Use Inspo From Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines To Refresh Your Home For Fall

Anticipation is in the air when the first signs of fall are right around the corner. We can't wait for the leaves to turn orange and amber, crunching softly under our boots as we head to Target to pick up the newest Hearth & Hand — a Magnolia and Target collaboration — decor. We look forward to the feeling we get when we pick up an apple cider-scented candle and can taste the cinnamon on our tongues from warm pumpkin bread. These feelings are further inspired by "Fixer Upper" co-host Joanna Gaines in her guide on how to reset your home for fall on the Magnolia blog. 

Before diving into decor, the first step to embracing the upcoming season is letting go of the past by evaluating what in your home needs to be cleaned up, replaced, thrown away. Employ the best strategies for decluttering your home; once your space is clear, your routine will follow. Summer may be a time for cookouts and celebration, but fall is the perfect time for consideration and change. Welcoming the season with intention and a revived routine can transform both your home and heart. Take it from Gaines.

Daily rhythms are a big part of Joanna Gaines' reset philosophy. Find what feels refreshing in your routine and bring that with you into autumn. You should utilize the time before the season not only to tidy up and clear your physical space but also to stock up on fall essentials. Find a set of fresh new linens to set a foundation for your most intimate spaces and get in the habit of making your bed every day. Search for up-and-coming holiday serveware, like the Luna Scalloped Serving Platter ($40.00) or the Vintage Flatware Set ($40.00) from Magnolia's Fall 2024 collection, to implement fall into your daily cooking or family gatherings.

Refreshing your home for fall can be as simple as adding a caramel-colored throw blanket to your living room sofa. You can also top off your flour, sugar, and other dry goods to prep for baking pumpkin-y fall goodies; add this to your routine as a stress-free seasonal hobby. Even purchasing fall-scented cleaning products, like the Fall Leaves Kitchen Basics Set ($14.97) or Acorn Spice Dish Soap ($4.99) available from Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, is an extra way to spruce up your home and incorporate the season into your daily routine. Washing dishes doesn't have to be a burdening daily chore but instead a fragrant autumnal escape.

Once the shift of the season begins, Joanna Gaines emphasizes tapping into the five senses. Find some fall decor on a budget and place it in your entryway to liven up your living area and see the season. Fill your pantry with pumpkin puree and nutmeg to taste the season. Put on your favorite knit sweater or matching pajamas and listen to the leaves rustling outside to feel and hear the season. Light a fragrant fall candle with pumpkin, cinnamon, or mulberry notes, or try a new simmer pot recipe to smell the season. Don't want to buy overpriced seasonal favorites? You can even make this DIY cinnamon stick candle. 

Taking Gaines' tips and tricks into account, recognize that change doesn't have to be big to make an impact. Small, intentional efforts are what make this season so special. From the aesthetic appeal of autumnal decorations to the comfort of a mug of hot apple cider, fall is about taking in the surroundings through all of your senses. Remember to touch, taste, see, hear, and feel what it has to offer. So tidy your space, reinvigorate your routine, engage your senses, and welcome fall with open arms.