Fall is here! Fall is here! You guys. I’m so excited. It’s my favorite time of year! And since Fall is finally here I know we all could use some cozy home ideas to make our houses just right as this season gets into swing. Take a look at my 10 tips below for making a cozy home and get inspired!
And to top it off, it’s my last day at the library today and I’m so stoked to start dedicating more of my time to Dwell Beautiful. For a cozy and comfy and lovely fall, check out my tips, tricks, and picks below. All of these are quick and easy ideas that will get you in the autumn mood in no time 🙂
1. Lots and lots of throw blankets!
I have a *small* obsession with blankets. Okay make it a BIG obsession! I keep buying them whenever I can, even though hubby rolls his eyes and says ‘but you already have so many!’ You can never have too many. Ever. Blankets and throws are absolutely one of my most favorite ways to cozy up once the weather starts getting chilly. Drape throws across furniture or display some blankets on a cool ladder for an ultra cozy look. And be sure to wrap up in them whenever you get the chance!
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2. Lots and lots of pillows!
Similar to number 1 above, lots and lots of pillows will guarantee that your home is feeling cozy in no time! Add throw pillows that coordinate with the season (oranges, yellows, reds, and browns for fall) to the couch and pile them on your bed. You literally can never have too many pillows. I mean, who wouldn’t want to dive headfirst and burrow into a pile of down-filled cushions?? Add larger floor pillows and poufs for extra seating and a dose of cozy intimacy.
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3. Dress up your mantle and use that fireplace!
Fall is the perfect time to spend as much time around the fireplace as you possibly can. I always start my mornings with reading my Bible and having a cuppa out by the hearth! Take the opportunity and glam up your mantle – either with fall decorations or cozy items like books, photos, and foliage. You’ll bump up the cozy factor and it will inspire you to spend a bit more time by the fireside reading a good book!
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4. Create a cozy nook!
I’m a big fan of nooks. Hidden nooks, reading nooks, sleeping nooks, all nooks. And I just really love the word ‘nook.’ 😉 Carve out a space that will be a place of relaxation and rejuvenation for you. It can be a corner in your bedroom, a certain chair by the fireplace, or even the tub in the bathroom! Dress it up with your favorite things that make you feel at peace, such as pillows, blankets, candles, books, and more! Make sure you escape to this place often.
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5. Display your favorite mugs!
‘Tis the season for all warm and delicious beverages. Teas, coffees, ciders, cocoas, *cough* pumpkinspicelattes *cough*. I personally indulge in at least one cup of tea or cider a day. It’s good for the soul, folks! Make your kitchen cozy and bright by displaying some of your favorite mugs on hooks, shelves, or even just sitting on the counter. I like to display all my lovely drink things on my Tea and Coffee Bar, which is definitely the perfect nook for this time of year!
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6. Incorporate fuzzy and cozy textures!
Nothing says cozy quite like fuzzy and furry things. Faux fur, fleece, flannel, yarn, and more, are all perfect textures to incorporate into your cozy home design. This can come in the form of blankets, slip covers, throw pillows, and even your pets that you cuddle up with! I’m sure there is a scientific study somewhere that says fuzzy things make you happier. If there isn’t a study, then I’m going to start one. Who wants to participate? Kick back, curl up with Fido or Fluffy under a soft blanket and be sure to send me the results at dwellbeautiful.com 😉
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7. Hang some twinkle lights and burn some candles!
One of my absolute favorite parts about this time of year is the fall-inspired scented candles! Whenever the season changes, hubby and I always go to Bath and Body Works and pick out the best candles to help us bring in whatever time of year it is. It’s one of our favorite dates! Burning an apple cider or pumpkin scone scented candle just really makes our house feel cozy 🙂 Now is the time we also start putting up some white twinkle lights in the bedroom! Set them on a dimmer and bask in the warm and comforting glow.
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8. Layer some rugs!
When the weather turns cold, it can sometimes be unpleasant and jarring to go padding across the hardwoods in your bare feet! Try adding more rugs to the rooms you spend the most time in, like the bedroom, and living room, and even consider layering them for a modern and extra cozy effect. Materials like wool and thick weaves stay extra toasty on those chilly mornings!
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9. Add lush curtains or put up a curtain wall!
Curtains are a great way to make a space more intimate and cozy feeling. Consider trading out light, airy, summer curtains, for ones that are a bit more heavy and lush. Another great way to use curtains is to install a wall of curtains, like the photo below, to soften the feel of any room, add textural interest, and make you feel warm and protected. Good curtains with some twinkle lights nearby is always a winning combo!
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10. Break out that Fall decor!
Fall decor is a surefire way to keep it cozy and really get you in the mood for all the great days and holidays to come. Incorporate autumn colors and foliage by buying or making your own wreaths, banners, signage, crafts and more. Check out my Fall Favorites Round-Up to get some ideas on how to DIY some great autumn decor (and get some great seasonal recipes to boot!). Nothing makes me happier than seeing pumpkins, red and gold leaves, and fall vignettes this time of year!
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Images above were found at the following blogs: Laura Thomas Interior Design, Havven, Sort of Pink, A Pretty Life in the Suburbs, The Frugal Homemaker, Comfy Home Decor, Black Eiffel, The Cream to my Coffee, Design Sponge, Dear Lillie, In My Own Style, Loopy Mango, and Stone Gable.
What’s your favorite cozy home idea to get ready for fall?
I love this roundup!! Fall is my favorite too, along with all things cozy 🙂
Thanks, Amy! Fall is totally the best 🙂 I love being cozy!
mm… Love them fuzzies. And a good hot buttered rum! 😉 The pattern on that curtain wall made me drool! And the lamp on the stump. Girl, we got to make use of all those tree chunks I have (and you’ll have!)
