The summer winds have come and gone, and now fall is here! With chillier weather and shorter days ahead, it’s time to rethink your home decor. Coastal colors and accessories are great in the summer, but now it’s time to flip the switch and bring the coziness of autumn into your house. Here are some tips for styling your home for fall:
- Add heavier throw blankets and pillows. While your couches and chairs may always be adorned with some type of blanket or pillow, make sure the ones you have out now will keep you warm in the cooler temperatures. Fur blankets can add a sense of luxury to your living or bedroom. Plus, these accessories are a good place to showcase some of your favorite fall colors.
- Jazz up the mantle. Nothing screams fall like a fire. Your fireplace will be a main focal point throughout the winter. Use the mantle to display candles, vases with fall flowers or bowls with seasonal fruits in them. Pumpkins and leaves are also great additions when used sparingly. Add personal touches by placing picture frames with family photos depicting your favorite fall activities like pumpkin picking or throwing raked leaves.
- Add an area rug. Have your wooden floors been bare all summer? A plush area rug will add a touch of warmth to the space. Not only do wools and faux animal furs look stunning, but they are comfortable enough to curl up on. Layer a heavier area rug on top of a thin one to add texture.
- Change the curtains. Summer sheers have no place in the fall. Cotton and tweed curtains are popular choices inspired by autumn. If you have drafty windows, insulated curtains may be a good investment. This is also another place to incorporate the yellows, oranges and reds of fall. Use bold, fall-colored panels paired with festive foliage panels to really welcome the season.
- New place settings. Thanksgiving isn’t the only meal you’ll share with your family and friends this fall. Update your table with fall inspired place settings to make every meal a special one. Natural toned dinner plates, a neutral colored cloth napkin, and a gold accent napkin ring are simple ways of tying the season into your table. If you want to go the extra mile, include fall foliage in your centerpiece.
- Paint the walls. If you are looking for a bigger way to style your home for fall, a simple coat of paint can completely change the look and feel of a room. The experts of Framingham painters recommend using a deep red, beige or tan color. With the small accent pieces and accessories, you can add to complement these colors and truly encompass the season right inside your home.
- Don’t neglect the outdoors. Depending on where you live, you may still be able to enjoy the weather outside for the few months that lead into winter. Switch out any outdoor pillows and blankets on your outdoor furniture to heavier fabrics. Replace string lights with candles aligning the table. If you have room for a fire pit, add one! Fall is also a good time to paint or power-wash the exterior of your home and clean the gutters.
There are plenty of ways to style your home for fall, big and small. Whether it’s making sure your curb appeal doesn’t get lost in the falling leaves or adding a pumpkin to your mantle piece, your home will be ready for the season in the no time. For more fall decorating tips, reach out to Bohnne Jones, an interior decorator in Brentwood, TN.