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I'd love to tell you that summer is here to stay, but come on, we're in England, and last week was a complete washout! Not to worry, though, as Autumn is a beautiful and colourful time. Not only is it fun to crunch through the leaves with your little ones, but it is also perfect for a quick house refresh.
You don't have to spend a fortune or take days to update; with a little imagination, you can ensure your home reminds you of all the fun of Summer and evokes the opulent tones of Autumn, with some simple Autumn decor ideas.
1. Wreaths are not just for Christmas
I love a door wreath, and that is because they are so much fun to create. As a crafty person, I love going foraging for greenery and items I can use to make a beautiful seasonal wreath for my front door, and why should I limit myself to Christmas only? You might not be into crafting, and that is OK, as you can buy so many beautiful wreaths ready-made for the Autumn months. Head to your local garden centre for a fresh one, or buy one online with long-life decorations, such as felt or artificial leaves.
2. Get some beautiful canvas prints made
Practically every room in my house has canvas prints of my children at various ages. I just love how you can introduce colour, inspire memories and create ambience in a room. I've got scenes from the park with emerald green grass, the beach with bright golden sand, and in a field of flowers, so as the nights pull in, I still get glimpses of summer and all the fun times we had.
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3. Dress your fireplace or mantlepiece
This is such an easy and affordable way to introduce a little bit of Autumn into your home. Whether you like a fresh foliage garland, some beautiful scented candles or maybe a sophisticated nod towards Halloween with tasteful pumpkins and squash in a collection on one corner of the hearth or top, it is easy to create something beautiful. Stacking pumpkins is quite a trend now and can look spectacular with some fresh or dried flowers between each layer.
Many of the big stores now, like Ikea, The Range or Home Sense, have really affordable decorations and great inspirational ideas too. You don't have to come up with something original; it is OK to surf the web and find a design theme that you like and replicate it. In no time at all, you could have a wonderful autumn décor scheme.
4. Swap your bedroom linens for an Autumn colour palette
Summer might have been about crisp white bed covers, and now we are entering the cooler months, you might want to change back to your heavier duvet and change the covers to something more cosy and Autumnal. Reds, browns, deep yellows and greens all make you think of Autumn, and those natural colours of leaves that nature provides us with.
You could stick with the plain white linen and just change the pillows, a bed throw or rug if you like. Or go the whole hog and have a whole different scheme for your room. Maybe you want to jazz up your curtains with some new tie-backs and a pair of sturdy fir cones on beautiful velvet ribbon makes a great seasonal touch.
5. Go big on the centrepiece
Every dining room table needs something at the centre, and often this is a traditional vase with beautiful flowers, but in Autumn, you can go the extra mile and hollow out a Gourd (such as a hubbard squash) and use it as your vase. Then combine seasonal flowers with feathers and dried cattails, orange bunny tails, seeded grass, and dried Lunaria to make a truly stunning arrangement. You can go for tall and skinny, or a more stout but really full vase, it depends on what will suit your room and table.
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6. Build a cosy reading corner
For me, there is nothing better on a dark evening, or a damp day than curling up with a really great book, a cup of hot chocolate and a cosy blanket. If you have spare space in your house, why not consider making it over into a reading corner or snug? You don't need much space for this, but it can become a real joy. It is so good for you to model reading to your children, it can help to pass on your love of a good book and let's face it, kids need anything that encourages them offline nowadays.
If reading isn't your thing, you might want to create a bar and games corner. It's great to have friends round for a board games evening in the Autumn and even better, if you can enjoy a cocktail or two as you play.
Some of these ideas are so simple, and they don't take too long or cost too much, so why not give them a go? See if you can give your home a little boost this Autumn with some meaningful home décor adaptations. Enjoy!