Being a lover of the autumn season means enjoying the changing colours, the drop in temperature (and the way you can bundle up nice and warm with a wooly jumper!), and knowing that the festive season is on the way.
But seeing as we only get autumn for 3 months a year, you don’t get to revel in that autumn feeling very often! Which is why a lot of people like to decorate their homes around these images, smells, and feelings of the pre-winter season.
And if autumn has always been the season for you too, why not follow in their footsteps? Here are a few decor tips to get started with.
Scent the Air
What smells remind you of autumn? A lot of people go for pumpkin or pumpkin spice here, as that’s a classic for creating a sense of fallen leaves, splashing in puddles, and popping a long scarf around your neck.
But if you’re not really a pumpkin fan, there are plenty of other autumn scents you can waft into the house. Cinnamon or wood, for example. Get a plug-in or invest in a range of scented candles and use them to add a new little something to the air you’re breathing in.
Get a Fireplace Fitted
If there’s no fireplace in your home (or there was one and it’s been removed or bricked over), think about getting a new one installed.
Because you don’t need to have a chimney or even any gas connection to get a roaring fire going. Shop around at fire specialists like Fires2u and you can get a full range of electric fires and simple fireplace centrepieces, none of which pose any fume risks.
Having a fireplace in your living room or bedroom will make for a much more autumnal feeling space. The warmth of the flames, the crackling of the wood, and the sight of the orange glow (even out of the corner of your eye) will create a much better fall-time atmosphere.
Go Beyond Wood for Natural Textures
And finally, an autumnal home needs plenty of natural textures in it, but don’t just stick to wood here. You can panel the walls and place wicker furniture around, but you need to then complement them with more natural elements that add further textured layers.
Leaves and grass are an obvious choice for pairing with wood, but there’s also fibrous materials like wool and cotton, as well as harder choices like stone. Match them all up for a better picture of bringing the outside world in, which makes for a fine autumn space no matter the weather.
Do you want to live in the autumn all year round? Then decorate your home to meet your needs! Get some earthy tones on the walls and floor, make sure there’s plenty of heavy throws around, and think about getting a fireplace installed. Switch it on when the evening draws in and gather round, just like autumn always wanted you to!
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