Time to Fall for Home Decorating
Fall for Home Decorating
Embracing Autumn’s Warm Palette
As the leaves start to change and the air becomes crisp, it signals the perfect time to transition your home decor to mirror the cozy ambiance of fall. Autumn decorating is all about embracing the warmth and richness of the season, incorporating its natural palette of burgundy, gold, and orange hues into your living spaces. Here’s how you can capture the essence of fall and transform your home into a seasonal sanctuary.
The colors you choose set the mood. Reflecting the shades found in nature during autumn will give your home an organic, warm feel. Consider painting a focal wall in a rich burgundy or earthy brown. These deeper tones provide a dramatic backdrop for your fall decorating scheme and can make any space feel more inviting. If you’re not ready to commit to paint, using these colors in throw pillows, blankets, or even table settings can have a similar effect.
Layer Textures
Autumn is all about texture. The season mixes the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot with the softness of thick knits and woolens. Mimic this by layering textures throughout your home—think knitted throw blankets draped over couches or plush velvet cushions resting on chairs. An area rug with rich colors and texture can also ground a room and add warmth underfoot.
Natural Elements
Bringing elements from nature inside is another hallmark of fall decorating. Arrange squashes and pumpkins of different sizes either as a centerpiece or along an entryway for an instant nod to fall. Incorporate branches with dried leaves as part of floral arrangements or mantel decorations to add an authentic touch. Pinecones also make excellent additions whether placed in bowls as ornaments or used in wreaths.
Lighting
As daylight dwindles earlier, lighting becomes key in setting a comfortable ambiance at home during fall. Swap out cooler bulbs for warm-toned ones to instantly cast warmth throughout your rooms. Candles are quintessential for achieving that classic warm glow; opt for scented candles that remind you of autumn like cinnamon, apple cider, or pumpkin spice. A word of caution: I recommend you use battery-powered candles for safety if you have young children and/or cats.
Tablescapes
The dining room is central to many autumn celebrations and thus it’s important to create a tablescape that reflects both the utility and beauty of fall dining experiences. Use table runners in rich hues paired with metallic accents such as copper flatware or brass candle holders for elegance. Don’t shy away from using seasonal vegetables like corn husks or squash as part of your display. Or dried sunflowers is always a great choice.
Seasonal Accessories
Finally, switch up some everyday accessories with items that scream fall: swap out vases, drinking glasses, pitchers etc., with those featuring deeper saturated tones. Consider changing the artworks on your walls to reflect the current season with it’s warmth and autumnal scenes. Try some autumn themed table ware to spice up dinnertime.
Embrace this beautiful season by dressing up your living space—it’s time to Fall for Home Decorating!
