{"id":1137,"date":"2019-10-02T11:44:15","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T15:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chameleonjohn.com\/blog\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2019-12-26T13:32:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:32:43","slug":"7-helpful-tips-for-making-your-home-a-festive-fall-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chameleonjohn.com\/blog\/7-helpful-tips-for-making-your-home-a-festive-fall-haven","title":{"rendered":"7 Helpful Tips for Making Your Home a Festive Fall Haven"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fall is the perfect time of year to make a few\nchanges to your life! With invigorating weather and exciting holidays, there\u2019s\nplenty of ideas to choose from when it comes to decor. Remember, no matter what\nstyle you choose you should keep in mind all of the traits that go along with\nthe season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas\naround the corner, foster a space that welcomes each and every person with open\narms. If you\u2019re unsure of where to start when making your home a festive fall\nhaven, take a look at these seven helpful tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create Inviting Living Spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all of the events that occur in autumn, be\nsure your space is inviting for guests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on having company over a long weekend or for a holiday, give them their own place to unwind. An excellent guest room has its own bathroom, clean sheets, comfortable pillows, a pressure-relieving mattress, some form of amusement, a thermostat and an extra blanket for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accessorize with Accents<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give into the guilty pleasures of essential\nautumn decor. This means pumpkins, gourds, cornucopias or even scarecrows. Find\naccents in unexpected finishes to bring together traditional and modern styles.\nFrom shiny plastic styles to bright orange traditional ones that are the real\ndeal, pumpkins are a fun ornament to bring to any space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get creative with your decorating by\nincorporating unexpected areas for decor like your house\u2019s porch. Corn stalks,\nhay bales and jack-o-lanterns are fantastic additions to an eye-catching front\nentrance with a lot of curb appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which scent you choose, candles are a\ngreat source for a surprising touch that you and any visitors are sure to love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hang Art with a Purpose<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget, there\u2019s a reason for the season\nduring Thanksgiving. When decorating your walls, hang artwork that promotes\ngratitude.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need a daily reminder of what you can be\nthankful for? Try pieces that display popular quotes or thought-provoking\nideas. Take it a step further by putting those words into action. Start your\nown journal to reflect on all that you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If quotes and sayings aren\u2019t quite your thing,\ninclude your personal photo collection to remind yourself of all you have to be\nappreciative for. Hang photos of your family, friends and pets for some\npersonal prompts of your own type of thanksgiving. Attempt a gallery wall or\nother<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/maitlandquitmeyer\/unique-photo-display-ideas-that-will-bring-your-memories\"> unique\nways to display photos<\/a> for a touch of homeliness that is closely tied\nwith fall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add Popular Patterns in with Blankets\nand Pillows<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the temperatures drop, the\nneed for cushy blankets and pillows goes way up! Fill your rooms with plenty of\ncozy accoutrements in plenty of patterns. Tartan, plaid, and buffalo check work\ngreat in any fall haven while soft flannel or cashmere textiles will satisfy\nyour need to snuggle in and relax.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spread them out throughout your rooms to tie it\nall together. Choose from various colors like orange, brown, yellow or red to\ncreate a celebratory feel. Be sure to have them available in each living space\nin case you experience a slight chill in the air!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Change Out Your Rugs and\nCurtains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rugs and curtains can be changed with each time\nof year to help homes be more upbeat. From interesting designs to comfy\ntextures, these simple pieces can help pull an entire room together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to go simple with single-tone\nstyles, choose options in rugs that are plush and shag or curtains in velvet\nmaterials. These are sure to cozy up any space! For styles that include bold\ndesigns, choose muted accessories to balance the space accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they can tend to rack up a price tag.\nInstead of spending oodles of cash each year, purchase goods from a website\nthat provides discounted prices on accents. Or, use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chameleonjohn.com\/categories\/home-garden\"> a\npopular coupon site<\/a> to snag the best deals on rugs and curtains that fit each\ntime of year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spruce Up Your Mantel<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mantel is the ideal place for a focus\npiece. Many people gather around their fireplace for a warming pick-me-up\nespecially when the weather begins to take a turn for the worse. Utilize an\nengaging centerpiece with unconventional items that fit best with the season\u2019s\nlook.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hit a thrift store to see what special\ntreasures you can find. Think about special additions like candlesticks in\nautumnal tones, fall flowers like goldenrod or even mirrors in different shapes\nor sizes for a custom display you will be proud to gaze upon for the remainder\nof fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use Scent to Tie Everything\nTogether<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone loves the scent of pumpkin spice or a\nfresh apple pie sitting on the windowsill. Take advantage of the powerful force\nof scent to harmonize and bring precious memories of childhood rushing back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spread\nout plenty of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yankeecandle.com\/browse\/seasonal-candles\/fall-candles\/_\/N-b8l?view=Grid\"> candles\nin your favorite fall fragrance<\/a> for a festive haven that excites the senses.\nConsider different options ranging from classic aromas such as apple pumpkin or\nbalsam cedar to new, exciting favorites such as sweet maple chai or farm stand\nfestival. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall is the perfect time of year to make a few changes to your life! With invigorating weather and exciting holidays, there\u2019s plenty of ideas to choose from when it comes to decor. 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