Just like you change your wardrobe to reflect the seasons, you also have to change your home’s décor to reflect the transition from summer’s bright colours and beaming sun, to fall’s falling leaves and cooler temperatures. Luckily, switching up your home décor doesn’t have to be a complex or budget-breaking process. We’ve come up with six simple tips to help you gradually ease autumnal aesthetics into your space.

1. Put away seasonal items

When decorating for the fall season, the first thing you want to do is put away any home décor items and accessories that you added to your space during the summer months. That means packing up the brightly coloured linens and vibrant flowers you’ve placed all over your home. If this is your first time decorating according to the seasons, simply scan your space and get rid of anything that reminds you of summer. This process will help you create room for fall’s accessories.

2. Bring the outdoors inside

There’s no better way to establish an authentic autumnal feel in your home than to bring in elements from nature. That’s right! Head outside and snip some branches, pick up some pinecones and grab a few leaves. These can be used to make colourful centrepieces or thoughtfully displayed around the house to reflect the fall season and create a more rustic feel. Plus, there’s nothing more budget-friendly than getting decor right from your backyard!

3. Create or update your vignettes

Vignettes are creative displays that are pleasing to look at and pretty fun to make. Not to mention, they’re the perfect way to bring autumn vibes into your home. Seasonal fruits like apples and pears, as well as moss, gourds and pumpkins make great fall inspired displays.

4. Change your textiles

Changing your textiles is another easy way to smoothly transition into fall décor. You can create warmth in your home by adding cozy textiles like throws, pillows and heavy curtains. When making this change, we suggest opting for fall hues. Stay away from vibrant colours like electric blue and instead go for deep reds, mustard yellow or even a neutral colour palette. You should also stick to rich textures like chunky knits, flannel or faux furs.

5. Play with lighting

During the summer, you’re encouraged to let in all the natural light you can to help create a vibrant space. Decorating for fall, however, requires the opposite. It’s all about warm lighting. You can easily change the lighting in your home by using heavy drapes to dim natural light and by adding candles to your space. If you want to take it a step further, you can even replace fluorescent white lighting with warmer yellow bulbs.

6. Change your bedding

We’ve already established that fall is all about warmth and another way to cozy up your space is by changing your bedding to be more suitable for fall’s chilly nights. You can do this by switching to heavier comforters and throws and adding plush pillows to your space. When shopping for a new bed set, we suggest following the same colour guidelines as previously mentioned. This will ensure you carry the fall aesthetic throughout your home.

Changing seasons are a great opportunity for self-expression and with these six tips, transitioning your home’s décor from summer to fall will be easier than ever.