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30 Ideas for Getting Your Home Fall-Ready

After a hot summer, we’re all welcoming in the crisp cool air of fall. To welcome in the season, we change our wardrobe by switching to fall fashion and even switch up our makeup routine. But another fun way to start the season off is to get your home fall ready. That’s right! It’s time to switch to cozy knits and warm colors in the home.

Spring florals are switched out for earthy-toned pumpkins and red hues. The cool weather, autumn leaves, and warm spices set the tone for a cozy and relaxed home. To help get you in the mood for the holiday season, we’re going over our ideas to prepare your home for the fall season. Whether you’re the type of person who loves decorating for the upcoming season, or just someone who loves apple picking, pumpkin carving, or marshmallow roasting, we’ve made this list to make your fall overhaul an easy transition.

This list of tips isn’t only full of advice for styling the inside and outside of your home but will also have a few tricks to prep your home for the colder weather. After all, we want our houses to be warm and cozy while the temperature drops outside.

Decorate Your Mantel with Leaf Garland

Decorate Your Mantel with Leaf Garland

Fall-colored foliage isn’t just for the outside of your home. Add warm autumnal hues to your living room as well by decorating your mantel with leaf garland, fall florals, and brass accents.

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Find Some Fall Accent Pillows

Find Some Fall Accent Pillows

Adding seasonal throw pillows to your living room and bedrooms is a subtle way to transition your home from summer to fall. The introduction of new patterns and textures will warm up your space. Experiment with velvet, knit, and faux fur.

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Change Your Thermostat

Change Your Thermostat

Cold weather is on the way, which means you’ll be tempted to turn up the heat (literally). Use a programmable thermostat to cut the cost of your energy bills. By bumping your thermostat down a few degrees during the night and while you’re away during the day, you can save money!

Burn Fall Candles

Burn Fall Candles

The easiest way to transform your home for fall is to stock up on fall aromas. Pumpkin, cinnamon, apple, vanilla, and cedar fragrances are must-have scents to get you in the mood for the upcoming seasonal festivities. Purchase candles, mists, oils, or incense to make your home more inviting this autumn.

Buy Mums for Your Front Porch

Buy Mums for Your Front Porch

Mums are a necessity during the fall season. Their autumnal shades decorate outdoor spaces with ease. They’re sun-loving plants that require little maintenance—which is why they’re so popular. Place them inside a hollow pumpkin, a wicker basket, or a silver planter to fulfill your front porch dreams.

Break Out the Humidifier

Break Out the Humidifier

It’s officially time to trade your dehumidifier for a humidifier. The cold, harsh air of fall and winter can affect your home and your health. The use of a humidifier will prevent sickness, alleviate allergies, and diminish damage to wood furniture.

Decorative Pumpkins and Gourds

Decorative Pumpkins and Gourds

Pumpkins and gourds are in season—and they’ve inspired many fall arrangements. Whether you use them as garland, planters, tablescape decorations, or centerpieces, they will be a beautiful addition to your autumnal atmosphere.

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Switch to Cozy Fall Bedding

Switch to Cozy Fall Bedding

The beginning of fall is the perfect time to wash your summer bedding and store it away for the remainder of the year. Replace cotton or linen sheets with flannel sheets and trade thin quilts and blankets for duvets and comforters. If you want to be even more cozy, add extra layers to your bedding—heated blankets and mattress pads if you’re cold-natured!

Burgundy Brown Floral

Burgundy Brown Floral

Now that everyone has spent the past few years white-washing their homes, we expect dark florals to be a big hit this season. Burgundy and brown stems will be the way to go for centerpieces and entryway arrangements. You may consider something lighter for your front door wreaths, but throughout the house, keep your florals simple.

These darker-toned florals are perfect for an understated fall season. Anything too loud can be a little tacky. Consider burgundy eucalyptus or jade for your centerpieces. These will go perfectly with your seasonal mums! Just don’t go overboard with the dark florals, otherwise, your home may start to look like a gothic romance novel.

