How to Make Your Fall Decor Last Through Winter
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It seems like the seasons change faster and faster each year. You blink and suddenly you’re trading your light fall jacket for winter boots! It can be especially tricky when it comes to transitioning your fall decor to winter decor ideas, too. But there are plenty of subtle tricks and easy switches to make it easy and affordable.
We love decorating for the holidays around here, but we also love making the process as simple as possible so we can focus on the most important part: Spending time with our loved ones. The holidays are such a busy time of year, and there’s no need to complicate it more by changing out every single piece of fall decor for a winter item. Over the years, we’ve come up with some sneaky ways to make your home feel like it’s been completely redecorated each season without having to actually completely redecorate. Below, find our best tips for taking your fall decor through winter, quickly and easily.
Opt for a Versatile Wreath
No need to buy a new wreath each season—instead, why not opt for a wreath that can pull its weight from fall into winter? Some options include: switching accent pieces on a burlap, artificial cedar, or twig wreath (like adding dried fruits, poinsettia flowers, and holly); or going for a neutral wreath with dried florals or berries on it that can take you through both of the colder seasons seamlessly.
Slowly Transition Your Mantel
Switching up your mantel, buffet, or countertop can completely change the ambiance in your room. The easiest way to make your decor last through fall and winter is to choose a foundation of pieces that can work for both, like shimmering candlesticks or twinkling lights. Then, layer in a few things that are more season-forward, like fall candles or a few berry stems. After Thanksgiving, swap those smaller items for winter accessories. This allows you to have a solid base that you don’t need to change every few weeks, while still leaving room to play with color and texture.
Add In Seasonal Stems
Adding in earthy faux stems can make your space go from drab to fabulous in seconds, and you don’t necessarily have to change them out from fall to winter if you go with the right picks. Ranunculus, fall berries, and snowball hydrangeas, for example, can easily transition from season to season. Want to go with the real deal? Your local farmer’s market or grocery store is a great place to get blooms that are perfect for the season.
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Make Your Home Smell Like the Season
Is there anything cozier than the smell of a freshly lit candle? You may think that seasonal fall candles are all pumpkin spice, but you’d be wrong! There are plenty of scents that will take you through wintertime, too. Opt for woody notes, ambers, maples, and all-season favorites like fresh linen to keep your home feeling comforting and warm without being a one-trick pony. Room sprays, simmer pots, and candle warmer lamps can also help set a specific scent tone.
Layer In Various Textiles
To take your space from fall to winter, opt for throw pillow covers or knit blankets that’ll keep you warm as temps drop. Chunky knits, faux fur fabrics, and even nubby cotton materials are all great choices. You can even pick products in transitional colors like dark violets, maroons, and olive greens that will feel appropriate from November through February. (Check out our Color of the Month if you want more shade inspiration!)
Bree Pulver O'Hagan
Bree is the Senior Digital Editor at DrewandJonathan.com. In the past, she’s worked for publications focused on home improvement and sustainable living. Bree’s Pinterest board is filled with cozy textures; vintage patterns; sculptural furniture; and moody, warm-toned colors. She has a degree concentrated in the intersection of writing and architecture, which influences her passion for exploring creative solutions to unusual home layouts and stylish renter-friendly decor. She’s a self-proclaimed pro at finding the best antique furniture in the most unlikely of places (but her cat Blue can certainly back these claims).
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