5 Ways to Make Your Home Autumn-Ready
Autumn is coming and to be honest, I’m OK with it. Alongside Spring it has to be one of my favourite times of the year.
One of the great things about autumn is while the weather isn’t too cold, you can still get your home feeling cosy and cuddle down with some candles.
If you, like me are feeling like your time of year is coming, then perhaps you to will like these 5 ways to make your home autumn-ready.
Deep Clean.
We all know the big Spring Clean, but actually autumn is great for doing the same as well.
After all, spring is all about getting rid of those winter warmers, while autumn is all about getting ready for them.
This is also a good time to check your boiler and heating, as well as smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
When it comes to outside, give your gutter a once over for leaves and clear it out. While the last cut of your lawn until Spring is also on the cards.
Change Your Decor.
If you own a lot of trinkets or pictures, then autumn can be a great time to change them over and give yourself some new things to look at.
You can make changing pictures simple by using a no nails fixer, keeping your walls looking great with no holes.
While the mantle place and windowsills can make for great places to change trinkets or set up autumn-themed displays.
Bring Out The Cushions and Throws.
One of my favourite things about when the weather gets a bit cooler is the fact I bring out the blankets.
There is nothing quite like being able to curl up on the sofa, with a cup of tea and a good movie and for me, autumn is the best time to do this.
One of the great things about cushions and throws as well is you can make them work with the previous tip of changing your decor. They can really bring colour and style to a room.
Set The Atmosphere with Scents.
When it comes to autumn I love bringing in scents like apple and cinnamon.
Of course, candles are great for setting a mood in a room thanks to the light they let off as well as the scent. However, they aren’t for everyone.
So things like diffusers and potpourri can be other ways to do a similar thing.
Buy a Smart Thermostat.
This one may not be for everyone, but I would not be without ours now.
It really helped bring down the heating bill over the first winter we had it, as it gave us so much more control over how warm we wanted the place.
It also means that when we are away we can lower the amount of heating we have on, but still keep a close eye on it being warm enough for Sock.
So there you have some ideas on 5 ways to make your home autumn-ready, I really hope they are useful for you!
Do you have anything you do in the lead up to autumn which you think I have missed from this list?
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I love changing things in the house decor for Autumn before I put the Christmas decs out. I put out new cushions, new candle scents & throws.
Candles are the best aren’t they, they come into their own in the colder months.
Started noticing some drafts recently, Autumn is time to plug up the gaps I thnik winter is going to be extra cold this year
It does feel like we are in for a cold one this year.
Thank you for the ideas. You have inspired me to make a few changes and do some deep cleaning!
Good luck with your deep cleaning I hope it goes well!
I love autumn, the colours, the feeling of brisk air! I especially love coming home to a warm house and enjoyiing a hot chococlate
I love autumn, the colours, the feeling of brisk air! I especially love coming home to a warm house and enjoyiing a hot choc!
I do Love Autumn. Walking through the woods with my dog Riley
I get all my throws and a fur cushion out in the autumn. Am looking forward to reading some of the books I have stocked up on with a cup of hot chocolate.
I love autumn, I find the summer too warm for me and I’m certainly not worried about heating at the moment, it’s just becoming to be comfortable!
I never thought of these ideas as I always focus on change in spring. Thank you
I think it’s nice to be able to do them twice a year 🙂
Love Autumn for getting all nice and cosy great tips and l
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your cacti cushion which is a good idea as the summer houseplants are at an end some cacti and succulents would look nice
It is a nice time to be able to relax in the home, isn’t it?
Excellent suggestions as always. Thank you. It’s time to pull out my warm throws and rugs about now. I will add a couple of candles to cheer myself up.
Most definitely it is really starting to cool here and the rain is coming down.
I always mourn the end of summer, as you cannot just fling open the windows and doors to get some fresh air. We always invest in scented candles
I have to admit I leave the windows open most of the year-round, I hate not having them open.
There are some fab tips here. A deep clean is always a good idea and the throws cushions etc make a home much more snug xx
Most definitely I think as the seasons change a deep clean is always in order.
I have been in denial that summer is over, but for now I am clinging to the fact we still have warm weather! I’ll have to start doing some of these things soon.
It has been awful here the past week or so – rain and dreary yuck!
Autumn is my favorite season. I have a lot to do to get our house ready for it. In addition to all the things you mentioned, we have to put some storm windows back on the house.
