Mother nature is our interior design muse as we transition from summer to fall. As the temperatures dip and nature’s color palette dims, so should our interior décor. Trade the summer day ambiance for the warm, cozy vibe of fall.
Start by shelving those summer home décor items to make the transition to fall easier. Track down anything that triggers memories of summer and tuck it away for next year. Think along the lines of brightly colored and ‘sunny’ decorations.
Purging your summer home décor items should leave you with a clean canvas to subtly spruce up your nest with fall season accents—and we’ll show you exactly how.
Read on for home décor tips to seamlessly transition from summer to fall without spending a fortune.
1. Swap Out the Pillows
Pillows are an interior designer’s ace in the hole. They tend to float in the peripheral yet significantly impact the feel of a room. And, as you step from summer into fall, changing up those pillows can set the stage for the rest of the house.
Got removable pillowcases? Dressing them up in fall colors is a great start. It’s a simple move that instantly transitions your summer décor to fall. Consider neutral or warm colors that reflect the feeling of autumn coziness. These can be earthy tones, subtle reds, dark yellows, or oranges. You can even ‘dare to live a little’ with pumpkin-shaped pillows or pillow cases brandishing fall artwork.
2. Bring Out the Throws and Blankets
Name something that shouts ‘COZY UP’ better than big chunky throws, blankets, or quilts… Nothing beats the feeling of cuddling up with a faux-fur blanket as you sip away at a hot mug of chocolate.
Drape knit, flannel, fleece, and wool throws over chairs or neatly fold them into baskets near the fireplace. This is a quick and effective way to add some much-needed warmth and ignite the fall vibe in your home. And while any soft-texture throw should get the job done, fall-themed patterns can spice things up.
3. Dial Down Your Color Palette
The impact of color as a way to transition from summer to fall cannot be overstated. The right shade has the potential to instantly invoke fall feelings.
Fresh, cool-toned colors are summer home décor staples. Transition to fall with more muted and warm alternatives around the house.
Start with a neutral color palette (maybe soft cream or ivory) and use it as a backdrop for autumn accents. Balance this out by splashing around autumn’s color spectrum of moody jewel tones, wood tones, rusty reds, mustard yellows, and burnt oranges.
Where exactly do you implement this seasonal change in your home’s color palette? Applying a fresh coat of paint every season isn’t the most affordable or practical route. Instead, turn your gaze to fabrics and accessories.
4. Transition to Fall with Seasonal Plants
Ever noticed how daisies tell a story of summer, tulips-spring, and Chrysanthemums-autumn? Take cues from mother nature’s recipe book by swapping your summer florals for fall foliage.
Adding fall flowers and greenery is a proven low-cost home décor trick to realize your summer to fall transition. Whether you’re into fresh flowers or faux florals, you should ideally go for the textural accents of seasonal plants like hydrangea, mums, or wheat grass.
Tap into your inner artist to create unique arrangements that complete and elevate your overall fall décor.
5. Borrow the ‘Layered’ Themefrom Nature
Layer, layer, layer! From your wardrobe to home décor, layering is always synonymous with the season. Even mother nature is in on the action with her multi-layered fall foliage.
Add layered textures around your home to reflect the landscape outside. It’s an exciting and practical transition from summer into the fall season. Not sure how to go about it?
The general idea is to build or drape fall-themed décor items on top of mainstay elements in your home. This could be anything from layered rugs to a vase of faux fall foliage on top of a bunch of books. Get creative with what you have lying around.
6. Natural Elements as End of Summer Decorations.
Why stress over getting your fall home décor right when you can just bring in what mother nature has already designed? All it takes to transition to fall is a short trip to the grocery store.
Welcome autumn into your home by accessorizing with gourds, pumpkins, pine cones, acorns, and seasonal fruits such as pears, apples, and clementines. Bundle a couple of these natural elements in ceramic bowls, trays, or crates and combine them with candles to set a charming kitchen or dining table centerpiece. But keep in mind that it’s easy to go overboard and turn chic, rustic fall décor into kitschy pumpkin motifs.
7. Dim the Lighting.
Summer is all about bright and zesty lighting that reminds us of sunshine. But as the days get shorter and darker with autumn, so should your home’s lighting.
Break out the candles to spark a little fall ambiance. Pop a couple in Mason jars or glass Votives and scatter them around your home. If you have safety concerns, there are electric candles that still capture the warm, cozy vibe of fall.
It’s also never too early to prep the fireplace. The subtle glow, inviting warmth, and crackling flames ooze a quintessential fall vibe.
