Fall is when life starts speeding up—and your home should make it easier, not harder, to keep up.
A few weeks into the school year, you may be settling into new routines, schedules, and activities, only to realize that the systems that worked so well before aren’t quite working anymore. And that’s completely normal! As life changes, our homes sometimes need to change with us.
This month, we’re guiding you through a fall home reset with simple tips for every space, helping you transition from summer chaos to fall serenity with a little seasonal home organization along the way.
entertaining
We have a few more months until the holiday season is upon us and now is the perfect time to check in on your entertaining essentials. Make sure you have complete sets of any hosting staples like cloth napkins and glassware, and check whether it’s time to restock your taper candles, placecards, or other table-setting favorites. When done right, a well-set table can be a work of art-and having everything you need within easy reach makes entertaining that much more enjoyable.
Get ready for holiday entertaining now! Read Holiday-Ready: Organizing the Heart of Your Home for Holiday Festive Feasts.
Sage Wisdom: If you always struggle to pull out your favorite platter or serving dish, this is your sign to elevate your storage with a simple and affordable maple rack. File those bad boys in, stop banging them together, and entertain easier.
Entryway and Coat Closet
After months of short sleeves and minimal layering, it’s time to bring those coats and jackets back into rotation. Instead of pulling everything out at once - select your fall favorites for now. Bring out your jean jackets, trenches, vests, and leather jackets but leave those puffer coats tucked away for a little longer (we beg of you). Yes, this does mean committing another 30 minutes down the line to an additional seasonal swap. But those 30 minutes increase the functionality of your coat closet for months! That trade-off feels pretty good to us.
Once the temperatures take a real turn for the cold, swap out those lighter layers for the heavier coats. The goal of fall home organization isn’t to cram everything into your entryway-it’s to keep the space functional and manageable. Plus, when a chilly day rolls around, take it as your cue to layer up and accessorize. ‘Tis the season for fun accessories, after all.
pantry
We are entering school-function season (and pumpkin-flavored everything season), which means holiday baking and cozy comfort foods are just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to check expiration dates on your pantry staples-no one wants to make the whole class sick from a spoiled ingredient! Toss anything that’s expired and make a shop list for the ingredients you’ll want on hand for the baking and cooking season ahead. A quick pantry refresh now can save you time and a last-minute grocery run-later.
Looking for more ways to upgrade your home this fall? Check out 10 Chic Ways to Elevate Your Rental
primary closet
Sweater season is here to stay, so why not give those timeless essentials a little extra attention? If you operate on a seasonal swap schedule, chances are your cold weather items have been tucked away in bins or storage for the past few months. Give them a quick wash or drop them at the dry cleaners for a refresh before bringing them back into rotation.
For delicate materials, skip the hanger and fold them directly onto shelves or into baskets. Consider investing in a sweater shaver and some lavender sachets to keep your favorite pieces in good condition throughout the season.
If you’re ready to make the full transition to cool-weather clothing, here are 3 Things Missing from Your Seasonal Swap.
linen closet
Raise your hand if you’re ready to get cozy under some fleece blankets 🙋🏻♀️ or maybe your linen sheets are ready to make way for something a little warmer as the nights get cooler? Make your life easier by organizing your linen closet by room or bed size. We love these linen boxes to help keep sheet sets together, especially in small NYC spaces! They streamline your closet while looking good doing it.
Trying to maximize the storage in your home? Read Small Space, Big Impact: 6 Genius Organizing Hacks for Small Spaces.
playrooms
If you’re swapping your closets, give your toys a little swap while you’re at it. Research suggests that children play longer and more creatively when they have fewer toys to choose from. I know, it is kind of a shocking concept. Tuck away half-or even a third-of your child’s toys and see what happens. You may be surprised by how excited they are when some of those “new” old favorites come back into rotation.
For more tips on organizing your playroom, check out Playroom Organization: 5 Things Every Parent Should Know
A new season is the perfect excuse to take a fresh look at the spaces and systems that support your everyday life. Use this fall home reset to make a few simple shifts now, so your home can work with you—not against you—all season long. Here’s to a calmer, cozier, more organized fall!
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