The long hot days of summer are disappearing, while the sounds of footsteps crunching on leaves and the brisk chill in the air, are right around the corner. Autumn is only a few short days away and with signs of the season already giving a sneak peak, this is the perfect time of year to make some updates to your decor. By incorporating warm hues, textures, and seasonal accessories, your interior decor can be spruced up in no time!
Adding Seasonal Hues
The beginning of Autumn when the nights get cooler, is the perfect time to switch the lightweight summer pillows and blankets to a heavier, more cozy wool and fleece style. Adding hues of burnt orange, deep red, and muted yellows, will give any interior an autumnal ambiance. Having a sofa and/or chair in a neutral color provides the perfect backdrop for layering pillows and blankets which are easy and inexpensive to switch seasonally.
Colors of deep plums, greens, and browns are a beautiful complement to burnt orange and mustard yellow hues. Together with a roaring fire, your space will evoke warmth and welcoming for a calm and inviting space.
Mantel Decor
One of the best ways to welcome the change of season is to decorate a fireplace mantel or large shelf that is a focal point in your home. By adding an array of organic elements in varying shades of red, orange, yellow, and cream, a sophisticated ensemble can be created, perfect for the new Autumn season that can last through Thanksgiving. Introducing candles or potpourri in scents of cinnamon, apples, or pumpkin spice will give the finishing touches to your updated creation.
Seasonal Organic Elements
When I think of Fall, the first thoughts that come to mind are pumpkins, apples, ghords, leaves, and Halloween. What Autumn adjectives do you think of? Adding natural organic elements into your interior brings the outside in. Fall is a favorite for many and decorating for the changing season doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. By simply heading outdoors, you can find some beautiful treasures in nature. Create small vignettes throughout your home using pumpkins, twigs, acorns, and leaves.
Decor for the Exterior
The entryway to your home is the first impression that a visitor has before entering inside. Whether you have a large front porch or simply a few steps to your door, adding Autumn decor is a wonderful way to set the stage on what’s to come. Introduce varying sizes of pumpkins and ghords, leaves, cornstalks, haybales, and any other organic elements that will create a beautiful and welcoming entryway.
Making (or buying) a Fall wreath for your front door is a wonderful way to say farewell to Summer and hello to Fall! Here is the wreath that I just created for my front door.
The changing of the seasons is always a good reason to update your decor. As this new season introduces cooler weather with more time spent indoors, it gives us a chance to cozy up by the fire, enjoy the colorful hues of candy corns, and the amazing smells of cinnamon and apples. Happy Fall!
Take a look at more of Jenna’s autumn decor images on Pinterest.
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Some great inspiration here in these pics! Thanks! I will adapt a few for my mantle and centerpieces. My fall stuff has been staring at me for days, begging to be put out!!
Thanks Amanda for the kind comment! Fall is such an inspirational time of year with the warm and rich colors. The season is officially here on Friday, which is when I will be putting away the summer decor and welcoming in Fall!
I love these looks you’ve shared, Jenna! I think pulling out those pillows & throws with rich hues and decorating with nature is so inspiring. It just makes you feel happy:) Oh, and I loved the weathered chair with the lantern & gourds. Lots of wonderful ideas! Thanks
Thank you so much for the kind comment and I couldn’t agree more! Autumn is the time of year to enjoy rich and warm hues, and what better inspiration to get it from than nature!