Tips to Transition Decor From Summer to Fall

A small arrangement is infused with fall colors. Handout/TNS

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service

The transition from summer to fall signals not only a big change in temperature and seasons, but for some, a change of decor.

Looking for ways to transition your home from summer to fall? Here are our top 10 tips.

1. Swap brighter colors for those that are warm and more muted.

2. Bring in natural elements such as greenery and branches.

Organic elements are used in a foyer entrance. Handout/TNS

3. Refresh portable design elements such as slipcovers, throws, and toss pillows.

A deep green accent chair helps add an element of fall. Scott Gabriel Morris/TNS

4. Integrate earth tones such as oranges, reds, and browns.

Toss pillows in warm colors add a portable decor element of fall. Handout/TNS

5. Embrace foundation neutrals such taupe, black, and brown.

6. Invigorate your interior space with elements with accessories or accents you love.

7. Incorporate relaxing elements such as fragrance through candles and diffusers.

8. Bring in cozy elements like chunky blankets, textiles, or area rugs.

9. Add a surprise element of color such as a new piece of artwork.

10. Infuse organic elements such as wood and succulents.

A wood sideboard adds an element of warmth. Handout/TNS

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer with offices in New York City and The Hudson Valley. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com. Copyright 2023 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.