With the beginning of October, we know summer is officially over, and it’s time to embrace the fall. Here’s our KOZY checklist to gracefully transition your home into autumn.
Energy-Efficient Lighting
Switch to LED Bulbs: Swap out regular bulbs for energy-efficient LED lights to save on energy bills as daylight hours shorten.
Layered Lighting: Use a combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Warm-Toned Bulbs: Use warm-toned bulbs to create a cosier feel in living spaces as the days get darker.
Smart Lighting: Upgrade to smart lighting systems that can be controlled via smartphone, making it easier to dim lights or switch off forgotten lamps remotely, saving energy.
Textiles & Layers
Throws and Blankets: Add cosy throws and blankets to sofas, chairs, and beds in rich fabrics like wool, faux fur, or chunky knits.
Layering Textures: Use multiple textures such as velvet cushions, knit throws, and wool rugs to create a tactile, layered look.
Seasonal Bedding: Swap out lightweight summer bedding for warmer options like flannel sheets, heavier duvets, or quilts.
Warm Colour Palettes
Earthy Tones: Introduce deep, warm shades like terracotta, mustard, rich burgundy, or forest greens to bring the warmth of autumn into the home.
Accent Walls: Use darker shades on accent walls to create a cosier, more intimate feeling in large spaces.
Seasonal Accessories: Swap out summer accessories for warm-hued cushions, rugs, and artwork can make a room feel more autumnal and inviting.
Insulating Curtains
Thicker Curtains: Replace lightweight summer curtains with heavier, thermal curtains to help insulate windows and keep out drafts.
Layered Window Treatments: Use both blinds and curtains to add extra insulation and visual interest.
Fireplace & Candlelight
Fireplace Decor: For those with fireplaces, create a feature with seasonal mantel displays, such as autumn foliage, pine cones, or garlands.
Candle Arrangements: Use candles (especially in autumnal scents like cinnamon or pumpkin spice) to add warmth and ambiance to a room.
Autumn-Inspired Decor
Seasonal Centrepieces: Add nature-inspired centrepieces, like bowls of pinecones, dried flowers, pumpkins, or autumn leaves.
Decorative Wreaths: Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas – using autumnal wreaths on doors made of seasonal foliage, berries, and branches.
Natural Elements: Incorporate rustic, natural materials such as wood, leather, and stone to evoke the season’s organic feel.
Seasonal Fragrances
Scented Candles and Diffusers: Incorporate scents of the season like cinnamon, clove, pumpkin, or sandalwood into homes using candles, essential oils, or reed diffusers to evoke warmth and comfort.
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