Lunar New Year: Refresh & Renew Your Home

Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) arrives on February 17, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse; a year of activity, independence, and fresh, transformative beginnings.

Guided by the Chinese lunar calendar, the new year begins with a new moon, symbolizing a clean slate and an opportunity to reset your space and your energy.

Traditionally, Lunar New Year is a time to cleanse the home of negativity and invite good luck, prosperity, and harmony for the year ahead. From thoughtful Feng Shui touches to the time-honoured ritual of investing in new bedding, here’s how to prepare your home for a lucky and restful year.

Step 1: Cleanse Your Space

Out with the old, in with the good energy. Mop, scrub, and sweep until your home sparkles, especially in your bedroom, where rest and renewal begin. 

Give your laundry some extra love, and consider adding an essential oil scent to your wash so your clothes and bedding have a calming, restful sensory effect.

If your bedding is beyond washing, recycle it and earn shopping credit with our eco-friendly ReHome program.

Once your surfaces and home linens are clean, it’s time to declutter. Make it easy (and oh-so-satisfying!) with our Bedroom Organizer Bundles—all you need to clear your space and start the year feeling calm, collected, and refreshed.

Step 2: Channel Positive Energy with Feng Shui 

Your entryway is the energy gateway to your home, so keep it clean, bright, and welcoming. Add a bowl of mandarin oranges—symbols of wealth and happiness—or a vase of fresh flowers to represent renewal and prosperity for a traditional touch of good fortune.

Throughout your home, arrange furniture and décor to encourage openness and flow. A welcoming layout allows energy to move freely, promoting balance, harmony, and unity—values deeply rooted in Lunar New Year celebrations.

Step 3: Refresh Your Bedding

One of the most meaningful Lunar New Year traditions is renewing your bedding. New sheets, pillows, or even a mattress symbolize a fresh start, clearing away old energy and welcoming health, prosperity, and good fortune.

Auspicious colours like red (luck and joy) and gold (wealth and abundance) are especially powerful this time of year. Our special Lunar New Year Heartfelt Duvet Cover Set brings a bold, celebratory red to your bedroom, and you can pair it with red sheets to complete the look.

Beyond tradition, fresh bedding supports better sleep, which positively impacts every area of life, including health and wellness, success and happiness. In Feng Shui, quality sleep is essential for attracting good luck, making new bedding one of the best investments you can make for the year ahead.

Just remember: all refreshing and cleansing should be completed before Lunar New Year’s Eve to ensure good energy and prosperity flow freely into the new year.

From all of us at QE Home, we wish you good health, good fortune, and great rest this Lunar New Year. Shop our online catalogue or visit one of our 75+ stores across Canada to refresh your bedding and welcome the Year of the Fire Horse in comfort and style.