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Skip to contentFall is a great time to freshen up the living spaces in your home since cold weather will soon follow, and you’ll be confined indoors. The pleasantly cooler days of fall are a great time to take advantage of sprucing up your rooms inside.These tips on how to freshen up your space aren’t daunting. They are simple changes that will make a big difference in stepping up the cozy factor in your home without a lot of hassle.Many of us have used air conditioners during the hot summer months. Open windows will allow fresh air to enter, circulate, and freshen up the house naturally.Many of us are in and out of the house often during the summer months. Therefore, things might have been left lying around instead of being thrown away or put in the proper places.Put away all summer decor leaving a clean slate for when you’re ready to decorate for fall.Longer days in the summer provide us with extra natural light. With shorter days ahead, you’ll be relying on your light fixtures. Since cleaning them probably wasn’t high on your list of summer things to do, now would be a good time to wipe them down for a cleaner, brighter ambiance as you spend more time inside.Take away your summer pillows and put out some fall pillows in different shapes and warmer tones. They will emit a warm and inviting feel, which will be perfect for those long nights to come.Pull out those favorite throws you’ve stored over the summer and run them through the washing machine before using them again. Keeping throws and pillows handy ensures that guests and family members are warm and comfortable.Add color and texture to your floors by layering area rugs. Above all, your feet will appreciate the added cushioning and warmth as opposed to tile and hardwood floors during the fall and winter months.If you have a fireplace, it probably got a bit dusty between March and October. You’ll want to get it ready for those crisp fall nights. If using gas, check for any gas-related safety hazards. Get your wood-burning fireplace chimney inspected and cleaned if necessary to maintain safety. Crisp fall nights + fireplace = instant cozy!Embrace the early nightfall by lighting candles around the house. The candlelit ambiance will promote a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere after a long day at work.It’s time to put those summer quilts and light-weight blankets away and bring back the down comforters and thermal blankets. Nothing says cozy like crawling under a snuggly down comforter on a cold night.Add seasonal color to freshen up your table, bookshelves, or mantel with a beautiful arrangement of fall florals or vases filled with colorful foliage.Having a homemade potpourri or stovetop simmer wafting through the air will make your home feel like home sweet home. Here’s my Holiday Stovetop Simmer that smells wonderful even when it’s not a holiday.Doing these things to freshen up your home for fall will put you ahead of the game. Then, you’ll be ready for some fall decorating ideas and have your house looking great for entertaining those guests during the holiday season. Not to mention getting started on all of your fall baking.Have you started getting your home ready for fall yet? How do you go about doing it? I would love for you to tell me in the comments.How To Decorate Bookshelves For A Simple Fall Look5 Beautiful Fall Living Rooms To Be Inspired ByHospitality – How To Have A Hospitable HomeGreat ideas for preparing our spaces for Fall! Your pitcher with the foliage is amazing, beautiful photos, Kim!!ReplyHi Debra!Thank you so so much! I hope your week is off to a great start!&gt;&gt;&gt; KimReplyGreat tips, Kim! I especially love #4 about cleaning the light fixtures. You made such a good point about using them more in the darker months!ReplyThanks, Candace!I’m glad you enjoyed the list. Number 4 is one I need to get busy doing – haha! Thanks so much for stopping by!&gt;&gt;&gt; KimReplySo many good ideas here, Kim! And I’m jealous of your beautiful fall foliage – it looks beautiful in that pitcher!ReplyThank you, Tiffany!I didn’t have too much fall foliage to choose from, but I did manage to find that in our woods. Thanks so much for stopping by!&gt;&gt;&gt; KimReplyWelcome! I'm Kim, and I'm so glad you're here. I want to come alongside you, spend some time together, and inspire you on your homemaking journey. Let's create a simplified and contented life for you and your family. I can't wait for you to become the maker of your home!This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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Skip to contentFall is a great time to freshen up the living spaces in your home since cold weather will soon follow, and you’ll be confined indoors. The pleasantly cooler days of fall are a great time to take advantage of sprucing up your rooms inside.These tips on how to freshen up your space aren’t daunting. They are simple changes that will make a big difference in stepping up the cozy factor in your home without a lot of hassle.Many of us have used air conditioners during the hot summer months. Open windows will allow fresh air to enter, circulate, and freshen up the house...

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