Getting your home ready for Autumn 2023

There’s no denying it. Autumn will be here before we know it and it will soon be time to get our homes ready for Autumn (and thereafter, Winter!). For those of you thinking about getting your home ready for Autumn, we’ve put together this handy list to break down what you need to do:

Update your interiors

Autumn interiors are all about golden shades, earthy tones, wine reads and peachy pinks with some forest greens and cooler blues in the mix. Think about how you can make small swaps whether it be painting a feature wall, swapping up your soft furnishings, or painting a radiator. There are lots of small ways to bring a colour palette of warmth into your home this Autumn.

Switch up your duvets and get the blankets out

Time to put away the lighter tog duvets and locate your winter bedding. Dig out your cosy throws, blankets and store away anything lighter than you won’t be needing until next year.

Put away your summer clothes

The last thing anyone needs when they are trying to locate their favourite knits is having to battle through summer dresses and sarongs to do so! Put away your summer clothes in storage boxes or vacuum bags, declutter your wardrobe and make way for your cosy jumpers et al (which really do deserve a space of their own!).

Check for any drafts and insulate

Check for any drafts around windows and doors and seal them up. If you haven’t already had your roof insulated, the time to act is now. A quarter of the heat in your house is lost through the roof, so having good loft and wall cavity insulation could do wonders for keeping the house warm and saving energy. Have a look into the various government grants and schemes that subsidise insulation installation.

Check your roof, gutters and drainpipes

As you prepare your home for the autumn season, don’t overlook the importance of gutter maintenance and having the necessary gutter supplies on hand. Make sure your gutters are not clogged, clean them out if need be and check for any breakages. Have a check of the roof to make sure there are no issues there – like loose or missing tiles.

Additionally, inspect your gutters for any damages and use gutter supplies like sealant, hangers, and downspout extensions to address any issues promptly. By taking these measures, you’ll safeguard your home from water damage, redirect water flow effectively, and ensure your gutters are in top condition to handle the challenges of the autumn season. For more information on various gutter supplies, check out Guttersupply.com.

Service or upgrade your boiler

The last thing you want is a bust boiler when the temperatures drop – living in a fridge and having cold showers is most definitely not fun! Get your boiler serviced and if your boiler is reaching 15 years of age it might be time to get a new one. Consider getting a pay monthly boiler like the Ideal Logic+ 30kW COMBI Boiler which only heats the water you need on demand, saving you money on your annual energy bill. It also helps the environment, through the efficient use of gas. This might also be a useful time to look at which thermostat is right for your home.

Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

When was the last time you ran a test on your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? Do you know if they are even working? This is so quick to do and saves lives – a no brainer in my book.

Get your garden ready

Put away anything that won’t withstand the Autumn/Winter in your shed (a good opportunity to have a final tidy up in there too).  Mow the lawn, rake up those leaves and consider putting down a net over your lawn to catch them so the lawn doesn’t die underneath them over Winter. Bring in any year round pots inside if they need to be and don’t forget to plant those spring bulbs from next month. And don’t forget to turn off any exterior taps so they don’t freeze up.

Invest in some cosies and get the slow cooker out

Make sure you have plenty of fluffy blankets, some snuggly pyjamas and extra warm slippers to keep you all toasty; enjoy some reverse lie-ins, and making use of that slow cooker. This time of year is all about the art of hygge and cosiness!

Create a wellness nook for relaxation

As you prepare your home for Autumn, consider setting up a special “Wellness Nook” where you can focus on self-care and relaxation. Find a cozy corner or space in your home that you can transform into a calming retreat. Add soft pillows, a plush rug, and a comfortable chair or cushion for seating. Decorate the area with soothing elements like plants, essential oil diffusers, and calming artwork.

Don’t forget the finishing touches

Autumn is a time to get the candles out, string up the fairy lights, and hang an Autumn wreath on the front door. Fill your house with spicy Autumn scents and as the days get shorter, light a candle and turn on those fairy lights in the garden to make things seem less gloomy.

Are you getting your home ready for Autumn? Do share in a comment below.

94 comments

  1. Insulating your home also has cost benefits to you as homeowner. With added insulation your home will become much more energy efficient. Insulation will keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This will reduce the amount of heating and cooling appliances you need to use to keep your home comfortable.

  2. I will be getting my home ready for autumn with logs on the fire,cosy blankets and of course lots of candles

  3. I have started to buy scented candles ready for the cold weather and darker nights ahead, we prefer layers than putting on the heating, as many of my family suffer from psoriasis and central heating drys our skin and makes it irritable. so we leave putting the heat on until at least November and then only 15 mins in the morning and 30mins a night

  4. Some great tips there, I’m just in the middle of getting the garden ready, then I’ll start with inside the house with a good clean.

  5. I swap around my cushions and throws for more cosy ones, and add some Autumn colour decorations. All the rest is already taken care of except for cleaning the gutters so thank you for the reminder!

