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I’ve been feeling inspired to refresh our living and dining rooms lately. It helps that it’s officially the first day of fall — a perfect reason to make a few changes and welcome a cozier season.
Seasonal shifts often spark ideas for small, impactful updates. You don’t need a major renovation to change the mood of a room. Simple touches like cutting colorful branches for a vase, swapping out textiles, or rearranging accessories can make the space feel new. If you’re aiming for something more dramatic, consider new furniture, a bold wallpaper, or minor architectural details like trim or moulding to add character.
I’ll share more specifics about my plans soon, but for now I’m enjoying collecting inspiration and imagining what could improve the rooms—whether that’s a subtle tweak or a fuller refresh.
Five ideas to inspire a fresh look for your living room:
- Cut branches with changing leaves from your yard for instant seasonal decor.
- Swap artwork and accessories for pieces in richer, deeper tones to create a warmer feel.
- Add more lamps and layered lighting to make the space feel cozier in the evenings.
- Explore secondhand shops or flea markets for a unique antique or unexpected statement piece.
- Introduce wallpaper, wainscot, or trim to add texture and architectural interest.
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Catch up on the Fall Nesting for the Homebody series below:
DAY ONE – Welcome to Fall Nesting and a free downloadable art print.
DAY TWO – Evolving my kitchen for fall.
DAY THREE – How to create a cozy, collected kitchen.
DAY FOUR – Fall diffuser blends as an alternative to candles.
DAY FIVE – Simple Gatherings: my new book and four free e-books.
DAY SIX – Fall dining room: farmhouse holiday tour.
DAY SEVEN – Six unexpected ways to create a cozy entry.
DAY EIGHT – Fall cooking and a cookbook round-up.
DAY NINE – Today’s post.
DAY TEN – Fall Gather: what’s your fall look?
DAY ELEVEN – Seven ways to cozy up your fireplace.
DAY TWELVE – Jack and the velvet pumpkins.
DAY THIRTEEN – Gathering of friends.
DAY FOURTEEN – Falling for vintage and modern decor: a home love story.
DAY FIFTEEN – How to bring on the cozy with textures.
DAY SIXTEEN – Five must-haves for your fall home (and the cozy fall shop).
DAY SEVENTEEN – Art sources for beautiful botanicals.
DAY EIGHTEEN – Creating a home that tells your story.
DAY NINETEEN – Making things pretty: drawer and shelf liners.
DAY TWENTY – Seven ways to get inspired for the holidays.
DAY TWENTY-ONE – One long sofa table: one piece, three ways.