5 Steps To Fall In Love With Your Home Decor Again

Fall is the most beautiful season. It is when nature starts to change its colors. Leaves turn to different shades and hues and they start to fall off trees. Leaves change from green to brown and then red. Colors also start to change. For example, pumpkins turn orange. This is the reason why fall colors are so amazing and are great for designing.

Of course, we all have busy schedules and don’t have much time to think about decorating our houses. But don’t worry! we’ve got a few decor ideas for you. From color ideas to simple hacks, we’re sure you’ll find one or two things you can do to spruce up your house.

1. Pick a favorite color palette

Pick your favorite fall color scheme. It can be bold or subtle. You can go for a monochromatic look, or pick out a few color palettes. Pick a favorite. Then, start searching for inspirational items that could fill your space. 

Some of the color tones you want to look for are:

• Earth Tones: Clay, Green, Okre
• Neutrals: Beige, Off-whites, Taupe, Greys
• Jewel Tones: Teals,

   

2. Select the spaces you want to refresh

Since you will probably have many visitors during this time of the year, think of the spaces that will get more traffic in your house.

Some of the most commonly transited areas are:

• Foyer
• Living Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen
• Guest bathroom or Powder room

2. Create a mood board of items you like.

Mood boards are amazing tools to visualize how your refresh project will look without spending a dime. You don’t need to be a designer to create a mood board. There are a few free tools online you can use.

Here are some of our favorite tools to create mood boards:

• Pinterest
• Canva
• Instagram
• Google Sheets

Also, if you are looking for unique, stylish items to fill your home with, you can come by the Lulu Puras Store to get help with your mood board selections!

3. Select a few key items to highlight the boldest colors in your palette

• Pillows
• Throws
• Candles
• Books
• Lamps
• Tableware

4. Larger items should feature mid-range colors with accentuated bold colors

• Rugs
• Curtains
• Wallpapers

5. Create a simple budget and edit your picks accordingly

Creating a budget can be a daunting task, especially if you have amazing taste in furniture and decor but don’t want to break the bank. Here are a few things to keep in mind when creating a budget for a fall refresh.

• Are you looking to substitute any big pieces of furniture such as casegoods, a sofa or a table? These items will take up around 60% of your budget and you should invest on quality pieces. More likely than not, these will be used the most.
• Large decorative items such as rugs, wallpapers, mirrors, arts, window treatments and lamps should be next on the list. These items make up around 30% of your total budget
• 10% of your budget should be allocated to smaller accessories are part of the finishing touches. Think about pillows, vases, books and accent items. These items can be replaced or exchanged throughout your space.

Once you have your budget laid out, it’s time for the most rewarding part: Shopping!

Fall is the perfect time for a refresh. Refresh your decor with a few easy steps. Make the house feel warm and inviting by updating the living room, kitchen and even the laundry room. In addition to fresh colors and a warm fall feel, adding a touch of greenery makes everything feel homier.

At the Lulu Puras Store we can help you get your home ready for the season! We excel at mood board, color recommendation, budgeting, and furniture selection. Contact us today to get started on your fall refresh!