Set Your Table for Fall

Set Your Table for Fall

Autumn tablescapes can transform your kitchen and dining area for fall. Even if you don’t plan on hosting a festive dinner party, fall tableware can still be used as decoration. With the help of patterned table linens, pretty dishes, fresh flowers, and fragrance-free candles, your table will be dressed to impress.

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Put Away Seasonal Furniture

Put Away Seasonal Furniture

Outdoor living spaces are perfect for warm weather, but when it becomes too cold to enjoy your patio or deck, you’ll need to properly maintain and store your outdoor furniture. Clean and make needed repairs to tables and chairs before relocating them to a storage shed or garage for the colder months! When spring rolls around, your outdoor furniture will be ready to use!

Add a Fire Pit to Your Backyard

Add a Fire Pit to Your Backyard

There’s nothing better than crisp autumn evenings by the fire. The chilly air is offset by the warm flames, which makes even the coldest of nights seem bearable. Adding a firepit to your backyard will allow you to enjoy the fall temperatures. Grab a blanket and snuggle up beside the fire!

Declutter Your Closet

Declutter Your Closet

Spring cleaning is great, but have you ever thought about decluttering in the fall? It’s likely you’re already rearranging your closet so you have easy access to your favorite fall staples—so why not declutter in the process? It’s the perfect time to purge all of the clothes and shoes you no longer wear.

Nordic Lodge

Nordic Lodge

Nothing is more relaxing on a cool day than the natural comfort of a rustic lodge. People from different places put their own spin on this design style, but one of our favorites is the understated comfort that comes from the Nordic lodge style. This trend features all of the creature comforts of other lodge styles, like natural wood tones and rustic design elements.

But what sets it apart is its direct approach to furnishings and finishes. Unlike other lodge styles, the Nordic lodge uses subdued cool tones and neutrals to enhance rustic elements like unfinished wood, or “live edge.” If you’re not into the stereotypical oranges and browns, this may just be the direction to take your home décor this fall.

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Bring Plants Out of the Cold

Bring Plants Out of the Cold

When the temperature drops below 50 degrees, it’s time to bring your houseplants indoors. They don’t adjust well to sudden changes in temperature and humidity, which is why they need to be relocated during the cooler months. This is also an excuse to debug and repot plants that have acquired unwanted pests and grown over the summer.

Find Some Chunky Knits

Find Some Chunky Knits

There’s nothing better than curling up on the couch with a nice cozy blanket. In fact, the best way to start the season is by finding a new one to use all season! Switch out your day-to-day throws and linens for chunky knit blankets to maximize the coziness of your home! You can find blankets in all different knit sizes, so mix and match.

Oversized, jumbo knits make the perfect throws for loveseats or armchairs. Everyone who comes to visit won’t be able to resist wrapping up and hanging out a while. The great thing about a chunky knit is that it’s a little more breathable than a standard knit. While still keeping you warm, you’ll still be able to feel a little bit of a breeze.

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DIY a Chalkboard Sign

DIY a Chalkboard Sign

This DIY is versatile. Your chalkboard sign can welcome guests to your home, express your gratitude during the holiday season, or illustrate your go-to fall drink or dinner recipe. Regardless of what you use your chalkboard for, it can be added to your collection of fall decor.

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Decorate Your Front Porch

Decorate Your Front Porch

Decorating the outside of your home is just as important as decorating the inside. And because the front porch is the first thing your guests will see when they come to visit, it should set the tone for your seasonal decorations.  Cozy quilts, carved pumpkins, and colorful plants will give your porch the autumn makeover it deserves.

Bring Out the Wicker Baskets

Bring Out the Wicker Baskets

Use wicker baskets to dress up your home for fall. Fill them with pumpkins and gourds, colorful fall florals, or comfy blankets--this will take an ordinary room and make it a cozy fall wonderland!

