Is it really September already? The warm, lazy days of summer always fly by, but this seems to ring true more in 2020 than in years’ past.
As much as I love summer, I also enjoy a respite from the heat and welcome the beauty of the changing season. Fall is also the season of family gatherings. Your family room is often the main attraction of your home during this season. With a few simple tips, you can make the transition from light and airy summer to the warm, inviting and cozy décor of fall
Bring in cozy accents
Summer is all about lights and airy accessories and textures around the home, but with the cooler temperatures fall brings it’s time to begin incorporating cozy accents. Swap out crisp white linens and throw pillows for warmer throw blankets and fluffy pillows that your family can cuddle up on the couch under on a cool fall night.
Additionally, if you have any oversized furniture that may go into storage during the summer, now is the time to bring it back into the living space to create a snug and comfortable feel.
Adopt a warm color palette
We take inspiration for home decor from the colors around us, and in fall that means the warm, earthy hues or orange, yellow, red and brown. You can begin incorporating these colors in your accessories and decor like throw pillows and blankets. Also, the warm shades of burgundy and orange work well in window treatments and rugs.
Bring in warmer colors, natural elements and candles.
Bring in warmer colors, natural elements and candles
Change the lighting
As the days get shorter, it’s important to begin thinking more about the lighting around your home. Bright, artificial lights can be too bright when you’re trying to host guests or a family game night in the living room, but softer glow can be perfect. Consider bringing in more candles to your decor – an added bonus is that scented candles like cinnamon and pumpkin can truly evoke the feelings of the season in your space.
Switch out seasonal decor
Do you have seashells, patriotic decor and bright pops of color in your living room? It’s time to retire some of these summer decor items and switch them out for fall accessories. This can be as simple as leaving a bowl of fresh fall fruits on the living room table to munch on or as intricate as pumpkin and wheat display. A nice fall wreath can also be an eye-catching addition to your wall decor for the season.
Don’t forget the florals
Florals for fall? Flowers are likely something you associate more with spring and summer, but there are still plenty of natural elements you can add to your interior design. Better Homes & Gardens suggested adding leaves, acorns or decorate branches to your space to bring color and life into your living room. Other autumnal flowers like mums are another beautiful addition.
Transitioning the feel of your living space from summer to fall is made easy with help from your personal decorator at DL Rich Designs Decorating Den. DL Rich Designs understands just what seasonal touches can evoke the warm and cozy feelings of fall in your home so it will be a place your family will want to gather.