  6. We have a new house so I’m trying to work out how to put the heating on as my partner is undergoing cancer treatment! Nightmare…

  7. I usually get out my candles and throws and make my home look more homely. I also love to make autumnal arts and crafts to hang around my home x

  8. We’ll be clearing out the guttering, servicing the boiler, cleaning the chimney and checking our wood supply for our burner.

  9. I am clearing the garden while the weather is good so can stay indoors during the winter months feeling smug!

  10. Slow Cooker chicken Curry, our bellies nice and full,
    Dave’s got his feet up, enjoying time to chill,
    Our comfies on,smelly candles lit, Curtains tightly drawn
    And without even trying we’ve got our Hygge on!

  11. I’m lucky as I live in a flat where all the maintenance is done for me. However I do like to bring out the heavier linens at this time of year

  12. l do love decorating for each season with flowers, candles and wreaths its nice and refreshing and a welcome change. Im on golden orange and creams for Autumn and have a few pumpkins for Halloween 😀 l do love Halloween !

  13. We’ve booked someone to come and clear out our gutters, and I’m planning on renewing the draught excluder round our front door as it is no longer effective.

  14. I’ll be getting ready for autumn by giving the house a good once over, switching over the summer bedding to winter bedding and changing the scents I use in reed diffusers around the house.

  15. I really need to work on making my home cosy for winter.
    My home is really lacking in anything that makes it feel homely.
    One thing I always love is a big, fuzzy throw. I’d probably have frozen without mine!

  16. Upgrading our boiler today! Fingers crossed it’s going well (also helps it’s quite mild today!)

  17. Great tips. I have bought some new fleece throws to snuggle on the sofa and I have got the slow cooker out too ready for stew!

  18. We always earmark October for refreshing paintwork. Not always the whole room but in areas showing wear

  19. I’ve already had the boiler serviced, and it was a good job I did because the engineer spotted a leak from the seal in one part of the boiler! I’ve also dug out some extra throws whoch are currently draped over the back of the sofas waiting for an evening cool enough to need them.

  20. Getting out all of my fluffy cushions and throws and hopefully having these wonderful scented candles ❤

  21. I have already stocked up on some candles & I’m going to be knitting myself a lovely new throw & a scarf for when I have to venture outdoors.

  22. have already started to stock up on winter candles to make my home feel cosy…and lots of winter stews on the menu

  23. I will give the garden a winter makeover, pulling the summer flowers, and planting winter flowering plants to cheer my garden up, and adding some new solar lights to brighten up my home, I get out all of my lamps with my timer plugs so I come home from work to a welcoming glow. In my home I service my boiler, get the slow cooker out of the cellar to start making my winter warming stews and casseroles.

  24. Lots of snuggly throws, plenty of hot chocolate with marshmallows and loads of gorgeous scented candles, to ,sketch my home a relaxing WINTER haven.

  25. I had a new boiler installed over the summer & new double-glazing too ( they’ve been on our to do list for about 10 years ) I just need to tackle the garden & put a few cosy touches around the house

  26. I’ll be having a good cleanout and also checking my heating system wont likely be giving me problems

  27. I’ve got all my pumpkin and ghost ornaments outs, my Autumn wreath on my front door and cinnamon spice candles burning. It’s my favourite season!

  28. getting autumn ready with, my new fury throws, a good book, glass of read wine, and candles just love this time of year!

  29. I’ve already cleaned the gutters from moss, popped extra throws on the beds and got my soup maker out. I’m in the process of sorting my wardrobe now.

  30. I love tips for updating your home especially in Autumn when it’s full of colours it’s my favourite season to get my candles on after a lovely long walk

  31. I’ve made two draught excluders and have got out the throws and hot water bottles so that I don’t have to turn on the heating in the evening.

  32. I’m prepping by getting the gas balance topped up with the colder weather coming also we are going to be doing some decorating before Xmas

  33. Getting the gas balance topped up for the colder months and also going to be doing some decorating before xmas

  34. We have had the plumber visit in order to service our boiler and we are making sure all draught excluders are working!

  35. I’m planning on getting some radiator foil today to increase the heat given from my radiators

  36. I will be putting heavy curtains at both my front & back doors stopping drafts. The slow cooker has been pulled out for healthy hot dinners. I have also bought a reflective backing for my radiators to reflect the heat rather than it be absorbed into the walls

  37. We bought some kittens, I’m sure they’ll keep us cosy and warm this Autumn! We’ve also set up a hot chocolate station in the kitchen and invested in some super soft throws to snuggle under on the sofa.

  38. I don’t tend to do much – usually just changing the duvets to a higher tog. I always intend to put the garden to bed “properly” but never seem to manage it!

  39. I may be ready for fall soups and colors but definitely not the cold. I’m not ready to winterize my home yet!

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