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🧺 6 Ways to Declutter, Organize, and Start the Fall Season Fresh
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Spring gets all the credit for cleaning, but fall deserves a reset, too. I talked with professional organizers Sarah Edelman and Devon Bullock of NEAT Method Atlanta about small wins and cozy swaps that make your home (and headspace) feel lighter. 🪴
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🪴 1. Start Small
 
🏠 2. Edit Everyday Zones
 
☕ 3. Create Cozy Stations
 
🧺 4. Matchy-Matchy Is a Mood
 
🏷️ 5. Give Everything a Home
 
🎁 6. Think Ahead to Holiday Chaos

🪴 1. Start Small

A little progress beats a big mess. Begin with one drawer or corner at a time — 20 minutes is plenty.

 
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For timed declutters.
Amazon Echo Spot
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Set a timer on your watch for quick cleans.
Apple Watch
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🏠 2. Edit Everyday Zones

Focus on the spaces you touch daily — your pantry, closet, and entryway. Swapping in fall staples and removing summer clutter makes the whole house feel brand new.

 
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Trendy baskets for “drop zone” chaos.
Large Braided Seagrass Crate - Brightroom™: Handwoven Storage Basket, 13"x14.25"x11", Rectangle, Spot Clean, Nest Certified
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Luxe fragrance that instantly transforms your space to zen.
CULTI MILANO Candle - Mareminerale
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Refresh your couch or bed with a thick, textured throw. It’s the easiest way to bring fall warmth and a hint of style into everyday spaces.
Better Homes & Gardens Cream Cotton-Blend Chunky Knit Throw, 50" x 60" - Walmart.com
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☕ 3. Create Cozy Stations

Bring a little joy to your routines with mini stations like a hot cocoa bar, tea nook, or coffee corner. Bonus: it looks organized and feels like self-care.

 
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Brass canisters or jars for cocoa + marshmallows.
Kitchen Canisters & Jars | NEAT Method
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Electric kettle for a fast cozy fix.
Hazel Quinn Retro Electric Kettle 1.7L Pearl White
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🧺 4. Matchy-Matchy Is a Mood

Matching bins, baskets, or hangers instantly make any space look calmer. It’s not just aesthetic.

 
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Love a good clear container in the pantry.
OXO Good Grips POP Square Canisters
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These look super nice hanging in the closet.
Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Non-Slip Hangers, 50 Pack
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NEAT Method grid baskets (so chic).
Bins & Baskets | NEAT Method
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🏷️ 5. Give Everything a Home

Label it, love it, and you’ll actually keep it tidy. When everything has a “home,” the daily reset takes seconds instead of hours.

 
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Love love love for drawer organization.
Drawers | NEAT Method
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The best lil label system.
Custom Labels for Jars, Canister's, Pantry | NEAT Method
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Perf label maker for pantry bins.
DYMO LetraTag 100H Handheld Label Maker: Portable Label Printer, Battery Operated, Gray, Plastic, Requires 4 AA Batteries
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🎁 6. Think Ahead to Holiday Chaos

The holidays mean extra everything: coats, boxes, wrapping paper, gifts. Declutter now to make room for what’s coming.

 
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Label and organize everything in containers to store in the garage or a spare room.
Garage Storage & Organization - The Container Store
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Clean up your gift closet with this super neat over the door rack. Saves sooo much space.
White Elfa Utility Mesh Gift Packaging Over the Door Rack Solution
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