--- title: "The Best Ways To Prepare Your Home For The Cooler Months: Design Tips And Seasonal Maintenance" description: Read all our great tips for preparing both the inside and outside of your home for the upcoming autumn. image: https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hubfs/hgp_5304.jpg --- - [Follow on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/swanbuildhomes) [Follow on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swanbuild_homes) - #### Leading builders of Modular Homes in NSW, VIC, & SA - - [1800 008 024 1800 008 024](tel:1800%20008%20024) - #### Leading builders of Modular Homes in NSW, VIC, & SA [![Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png?width=190&height=112&name=Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png) ![Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png?width=190&height=112&name=Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png)](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/) - Menu - [Home Designs](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/building-plans/) - [Plans](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/building-plans/) - [Inclusions Packages](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/inclusions-packages/) - [Buy a Display Home](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/display-homes-for-sale/) - Building With Us - [Our Process](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-process/) - [Pricing Made Easy](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/pricing-made-easy/) - [Modular Construction](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/modular-homes/) - [Quality Guarantee](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/quality-guarantee/) - [Testimonials](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/testimonials/) - [About Us](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-swanbuild/) - [Why Swanbuild](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-swanbuild/) - [Our Team](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-team/) - [Our Vision, Mission and Values](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-vision-mission-and-values/) - [FAQs](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/faqs/) - Inspiration - [Blog](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au) - [Virtual Tours](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/virtual-tour/) - [Videos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/videos/) - [Internal Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/internal-photos/) - [External Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/external-photos/) - [Design Guide](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/design-guide/) - Commercial - [What We Build](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/what-we-build/) - [Why Build Modular](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-build-modular/) - [Our Projects](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-projects/) - [Contact](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/contact/) - [Book a Consultation](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/consultation-request) - [Visit Our Display Homes](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/display-visit) - [![Download Catalogue](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2500450/interactive-375802331590.png)](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLGSXR3Y41NPUP6gy2tY0qrCSdKJcChc3RlRkz%2BDXUyucUTp5AXjRS6y0usdYsIXidSh0tQvJOuZjmqLkrTPpbGMAn0pKMCztWWKoTa05%2BzBYR5oWycZpCh5x0EIECcs1EEFoWwhFW2GRlizcXruMK9dnV3HF2epFG44bgigoJr8v3f1m7eTGlCrCOvUsTdf2aOBLv5MZOeY3S3d%2B88toRVxJKOdToLf8QN6%2FmbgB61c7qi&webInteractiveContentId=375802331590&portalId=2500450) - - Search for: - - Search for: \\ # The Best Ways To Prepare Your Home For The Cooler Months: Design Tips And Seasonal Maintenance [Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/author/swanbuild) 24, April, 2024 ![](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hubfs/hgp_5304.jpg) ### Can you feel it? The clocks have switched back, the leaves have started to change colour, and we've had to start wearing an extra layer... Autumn is well and truly upon us. Now is the perfect time to get your home ready inside and out for the colder seasons. We’ve put together some tips on refreshing your interior design palette and preparing your homes for the cooler months ahead.  ![living area with autumnal tones](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/4750ae0bba98cceaf09d96795b9c17d1.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=4750ae0bba98cceaf09d96795b9c17d1.jpg) ##### Autumnal designs Refresh your home's look by adding some seasonal colour and texture trends. The easiest way of doing this in autumn is by adding a few statement pieces to your home. As you would have read in our [top design trends of 2024 blog](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/top-design-trends-2024), deep jewelled tones and maximalism are in, so don't be afraid to add some autumnal tones in the form of throw rugs and pillows to give your space a trendy and cosy feel. For autumn, we also love adding candles. Go one better and choose classic scents like cinnamon, vanilla and sandalwood to give your home a seasonal feel.  ![outdoor space of new home](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/hgp_5304.jpg?width=6036&height=4016&name=hgp_5304.jpg) ##### Outdoor spaces While the colder weather doesn't mean a complete end to outdoor entertaining, it might slightly change how we use our outdoor spaces. To prepare for the change in weather, we recommend cleaning your gutters to remove debris and ensure there is adequate drainage for the autumn and winter rainfall. If you are the lucky owner of an outdoor fireplace, now is the perfect time to stock up on firewood and make sure you have enough for those mild autumn nights. Likewise, for patio heaters, this is the ideal time to refill your gas canisters and check that they are functioning correctly with no leaks. ![DesignFiles Gardenimage](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/DesignFiles%20Gardenimage.jpg?width=1920&height=2478&name=DesignFiles%20Gardenimage.jpg) ##### Garden Tips Nothing looks better in spring than a garden you worked on in autumn or winter! For your green spaces, we recommend pruning any trees or bushes of dead or drying branches; this will promote healthy growth in the future. 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