Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall

Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall

As the season changes and we move from summer into fall, we are often inspired to change our decor. But why? Are there any good reasons to do it?

Why yes! There are several. And they are all good for us!

1. Stay Connected to the Outdoors

One way to stay connected to the outdoors is by bringing the changing colors of the outside in.

Humans want to be connected with nature and other living things.  This longing for “connection”  is called “biophilia”.  

We have always been connected to nature, for survival, sustenance, spiritual renewal, and inspiration. Mother nature provides an endless abundance of beautiful color palettes, shapes, patterns, and textures to inspire us, our health and wellbeing, and our interior environments,

Feeling “connected” makes us feel good. One way to get that connection and those good feelings are to change the colors in our interior environment to reflect what is happening outside so there is an energy flow between the outdoors and indoors.

Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash.

If you have considered the colors of your exterior view and outdoor landscaping in your Interior Design, you likely have a change of colors happening in the fall.

So the colors of fall may be different for everyone based on your location. Play with the colors you see outside your windows:)

While fall colors are typically shown as reds, yellows, oranges, browns and deep greens, the colors in your area may be different. 

For example, I grew up in the northeast and always thought of fall as having the beautiful reds of the maple leaves as they changed. Now that I live in Alaska, we have very few trees that turn red. It is mainly low ground plants that turn a deeper, darker red than the maples. Yet, we have a glorious gold color that many of the birches and cottonwoods turn that I did not see on the east coast.

  • Bring the colors in by changing your accent pillows, rug,  art, or accessories. Work with things that are easy to change because you may want to change things in other seasons as well.
  • Get outside, collect cool objects from your outdoor adventures to decorate your home including branches, rocks, shells, gourds, grasses, and more.
  • Use of colors that harmonize with the outdoor environment. Use your outdoor windows as indoor “art”.
  • Get indoor plants to provide a variety of colors, textures and improve your indoor air quality. Flowering plants are a special treat to add pops of color!
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Joseph Gonzalez on Unsplash
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Joseph Gonzalez on Unsplash
  • Use the colors of nature in your home, inside and out. As a certified color strategist, I often measure some of the colors from clients’ landscaping (shrubs, flowers, trees) and translate that to paint colors for exterior walls, front doors, or interior paint palettes.
  • Blues, greens, browns, off whites and grays, are great natural colors to try to bring the outdoors in since they are prominent in trees, shrubs, the sky, and water.
  • Find pops of color from some of your colorful outdoor landscaping such as the fall colors of your trees, shrubs, or ground covers (golds, reds, oranges).  Black and pure white are not often found in nature but can be great colors to add to make the others stand out in all their glory. If it is a prominent color you can see from your windows, even if it is from an adjacent property, consider tying it into your color scheme.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Jeffery Cullman on Unsplash.
hree Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Jeffery Cullman on Unsplash.

Even if you live in the middle of a city, you can follow some of these guidelines to create a space that feels good and gives a sense of being more connected to nature. 

2. Change your Interior to go with the feeling of the season for you.

Fall feels different than spring, summer or winter. Biologically, it is the time we reap the harvest of our labors, prepare for the winter ahead and get ready to conserve our energy.

In the fall I want to relax after working hard in the summer. I feel like snuggling up and reading, enjoying a fire, taking a nap, stocking up for winter, making soup, putting the garden to bed, and slowing down. I bring out the fluffy blankets, enjoy the first fires in the fireplace, and more. I’m like my cat who moves from enjoying naps on the cool, hard floor to laying on the fluffy blanket on my bed in the fall.

Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by David Lezcano on Unsplash.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by David Lezcano on Unsplash.

I want to surround myself with warmer colors, fabrics, and softer textures than I did in the summer. My decor becomes more cozy and intimate. These things would not feel right in the summer.

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Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by svitlana on Unsplash.

 

So, I adapt my decor to match how I am feeling energetically at this time of the year, and in doing so, I feel more comfortable and enjoy my space more.

