Fall Upgrades to Make Your Home more Cozy and Valuable 

Your home is your sanctuary, the place where you sleep, eat, spend time with family, and so much more. It should be a comfortable place year round - which sometimes requires changing with the seasons. Whether you’re interested in major renovations or simply cosmetic adjustments, here is your complete guide to making your home more cozy for the fall for every budget. 

From the Ground Up

Flooring is an important element in determining the warmth and comfort of a room. For those interested in remodeling, consider which type of flooring is best for the level of comfort you want in your home, especially if you live in an area with many cold months. Installing full floor carpeting allows a more snug feeling for you and your guests.

If you’re not looking to invest in upgraded flooring, you can still cozy up your space from the ground up through rugs. Rugs can warm up cold wooden or tiled floors and add texture. As an accent, furry rugs can be perfect for adding interesting dimension and texture. 

Color it Cozy

Changing paint colors can completely transform a room’s feel. Swap your light summer shade to deeper and warmer colors that bring your walls in closer for a more intimate feeling. Darker colors absorb more light, including shades like burnt oranges, reds, plums, and earthy browns. For a more neutral color change, you can also choose calmer tones like berry or terracotta tones. Another paint trick for wrapping up your space in warmth is to consider the ceiling. Painting the ceiling the same color as your walls can complete the feel of your room as a cozy cocoon. Or, you can create the illusion of a smaller space by painting your ceiling the accent color and leaving walls neutral. 

Fall colors can also be implemented in smaller ways, like through your decor. In addition to adding practical use and dimension to your seating, a cohesive colored collection of blankets and pillows can transform your space for the season, too. Warm and deep colored throws and pillow covers are an easy and inexpensive way to add a small but effective seasonal swap for your seating accessories.

Lighting is Everything

Bright white overhead lights, though practical during the daytime, don’t offer the ambiance of dim lighting that cozies up your home as the days get shorter. For bigger upgrades, consider installing dimmers for your lights. Or, for a less expensive lighting adjustment, add floor lamps or table lamps to create that warm dim feel. Candles are also great ways to add to a room’s ambiance, whether they rest on table tops, or in an arrangement on stands of varying height to add depth and glow to your space. 

Go Natural

Natural materials can be a great accent for adding warmth and a rustic feel in your home. Bigger ticket items to achieve this feel would be the installation of exposed wooden ceiling beams, wooden shelves, coffee tables, or other furniture. To achieve this smaller scale, consider smaller details such as wooden coasters or picture frames.  

Sources

6 Fall Home Decor Ideas from the Pros - U.S. News Real Estate, realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/fall-home-decor-ideas-from-the-pros. Accessed 11 Oct. 2023. 

Dickson, Chiana. “How to Make a House Look Cozy – 8 Ways to Make a Snug Home.” Homesandgardens.Com, Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022, www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-make-a-house-look-cozy. 

“How to Upgrade Your Home for Fall: Autumn Home Design Ideas - Foyr.” Create Beautiful 3D Designs, 22 Sept. 2023, foyr.com/learn/how-to-upgrade-your-home-for-fall/.