Labor Day weekend is a nice break. It's often the last warm weekend before the cool air of fall arrives. As summer changes to fall, it's a good time to make your home match the new season. You don't need a lot of money or time. These eight easy tips will help you make your space a warm and comfortable place, ready for autumn.
Tip 1: Swap Your Textiles for Instant Warmth
The easiest way to change the feeling of a room is to change the fabrics. Put away light summer materials and bring out thicker, heavier ones to make your space feel warmer and more comfortable. For example, add a thick knitted blanket to your sofa or use velvet pillow covers. A soft, fuzzy throw blanket at the end of your bed is also a great touch. These soft textures make you want to relax.
For colors, think about what you see outside in autumn. Warm oranges, deep greens, mustard yellows, and dark reds will give your home a fall look. A new, thicker area rug can make a room feel much cozier and warmer under your feet, or you can even add a small cushion with a fall color to a solid wood counter stool to bring that cozy feeling into your kitchen.
The Troy Bouclé Counter Stools with solid wood legs combine warm, textured bouclé fabric upholstery with sturdy natural wood frames, offering a perfect blend of cozy comfort and rustic elegance.
Tip 2: Introduce Warm and Layered Lighting
Good lighting is key to making a room feel relaxing. As the days get shorter, you want your home to feel warm and cozy, not overly bright.
Instead of using just one big light on the ceiling, try using several smaller lights around the room. This creates soft pools of light and a calmer feeling.
A simple first step is to change any light bulbs that have a cool, blueish glow to bulbs that give off a warmer, yellow light. Then, turn on your table lamps and floor lamps. You can also place some battery-powered candles on shelves for a soft, flickering look. Using light this way makes a room feel much more inviting and is perfect for a quiet evening. Imagine relaxing in a comfortable power recliner as a soft floor lamp shines on your book.
The Isaac Wall Hugger Power Recliner with Headrest offers the perfect combination of ergonomic comfort and space-saving design, featuring smooth, easy-to-use power reclining and a supportive headrest that allows you to relax deeply in any room setting, while its sleek profile fits comfortably close to the wall.
Tip 3: Bring Autumn's Natural Elements Indoors
You can make your home feel like fall by bringing pretty things from nature inside. It's an easy way to decorate that doesn't cost much money.
For example, when you go for a walk, look for nice branches you can put in a vase. You can also fill a bowl with pinecones or acorns and place it on your coffee table. Small pumpkins and gourds in soft colors like white, green, and orange look great on a shelf or as a centerpiece on your dining table.
These simple touches from the outdoors will give your home a warm, natural feeling that's perfect for the season.
Tip 4: Engage the Senses with Fall Scents
Making your home smell like fall is a great way to make it feel cozier. A nice scent can quickly make a room feel more comfortable and welcoming.
Think about the smells that remind you of the season. It could be sweet baked apples, spicy cinnamon, or a woody smell like pine. There are a few easy ways to bring these smells into your home.
- Scented candles are a popular choice because they also give off a warm, soft light.
- If you don't want to use a flame, an oil diffuser is a great, safe option.
- You can also make your house smell wonderful by simmering a small pot of water on the stove with orange peels and cinnamon sticks.
A warm fall scent makes it the perfect time to gather the family, arrange your modular reclining sofa so everyone has a comfy spot, and recline together for a movie.
The Ohana Modular Reclining Sofa Collection by Chita Living offers customizable configurations with built-in consoles, zero-gravity reclining for ultimate comfort, pet-friendly durable fabric, easy-to-clean and removable machine-washable cushion covers.
Tip 5: Create a Dedicated Cozy Corner for Relaxation
A dedicated cozy corner gives you a place to retreat with a good book and a warm drink, away from daily distractions. This is where your comfort is the priority. Start with the perfect chair.
A big, soft leather chair with an ottoman (a footstool) is a classic choice for putting your feet up.
