Seasonal Reset: Home Maintenance Tasks and Storage Updates for Autumn

A successful autumn reset combines practical home maintenance with smart seasonal storage ideas. By checking key areas of the home, decluttering summer items and introducing fitted storage where needed, you can create a more organised, comfortable and stress-free home ready for the months ahead.

Seasonal changes come with new sources of clutter in the home. Autumnal events and changing weather can quickly lead to a build-up of everything from knitwear to random costume accessories, making smart autumn storage solutions a must. Here are some pointers for getting your home ready for the colder months ahead.

Tackle essential maintenance before temperatures drop

Autumn brings a fresh new colour palette and fun seasonal activities – but it also brings colder, wetter weather. This unglamorous side requires planning to keep your house well maintained. Addressing small issues now can help prevent bigger, more expensive problems later. Focus on areas most exposed to changing weather conditions and consider the following maintenance tasks.

•    Service your boiler 
•    Check window and door seals
•    Bleed your radiators
•    Insulate your outdoor pipes
•    Check areas susceptible to mould
•    Clear your gutters and drains so falling leaves don't cause blockages
•    Inspect your roof from the ground for loose or cracked tiles

Declutter and store away summer essentials

As summer draws to an end, it's time to think about storing away summer items that won't get used until next year. Decluttering means you can downsize your clothing, accessories and other summer items. Make a pile of things to donate to friends or family, and another for items that can be sold or donated to charity.

From there, you can think about where to store it all. Having separate storage for summer items can help you keep everything organised and easily accessible for next year. You can use clear containers with labels, or vacuum packs, and store these in the loft, garage or other spaces in your home.

Looking to upgrade your autumn storage options to something that works all-year-round? Fully customisable storage like fitted wardrobes can help you ensure no awkward spaces or alcoves go to waste.

Refresh key living spaces for cosier months ahead

Nights indoors binge-watching your favourite shows are on the horizon – and that means it's time to get to work making your living room as cosy as possible. Embrace a homely lighting set-up with warm-shaded bulbs in lamps dotted around the room. Make sure blankets are easily accessible too.

Think about whether you can make tweaks in other rooms. You could add soft furnishings like rugs, curtains, or thick blinds in the dining room, or add candles with autumnal scents to the kitchen. It's all about making the space feel warmer and more inviting.

Reassess your storage before winter arrives

As the seasons change, you might notice additional clutter accumulating in certain areas of your home. For example, the dining room table might become a dumping ground for paperwork and unsorted mail, while the spare bedroom might start to get overrun with wrapped Christmas presents that need hiding away.

Now's the time to identify these recurring themes and be proactive with seasonal storage ideas. Whether you add wicker baskets, a chest or a sideboard with built-in drawers, small updates can keep your home tidy. If a room isn't meeting your decluttering needs, then it's time to take action.

Plan for a more organised year

Good storage should meet your ongoing needs – it isn't just about tidying up today. If it can't accommodate fluctuating clutter as the months pass, it means you need to make some changes. And these can be small, simple ones.

Anticipate upcoming seasonal events and birthdays over the coming months. Will you need storage for extra parcels in the hallway? Or additional baking supplies in the kitchen? Beyond this, changing weather brings heavy coats and accessories that tend to gather in spots around the home, such as on the back of dining room chairs. And having more throws in the living room might mean you want to add storage baskets into the space. 

Review your storage options with Hammonds

The best decluttering storage solutions are adapted to a particular room. If you're considering more practical seasonal storage ideas, book a free design visit with Hammonds. You can speak with our experts about getting the most out of your home while keeping it clutter-free all year. For additional design inspiration, request a free brochure.