It’s hard to believe that fall is nearly upon us. It only feels like five minutes since the kids finished school for the summer break. But it won’t be long before we leave summer behind and say hello to the new season. It means we will be enjoying more cozy nights in our lounge with our family as the weather outside turns to rain. To truly enjoy this season, you need to make some changes to your lounge to ensure your family is warm and cozy this fall. You can make your living room perfect for fall with these top ideas.
Add scented candles
Scented candles are a great way to make the living room perfect for autumn. You can buy some pumpkin or orange candles which you can light when you are in the room at night. As well as providing a calm atmosphere, the candles will make the room smell lovely when you have guests over. They will also look beautiful and add character to your living room. Remember to blow them out when you head to bed and keep them out of reach from little ones!
Add a stove or fireplace
Fall sees the return of terrible weather which leaves your home feeling cold. You may not want to turn the heating on yet, so a good solution is to buy a stove or fireplace for your lounge. That way, you can all keep cozy and warm while enjoying the TV in the lounge. You can get some great harman pellet stoves which will look beautiful in your lounge. You can alter the heating as necessary on the stove, so you won’t end up too hot. It’s perfect for cozy nights in, and you will use it throughout fall and winter. If you don’t have much space, you could get a wall mounted electric fire instead which will go on the wall. It will keep your home warm, but won’t take as much room as a traditional fireplace.
Add a cozy blanket and cushions
The living room is going to get cold when the weather outside turns bad during fall. Therefore, you need to make sure your family stays warm in the room. One way of doing this is by adding a blanket and several cushions to the sofa. It will make the room look inviting, and will stop you having to drag down all the quilts in the evening! When choosing cushions and blankets, you should stick to autumn colors; go for golds, oranges, and reds which will make the room look lovely. Don’t be afraid to add several cushions; it will just add more character to the room!
Add fall-inspired items
It can be hard to decorate the whole lounge for every season as it would be too costly and inconvenient. But you can add fall colored items which will help to make the room look perfect. You could add an orange or red table cloth to your coffee table to help to add some character for autumn. Also, fall colored vases and ornaments would be a nice touch to the room. As for the walls, swap out traditional photo frames for autumn colors. You can even change your living room lampshade to something more fall-inspired. All these small changes will help embrace the new season!
Add a wool rug
Swapping your rug to a heavier wool rug in the living room will make it ideal for the next season. The fall-inspired accent will add texture to your living room and will bring color and pattern. Look online to find great sized wool rugs which will be ideal for your lounge in autumn. Otherwise, you may want to make your own if you are on a budget. As this feature explains, go for a rich and deep tone which will make the living room look perfect. It will help keep your families toes cozy in the colder months too!
Hang heavier drapes
You can also switch the curtains to make the living room perfect for fall. You need to go for a heavier option which is perfect for the season. You can keep cold drafts away from the living room by hanging some heavy drapes. It will add texture and make the room look luxurious. Remember to go for gold or orange drapes which will look ideal for the next few months
- You can also read my previous blog about designing the perfect lounge for your family.