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FIVE WAYS TO DECORATE YOUR HOME THIS FALL

WRITTEN BY JULIE BURTON / PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE OLD MANGO

As the weather cools off, the layers pile on. That’s not just for your body, but your home too. Fall is a season of change— the colors, the subtle lights, the aromas. It’s a time of transition from the heat of the summer into the colder months.

It’s tempting to throw pumpkin-everything inside your home. Or maybe you’re into giant spiders and skeletons for Halloween.

Kelly Cook, owner of Hatch + Home in Downtown Overland Park specializes in lifestyle home design and a design supply agency. Cook sat down with us and gave us the best ways to transition your home into a cozy fall retreat in a matter of days.

The key takeaway is the colors. Always remember the fall drops: orange, black, olive, and mustard.

Hang a wreath on your front

door The first place most people decorate is their front door. It’s a small space and easily changeable. Plus, odds are most people see the outside of your home more than the inside.

It’s usually cheaper to buy a premade fall wreath, but if you’re crafty you can make your own. There are a couple options on fall wreaths: group the same type of foliage together or mix dried foliage, grasses, or flowers with sections of greenery or fresh herbs. Remember to keep your colors to the true colors of fall. But if you have a taste for brightly colored hues, dry foliage can come in a wide range of bright colors.

Gather around a fire pit

“When fall comes in, it’s natural to think of warmth and fire,” Cook says. So why not take it outdoors? Setting up an enclosed seating area around a fire pit or adding a chiminea is a great way to add to the coziness factor. The light of fire easily sets a mood for you and your family or your guests. And with the fire, you can also welcome in the fall with a ‘mallow or two (plus warm mulled wine).

Make your home a cozy living

space Blankets and pillows are an affordable switch to your décor. With the cold coming in, it’s only natural to have a few extra blankets and pillows laying around. Just be sure to keep the color scheme falllike, warm, and cozy. The living room is a natural place to swap out pillows and blankets because it’s the most functional and comfortable. “As far as colors, think of fall leaves changing colors,” Cook advises. “Also, an easy switch is the bedrooms. Change out the throw blanket on the bed for something warmer-hued.”

Bring the aromas of fall

indoors “Remember, decorating your home in the fall isn’t all visual,” Cook says. “Add a few autumn-scented candles and they will transform your home into a conversation piece.” You can show fall inside your home by adding the rich smells of the changing of the seasons.

Plus, every candle adds a touch of individual style. Whether you favor pumpkin spice, apple orchards, or bourbon, the scent of your home will be individualized.

Mix up fall with your Halloween

décor You don’t need to go “all Halloween” or “all fall” as soon as the calendar hits October. Pumpkins, gourds, and squashes are a great starting point to create a seasonal display on your dining room table, hallway, or foyer. Cook says, “If you like skeletons, you can easily add a skeleton throw pillow in with the colors of fall.” The pumpkin is very versatile in October. It can go from Halloween and easily transfer to your home in the décor. Pile them up on a console, sideboard, or lone chair for an authentic fall welcome.

When changing your home from summer to fall, Cook says the top things to remember are the color palette and to keep your home cozy. It’s a time people bundle up and think of warmth. Whether you choose to just swap out your front door wreath or add a whole fire pit, the goal of changing your home is to counteract the soon-coming crisp, cold weather.

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