How to Cozy Up Your Home for Fall

The verdict is still out, but I’m fairly confident that I was a bear in a past life. The minute the season shows just the slightest hint of crispness, I instantly crave all of the cozy. If it were up to me, my family, friends and I would go into hibernation in and around this time each year and not emerge until the spring. But since that isn’t possible (though that won’t stop me from trying), instead I like to update our home with little things here and there to reflect the change of seasons. I’ve teamed up with Urban Barn (thanks, Urban Barn!) to help bring this post to life, and am excited to share my tips and tricks to quickly, cheaply, and easily transform your home for fall…

STEP 1: SWITCH OUT YOUR PILLOWS

First and foremost, you’re going to want to tuck away all of your lighter, easier, breezier fabrics for those with a little more oomph. Rich hues, soft textures the likes of velvet and fur are the name of the game here. Throw in a little plaid for bonus points. 

SOURCES:
Ruby Velvet Pillow | Blush Velvet Pillow | Plaid Velvet Pillow | Grey Pillow | Fur Pillow

STEP 2: Introduce Texture

Whether it’s in the form of a beautiful candle holder, a pretty vase filled with cotton branches, or a hint of wood via faux antler paraphernalia (fall embodied, as far as I’m concerned), texture is the name of your game here. It instantly adds a cozy factor that you simply can’t beat.

SOURCES:
Antler Candle Holder | Tealight Holder | Vase

STEP 3: Incorporate a Few Layers

If you do nothing else, at minimum you’re going to want to have a basket filled with blankets at arms reach away. There’s nothing that screams fall more than being snuggled on the couch with the softest blanket you can find, and a really good book.

SOURCES:
Ruby Blanket | Grey Blanket | Cotton Blanket

STEP 4: Infuse a little whimsy

If you can’t have fun with your decor, what’s really the point. Am I right? A few white pumpkins sprinkled throughout, an essential oil diffuser in your favourite fall scent, and a hint of fall paraphernalia (concrete acorn anyone?) go a really long way. 

SOURCES:
Concrete Acorn 

STEP 5: Enjoy

Now that your work is done, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your hibernation labour. I recommend enjoying your little nook of cozy with a glass of your favourite red wine 

SOURCES:
Wood Tray | Wine Glass | My Sweater

Thank you to Urban Barn for sponsoring this post. All words and opinions are my own.