As the summer weather starts to fade and it gets cooler outside, you may be thinking about decorating your home for the fall and winter seasons. Nothing is better than creating a warm and cozy home environment when it is chilly (or freezing) outside.
If you’re wondering how to decorate for fall and winter? Well, look no further than our fall and winter home decor ideas.
To get started, you don’t need to buy all new things. A few small updates here and there can instantly take your environment from a year-round aesthetic to cheerful and welcoming for the colder weather and holiday season.
Incorporate a Seasonal Color Palette
Update your decor and accent pieces with seasonal colors. Think burnt orange, dark reds, and yellows for fall and deep greens and pops of gold for winter.
Whatever color combinations your choose they can pair well with your existing furnishings whether they are light or dark colors. Have fun mixing different patterns and textures.
If you’re a fan of neutrals, they also work well for fall and winter aesthetics. Think tan, cream, beige, and brown.
Decorate with a Seasonal Wreath, Centerpiece, or Garlands
Create a festive environment for the holidays with wreaths, garlands, or a table centerpiece.
Wreaths can be hung either inside or outside on the front door, or displayed in a living area.
Garlands can be strung along a mantel, coffee, or dining table. Use evergreens, fall leaves, oranges and pomegranates, pumpkins and gourds, wheat, or pine cones to create a stunning centerpiece.
Fall and winter floral arrangements make beautiful decorative statements and can take a space from boring to inspiring. You can even transition some of your decor from fall to winter by adding lights to them.
Check out Pottery Barn’s collection of wreaths and garlands for inspiration.
Add Extra Layers to Your Bedding
Get your bedrooms ready for the cooler seasons by bundling up your bedding.
Swap out lighter summer sheets and bedding for thicker warmer fabrics. Add extra blankets, quilts, and pillows to your beds. We love chunky knits and warmer fabrics like wool.
You can also have fun with fall and winter-inspired patterns and colors. Changing up your bedding is a simple way to instantly give your bedroom a seasonal homey feel.
Get the Fire Going and Incorporate Accent Lighting
Nothing says cozy like roaring fire on a cold evening. Make sure your fireplace is clean and ready to use.
If you don’t have a fireplace, you can make use of plenty of candles in your decor to create a similar effect. The Mercury Bourban Vanilla Candle is one of our favorites, as it’s the perfect scent to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Be sure to incorporate plenty of layered accent lighting. It’s important to make sure you have ample lighting during the cooler seasons when less natural light available. Browse our collection of chandeliers, table lamps, and scones if you need to upgrade any of your lighting.
We love the stunning Haskell Small Chandelier which makes the perfect statement in a living or dining area for your holiday parties.
More Cozy and Plush Layers
Layering isn’t just for the bedroom but something you can do for all the rooms in your home to get ready for the winter months.
Add extra blankets and pillows to your living, dining, or kitchen areas. Throw some on your couch and others can be folded in baskets ready to grab when family or friends want to curl up on the sofa.
Swap out your throw pillows in lighter fabrics (like cotton or linen) and for ones in rich fall colors and thicker fabrics like velvet or wool. These small changes can instantly make a living area transform.
Include Natural Accents
Have fun incorporating natural accents into your decor. Bring in decorative branches and firewood to add some rustic elements. You can use a single large branch as a decorative statement or you can group smaller branches in a vase in lieu of floral arrangements.
This is especially great if you’re already a lover of a neutral color palette. Take inspiration from your local environment and the beautifully bare trees outside.
Say Hello to Plaid
A pattern long associated with the holiday season – plaid – is a great way to spruce up your home. Whether you incorporate classic tartan plaid, buffalo check, or both you can find almost any type of decorative item in a plaid.
Think blankets, pillows, bedding, upholstery, rugs, or table decor. Plaids come in a range of colors and pattern sizes so you can coordinate these accents with your existing color scheme.
Freshen Up Outdoor Spaces
Though everyone will be spending more time inside, don’t forget to give the exterior of your home the same love and attention as your indoor spaces.
Spruce up your front porch and/or backyard with fun fall and winter-inspired accents. Think about taking the aesthetic you’ve created inside and bring it outside for a seamless transition.
Prepare for Guests
If you plan on hosting friends and family in the coming months, make sure your home is ready. Ensure you have sufficient space to store guests’ winter items, like coats and boots.
Refresh your guest bedroom and bath. Add fun decorative touches to warm up the space and make sure it is stocked with all the necessities that your visitors will need – like extra blankets, towels, and toiletries.
