Colorful leaves, hot drinks, beautiful decor, and warm, fuzzy sweaters – fall is the time of the year many of us patiently wait for, and it’s easy to see why. It is the time of the year when we can soak up the beautiful scenery that Mother Nature delivers as it paints our lawns and pathways using splashes of hues that mark the end of the year only to green up and get born again in the springtime. However, before you can get all hygge and indulge in autumn, there are a couple of things you should tackle around the house. Take a look.
Cozy up your home using a warm color palette
An instant way to make your home look cozier for the fall season is to use a warm color palette. Take a cue from nature – rely on fall color schemes to decorate your interiors and bring the outside in. Warmer hues such as burnt orange, deep green, and terracotta are autumn color staples, but you can also infuse your living space with a bit of drama by using tones such as berry, aubergine, and peacock. Whether it’s an accent chair, artwork, or curtains, there are a number of ways to incorporate the warm and cozy autumn color palette into your home and make it more inviting and welcoming.
Bring in your fall decor
Each season brings its own presents, and just like we enjoy spring flowers in bloom, when autumn rolls around, we’re blessed with colorful leafy carpets and seasonal fruits we can use to add a touch of nature to our living spaces. Take a walk through a nearby park or a forest and collect several autumn gems such as acorns, pumpkins, and pine cones to cozy up your dwelling in a budget-friendly way. You can use vases or bowls to display your fall decor on your coffee table or mantel, or you can simply group them together and create a perfect autumn backdrop.
Upgrade windows to ensure proper isolation
Autumn is the perfect time for making any upgrades around the house, especially when it comes to keeping your home warm during the colder months. When winter strikes, our utility bills rise considerably, even more so if we’ve got older windows with air leaks. The best way to prevent your heating bills from skyrocketing when the temperatures plummet is to invest in energy-efficient windows – they will keep your home warm during winter and cool during warm, summer months. Look for quality window manufacturers who specialize in the production of low-maintenance and cost-effective windows, and choose double glazing to ensure your home is optimized year-round.
Give your porch some TLC
It’s not only your interiors that are in need of a seasonal update – your porch needs some TLC as well! First things first, start by cleaning out the gutters from the leaves and debris that have accumulated during the summer and prevent them from getting clogged and causing problems with your drainage systems. Make sure your front doors are sealed so that the cold air doesn’t infiltrate your home and see whether there’s a need for installing new ones while the weather still allows for it. Swap out your old doormat, freshen up your lighting fixtures, and hang a wreath made from seasonal elements and foliage to get your porch guest-ready and ensure it looks cozy and welcoming.
Add accents with pillows and throws
Swapping out your pillows and throws is one of the fastest ways to bring the autumn vibe into your interiors. They’re also a great way to add splashes of color in a monochromatic room and prevent it from looking flat and monotonous. Checkered pillows will add a dash of autumn feel to your room while knit blankets and throws will blend in perfectly with the rest of your fall decor while simultaneously infusing your space with warmth and the feeling of comfort. A fun decor piece, pillows are easy to switch out and coordinate with seasons, and they alone can make a world of difference in making your home more cozy and appealing.
Warm up your floors with cozy rugs
Just like pillows can transform a room and take it from flat to cozy and welcoming, rugs have basically the same effect. They can add depth to a room and anchor the area where they’re placed and can be very practical for creating “zones” in a home with an open floor plan. You can also use wool rugs to tie the room’s color scheme and create cohesion within your living space. They look best when layered on hardwood or laminate flooring, but you can also add an area rug in a room with wall-to-wall carpeting to warm it up a bit and add some texture to your interiors.
With winter just around the corner, it is crucial that you start prepping your home on time to ensure a warm, cozy home during the colder months. Follow these six tips to welcome autumn worry-free and ensure your home looks perfectly comfortable and cozy this season.