pre-air your bed linens on a washing line or a clothes horse outside (on a sunny day, of course) for that super spring fresh feeling.

A knit throw blanket. SHOP: Knit throw blanket from Lumi Living Co., $78

A Black woman wearing a matching cotton pajamas set. SHOP: Cotton pajamas set from Indigowares, $92

Linen bath towels. SHOP: Natural linen waffle bath towel from Thing Stories, from $24

Spring diningware

Also in the easy-peasy category for mood shifting is diningware. Dress the table for spring with new color schemes, handmade ceramic vases as your centerpiece, dinner plates, and stunning water jugs and glass tumblers. Hand-painted mugs adorned with spring flowers, scenes inspired by nature, and abstract bursts of color give the same energizing feeling we love this season for. Consider table runners for large dressers and other tabletops in your home, not just dining tables, which will give a softer feel to your foundational pieces.

Handmade ceramic bowl. SHOP: Handmade ceramic bowl from Raquel Pottery, $106

Blue fringe napkin on a table setting for spring. SHOP: Blue fringe cloth napkins from Emena, from $46 for a set of four

Three pastel colored personalized glasses. SHOP: Personalized colored tumbler glass from Becky Broome, from $26 for one

Garden and patio furniture

Right now is the time to invest in garden furniture, giving you the whole of spring and summer to savor it. Sip your morning coffee from a new patio table and chair placed in the sunniest spot on your balcony, patio, yard, garden, or right by your front door (collapsible options are ideal for small spaces). Benches to watch the birds from, outdoor rugs, BBQ sets and accessories, or outdoor candles and cushions all have the ability to transform your outdoor space—and your daily routine, as you watch spring unfold right before your eyes.

A blue hammock set up outside on a patio. SHOP: Cotton hammock from Redes Brazil, $115

A mosaic tile outdoor side table. SHOP: Mosaic tile outdoor side table from Fresh and Made, from $345

A hanging porch swing bed. SHOP: Hanging porch swing bed from Heartland Porch Swings, from $1,499

Shop Etsy's Spring Home Sales Event.

*Ends April 15, 11:59 PM EST. Participating shops only. Offer and pricing subject to availability and change by sellers. See individual shops for details and up to date pricing.