6 Ideas for Beautiful Fall Decor from Broadview
As the weather cools down, you find yourself thinking about how nice it feels to stay cozy and warm inside your home. This is especially true when you swap out some of your standard home decorations for some beautiful fall decor pieces.
You’re likely to find hundreds of options at any store you visit these days, but we’ve put together a few ideas that we think are just perfect. Many of them are things that you can DIY, but you can also probably buy similar items in the stores.
Mini-Pumpkin Centrepiece
Mini-pumpkins are one of the cutest fall decorations you can use, and they work nicely in centrepieces. For a smaller, four-person table, you might put a few of these little pumpkins in a bowl or on a plate along with some fake autumn leaves. If you have a longer table, you might want to use a wooden rectangular container to hold them, but take a similar approach. Even just spacing a few mini-pumpkins out on a table runner could look nice, and those who have kids sometimes like to paint the pumpkins with cute faces. If you’re not particularly artistic, spend a few extra dollars on pre-painted ones.
Beautiful Bouquet
There’s nothing like a bright bouquet of flowers to brighten up any room. To make it fall-themed, use flowers in colours like red, orange, and yellow. What’s nice about having bouquets is that you can get them to fit any space. For instance, you might have a small arrangement on the coffee table or a large one to go on the fireplace mantel. A few flowers in a bud vase would be a surprising fall touch in the bathroom. While fresh flowers are always a good choice, you might choose to save some money by purchasing artificial flowers. They’ll last all season, and you can use them again next year.
Fall Mantel Wreath
We typically think of wreaths being for the front door, but a fall-themed wreath would also look stunning above the mantel. This site shows you how to make a simple one using an embroidery hoop, but you might also make one that’s brighter, with lots of flowers. We like the simple one because of its message, but the choice is yours.
Decorative Vases
Vases aren’t only for flowers. They could hold any number of beautiful fall items to make your home feel a bit more festive. Look for large glass vases that fit the space, then fill them up with the things you like. Fall leaves could look nice, but you probably want to stick with artificial ones because real ones will quickly lose their colour and dry up. Acorns are another popular choice. If you collect some on your next nature walk, they’re free. Just make sure you dry them thoroughly by placing them in the oven at about 80 degrees Celsius for about two hours, turning them every 30 minutes. This will kill any bugs that may have gotten inside.
If you’d like something that smells as good as it looks, purchase a bag of cinnamon-scented pinecones. These are readily available this time of year.
Fall Accent Pieces
For a simple way to bring that fall feeling into your home, consider buying a few fall accent pieces. Things like throw pillows for the couch, a cozy blanket to drape over your favourite chair, or a few different pieces of artwork could make a big difference. Some people even choose to have separate fall-themed bed quilts and shower curtains. You may not want to purchase everything this year, but it could be something that you think about long-term, accumulating a few new pieces each year.
Festive Front Porch
Some of the best fall decor is for outside. People love decorating their front porches for the season, and there are definitely some great options out there. For instance, you could pick a variety of pumpkins to set along the steps. Taking the family to the pumpkin patch will easily become a cherished tradition. You can also get bales of hay or stalks of dry corn to create different looks. Hardy mums typically come in fall colours, and they’ll add a bit of life to the decor on your porch. And of course, there’s always the option of putting up some spooky decorations if you want to get into the mood for Halloween.
The fall season is upon us, and incorporating fall items into your home will give it the cozy feel you’ve been craving. If you haven’t started decorating yet, the time is now.
