How to Prepare Your Home for Fall: A Simple Room-by-Room Refresh
Fall is a good time to take a look around your home and see what needs to be cleaned up, organized, or changed. Once the weather starts getting colder, we spend more time inside, so having your home comfortable and organized can make a big difference.
You don’t have to completely change your home for the new season. Sometimes a little rearranging, cleaning, and getting rid of things you no longer use can make the space feel new again.
Start With the Living Room
The living room is one of the main areas where you’ll probably spend more time during the fall and winter. Take a look at your furniture and see if the setup still works for you.
A few simple changes can make the room feel more comfortable:
Rearrange your furniture to create more space
Add blankets and pillows
Bring out a rug or some fall décor
Get rid of furniture or decorations you no longer use
Give Your Bedroom a Refresh
Your bedroom is another good place to start. Go through your clothes and make some room for the things you’ll be wearing during the colder months.
This is also a good time to organize your furniture and storage.
Go through your closet
Put away clothes you won’t be wearing
Organize your dresser and nightstand
Donate clothes or furniture you no longer need
Get Your Dining Room Ready
Fall also means getting ready for family meals and gatherings. Take a look at your dining room and make sure you have enough space for everyone.
You may also find some things that you don’t use anymore while cleaning up.
Clear off your dining table
Check your dining chairs
Make room for family and guests
Set aside unused items that could be donated
Don’t Forget About the Entryway
Once fall arrives, coats, shoes, and boots can quickly take over your entryway. Having a place for everything can help keep the area from getting messy.
Make room for coats and jackets
Organize shoes and boots
Clear out things you don’t use
Add a bench or storage piece if you need more space
Take Some Time to Declutter
Getting your home ready for fall isn’t only about adding new things. It’s also about looking at what you already have and deciding what you actually need.
As you go through each room, keep an eye out for gently used items that could be useful to someone else.
Some things you may be able to donate include:
Furniture like chairs, tables, dressers, and bookshelves
Coats, sweaters, jeans, and other clothing
Lamps, mirrors, and home décor
Blankets, pillows, curtains, and area rugs
Kitchen and dining items
Give Your Items a Second Life
If something is still in good shape but you don’t use it anymore, you don’t necessarily have to throw it away. Donating it gives someone else the chance to use it while also helping you clear up space at home.
Jubilee Furniture and Jubilee Resale are great places to consider when you have gently used items that you no longer need.
Call to Action
Ready to get your home ready for fall? Start with one room and work your way through the rest of your home. Set aside the things you no longer need and consider donating your gently used furniture, clothing, décor, and household items to Jubilee Furniture or Jubilee Resale this fall. You never know when something you no longer need could become someone else’s next find.