8 things to declutter in a living room before fall to make way for cozy seasonal items

A close up of a large cream sofa with fall colored cushions. a wooden side table with a book on it .

The start of each season is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start, especially when transitioning from the warmer months to a cozier time of year. That is why professional organizers suggest decluttering a living room before fall to help ease us in and prepare us for comfortable nights as cold weather rolls in.

While you have probably decluttered here and there throughout the summer it is a notoriously busy time with trips and school or college closures. Identifying things to decluttering before fall however is usually a more intensive task, and having a plan will help.