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Add Earth Tone Accents

Add Earth Tone Accents

It’s completely okay to be opposed to the bright oranges and yellows that traditionally accompany fall decor. Instead, filter in earth tone accents. Deep greens, grayish blues, burgundies, and plums are other fall-inspired hues that will transition your home for the cooler weather.

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Light Up Lanterns

Light Up Lanterns

From your front porch to the fireplace mantel, lanterns are an easy way to bring in the fall season. Add some remote-control candles and stick these above your cabinets or throughout your home for a little ambiance. What’s great about this trend is that the same lanterns can be used throughout the holidays too! So, if you’re looking for a staple décor trend, this is one of the best ones.

You can find these lanterns in many different sizes. Shop around a bit to find them for a good price. We suggest keeping them in a simple black or white color. Anything too loud may take away from your other décor. You can even find these at Walmart and the dollar store for cheap! If you grow tired of them, spray paint them a new color and then they’re good as new. 

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Weatherproof Windows and Doors

Weatherproof Windows and Doors

Your home is the place you go to escape the cold weather, which is why it’s important to weatherproof your windows and doors before fall arrives. You can prevent drafts by purchasing weatherstrips, insulated curtains, and door draft stoppers. These are easy, affordable, and effective ways to keep out the chill.

Buy a New Door Mat

Buy a New Door Mat

Door mats are easily worn out. While you’re revamping your entryway, replace yours with a new rug. It’ll refresh your front porch and update the exterior of your home. Bonus points if you purchase a fall-themed doormat!

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Add a Coat Rack to the Entryway

Add a Coat Rack to the Entryway

Colder weather requires extra layers of clothing. Coats, jackets, scarves, and hats are worn regularly to protect you from freezing temperatures and inclement weather. But when you get home, where do you toss these items? Adding a standing or mounted coat rack to your entryway will provide a designated space for your winter gear.

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Reverse Your Ceiling Fans

Reverse Your Ceiling Fans

During the summer months, your ceiling fans run counterclockwise in order to cool your home. But in the winter, you should reverse your fans so they will warm your home. The angled blades will draw cool air up and push warm air down—saving energy (and money).

Velvet

Velvet

Burlap has dominated fall décor for quite some time now, and we must admit…we’re ready for a break. This year we’re switching things up with something new. Velvet is the new burlap! From crushed velvet to regular velvet, expect to see this fabric almost everywhere! Just like burlap got a little worn out, only use this trend here and there.

Too much of a good thing isn’t a good thing anymore! As for color, you can find velvet in almost every hue. Burgandy, emerald, and turquoise may be a good place to start this season. We’re predicting that the fall color palette this season will feature darker accent colors. Consider using velvet for a table runner, throw, or even throw pillow.

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Test Home Safety Devices

Test Home Safety Devices

A new season is a great time to make sure your home safety devices are up-to-date and working properly. Checking smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices is easy and worth the time—especially because cold weather increases use of heaters, fireplaces, and candles.

Deck Out the Bar Cart

Deck Out the Bar Cart

If you plan to have a get-together with friends and family this fall, decorate your bar cart according to the season. Candles, pumpkins, and bright floral arrangements will complement your copper Moscow mule mugs and brown ales.

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Utilize Lighting Tricks

Utilize Lighting Tricks

When fall arrives, lighting can be changed to update your space. Trading neutral lampshades for darker hues, highlighting key areas of your rooms, and utilizing floor lamps will prepare your home for fall. Softer lights and candle-lit flames will also create contrast.

Service Summer Power Equipment

Service Summer Power Equipment

Winterizing your lawn mower before storing it for the colder months will increase its longevity. After you trim your yard for the final time, either empty the gas out of the tank or use fuel stabilizer to prevent the gas from degrading. If you own a lawn tractor, remove the battery and bring it indoors. Then clean filters, sharpen blades, and wipe over your mower.