Good luck with getting your home ready for the seasons that are coming.
Oh, I’m so ready for fall. I love to decorate but usually find myself in decluttering so I can make room for my decorations.
I think it is a great reason to declutter – I could do with changing some of the things here for sure.
It’s so fun to get ready for the new season! I love buying new throw pillows, picking up fresh new Halloween and fall decor, and making seasonal drinks and treats!
I am so with you – I need to look at getting some new rugs as we have none down at the moment and I’m sure the floor will be cold come winter.
It’s about time our family does a deep clean – it’s been over a month and I can really see the difference when we don’t do it. I am so excited for the fall season and love all of these tips in getting autumn ready.
You feel better for one don’t you? Or I always do anyway.
I really have a good read into this post and you’ve shared a lot of helpful tips that I can use in making my house fall / autumn ready.
I really hope it helps you over the autumn months.
Yes to all of these, the Autumn time is the perfect time to bust candles out which otherwise wouldn’t be burnt. And a good old blanket is much needed x
I love a good candle I need to get buying some more soon for sure.
We just set the central heating thermostat ready for winter and this year I’ve decided to set it a bit lower to save on gas.
These are all great tips. Autumn and Spring is also my favorite time of year. This weekend we’ll be doing a Autumn deep cleaning and swapping out the spring and summer clothes for fall and winter clothes.
Good luck with all your cleaning, I hope it all went well!
Thanks for this lovely post, it reminds me I have to start getting my Autumn themed cushions and throws out just in time for the change of the season.
Good luck on getting them out and getting all cosy!
I am definitely autumn ready. I never thought of redecorating my home until I read this. Your ideas are fantastic!
I am so pleased you found them interesting 🙂 enjoy autumn!
I finished my fall deep clean today! I love entering the season with a clean house! It’s always so nice to come home to a nice fresh smell.
I am so with you there is nothing like a freshly clean home.
I would definitely add to change your smoke detector batteries. I always change mine in Spring and Fall.
That is a must isn’t it! We should all have a plan to check those regularly.
I love this fall decor! So cute!
There is something about getting your home ready for autumn isn’t there?
This is a great list, simple but effective! I love the fall season and am so excited to get my home decorated for it! I also love the ideas of using scents to help roll in fall.
It is always so nice to do! I love getting comfy and cosy in the home!
I love getting ready for Fall! I too treat it as if I’m spring cleaning. We as a family love decorating the house for the season, then into Halloween. It’s such a fun time of year for us!
It is definitely one of my favourite times of years, so much you can do around the home to make it feel amazing.
Fall is one of my favorite times of year because the windows get to be open for a little while you get to smell the crispness in the air. I do need to do a deep clean before the winter in check my carbon monoxide detectors. This was a great idea.
That is so true, I hadn’t thought about that. There is an amazing smell in the air!
I’ve started to bring out my fall decor! I do have blankets and some awesome pumpkin candles. I also have a crunchy leaf one. I love to have them going even though it’s still in the 90s.
Oh that sounds amazing, I bet those pumpkin candles smell absolutely amazing as well!
Brilliant ideas, thank you! Xx
I put out my coziest stuff in the fall like furry pillows and blankets because it is truly cuddling season!
Yes! This is the most amazing things to do in the season, fluffiness is the best!
Definitely need to do a DEEP CLEAN soon – thanks for reminding me!
Me too – I absolutely need to get scrubbing lol.
Ah this makes me feel so ready for autumn. I’ve already got my cosy blankets out!
Not strictly home related, but the one other thing I do is swap out my summer clothes for winter clothes. I have a big box of jumpers just waiting to be worn again.
That is so true I forgot about that, I love the cosy jumpers of winter!
I would love some of those great candles and scents. Autumn is a good time to clean out the house and avoiding unsightly holes in the wall is a great idea.
I am so with you! I love candles and the autumn scents! They are amazing.
I love a cosy autumn evening, it’s definitely my favourite season! I just wish all of this rain would go away.
There is something about it which you just can’t beat isn’t there?
Autumn is the perfect time to check carbon monoxide and smoke alarms! Thanks for the reminder! I have already changed out my summer decor and there’s a pretty touch of fall in my house.
Oh yay! It looks like are so many people are so much more organised than me lol.
I really enjoyed reading this post. Your tips are so helpful. I have yo start with deep cleaning my home.
I hope your deep clean goes well!