How To Tastefully Decorate For Fall
Now that August is rolling to a fast end, it will soon be time to swap the lemons and sunflowers for the wreaths, pumpkins and mums as we enter the fall season. If you are anything like me, you love the chance to embrace the change of seasons inside your home. So for this post I am going to give some of my top suggestions for how to tastefully decorate your home to be cozy and festive for the fall season (without being tacky).
1.) Embrace Mood Lighting
If you take nothing else from this post besides this, you will have the most important element—mood lighting. Fall is the prime season to embrace mood lighting. Not only will dimmer wattage and subtle glow make your space feel cozy and warm, but it will give a fresh perception of your entire room!
One trend that I am absolutely loving right now is bookshelf or accent lights. These lights are usually small, lower wattage lights that measure about half the size of a normal lamp and fit well in random, unexpected nooks of space like bookshelves or kitchen counters. Of course you cannot go wrong with luxurious candles of varying sizes to make a space instantly feel moodier and more relaxed.
2.) Nature Elements
Fall is a season that very much orbits around nature. From the changing of leaves to the darkening of the days and cooler breeze, the natural colors and textures of fall take the stage. One of the best ways to tastefully transition your home for fall (without tacky signs and props…) is to incorporate some of these natural elements inside. There are several options here! You can go the organic route and use foraged twigs, branches, pinecones, apples, pumpkins or gourds for display. Or you can purchase artificial fall decor, like dried florals or faux leaves, pumpkins, apples, etc. if that is your preference. I recommend finding pieces that look as natural and understated as possible, if you are going for a more sophisticated approach!
Regardless of whether you prefer organic or faux materials, I suggest staging them in a statement or centerpiece, such as a bowl or cluster, rather than spacing them sparingly throughout a room.
3.) Cozy Textures
My third suggestion for decorating for fall is to fully embrace cozy and warm textures in your space! My favorite way to do this is by adding a few luxurious throw blankets to your room. Herringbone, plaid and chunky knit blankets are fantastic ways to make a room instantly feel cozy for fall and wintertime. You can also switch out for some new throw pillows that are more tactile to the touch.
If you are willing to go the extra mile and truly want to change up the vibe of your house beyond throw blankets and pillows, a burlap table runner is a fantastic touch to a kitchen or dining table, as well as adding some more candlesticks.
5.) Final Tips
I hope this post gives you some easy fall decor ideas! As a designer, I often get asked about seasonal decorating. And while I appreciate the seasonal charms as much as the next person, I am rather selective about how to go about this. My opinion? Avoid tacky signs and props! If you are into the more rustic, modern farmhouse look and want to incorporate more harvest themes into your space, go for it. But for most homes that fall somewhere within the transitional-modern spectrum of design, less is almost always more. The key is to create subtle elements of fall coloring and texture that don’t draw too much overt attention. The result will be a cozy, warm and fresh feeling in your home for a new season.
