How to: Update your home for fall

Summer is short-lived here in Canada and it seems that in the blink of an eye, it’s come and gone. But quick on its heels comes fall and there’s something truly rejuvenating about autumn’s arrival. The kids head back to school and all around, there’s a feeling that a new year is about to begin, perhaps even more so than in January. Fall is the perfect time to get your home organized for the winter ahead and inject fresh decorating ideas that feel warm, welcoming and cozy. Ready to update your home for fall? Here are 10 easy, inexpensive ideas we love!

10 ways to update your home for fall

1 Picture perfect
If you’re a closet shutterbug, release your inner talent and get snapping! Take photographs of pretty fall foliage or other scenes that say “autumn” to you. Blow your photos up and display them on tables or, create a feature wall in your home using picture rails. Display your photographs in frames of varying shapes, sizes and finishes for amped-up visual appeal. You can change up your photos each season for a continually refreshed look and feel.  

2 Welcome wreaths
Wreaths are traditionally associated with Christmas but more and more, wreaths are becoming a fall decorating essential as well. Adorn your front door with a wreath made out of wheat, berries, pinecones or acorns for a simple but elegant way to welcome guests to your home. A simple pinecone wreath, for example, can be updated for the holidays with the easy addition of red berries, green leaves and ribbon.

3 Simple slipcovers
Updating your home doesn’t have to mean blowing a bundle on new furniture. Your existing furniture can get an instant makeover by using slipcovers. Replace cotton slipcovers with thicker fabrics like faux suede and jacquard ones in warm fall colours like chocolate brown, evergreen and rust.

4 Clusters of candles
Candles add a warm glow to any room in the home. Place scented candles in large hurricane vases. Nestle the vases in individual bases made from pinecones or faux fall berries. Candles with woodsy fragrances like pine or balsam or sweet scents like vanilla or cranberry will send a delightful aroma wafting through the air of your home.

5 Mad for plaid
Plaid is a fall favourite. Calling forth thoughts of the Scottish countryside, this pastoral pattern is an easy way to transition your home from summer to fall. Replace cotton throws and cushions with ones graced with plaid. Greys, reds, greens and navy blues are traditional plaid colours and perfectly suit a fall-themed home.