4 Decorating Tips to Get Ready for Fall
That familiar chill in the air. The crackle of fallen leaves under your feet. The fuzzy feeling you get when pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu at your local coffee shop. Yep, 'tis the season! Fall is around the corner, so it's a great time to start fresh and change up your décor.
There are many ways to accomplish this without totally breaking the bank. Transition to the new season by adding warmth to a room using accent colors; autumn colors are a gorgeous mix of yellows, oranges, reds, and browns. Consult a color specialist or grab some swatches for comparison, and find what shades will work best with your current décor. Here are a few tips to get you started:
Add warm pops of color with new throw pillows.
Throw pillows are a simple and cost effective way to introduce new colors to a space. They won't overwhelm the color scheme, but they can provide a platform for which you can extend the palette of the room for every season.
Plush throw blankets create a cozy living space.
Layer throws over the backs of chairs, fold them and place them on the end of the couch, or just stack a few on top of a hutch or bookshelf. Throws provide similar functionality to throw pillows in that they can be layered over furniture to add personality and color. When it starts to get cold outside, cozy up under one, sip some hot chocolate, and relax.
Add dimension and new colors with layered area rugs.
Layering rugs seems unusual if you have never tried it, but it actually looks amazing, and provides a little extra cushion for your feet during those colder months. Don't be intimidated. Find patterns with complementing colors and give it a try!
Light candles for ambience on those short fall days.
It seems obvious, but candlelight can change the mood of a room. We all tend to hibernate a little bit during the fall and winter months, so anything you can do to make your home a little more inviting is a plus. It also saves on the electric bill!Happy rug hunting!