It won’t be long until weekends of summer fun will be traded for cozy autumn days. Windows will open up to savor the cool breeze, colorful leaves will line the streets, festive candles will adorn spotless homes as family and friends gather for football Sundays.
Transitioning your home for fall is essential to enjoying the season to its fullest. Here’s how:
Cozy Up the Couch
Add pillows and throw blankets in a few different colors and materials to create an inviting lounge space that is irresistible for watching a movie on the chilliest fall evenings.
Welcome Wood
Nothing embodies the fall season quite like a warm bonfire or fire burning in the fireplace. Replicate this feeling all season long with a stack of wood next to the fireplace or a wooden accents in the kitchen.
Don’t Overlook the Outdoors
Use this time to put patio cushions away, sweep and wash the patio, and tidy everything up for winter. Discard the summer plants that served you well, tidy up the garden beds, and add some mums for a pop of color. It wouldn’t be fall without a good old fashioned jack-o-lantern added to the mix.
Tackle the To-Do List
Don’t waste precious summer days on indoor home improvement projects! Fall is the perfect time to take on a few DIY’s because you will spend significantly more time indoors in the upcoming winter months, so at least you can enjoy your hard work!
Use this time to give the front door a fresh coat of paint, add that wainscoting you’ve been eyeing to your dining room, and build the backyard fire pit of your dreams.
Adding Fall Accents
Hop on the pampas grass trend to add a neutral, rustic touch to your fall home. Burn a delicious smelling fall candle all season long. Try out some fun, festive recipes like these from Half Baked Harvest. Just try not to overdo it with the home decor.
Soak the Season Up
The leaves are beginning to turn, those long, hot summer days are giving way to cooler mornings and earlier sunsets. The grass is growing dry and tired. As summer fades into fall, prepare to rest, slow down, and enjoy time with loved ones.