It’s almost here! Can you feel a twinge of autumn in the air? We are just now having some cooler mornings and breezy afternoons and I can almost feel it! This year I am more than ready for fall and have been busy working on some fresh fall decor for my home. But there are also some simple tips I employ to ramp up the Cozy Factor in my home — no crafty skills needed. 🙂
1. Turn on the lamps. The days are slowly getting shorter, and I love the coziness of lamp light on cloudy days or in the evenings. I keep low wattage bulbs in all my lamps, except those that might be used for reading or other tasks.
2. Pull your living room or family room seating a little closer together. This creates more intimate and cozier seating arrangements. Just the proximity to others promotes a sense of warmth.
3. Pile on the fabrics. This is when I pull out the stops with throw pillows, drapes, and afghans. Nothing wards off a chill better than nestling against pillows, under a warm afghan. Don’t forget to add extra blankets or quilts to beds as well. Even outdoor spaces can be cozy with pillows and throws!
4. Light the fire. While our gas fireplace doesn’t put out much heat, I often crank it up for ambience alone. A crackling fire in the fireplace is so inviting. Fireplace not functioning? Add some pillar candles and enjoy the glow.
5. Layer some rugs. Take the chill off of bare floors or sisal rugs by layering a rug or two on top. Your feet will stay toasty and the layering effect is as cozy as pulling on your favorite cardigan sweater. This is also an easy way to introduce more color or pattern to your decor.
6. Burn a candle. Candlelight is an easy way to achieve a cozy atmosphere. I burn a few with fall-like scents, such as cinnamon or pumpkin.
Just remember, low light, layers, and your loved ones are all you really need to create a cozy atmosphere for fall in your home. How do you get your home cozied up for fall?
You can find more fall decor ideas and projects at Decor & More. Happy Fall, y’all!
