Summer Declutter: Prepping Your Home for a Cozy Fall

As the warm days of summer begin to fade, many of us start to feel that familiar urge to cozy up our homes for the cooler months ahead. Before you break out the blankets and pumpkin-scented candles, it’s the perfect time to do a little summer decluttering. A thoughtful declutter now can set the stage for a smooth transition into fall, ensuring your home feels fresh, organized, and ready for the season’s coziest moments.

Start with a Seasonal Purge

Begin by assessing your summer items—clothing, outdoor gear, and seasonal decor. Ask yourself: What didn’t get used this summer? What’s looking worn out or outdated? What can be donated, recycled, or stored away for next year?

This purge will free up space, making it easier to introduce fall decor and cozy touches.

Organize Summer Gear

Once you’ve purged, it’s time to organize. Store your summer gear in a way that’s easy to access next year. Clear plastic bins with labels are great for keeping items like beach towels, pool accessories, and summer clothing organized and protected from dust.

Swap Out Your Wardrobe

As the temperatures drop, you’ll need to swap out your summer wardrobe for fall clothing. This is an excellent opportunity to declutter your closet:

Remove any summer pieces you didn’t wear. Evaluate your fall clothing as you bring it out. If it doesn’t fit, is out of style, or doesn’t spark joy, it’s time to let it go. Consider donating functional used items to a local charity.

If you need tips on how to keep your closet organized, read our blog, “How to Organize Your Walk-In Closet for Convenience.” 

Deep Clean and Refresh

After a busy summer, your home could use a deep clean:

• Dust off those hard-to-reach places.
• Clean the windows to let in the last of the summer sunshine.
• Shampoo rugs and carpets to remove any dirt or allergens that have accumulated over the season.

A deep clean now will set a clean slate for the cozy layers of fall.

Create Space for Fall Decor

With the summer items stored and the home freshly cleaned, you can now start to bring in elements of fall. But before you do, take a minimalist approach:

Limit decor to a few key pieces that bring warmth and comfort.

Opt for versatile items like neutral-colored throws and natural wood accents that can transition through fall and winter.

Incorporate Warmth and Texture

Fall is all about cozy textures and warm tones. Think chunky knit blankets, soft throw pillows, and textured rugs. Introduce earthy colors like burnt orange, deep browns, and soft creams to bring a sense of warmth to your space.

Upgrade Your Wall Plates

A small but impactful way to refresh the space and prepare for the seasonal change is wall plates. Swap your traditional wall plates for gold screwless wall plates as a way to pay tribute to autumn colors.

By tackling a summer declutter now, you’ll set yourself up for a smooth, stress-free transition into fall. Your home will not only feel refreshed but also ready to embrace the cozy season ahead. Happy decluttering!