How to make a cozy fall home
Autumn is the favourite season of so many people, and, for me anyways, it is the shortest season. So making a cozy fall home is so important to getting the most enjoyment out of this gorgeous autumnal time of year.
Fall is the time of year when the garden is abundantly ready for harvest! Things like pumpkin, squash, and corn are all in their glory in this part of the world, which is probably why they feature in so much fall décor!
Start off with a clean slate
The most important part of decorating for any season is cleaning and downsizing what you already have. Adding more on top of what you already have looks like a cluttered mess.
Take the time to remove any unnecessary clutter and downsize what is no longer in use. Starting off with a clean slate will showcase your fall décor and accentuate the autumnal vibe in your space.
Blankets and layering textures for a cozy fall home
One of the easiest ways to bing that cozy feeling into your space is with soft warm blankets. But wait! Don’t just start throwing blankets around, choose a colour scheme and stick to it or the space will feel chaotic.
Having a very limited colour pallet in your cozy fall home will allow you to mix and match with textures, to give a cozy harmonious feel.
Lighting for a cozy fall home
This is one of the most important things that is often overlooked when it comes to creating a cozy fall home. This season sees a change in the amount of sunlight that we get and, as the days start to grow shorter, we have more time in the evening when lighting in the home is essential.
Soft lights, table lamps, floor lamps, and candles are all ideal choices that make your home immediately feel cozy and warm. The use of the correct lighting changes the whole feel of the room. Bright overhead lighting is much too harsh. Invest in some soft lamps or dimmers for a soft cozy vibe.
Warm drink station
This season is all about warm drinks and pumpkin spice! Setting up an easy DIY home drink station is a fun and affordable way to bring a cozy fall feeling into your home! Dedicate a small area in the kitchen. Fill it with your favourite warm drinks and accessories.
This can include apple cider, hot chocolate, coffee, and tea. Pumpkin pie spice, drink flavouring, marshmallows, cinnamon. Some fun and festive fall mugs are a fun and functional way to add whimsy to this cozy dink station!
Make it accessible so even the little guys can customize their drinks. Make it feel like a special occasion. Like a cozy coffee shop in your own home!
Comforting recipes
This is the time for warm comfort food dinners and recipes with seasonal produce that is in abundance in your area.
Pumpkin and squash are versatile for sweet and savoury dishes. Warm and cozy soups are not only easy to make but can be made in big batches for easy leftovers!
Sneaking in some warm breakfasts with make ahead casseroles or freezer friendly pancakes and waffles make decadent fall breakfasts a breeze, no matter how much time you have in the morning!
These are some of my favourite fall breakfast ideas.
Ham and Cheese, Potato crust Frittata
Best Homemade Fall Pumpkin Waffles
Dreamy Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake
Classic Asparagus and Swiss Quiche
Spooky pumpkin streusel muffins
Cozy fall hobbies
As the weather starts to grow colder and the nights are steadily growing longer, we are spending more time indoors. This is the perfect time to learn a new hobby or bring back an old one!
Some favourite cozy hobbies are
- Knitting/crochet
- Sewing
- Embroidery
- Journaling
- Reading
- Painting
Colours of the season
Fall is all about warm vibrant colour! The changing of the leaves, the bright orange pumpkins, and colourful squash. These warm colours help bring warmth and colour into our homes. Bringing the colour of the natural environment into the home will transform your home to a cozy fall paradise.
Try shades of orange, brown, red, blue, or green. Stick to one main colour scheme throughout your home. This will give a cohesive soothing look.
Smells of the season
Bring all of the senses into you cozy fall home! Smell is powerful and can immediately transport you. Whether it is through cooking, essential oils, or candles, spice up your home with these cozy fall scents!
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin spice
- Apple cinnamon
- Sandalwood
- Clove
- Vanilla
Bring the cozy atmosphere to the bedrooms!
A bedroom should be a sanctuary, make sure to bring this cozy fall vibe into all the areas of the home!
Bring out the cold weather linens. Invest in a duvet. Layer some throw blankets in cozy fall colours. Soft lamps for reading or journaling.
Slippers, house coats, rugs, and mats will become increasingly important as the days get colder.
Decorate with natural elements
Fall decorating doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. I love decorating with natural elements. These are easy to find and most of them are completely free, especially if you grow them yourself!
Decorations you can grow or pick up at a farmers market
Indian Corn
Simple Indian corn swag to hang on your door, place in a vase, or group on a fireplace mantel.
Pumpkins and Squash
These double as food and décor! Pumpkins and squash come in so many different sizes and colours. This is a fun activity for the kids to get involved in. They love growing their own pumpkins for halloween painting or carving!
Cornstalks and straw
These are great for the front of the house! Get the kids involved and turn the straw into a scarecrow!
Homemade decorations for a cozy fall home
- Soft crochet/knit pumpkins, or pumpkins made from cozy material.
- Crochet blankets or handmade quilts.
- Handmade fall crafts like this one here!
Foraged elements
Get the kids involved in this one. Every kid loves a scavenger hunt and collecting their treasures!
- Colourful leaves.
- Bowls filled with acorns and pinecones.
- Dried flowers.