Shake off winter with spring cleaning, refresh Decluttering may spark new ideas for old belongings By KIM COOK, Associated Press Published: May 22, 2021, 6:00am Share: 4 Photos This image provided by Tom Stringer Design Partners shows a kitchen and dining room. Color is a simple way to create an upbeat feel, says John Cialone of Tom Stringer Design Partners in Chicago. The firm recently completed a Palm Springs, California, project where they brought in a vibrant kiwi green. (Jorge Gera/Tom Stringer Design Partners via AP) Photo Gallery A spring cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this long pandemic winter, there’s special satisfaction in clutter removal, extra joy in being creative, particular pleasure in making a space more your own.