Have you embraced all that is fall yet? If not, it’s time to get on board. Whether you’re mixing autumnal accents with holiday decor or letting the elements of fall take full reign, there are simple ways you can update your home this month.
Here are five fall design tips to add seasonal style to your home.
Incorporate Color
When you’re trying to determine your fall color palette, you can look right outside your window. Colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown are abundant in nature. If you have neutral walls, adding these colors to your home is so simple. In the bathroom, you can put out some fun colored soaps and hand towels. Then head to the living room and switch out your throw pillows and blankets for season-appropriate ones.
Take It Up a Notch With Textiles
You don’t have to turn up the heat to make your house feel warm and cozy. Textiles provide warmth and help take your living areas to the next level. Choose materials like cotton, wool, plaid, and faux fur. Accessories in these fabrics look just as cozy as they feel. As blankets, they’re perfect for cuddling beside a blazing fire or while watching TV.
Deck the Door
Your door is the first thing people notice when they arrive at your home. If you’re not wont to hang holiday lights and decorations on your exterior, a wreath on your door is the easiest way to add seasonal style. Wreaths are welcoming and add a bit of curb appeal to your home. The best fall wreaths consist of leaves, pumpkins, acorns, burlap, and pinecones. When the holidays get closer, you can switch it out for something with berries or garland.
Pump Up the Pumpkins
The quintessential item of fall is, of course, pumpkin. Scattering some throughout your home will certainly spice up the space. When you thoughtfully display them, pumpkins add style, creativity, and fun to your home. Whether you choose real pumpkins or fake ones, they are perfect inside and outside. Indoors, you can fill in empty shelf space, use them for a centerpiece, or place them along your mantel. Outdoors, they look great on your porch or leading up your steps.
Utilize Candles
Arguably the best part of fall is the smells. Scented candles are the easiest way to add the aromas of the season to your home. Which autumnal scents resonate with you the most? Some of our favorites are cinnamon, pumpkin, apple cider, apples, pine, and leather. To give your candle an extra bit of pizazz, place it on a candle stand. These can be placed on mantels, end tables, and coffee tables. Don’t fret if you aren’t a candle person; you can use wax melts, wall plug-ins, or an essential oil diffuser to achieve the same goal.
Adding seasonal style to your home can be accomplished with the right colors, textures, and accents. If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of creating a warm, inviting, and cozy fall home, the Shivers’ Design Team is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home design consultation.
