After a long, hot summer, fall breezes into our lives with aromas of pumpkin spice. School schedules ramp up, the dog tracks golden leaves and mud into the house and your aunt calls to say she is coming to help hand out candy on Halloween.
With all of these comings and goings, it’s best to de-clutter your life as much as possible and start making your home a cozy space you’ll be glad to curl up in as the temperatures start to dip.
Try one or more of these 5 fall decorating ideas to achieve your inviting, no-fuss autumn aesthetic (and remember COREtec’s top-rated vinyl plank flooring is here to help year-round with low-stress, easy-to-clean, fabulous-looking floors):
1. Go Light On The Themed Decor
Because autumn contains some deeply ingrained holidays, there is a temptation to switch up the decor to call out Halloween, Thanksgiving or Football Season very specifically.
Consider this:
- Switching out themed items takes a lot of time and effort.
- It can clutter your schedule unnecessarily during a busy time of year.
- Decorating experts recommend using decor items that suggest the season generally.
- Look for pumpkin and cream-colored pillows or golden throw blankets.
- Nail the feeling of the season without forcing a theme change on November 1.
COREtec Originals offers best-rated vinyl plank flooring options that create a cozy foundation with beautifully blended authentic wood tones like Irene Walnut, Blended Sienna or the eye-catching Marianas Oak.
2. Don’t Be Afraid Of Bold Statements
It’s fall, y’all. Fall is nature’s way of putting on some flashy, gold, orange, red and purple pajamas as it gets ready to settle in for the season.
Don’t be afraid to:
- Try bold colors and textures in your interior design scheme for the fall.
- Add luxurious texture with chunky-knit blankets and velvet pillows.
- Use heavy, richly-colored curtains that not only make the room pop but also help insulate from the cooler temps outside.
If you prefer a bolder aesthetic as your default style, choose top-rated vinyl plank flooring that features extra texture or richer hues. COREtec’s moody Midnight Oak, Monterey Oak or Wilson Pecan enhance bold colors and add texture as well as easy clean-up to your space.
3. Mix Neutrals With Fall Plaids
Use a range of neutral colors for your flooring that can go well with all the seasons, as well as fall. And there’s nothing that says fall more than richly colored plaid flannel accents for upholstery, pillows and blankets. Plaids add a pleasing, geometric vibe to any room while also making it feel warm and cozy.
Pro tip: Warm, neutral COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring can blend pleasingly into the mix of any style with soft, light textures that allow your decor to stand out more. Some options you might consider here include Ferndown Oak, Ivory Coast Oak or Cloud Pine.
4. Accentuate Natural Light
As the days get shorter and we shift from spending time outdoors in the sun to nestling in our cozy home spaces, using your interior decorating skills to bounce more light around your rooms can help keep your spirits up.
Try these tips:
- Make the color scheme bright with light neutrals to help reflect natural light (this has been shown to reduce eye strain and lift your mood!).
- For spaces where you want to increase natural light, consider adding mirror accents.
- Keep things brighter year-round with a lighter-toned, yet texture-rich flooring option like COREtec’s beautiful wood-looking Tolima Pine, Ezra Oak, or Venture Chestnut.
5. Make Clean-Up Super Easy
No matter which of these fall decorating ideas best suits you, one timeless design tip is to make sure your flooring is comfortable and easy to clean. COREtec offers hundreds of best-rated vinyl plank flooring that looks like real wood or tile but without the maintenance hassles.
COREtec floors are 100% waterproof, kidproof and petproof, plus they help muffle noise and are incredibly cozy underfoot. There are so many tones and textures to choose from – see first-hand which colors would best suit your style with our free visualizer tool.