Summer’s end always seems to arrive too suddenly, and many of us reluctantly make the transition to shorter,
darker days.
But nature is still vibrant in her autumn glory, cooler nights offer a respite from the sweltering summer sun, and few things are more enjoyable than curling up in front of a toasty fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate, a soft blanket and a good book.
To help smooth the transition to fall, try incorporating autumn elements into your cabin décor, both indoors and out. Here are 11 tips for making your cabin more inviting, even if summer is long gone.
darker days.
But nature is still vibrant in her autumn glory, cooler nights offer a respite from the sweltering summer sun, and few things are more enjoyable than curling up in front of a toasty fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate, a soft blanket and a good book.
To help smooth the transition to fall, try incorporating autumn elements into your cabin décor, both indoors and out. Here are 11 tips for making your cabin more inviting, even if summer is long gone.
INDOORS
1. Add curtains, rugs, towels and bedding in autumn hues like red, orange, gold and brown to instantly warm an indoor space.
2. Replace thin cotton bed sheets with soft flannel. Your guests will really snuggle in on cooler nights.
3. Remove woolen blankets from storage and spread them over couches and chairs for a cozy and inviting space.
4. Step outside your cabin and gather fallen branches, tall grasses, berries – whatever you can find – then assemble them in a tall vase.
5. Weave colorful leaves into a wreath to hang on your cabin’s front door or above the fireplace mantel.
6. Fill wooden bowls or wicker baskets with pinecones, apples or gourds. Use them throughout the cabin as table centerpieces or mantel décor.
7. Light candles with scents that remind you of autumn: cinnamon, vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli and gingerbread are just a few good options.
1. Add curtains, rugs, towels and bedding in autumn hues like red, orange, gold and brown to instantly warm an indoor space.
2. Replace thin cotton bed sheets with soft flannel. Your guests will really snuggle in on cooler nights.
3. Remove woolen blankets from storage and spread them over couches and chairs for a cozy and inviting space.
4. Step outside your cabin and gather fallen branches, tall grasses, berries – whatever you can find – then assemble them in a tall vase.
5. Weave colorful leaves into a wreath to hang on your cabin’s front door or above the fireplace mantel.
6. Fill wooden bowls or wicker baskets with pinecones, apples or gourds. Use them throughout the cabin as table centerpieces or mantel décor.
7. Light candles with scents that remind you of autumn: cinnamon, vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli and gingerbread are just a few good options.
OUTDOORS
8. Repurpose dormant planters and old wagons. Fill them with autumn flowers (e.g. chrysanthemums), dried cornstalks, gourds and antiques for a stunning outdoor display.
9. Don’t put your garden tools away just yet. Incorporate them into your outdoor vignettes to create an instant harvest visual.
10. Stack pumpkins of varying sizes and colors for gourd “columns” to flank your cabin entrance.
11. Carve and decorate faux pumpkins for the porch. Many craft stores carry them, and some look very real. They won’t rot, so you can store them away to use again next year.
8. Repurpose dormant planters and old wagons. Fill them with autumn flowers (e.g. chrysanthemums), dried cornstalks, gourds and antiques for a stunning outdoor display.
9. Don’t put your garden tools away just yet. Incorporate them into your outdoor vignettes to create an instant harvest visual.
10. Stack pumpkins of varying sizes and colors for gourd “columns” to flank your cabin entrance.
11. Carve and decorate faux pumpkins for the porch. Many craft stores carry them, and some look very real. They won’t rot, so you can store them away to use again next year.
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