While Spring Is Usually Thought of As The Time For Cleaning, Fall Is Also When You Should Be Giving Your Kitchen A Good Reset
Fall is here, and with it comes chunky sweaters, scented candles, warm, cozy foods, and a kitchen reset! Your wardrobe, home decor, and dinner menu aren’t the only things that need an upgrade.
The changing season provides the perfect opportunity to spruce up your kitchen and make the transition from summer to the cooler months ahead.
While spring is usually thought of as the time for cleaning, fall is also when you should be giving your kitchen a good ol’ scrub-down in preparation for the upcoming holidays.
Not sure where to start? Here are a few ideas to help you get your kitchen ready for fall. So, grab your favorite seasonal beverage and get to work!
Clean Out The Pantry Shelves
Out of all the places in your kitchen, your pantry is the prime spot for building up clutter. Toss half-empty bags of chips that have gone stale long ago and anything else that’s expired so your fall staples, like canned goods, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and nutmeg, can be arranged front and center.
Once you’ve decided what to keep and what to throw away, divide all your remaining items into categories to make it easier to stay organized and figure out what you need to buy on your next grocery trip.
Stock up on fall essentials so you can whip up last-minute soups, stews, and baked goods. Also, don’t forget to sweep the pantry floor and wipe down the shelves.
Bring Out Your Cold-Weather Appliances
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What screams “fall” more than a steaming cup of tea or coffee to warm your chilly fingers? Bring out your tea kettle, coffee maker, and other cold-weather appliances, such as your crockpot and Dutch oven, so that they’re easily accessible.
Before you start using them, make sure you clean and wipe them down. For your kettle and coffee maker, use a vinegar and water solution to give them a good rinse.
Put Away Summer Supplies
While you’re rearranging your appliances, put away any summer kitchen tools and gadgets like watermelon slicers, margarita glasses, the juicer, and your ice cream maker. Put them out of reach to make room for the items you’ll use frequently during the fall and winter.
Add Fall Decor To Showcase The Season
Aside from tidying up, a kitchen reset involves decorating. You can add seasonal touches to your kitchen with accessories in warm autumnal colors. Break out your fall-themed dish towels and linens.
You can even create a centerpiece by adding fresh flowers, sprigs of foliage, and branches with berries to a vase. Scented candles and small pumpkins will also help to set the scene.
For Halloween, incorporate some spooky elements like fake cobwebs, cat figurines, and black silhouettes of haunted houses.
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