Getting Your Home Fall-Ready In Decor

Since I’m an A number one fan of good decor and love to refresh, redesign and rearrange my home… to the point that when friends come over they say didn’t you just change this room? It’s like a canvas! I mean I did and it makes me so happy to create inviting spaces for friends, family, clients, and neighbors and what exemplifies inviting more than fall… warm, yummy earth tones, apple pie, a cozy chair and throws to cuddle up in. Who’s with me!?

Today’s blog has some great tips on how to transition from summer to fall, without breaking out the pumpkins just yet. Aaand I can’t take all the credit. Text written by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services amazing Marketing Team.

School being back in session means the nice, cool breeze of fall is here.

Incorporate Soft Whites

A neutral color palette makes it easy to transition from one season to the next. White, cream, and ivory all provide a great backdrop for fall accents to come in, especially those with warm tones. You can also use soft whites with accent pieces such as throw pillows and blankets over darker, neutral-colored furniture. Or wood and copper pieces such as frames, vases, candlesticks in foyers, along the fireplace mantle or on the kitchen nook or dining table create a warm, fall atmosphere.

Layer Various Textures

You don’t need too many pieces to layer textures for a cozy fall accent- think a faux fur throw placed over a leather chair or fall-colored flowers laid on top of a textured glass tray.

Bring in Warm Fabrics

Trade the breezy summer linens for cozy velvet or soft woven knit. These materials will bring in that warm, fuzzy feeling that you associate with fall and can keep your decor interesting.

Decorate with Nature

Incorporate the natural elements of fall into your decor. You can use pinecones, apples, leaves, acorns and branches to spruce up areas of your home without making it feel too much like Halloween or Thanksgiving so early.

Use Soft Lighting

The nights will become shorter soon, so add some fall ambiance with soft candles in glass votives or jars on your table for a simple and effective centerpiece.

See the Transition as a Form of Self-Care

If you’re really looking to cut costs, Lucy Gleeson of Lucy Gleeson Interiors notes that making a project out of your decor plan can be an excellent form of self-care. “When it comes to autumn decor, I tend to work on projects such as upholstering and making soft furnishings for the home in my spare time. There’s something about working with textiles that is quite comforting in the cooler months.”