For extra comfort, a power recliner is a great option. Many new recliners are not big and bulky. A wall hugger recliner saves space because it can lean back all the way even when it's close to a wall. Some models even have a recliner with a power headrest that you can adjust to support your neck just right.
Once you pick your chair, add a small side table for your book and a mug. A soft blanket and a floor lamp for good reading light will complete your spot.
The Elvin Modern Reclining Swivel Chair with Ottoman from Chita Living combines luxurious top-grain genuine leather, adjustable headrest with multiple positions, double-layered foam cushioning for supreme comfort, a sturdy ash veneer plywood frame, smooth reclining with 11-inch wall clearance.
Tip 6: Update Your Color Accents with Fall Hues
You can give your home a fall look by simply adding small touches of autumn colors. You don't need to paint or do anything big. These small changes can make a room feel completely different. Look around your home for little things you can easily swap out. Here are a few ideas:
- Change a picture in a frame to one with warmer colors, like reds, oranges, and yellows.
- In the bathroom, switch your white hand towels for towels in a dark green or a rusty red-brown color.
- If you have a bright vase, replace it with one that is a creamy white or an earthy brown.
- Add new seat cushions in a fall color to each dining chair to brighten up your dining area.
These simple swaps work together to change the feel of your room from bright summer to cozy autumn.
The Aida Dining Chair Set from Chita Living features a sturdy solid engineered wood frame with kiln-dried durability, highly comfortable and eco-certified high-density foam cushions topped with soft polyester fiber, stain-resistant performance fabric, and removable casters for smooth, quiet mobility and floor protection.
Tip 7: Rearrange Furniture for Comfort and Flow
How furniture is positioned affects both comfort and atmosphere. In a living room, you can adjust your modern sofa, recliner sofa, or modular sofa to encourage conversation and relaxation. Angling modern accent chairs near a coffee table creates an inviting setup.
Add throws, cushions, and rugs to make seating areas feel warmer. Recliners or wall hugger recliners paired with a soft blanket instantly become cozy reading spots.
The Delaney Modular Sofa Collection from Chita Living features a timeless and clean design with generously sized, ultra-plush seats and back cushions filled with CertiPUR-US certified high-resiliency foam, complemented by elegant textured Milo fabric.
Tip 8: Craft a Welcoming Entryway for Fall
Your entryway is the first thing people see, so making it feel welcoming is important. A few small changes here can make your whole house feel cozier the moment you walk in.
A new doormat with a fall design is an easy place to start. You can also hang a simple wreath on your front door. Inside, try placing a large basket in a corner with a rolled-up blanket in it. If you have a small table by the door, clear it off and decorate it with a simple vase of branches.
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FAQs
Q1: What are the key colors for fall decor this year?
A: Timeless fall colors are always in style: terracotta, olive green, mustard, and deep reds. This year, we're also seeing a lot of warm browns, creamy whites, and deep navy blue used as a base to make those traditional autumn colors pop.
Q2: Is Labor Day a good time to buy furniture?
A: Absolutely. Labor Day weekend is one of the best times for a furniture sale. Retailers are making room for new holiday inventory, so you can often find excellent prices on everything from a modular sofa to a reclining sofa. It's a smart time to invest in a larger piece you've been wanting.
Q3: How can I make my home feel cozy without it feeling cluttered?
A: The key is to be intentional. Instead of adding decor everywhere, focus on creating one or two "cozy zones," like a reading corner or a well-styled mantel. Stick to a limited color palette to keep the look cohesive. Finally, for every new decorative item you bring in, try to put one old one away.
Enjoy Your Cozy Home this Fall
This Labor Day weekend, try one or two of these easy tips. You'll see that even small changes can make a big difference. As you plan your updates, be sure to check out our Labor Day Sale. You might find the perfect modern accent chairs to complete your living room or a sturdy solid wood counter stool for your kitchen island. Whatever you do, we hope you have a relaxing weekend and a great start to the fall season!