Your home can feel like fall for free. Designers say the best tricks are already in your house.
Rearrange for Conversation
Pull chairs into a circle and angle the sofa toward the fireplace. Designer Shandon Barrett told Realtor.com a fresh arrangement can transform a room.
Forage the Yard
Clip branches with turning leaves and gather pinecones. In a bowl or vase, they become free fall decor that smells like the outdoors.
Layer the Candlelight
Group candles of different heights on a tray and light them at dusk. Designers say layered low light beats an overhead bulb.
Swap In Stored Textiles
Trade light summer throws for heavier blankets stored since spring. Design expert Abra Landau recommends textured fabrics like chenille and corduroy for visual warmth.
Style the Entryway
Set a pumpkin by the door with a basket for shoes. The entryway is the first thing guests see, so small touches set a welcoming tone.
Simmer a Fall Pot
Fill a pot with water, orange peels, cinnamon, and cloves, and steam on low. Within the hour your house smells like October, no candles required.
Light Lamps at Dusk
As days shorten, switch lamps on early instead of waiting for full dark. Warm pools of light make even plain rooms feel inviting.
Sources: Realtor.com