Fuzzies are the BEST! And totally agree – all those pictures are totally drool-worthy – we NEED to copy them! I’ve never had a hot buttered rum before… I need to fix this!
I’m always cold so getting cozy in the cool months is one of my favorite things to do! Pile on the blankets and light up those candles! Love all this inspiration 🙂
I’m alwwwayyys cold, too, Bre! Bad circulation or something. So blankets and candles totally make everything so much warmer for my poor cold little body! 🙂
Fabulous tips!!! Every single picture you shared exudes cozy! I NEED one of those chunky knit blankets by the way … SO pretty!
Thanks, Kristi! I totally agree – I totally want one of those blankies too! Thinking about finding some really bulky yarn and trying to crochet one! 🙂
I’ve seen youtube tutorials for knitting blankets like this and to get that level of huge chunkiness, you’ve got to make knitting needles out of PVC pipes or broomsticks. You can’t just buy chunky yarn from JoAnn’s. It’s some kind of raw fibers you’ll probably have to order from a boutique yarn store (or online). Last year, it seemed too crazy, but I just can’t get over how much I want one. I think this may be the year when I try to knit with plastic pipes!
Oh my goodness, I had no idea you would have to use needles/pipes that big, but it makes sense! That sounds a little intimidating, but considering how much I’m in love with those blankets, it just might be worth it! You’ll have to show me what you come up with once you attempt it! 🙂
Perfect roundup of coziness!!! Ahh on this dreary rainy day, I want all of this in my house. Right now. 🙂 Sharing and pinning!
Thanks so much for all the love, Amanda!! 🙂 I totally agree – if my house had all of these amazing things just like in the pictures I would be SO happy!
Love this post- these ideas definitely make a home cozy for fall. Also thank you for sharing my fall mantel as one of your examples. But please provide a link back for credit as the source and for the picture – http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2013/10/01/31-days-fall-inspiration-fall-mantel/
So sorry! I just found it as a random pin on Pinterest – I have now fixed it so that when you mouseover the photo it brings up your link. I have also added a list of all the blogs where the images were from the end of the post. Thanks for giving me the heads up!
thanks for fixing that! Perfect!
All great ideas…I’m officially inspired!
Thanks so much, Roxanne!! 🙂
These are some great Fall ideas. I love Fall too. I am looking forward to have soups and stews. Also lighting up my faux fireplace for the first time. Thanks for sharing yours.
Thanks so much, Trish! Soups and stews are totalllly the best – my plan is to make at least 1 or 2 a week as it gets colder. We have a faux fireplace in our bedroom and it’s just absolutely magical to have it going while in bed reading a book. Enjoy the season! 🙂
So many great ideas! Love the fall and staying cozy with a nice blanket, soup, tea etc… Wish I had one of those nooks, that would be heavenly!
Thanks so much Tara! Soup or tea while all cozy in a nook is basically my perfect day 🙂
Lots of great ideas here. I’m planning on doing some of them for sure…like more pillows and candles!
Thanks so much, Erlene! I’m definitely down for adding more pillows and candles to my house too – need to cozify if before the really chilly weather sets in! 🙂
Wow! So many great and cute ideas, I love fall, and am so glad I found this on pinterest. Thank you 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by, Rebecca! So glad to have you! I hope that you’re enjoying fall 🙂
So many good ideas here, Erica! I always enjoy the touches we can put into our homes in the fall. And I am so on board with the idea of lots of blankets. Curling up on the couch with a soft and cozy blanket is one of my favorite fall activities!
Thanks so much, Jamie! I TOTALLY agree – snuggly in a cozy blanket is definitely one of the best fall-tivities ever invented 🙂 I could just lounge and snuggle all day! Mmm, fall 🙂
Great ideas for Fall not just Halloween!
I agree! These ideas work all Fall long 🙂
Great post Erica, I love the ideas for fire place mantle, and agree – adding texture and comfort with pillows and throws is a must! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Taylor! Pillows and throws are one of my most very favorite parts about fall! Being cozy is my fave 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Absolutely agree you can never have too many blankets. Love the ideas and just thinking of curling up with some fall scented candles and a fuzzy cat makes me feel cozy. Can’t wait till fall!
Totally love it, Valerie! Fall is one of my favorite times of year and with the 90 degree weather we’ve been having I’ll happily welcome it with open arms and a cozy blanket when it comes around 🙂
what a great bunch of ideas! beautiful cozy pictures! happy to have stumbled across this, thanks 🙂 Blessings!
Thank you SO much for stopping by, Bethany! I’m so glad you loved this post – it’s one of my favorites, too 🙂 Hope to see you again here soon!
Hmmm… this looks really cozy. My idea of a cozy day is a movie marathon while lying on the couch with popcorn all day long, or reading a book while lying on the couch the entire day, all these on a rainy day. Wait… I can hear my couch calling for me. Movies or books? Thanks for the inspiration!
Sounds good to me! Movie marathons and book reading days are my faves, too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
The ideas are exquisite!.. A lot of comfort create a simple familiar things 🙂 Thank you!!
How do you shop the look?
Hi Cindy! Within that post under the “Shop the Look” header there should be a grid of photos (blankets, pillows, etc.) – you should be able to click on those icons and you will be taken to where you can buy that exact item on the internet! I hope that helps and please let me know if you have any other questions! 🙂
You should be able to see little icons with decor and furniture pictures underneath the Shop the Look heading – if you don’t see them, you may need to update your browser or flash extensions! 🙂