While not everyone is looking forward to the end of summer, some are looking forward to the cooler weather and the opportunity to snuggle up in warm blankets, a hot drink, and a favorite movie—or that book you’ve been meaning to read in the sun! Creating a space in your home that encourages relaxation and embraces the changing seasons can help ease the transition. Ashley Lupul, manager at Muse & Merchant, shares her tips for redesigning your home before fall.
1. Overlay with textures
No “cozy season” is complete without adding inviting textures to your lounge area. Incorporate Muse & Merchant’s iconic faux fur throws and pillows into your seating to create a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Keep your favorite blankets neat and tidy with a rustic blanket ladder, or add more texture to your home with a woven basket.
Don’t limit yourself to your sofa – expand the variety of textures throughout your home by adding velvet ottomans in fall colors or bringing wood or leather elements into the room. Layering textures in the room creates a more balanced and natural feel and increases the overall coziness of your home.
2. Use warm tones
Fall decor often calls for warm, earthy tones. Bold hues like deep orange, warm brown, and forest green will give your space a cozy feel. A pop of color with an ottoman, pouf, or accent chair can brighten a room and help you enjoy the beauty of fall colors. You can also bring in more natural tones by incorporating wood elements into your decor. Muse & Merchant’s new Pot Coffee Table is a cozy addition with its rounded legs and smooth texture, while the Kelowna Arch Cabinet is perfect for displaying your favorite fall cookbooks or family heirlooms.
3. Add ambient light
As daylight fades earlier, the right lighting is essential to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Fairy lights, candles and lamps with soft, warm bulbs are ideal for enhancing the seasonal mood. The Fio candle holder from Muse is a stunning way to light up your space, combining rustic elegance with modern design thanks to its textured metal finish and sculptural shape.
4. Integrate seasonal decoration
Seasonal decorating can really improve the atmosphere of your home during the colder months. Wreaths, garlands and decorative elements like pumpkins or pine cones add festive touches that celebrate the season. For more permanent and versatile additions, explore the gallery walls at Muse & Merchant, where you’ll find wall art statements to suit every taste, from classic landscapes to unusual portraits.
5. Refresh your fragrances
The right scents can go a long way in creating a cozy environment. Choose scents like cinnamon, cedarwood, and vanilla to create a cozy atmosphere. Display festive potpourri in a large Berto bowl, or scatter it throughout the room with smaller versions of this handcrafted metal piece. Adding elegant and intentional decorative items can help create a more intentional, professionally designed environment in your home.
Get the look and visit Muse and Merchant in person at 1912 Spall Rd., Unit 101 or online here. For more design inspiration, check out sister store Scan Designs and follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
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