Fall Into Organization: 3 Steps to Declutter & Refresh Your Home This Season
Fall is here—and with it comes cozy nights, pumpkin spice, and the perfect opportunity to refresh your home. If the thought of clutter creeping in as the seasons change makes you cringe, don’t worry. With just three simple steps, you can declutter, organize, and create a home that feels calm, cozy, and ready for fall.
1. Clear Out Warm-Weather Items
Summer fun is behind us, which means pool toys, camping gear, golf clubs, and other seasonal items may be taking up valuable space. Now is the perfect time to declutter and streamline:
Sort & Decide: Determine which items you’ll keep for next year, which can be donated, and which should be tossed.
Store Smart: Use labeled bins to neatly pack away the items you’re keeping. Store them in a garage, attic, or dedicated closet so they’re out of sight but ready for next season.
By clearing out warm-weather clutter, you instantly free up space for fall and winter essentials—and give your home a calm, organized feel.
2. Rotate Your Wardrobe & Store Off-Season Clothing
Sweater weather is officially here! Now’s the time to swap summer clothes for cozy fall essentials:
Assess & Decide: Go through your wardrobe and decide what to keep, donate, or sell.
Protect Your Favorites: Hang dresses, blazers, and pants in garment bags to prevent dust and wrinkles during storage.
Maximize Space: Fold t-shirts, lightweight sweaters, shorts, and coverups for stacking in labeled bins. This keeps them organized and ready for next year.
Rotating your wardrobe not only creates space but also makes getting dressed in the morning effortless.
3. Create a Functional Drop Zone
Fall means busy schedules, school drop-offs, and outdoor adventures. Keep your entryway or mudroom organized and clutter-free with a simple drop zone:
Hooks for Jackets & Hats: Assign at least one wall-mounted hook per person to keep coats and hats tidy.
Boot Trays & Baskets: Corral shoes, boots, and sneakers under the hooks to prevent piles from forming.
Catch-All Shelf or Table: Place a small shelf or table 36” above the floor for everyday essentials like keys, sunglasses, and wallets.
A drop zone keeps the chaos at the door, giving your family a smoother, stress-free routine this season.
Set Yourself Up for a Stress-Free Fall
By decluttering summer items, properly storing your off-season wardrobe, and creating a functional drop zone, your home will feel refreshed, organized, and ready to embrace everything this season brings.
Feeling overwhelmed? I can help. I’ve guided clients from Madison, WI to Dubuque, IA, and beyond through the decluttering and organizing process—whether it’s unpacking, styling, or creating systems that just work. Contact me today to schedule your organizing consultation and fall into a calmer, more organized home!
