Along with the crisp air and fallen leaves brings a new season of home entertaining. While it may be getting chilly outside, your living room can easily be transformed into a warm and inviting haven with the right decor and home furnishings. With these simple tips, you'll be on your way to celebrating the changing season with loved ones in style and comfort:
Add a Splash of Colour with Throw Pillows
If you want to give your sofa a little facelift for Fall, some festive throw pillows in autumn hues will certainly make your living room pop. Take cue from Mother Nature's palette by introducing rich, earthy colours like spicy oranges, mossy greens, chocolate browns and deep plums. Plaid will give your living room that rustic, cabin-like feel, whereas a throw pillow with sparkly embellishments will add drama and glamour. You'll be amazed how quickly new throw pillows will change the vibe of your entire living room.
Add Ambiance with Candles
One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to bring warmth, comfort and elegance to your home is with candles. Whether taper, wick, floating or votive, candles can add a touch of romance and fill the air with inviting Fall fragrance. For autumn, option for cinnamon spice, nutmeg, apple, pumpkin, and vanilla – basically anything that makes you think of Fall or reminds you of holiday baking.
Invest in a New Sofa
Tis' the season for being social, which is why a comfortable yet a stylish sofa is the ultimate investment for party hosts. In addition to being the focal point of the living room, it's where guests will relax and take a load off. Let's face it, nobody wants to park their derriere in a sinking, stained sofa. If your current sofa falls flat on comfort, or has become an eyesore, now is the time to trade it in for a new model. Just make sure you hit the stores before you find yourself busy with holiday shopping and errands.
Fight the Autumn Chill With a Snugly Throw
A soft, light-weight fleecy throw blanket placed on the arm of your favourite chair is another way to add colour, pattern and warmth to your living room.Unlike a bulky blanket, a throw can be draped to look elegant and inviting. And not to be mistaken for just an accessory, that throw will be the perfect accompaniment on those cold nights when the mercury begins to dip.
Find the Right Area Rug
Add warmth and personality to your living space this fall season with an area rug. With so many different patterns, designs and textures to choose from, it's never been easier to find the right rug. For autumn, rich, vibrant colours are a quick way to give your home an updated look. And with most new homes having an open-concept layout, an area rug can help you visually separate the living room from the kitchen without adding any walls or dividers.
Create Mood Lighting
With the days getting shorter, now's the time to make sure your lighting situation is sufficient. If your living room has low ceilings and minimal natural light spilling in through the windows, you might want to consider investing in more artificial light to avoid a dark and dreary season. If you're happy with your current lighting situation, new lamp shades are a quick way to update the look of any room.
Paint With Fall Colours
Whether it's a feature wall or your entire living room, you can amp up the autumn vibe with just a can of paint. Shades of orange, mocha or dark red can add that instant fall factor to your living room with minimal cost or effort.
Fall Centre Pieces take Centre Stage
A vase chocked full of nature's bounty such as like twigs, berries, moss and autumn leaves is a great way to show your autumn spirit. Fruit and vegetables (especially gourds) make eye-catching arrangements –faux are better because they won't rot. You can also use a plate and set a big candle in the centrepiece surrounded by chestnuts, acorns or twigs –the options are endless!
It's not easy to say goodbye to the dog days of summer, but a cozy, inviting living room can help soften the blow. Whether you invest in new furniture, accessories or a can of paint, there are plenty of ways to invite autumn into your abode without breaking the bank. Happy entertaining!