Fall is a favourite season for some, but bittersweet for those who don’t want to let go of summer. If you’re on the fence about cooler days ahead, redecorating might be just the thing to lift your spirits. It’s exciting to explore the vast potential of a few home improvements, and autumn is the perfect time for those projects you’ve been putting off. The humidity is gone, replaced with a cool breeze and temperatures that allow you to upgrade your space in comfort. A change of colour here and a stylish statement piece there can make an astounding difference in the appearance of your home! How can you get started?
Begin With a Vision and a Plan
The first step is to create an extensive wishlist of what you’d like to do, both long-term and short-term. You don’t have to do everything right away, but this exercise will help you prioritize what matters most to you.
Your vision for your home should fit the season, but keep in mind that it isn’t going to be autumn forever. A flexible plan will allow you to love your redesigned home now and in the years to come. For example, if you’re painting the whole house, it would be wise to choose a colour that will stand the test of time. That way, you won’t need to perform major upgrades every time you turn the page on the calendar.
The great news is that earthy and autumnal tones are always in style, making it easy to reinvent your home decor whenever you feel the need for a change! Let’s take a look at some other designer-approved tips to transform your home into a fall oasis.
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Decide Your Theme
Every great design begins with an overarching theme that holds your decor together. The best way to integrate this design is to choose one that suits your personality and lifestyle.
For example: Do you love the appearance of an impeccably clean room with a single focus? Then a minimalist theme might be what you’re looking for. Everything has its place, is easy to find, and the room itself can be more spacious.
On the other hand, if you’re the type of person who loves collecting and displaying memories, you might decide upon a maximalist theme for your home. This allows you the space to showcase the many fascinating souvenirs, pictures, and collectibles you’ve obtained during your travels. Organization is the key to keeping your theme well-designed and free of clutter. And every day will feel like a trip down memory lane!
Those are two predominant home decor themes to choose from. Once you narrow it down, you can get even more specific with a design that will work beautifully for all four seasons of the year:
- Bohemian: Warm, friendly, and a bit messy on purpose, this is a great theme if you’re more of a maximalist type of person.
- Mid-Century Modern: Clean, functional, yet flexible, Mid-Century Modern is perfect for those caught between a minimalist and maximalist design.
- Classic: Suave and sophisticated, the classic theme features symmetry and simplicity.
- Contemporary: Your home will feature style that is up-to-the minute, however, you will need to be ready to change course as trends advance.
- Hollywood Glam: Opulent and glamorous, this style features over-the-top accents designed to spark conversation among guests and visitors alike!
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Bring the Outside In
Saying “goodbye” to the warmth of summer and all of the outdoor beauty that goes along with it can feel upsetting to many people. One solution is to bring the outdoors inside by filling your home with colourful flowers and greenery. But what if keeping indoor plants alive is not one of your many talents?
You can still make your home feel warm and welcoming by displaying bouquets of dried flowers or low-maintenance foliage like ferns, cactuses, and spider plants. If your busy lifestyle is unconducive to houseplants of any kind, add a touch of life with stylish faux bouquets, pictures, pine cones, or decorative wreaths. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
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Add a Few Finishing Touches
Cooler temperatures will soon be here, mixed in with the last few warm days of the season. Unpredictable weather means being ready for anything, and your fall home design will reflect this. Warm throw blankets combined with breezy wicker furniture and bright floral decor pieces and ceramics add interest and a unique contrast throughout your house. Here are a few more ideas to spark your creativity and add a touch of ambiance to each room:
- Decorative pumpkins and gourds
- Wooden or rattan bowls filled with painted pine cones
- Cozy crocheted coasters
- Fall and Halloween-themed tea towels, coffee mugs, and decor items
- Textured ceramic vases filled with dried flowers
- Seasonal welcome mats at the front door
Redesigning your home from top to bottom can be an expensive venture, but it doesn’t have to be. Discount or even dollar stores can be treasure troves of those one-of-a-kind items that will be conversation pieces for years to come! Best of all, these are easily switched out at a moment’s notice when fall turns into winter and the time for holiday decorating arrives!
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