Create Connection During the Holidays.

Fall is filled with holidays to celebrate and decorate for including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Autumn Equinox, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Octoberfest, Columbus Day, and more. 

There are lots of ideas for decorating for different holidays online or you can create your own traditions. The main point is to create a special atmosphere to celebrate and connect with friends and family that is beautiful and comfortable.

Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Davies Designs Studio on Unsplash
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Davies Designs Studio on Unsplash

Create Your Perfect Space for Fall

Here is an example of a beautiful living room Edesign I created to highlight fall decor. For me, fall is a time of darker and brighter reds of the shrubs and ground plants, mixed with browns and greens of the forest, charcoal of the rocks on the mountain tops with a light dusting of snow, with snow, golds, yellow and oranges of the hardwood trees. I love a nice fire, a soft rug under my feet and an intimate get together with friends, wine and cheese.

Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Mike Scheid- on Unsplash.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Photo by Mike Scheid- on Unsplash.

For this design, I used pieces because I was drawn to the colors and textures that evoke a feeling of fall to me. The design primarily used pieced from Arhaus. I also appreciate the natural, eco-friendly materials, the handmade artistry of some of the pieces, and the cultural elements I am drawn to when creating global-style designs.

 

Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Edesign by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Edesign by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Edesign by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Edesign by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Edesign by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Edesign by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.

Try Energy Art that Evokes a Feeling of Fall

Here are a some fractal energy art pieces I created that I think evoke a feeling of fall that are available in wall art, pillows and other home decor. The energy message for each piece and how it an help you is listed in the caption.

Equinox fractal art by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design
The balance of night and dark, giving and receiving, feminine and masculine. Where do you need to create balance in your life? Now is the time.
Radical Change Energy Art
Radical Change by Mary Ann Benoit
Change is the only thing you can be sure will happen. Sometimes change comes quickly and dramatically. You can control how you respond. When change is coming you can also influence the outcome rather than waiting for it to happen to you. Change can make everything better....if you allow it.
Regenerate fractal art by northern lights home staging and design
s it time to regenerate and renew the parts of yourself that need repair, or just need to be let go? Why hold on to what does not serve you or make you happy?
Solar Plexus Chakra
Solar Plexus Chakra
Would you like to enhance your self-confidence and feel more powerful? Do you often worry about what people think of you, and seek constant approval because of it? Do you often doubt or mistrust people? Do you often have digestive issues? The energy of your solar plexus chakra may be blocked, Everything is energy. This piece represents the energy and color of the solar plexus chakra, which is an energy center above your naval. The yellow color of this chakra symbolizes new beginnings, energy, and intellect. This chakra is also called the Manipura chakra, which means a beautiful gem. My fractal art represents the gem-like qualities. I infuse my energy into this art o help you balance this area. Mixing that with your intention to heal yourself, makes for a powerful combination of energy to put in your home. Use this piece in your home to help you create new beginnings, stand in your power, boost your self-confidence, and proudly shine your light.
Becoming Energy Art
Who are you becoming? Is it who you truly are or a version of yourself that society says you should be? Are you guided by your intuition or stories handed down by others of how things are or should be? What stories will you release today? Create new ones that benefit you.

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Three Reasons to Change Your Decor in the Fall. Edesign by Northern Lights Home Staging and Design.
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By Mary Ann Benoit

President- Northern Lights Home Staging and Design Owner- Arctic Paradise Bed and Breakfast Artist- Stained Glass, Jewelry and Alcohol Ink Art Wildlife Biologist Director- Kaleido World Percussion and Dance Company Director- Tavus Dance Company of Alaska Lover of music, art, dance and animals.

6 comments

  1. Thanks for the tips. Seasonal decor can be so fun and I agree that it can connect people to the outdoors and the holidays! Great post.

  2. Great suggestions for seasonal decor that celebrates the changing colors outside! It truly is regional, but every home benefits from celebrating nature!

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