Colors And Textures You Can Incorporate Into The Home To Welcome Fall
As soon as the summer heat subsides and crisp fall evenings arrive in your neighborhood, it’s time to rethink your home. Not only do you need to start transitioning from one season to another for temperature changes, but you should also consider the seasonal aesthetics to fill your home with cozy fall energy, incorporate autumn hues and textures.
Some of the best colors you can add to welcome fall into your home include burnt orange, amber, dark green, and other earth tones common throughout the season. Purple and dark blue also make great mood colors during this season. Textures that work well throughout the autumn include corduroy, flannel, burlap, chunky knit fabrics, and crushed velvet. Swapping out curtains, throw blankets, and bedding also helps to change the aesthetic.
Autumn is a season filled with pumpkin spice, beautiful foliage, and a truly unique ambiance. While you can decorate for specific holidays, you can also add colors and textures that make your home feel fall-friendly. Keep reading to learn about some of the best hues and feels you can add to your home this fall.
Six Colors To Welcome Fall Into The Home
1. Forest And Dark Green
You might associate green leaves changing color in the all, but dark green is a surprisingly effective color for your home during this season. Find forest green or other deep shades that are similar to pine needles and other evergreens. Dark green is present in nature and will help complement some of the bolder fall colors you’ll likely add.
2. Burnt OrangeÂ
Arguably, no color is more emblematic of fall than orange. It’s the color of pumpkins, and many leaves turn different shades of orange as the season progresses. This is one of the top colors you should fold into your home decor this fall. Instead of bright orange, look for burnt orange, as it is more subtle and closer to colors found in nature.
3. Deep Red
Red is often used during Valentine’s Day and Christmas, but a dark hue is surprisingly effective to incorporate into the home for a fall vibe. It mimics foliage, and also adds warmth to the room, which matters as the days get shorterand cooler.
4. Browns And Earth Tones
Fall is a great time to swap bright floral tones for cooler earthy ones. Brown is a classic fall color, and a great option for those trying to transition the home decor to make it fall-friendly. Choose various shades, from dark tan to rich chocolately browns. This adds variety without making the space feel too busy.
5. Purple
This isn’t an earth tone, but it is a deep, moody shade that complements many fall hues. If you love color, some earth tones might not appeal to you. Purple is a perfect way to keep your home vibrant while still giving it an autumn feel.
6. Amber
For those who like jewel tones, amber is the perfect option when you’re attempting to add a splash of fall color. It pairs nicely with purple, orange, red, and most earth tones, making it an ideal shade to keep every room on point.
Five Textures To Bring A Fall Aesthetic Into Your Home
1. Chunky Knit Fabrics
Fall is the beginning of peak knitting season. It’s also a time of year when you can get cozy underneath a thick throw blanket. So it's no surprise that chunky knit fabrics are symbolic of the fall. All knit fabrics work, but chunky knit blankets tend to add depth and warmth.
2. Corduroy
Corduroy clothes are popular in the fall because they are soft and insulating. It is also a great material to use into your home decor. Think corduroy throw pillows, blankets, and even curtains. They provide warmth and are soft to the touch, making them great as the temperatures begin to drop.
3. Flannel
Flannel is one of the first fabrics you’ll start to notice in abundance once fall arrives. It’s warm and cozy, and the pattern is emblematic of fall farming and seasonal outdoor activities. While it’s great to have a few flannel garments in your fall wardrobe, you can also bring it into your home decor. Use flannel for curtains, blankets, bedding, tablecloths, and even pillowcases.Â
4. Crushed Velvet
If you’re looking for something less organic and more glamorous to add to your home in the autumn, try crushed velvet. This material is super soft and warm, and ialso brings a regal mood to any room. You can find dark red velvet, or even purple, to add to your living spaces and is a good choice for drapes, tablecloths, and throw blankets, and is sure to enhance the ambiance in any room.
5. BurlapÂ
This is a fabric many associate with farms and harvest season. While it has a rough feel and is not a good idea for pillows and blankets, it is a great for craft projects and table runners. Burlap is cheap and easy to work with. You can find it at any home store, and there are endless ways to incorporate this natural material into your home in the autumn.
Five Ways To Incorporate Fall Colors And Textures Into The Home
1. New Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are one of the easiest and budget-friendly ways to transform a space. You can easily find fall-themed pillows, as well as pillowcases made of velvet, flannel, corduroy, and other fall-friendly fabrics. When you choose throw pillows, ensure the color and material match the couch or chair where you plan to put them.
2. Change Curtains
Swapping curtains is another great way to welcome fall into your home. It’s always a good idea to add thicker types of curtains once temperatures drop, as they help keep your home insulated. Curtains are also highly visible, so choosing fall-themed versions makes a major impact. Best of all, installing curtains is an easy DIY project you can complete in minutes.
3. Seasonal Decor
Decorating your home for each season is one of the most effective ways to embrace a unique time of year. Fall is one of the best and easiest seasons to do this. Many symbolic colors make the harvest theme easy to bring into your home. From pumpkins and gourds to seasonal wreaths, you have endless ways to decorate for fall. Many of these decorations feature signature hues such as orange, amber, and various shades of brown, so they match your other fall accents.
4. New Bedding
You usually need to change your bedding between summer and winter. Cooler temperatures call for thicker blankets, and maybe a heavy duvet. Consider using the opportunity to add fall elements. Instead of light colors, choose dark green, deep red, or purple. Fall-friendly bedding is a great way to bring this season's cozy spirit and ambiance into your bedroom.
5. Natural Elements
One of the best ways to make your home feel more like the outdoors is to bring nature inside. Many plants have fall colors you can bring indoors. Alternatively, you can opt for dried flowers. You can even make centerpieces using leaves, bare branches, acorns, or even pine cones. You can do all sorts of fun DIY fall decor projects to bring natural elements into the home.Â
Summing Up Colors And Textures To Add Inside To Welcome Fall
Autumn is a season when the entire natural landscape changes its color and mood, so why shouldn’t your house do the same? If you want your home to embrace the spirit of fall, you can add several colors and textures. Burnt orange, amber, deep red, and several shades of green and brown work well for creating an autumn color palette indoors. Corduroy, flannel, burlap, crushed velvet, and chunky knit materials are all emblematic of this transitional season. If you’re looking to add these colors and textures, focus on throw pillows and blankets, curtains, and bedding.
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Tom Gaffey is an expert writer who currently resides in Washington D.C. Tom has a passion for real estate and home improvement writing, as well as travel and lifestyle writing. He lived the last twelve years in Hawaii where he worked closely with luxury resorts and event planners, mastering his knowledge of aesthetics and luxury products. This is where he found his passion for home improvement and a keen interest in DIY projects. Currently, Tom resides in Washington D.C, and also working on his debut fiction novel.
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