It’s that time of the year again, where the scorching summer sun is starting to cool, waiting to welcome winter. You get to enjoy rain, lots of pumpkins and get working on sweeping those falling leaves. . The fall is such a relieving season , it’s not too hot or too cold either. This is the time to switch those summer sheets to a more thicker yet stylish bedding. You get to stay in and enjoy the rain so why not make your home cozy enough for those indoors sessions.
You don’t have to go all out and change your whole living space, opt for more neutral colors that can act as a blank canvas that you can decorate from one season to the other. The fall is usually represented well in cool and non shiny colors like rich brown, dusty pink, pumpkin colors, gray, beige and other warm colors that give a cozy Fall vibe. Neutral colors are timeless and never go out of style, so all you do is add and remove some colors changing them according to seasons and still manage to look classy all year round.
Autumn colors can be warm orange, deep reds and rich browns which can make the home look inviting and make the visitors feel welcome and comfortable. Fall time is a season where the nights get longer and days become shorter which means you are more likely to be home for a longer period. A home that looks inviting will make you feel more comfortable in your own space and enjoy spending time at home wrapped up in your favorite fleece blanket, having coffee with some lit candles and maybe a good book on your hands or even a movie.
On top of the colors mentioned to decorate your home the following items will give a more Fall aesthetic when added to your living space.
- Candles
Time to switch off those bright lights, light candles to give soft light and make the room look more cozy and inviting. Lit candles alone make a home more warm and a little romantic especially in the evening creating that cozy Fall atmosphere. Try placing a few candles around your coffee table with an amber or warm coloured lamp to add some glow into that snug Fall aesthetic.
- Warm drink station
We all need some warm beverages on a chilled night or that cool morning right? Pick a creative way to station your Tea, coffee and warm drink station that looks inviting and gives the welcome home feeling.Keep a stock of ingredients for hot drinks, like tea, coffee and coco just in case you need something sweet and warm when you are chilling at home.
- Warm Lighting
This can be anything from candles placed around the house , lamps with yellow bulbs to fairy lights placed around windows or your houseplants that give a more festive but cozy evening indoors. If you have a fireplace you can light that instead, a wood burning stove may also work as a fireplace which automatically makes the room cozy.
Consider adding a lamb or two on your main living areas that you can switch on to instead of overhead lighting, they give a soft glow to those cozy nights tucked in having your warm beverage. The laps would really go well with some twinkle lights giving the room a nice warm ambiance. Some fairy lights and little strings of white lights around the house will give a festive warm feeling without hurting your pocket.
- Adding fall colors
As we have already established, Fall colors are warm and add a feel good vibe to the place. Look for classy accessories like vases, decorative bowls and picture frames in either warm orange, rich browns or deep reds. You don’t have to spend money to achieve this aesthetic, you can decorate with things that are already in your home. Go around the yard, search those old boxes in the store room and look for those items that will help bring the Fall aesthetic and repaint them in the color you want.
- Accessorizing with fall decor
While having a monochrome color in your home, the best way to accessorize is by adding those Fall colors. Add some seasonal pillows to those couches and chairs, you can make the pillows fluffy or thick textured, mix and match the colors for something refreshing to look at. Colorful throws would also look good and cozy paired with those pillows in the living room or fire area.
You can add pumpkin shaped frames or decorations, put some dried grass on those warm yellow vases and you instantly have a Fall cozy aesthetic. You don’t have to look for anything expensive as natural colors are easy to find. Throw in some Fall themed runners, curtains and rugs and you are already on the right path to having your cozy inviting place.
- Ways to make your home warm
Put away those summer blankets and bring out those warm, fuzzy knitted throws. Who wouldn’t want to stay wrapped up in a warm blanket resting on that couch with a pillow and a warm beverage? You can opt for a fleece blanket or more traditional wool blanket for those cold nights.
Keep your floors warm by adding colorful rugs and wear your thick socks around the house.
To have your house smelling like home and warmth, you can use scented candles, scented oils or a diffuser that smells like something warm and refreshing as cinnamon or coffee.
Add some soft music to your house that reminds you of fall or just download Fall music to add some class to your already finished work.
