As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisper, it’s time to transition your home from summer’s light and airy feel to autumn’s warm and cozy embrace. This guide will help you seamlessly make the shift from summer to fall, ensuring your home is welcoming and comfortable for the cooler months ahead.
1. Swap Out Linens and Textiles:
Replace your light summer linens with heavier, warmer options. Think warmer sheets, plush blankets, and textured throw pillows.
Tips: Blankets, Throws, Rugs
-Layer blankets and throws on furniture for a cozy touch.
-Remember to lean towards natural fibers such as cotton or wool for added health benefits (for more details click here: 6 Benefits of Linen and Cotton Bedding )
2. Update Your Entryway:
Make your entryway inviting with seasonal decor. Add a fall wreath, fall planters, and a welcome mat with an autumn theme. Consider placing a cozy bench with warm blankets and pillows for a welcoming touch.
3. Incorporate Warm Lighting:
As the days get shorter, enhance your indoor lighting. Swap out bright, cool bulbs for warmer, softer lighting. Use table lamps, string lights, and candles to create a warm, ambient glow throughout your home.
Tips: String Lights, Lanterns, Candles
-Place candles in safe areas and never unattended. Battery-operated, flameless options are great for convenience, your health and the environment – Choosing the Right Candles
4. Decorate with Natural Elements:
Bring the beauty of the season indoors by decorating with natural elements. Use pinecones, acorns, dried leaves, and branches in your decor. Create centerpieces with gourds and pumpkins, or fill vases with fall foliage.
Tips: Pumpkins, Branches, Pinecones, Grasses
-You don’t have to look far in fall for decorating Inspo. Step outside and collect from nature. Use them as is or get your hands dirty and spray paint branches white or pinecones gold. Have fun with it!
5. Prepare Your Fireplace:
If you have a fireplace, get it ready for use. Clean the chimney, stock up on firewood, and arrange a cozy seating area around it. The fireplace will become a focal point for warmth and relaxation.
Tips:
-Early fall is a great time to get that fireplace checked before the winter sets in. A fireplace is the mood so get cozy and enjoy the moment as much as you can.
Transitioning your home for fall doesn’t have to be a daunting task. By making these simple changes, you can create a cozy, inviting space that celebrates the beauty of the autumn season. Embrace the warmth and comfort that fall brings, and enjoy the transformation of your home.
Here’s to warm days and cool, crisp nights! x
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