What is Meredith Masony’s definitive guide to refreshing your home for the new year?

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When I refresh my home for a new year, I focus on three big things: comfort, clutter, and small resets.

• Upgrade the basics: Fresh sheets, new towels, and a good pillow or mattress pad instantly make your space feel like a grown-up, cozy “quiet place.”
• Declutter: Go room by room and ask, “Does this spark joy, or is it just taking up space?” Donate or toss what doesn’t.
• Reset hotspots: Tidy your nightstand, bathroom counter, entryway, and closet—those daily-use areas change how your whole home feels.

Is there a particular room you want to focus on first?