Looking to bring your home's aesthetic into the new season? Here are six expert-approved ways to do it.
Snag a pumpkin spice latte and pull out those sweaters: Fall is nearly here. It’s time for cooler weather, falling leaves and football — and if you ask interior design professionals, changing up your home’s decor, too.
1. Go Natural
Bringing in natural products – especially ones you’ve harvested or grown yourself – is one great way to ring in the fall. If you opt to decorate with pumpkins, use green and white ones, both for an on-trend pop and staying power. “Greens and whites are incredibly trendy, and can be paired with potato vine and ferns. They will last until December.
2. Let There Be Light
In fall, the days get shorter and natural light starts to wane, making it the perfect time to change up your lighting – both indoors and out. “It’s nice to bring in some low lighting to draw people into a space and help it feel cozy, String lighting transitions well from dusk to night and sets the right ambiance for a gathering space. Lanterns and candles can also be a nice way to bring in a light source. Don’t forget the porch, either, it can be a great place to add lighting and a little extra oomph. On your porch, pair pumpkins with large open lanterns, Instead of using candles, try a solar or battery-operated candle. It gives you a great flickering candlelight aesthetic but comes on automatically and is heat resistant.”
3. Change Up Your Textures and Fabrics
Summer is all about light and airy fabrics, and your decor should reflect that. As you ease into the cooler seasons, it’s time to bring in a warmer, cozier touch with chunky blankets, layers and heavier fabrics. Woven fabric can be a great choice and can be easily incorporated through anything from accent pillows to accent chairs, You can make it look glam, casual or anything in between.
4. Bring the Outside In
You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to find great home decor – especially in fall. Designers say heading out to your own yard can be a great way to find nods to the season. One budget-friendly way to bring fall into your house is to forage from your exterior environment and bring a little nature inside — branches from your garden or cuttings from your trees that are changing colors can be arranged in a gorgeous vase, Dried hydrangeas and grass are excellent because they bring warm browns into your home and will stay that way forever – all at no expense to you.
5. Warm Up Your Color Scheme
This season’s all about the earth tones. Add textured fabrics such as throw blankets or pillows in rich colors like brown, red or orange, Another approach is to focus on natural materials and a neutral color palette with an accent fall color. This can be achieved by incorporating pieces made from wood, stone or other organic materials, then perhaps consider painting a featured wall that reflects the colors of fall, such as deep red or orange. This creates a focal point in your room and adds some seasonal color to your space.
6. Change Up Your Tablescape
Creating a new, nature-inspired centerpiece is one strategy to bring your kitchen into fall.
For this, dried flowers can be an option. These low-maintenance floral arrangements are great if you have a garden with any flowers that are seasonal. Once it’s time to give them a trim, pick the flowers of your choice and prepare to dry them. If you’d rather skip the drying process yourself, you can purchase already-dried florals from your local florist.
You can also purchase fall-themed wrapping paper to update your tablescape.
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