As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, it’s time to transform your home to capture the essence of fall. Typically, you want your home to feel light and bright in summer, but this is the perfect time to make it a warm and inviting haven.
For most people, fall passes by so fast. Still, with some simple changes and a few creative decor, you can make your living space a cozy retreat this fall.
7 simple tips to make your home cozy for fall
1. Use warm textures and patterns
A warm color palette can add natural or visual warmth to your home. Colors such as burnt oranges, deep reds, or earthy browns “speak” to you and your guests subconsciously that this is fall.
These colors radiate warmth, so you can opt for burgundy upholstery or other warm colors for your rugs, throw pillows, and tabletop cloths, among other essential decor in your home.
You can also go for copper finishes in your household accessories, such as a tea kettle, a copper vase, or a candlestick holder.
2. Add a new fall fragrance
There’s something about scents that triggers our memories and nostalgia. You may not be a scent person, but try it out, and you’ll realize it adds some coziness in fall.
Pumpkin spice is all the craze in autumn, but you can go for other gourmand fragrances. They may include a blend of oranges and cinnamon or fragrances reminiscent of chocolate, caramel, milk, Cognac, toffee, almonds, and more.
3. Use fall-themed candles
You can use scented candles to infuse the scents mentioned above. But even if you’re not a scent person, there’s nothing like a decorative candle to emanate that aura of warmth.
If you’re the forgetful type, you can opt for flameless battery-powered candles instead. Or you can switch to amber or soft yellow bulbs this fall.
Also, soothing background music or soft melodies can enhance the ambiance created by the candles.
4. Use throw blankets and accent pillows
Draping your furniture with soft, warm blankets and decorative pillows can instantly transform your home. This setup lets you snuggle with a warm drink and a book or movie.
It’s also time to use patterned pillows and throws instead of solid-colored ones. Also, have extra blankets around your living room and bedroom for that extra warmth.
Speaking of pillows, you don’t have to buy new ones. Just have several pillowcases handy that you can swap with each season.
5. Create a comfortable reading nook
Create a dedicated reading nook to curl up with your favorite book. You can take the experience to the next level by getting inspiration from sites like Pinterest to create your custom reading nook.
Remember, it doesn’t have to be over the top, and you don’t need to buy anything. Switch things up in your living room, get a comfortable chair, a soft, warm blanket, and a side table for your books or warm drink, and voila!
6. Use nature-inspired decor
You can embrace nature by using fall-inspired decor in your home. Swap the flowers for pinecones, twigs, and other natural branches, and you’ll feel like you’re in a rustic countryside.
Again, some sites can help you create a personalized creative centerpiece with these decorations.
Alternatively, you can use fruits and veggies to honor the fall season. Have seasonal fruits or vegetables such as apples, pumpkins, or butternut squash in a basket on your kitchen countertop or the dining table.
The good thing about fruits and veggies is that they are cheap and edible, and you won’t have to store them away once fall is over.
7. Fall scents in the kitchen
Baking is a quintessential fall activity. You can make your home lively and warm with the aroma of fresh-baked goods, including cookies, pumpkin or apple pies, or other fall treats.
Fall is also the time for warm beverages like hot cocoa or chocolates, various teas, or coffee.
Last words
Whether curling up for a movie, hosting friends and family, or enjoying a quiet evening by the fireplace, your fall-inspired home can create the perfect backdrop for long-lasting memories.
