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I’ve been wanting to refresh our living room and dining room lately. It helps that it’s the first day of fall — a perfect excuse to rethink the space and try a few seasonal updates.
Seasonal change often inspires small, meaningful shifts. For fall, that might mean cutting branches with colorful leaves for a vase, swapping textiles or artwork for richer tones, or adding new lighting for a cozier atmosphere. If you’re aiming for a bigger transformation, this time of year can also motivate you to hunt for new furniture or consider simple architectural tweaks that bring more character to a room.
I’ll share more details about the changes I’m considering soon, but right now I’m enjoying gathering ideas and imagining what would feel better or more intentional in our home.
Five ideas to inspire a fresh look for your living room
- Cut branches with changing leaves from your yard for an instant autumnal centerpiece.
- Swap artwork or accessories for pieces in deeper, warmer tones to create a cozier mood.
- Add more table and floor lamps to layer light and soften evenings.
- Shop secondhand for an antique or unexpected piece that adds personality.
- Install new wallpaper or add trim work to introduce 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 >> 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 Instead of 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 Cookbook Round Up
DAY NINE – Today’s post
DAY TEN – FALL GATHER (WHAT’S YOUR FALL LOOK?)
DAY 11 – SEVEN WAYS TO COZY UP YOUR FIREPLACE
DAY 12 – JACK AND THE VELVET PUMPKINS
DAY 13 – GATHERING OF FRIENDS
DAY 14 – FALL’ING FOR VINTAGE AND MODERN DECOR: A HOME LOVE STORY
DAY 15 – HOW TO BRING ON THE COZY WITH TEXTURES
DAY 16 – 5 MUST HAVES FOR YOUR FALL HOME (AND THE COZY FALL SHOP)
DAY 17 – ART SOURCES FOR BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS
DAY 18 – A HOME THAT TELLS YOUR STORY
DAY 19 – MAKING THINGS PRETTY: DRAWER AND SHELF LINERS
DAY 20 – 7 WAYS TO GET INSPIRED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
DAY 21 – ONE LONG SOFA TABLE: ONE PIECE, THREE WAYS