The Summer just ended, and if your new home has just been built, this can be an exciting time to decorate it. Moving into a new home is a fresh start, and the decorations should also be new, but with a personal touch. At the same time, considering the fall season can also give you various ideas on how to make your new home feel homey and cosy.
While summer is usually filled with bright colours and loud decorations, fall is all about feeling at home and warm. But if it’s your first time in a while in decorating a new home, you might get overwhelmed at first.
So, in this article, we’ll provide some tips for decorating your new home from summer to fall.
1. Utilise Light Layers
Although fall is all about being cosy, you may still opt to utilise the fabrics you’ve used last summer. But instead of using single fabrics, layering them can be a great way to ensure that your new space feels warm.
Aside from layering light fabrics and adding texture, incorporating throw pillows, a chunky knitted blanket, and faux fur accents helps create a great atmosphere for a fall-themed house. Most of the time, homeowners who love the fall aesthetic tend to inform the new home builders or the architect about adding some elements to the house to make it look more homey.
2. Incorporate Earthy Colours
Most of the time, houses are painted with neutral colours, especially due to the rise of the minimalist interior design. So, since you’re aiming for the colour of fall, you can focus on the decorations instead of investing in fall-coloured paint.
For instance, you can opt for all-white walls and just incorporate earthy colours through paintings, wall art, rugs, pillow covers, picture frames, and other types of decoration you often display in your home. In addition, you can also add some flowers and other decorations that are used during the fall.
3. Bring in Natural Elements
As mentioned, you can add some flowers and other natural elements that can provide a feel of the fall season. Some of the flowers you can get include hydrangea, lily, mums, and sage. As for the other natural elements, you can go with having a bowl of pinecones, potpourri, and a wooden centrepiece on your dining table or coffee table.
In addition, if you love to embrace the Halloween season, you can also add some pumpkins, autumn leaves, and gourds. You can also combine the natural elements with colours like yellow, orange, and red.
4. Decorate Your Entryway
The entryway is one of the parts of the house that can significantly set the mood or theme of the house. And since it’s fall, there are many things you can add to your entryway to make it look like fall is here.
Some of the most common decorations you can find on entryways during the fall season include the floral wreath, some pumpkins, a basket of umbrellas, and, don’t forget to add the warm light at night (or some lamps).
5. Adjust Your Lighting
Adjust your lighting, not just in the entryway, but in all common areas. Adjusting the light based on the season allows you to enjoy a cosier and warmer atmosphere. Aside from the fixed lighting, you can also have some lanterns, candles, and string lights. These can be used in your entryway, office, dining area, and living room.
The soft glow brought about by the additional light can significantly help improve the autumn or fall mood in your new home.
6. Switch Up Scents
The power of scent is also essential when it comes to setting the mood of your new home. If the scents you used for summer include citrus and floral, it’s time to switch them up to sandalwood, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and apple. These are the most common scents of fall, but you can also have more if you have different preferences.
However, when adding scents to your new home, avoid mixing them randomly, especially if you’re unsure about the outcome of the scent. Instead, you can try mixing small amounts first and work your way to a better scent.
7. Create Seasonal Vignettes
As mentioned, adding some fall-inspired vignettes can significantly elevate the overall mood of your new home. For instance, you can have a tray filled with candles, a decorative vase, and small pumpkins. In addition, you can add some vintage books, especially those with topics about fall. They can also be interesting to talk about when you have guests come over.
Final Thoughts
Decorating your new home can be overwhelming, especially if you’re aiming for a fall-inspired mood. Besides, with all the bright things you have from your previous home, you may have already decorated it with the summer vibes. And now, as the temperature lowers, you can consider the tips listed in this article for a more cosy experience.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Aliana Baraquio writes for Worthington Homes, the new Home Builder in Sydney, NSW, who makes major life milestones happen and stays with you through thick and thin. You can also find her trying out new recipes for barbecue and other grilled meals in her free time.
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