How To Create A Cozy Living Room This Fall

Leaves aren’t the only living things that change in the fall, people do as well. The warm summer months promote outdoor activity, and trips to the beach, while fall invokes a much more relaxed approach to life. The autumn months are all about enjoying the home, and feeling comfy — or even lazy — as the weather outside gets colder. To make the most of this shift in seasons and activity levels, you have to make your living room as cozy as possible.

To make your living room extra cozy this fall, add throw pillows and blankets. Install a reading nook in the room, and add lots of candles for warm lighting. Add a soft throw rug to the room, and use layered lighting to keep the mood soft. Add dried flowers and fall decor to highlight the season, and use a diffuser to incorporate the best smells fall has to offer.

If your living room feels sterile or isn’t as comfortable as you would like it to be, then this article is for you. There are many ways to turn a bland living room into a comfortable haven for the fall and winter months. Below is a list of 12 incredible and easy ways to transform your living room into a cozy wonderland that you will never want to leave.

12 Great Ways To Make Your Living Room Extra Cozy This Fall

1. Purchase Fluffy Throw Pillows

One of the best ways to boost the comfort level of your living room is to add a lot more pillows. You can add decorative fall-colored throw pillows to highlight the season or use soft textures to promote relaxation.

In addition to adding pillows to your furniture, you can purchase huge pillows that can act as additional seating for when you have company. You can even just place them close to a fireplace (but not too close) as a way to comfortably enjoy the wamth. When it comes to throw pillows, opt for comfort, style, and practicality. Remember that a pillow should feel as great as it looks.

2. Strategically Incorporate Soft Blankets

As fall progresses, the temperatures will eventually drop. If you are trying to save on your electric bill, then you are likely going to wait as long as possible before turning your heat on for the season. One great way to make your living room more cozy while also decreasing your electric bill is to add lots of blankets.

Add blankets on the sides of your couches, or store them in a hutch or woven basket. Blankets serve two purposes. They have a practical purpose of keeping you warm and snug as the weather cools down and they can also be great cozy-looking decor. Choose your favorite blankets to display on your couches, or folded on living room chairs.

3. Add A Comfortable Throw Rug

Rugs can also go a long way in keeping you comfortable in the fall. They are also great at changing the overall look of a room. Choose a rug that is soft to the touch. A plush rug with warm colors is ideal.

A thick rug allows you to sit on it and will keep your feet warm. If you have an existing rug, consider layering one rug on top of another to create a playful design. Layering rugs saves the effort of storing your normal rug, and it can look great as long as you choose complementary colors.

4. Build A Small Reading Nook

Nothing says cozy quite like curling up with a good book. To help bring this fantasy to life, you can make a reading nook in your living room. You can build a cheap DIY bookshelf, move a comfortable chair, or simply stack some of your favorite books in an under-utilized corner.

A reading nook promotes the great habit of reading. It also invites you and your guests to get comfortable and spend several hours lounging in your living room.

5. Infuse Warm Fall Colors Into The Space

To make any room more inviting and cozy, the best place to start is with color. Fall has a very specific color palette, and if you can match the browns and oranges of fall with warm colors, then you can create an autumn oasis in your living room.

Try adding whites, creams, and soft yellow colors to the space. Match this with wood, burgundy, and orange notes found in nature and you are bound to have a perfect and inviting living room color scheme.

6. Make Your Fireplace A Central Focus

If you have a fireplace in your living room, then the fall is the perfect time to start using it. Make your fireplace the central point of entertainment in your living room this fall. Rearrange furniture so it faces the fireplace, and consider adding additional seating near the hearth.

A fireplace is a great way to warm up your home. A fire also evokes all sorts of warm and fuzzy memories. Don’t be surprised if you and your guests sit and watch a fire for hours once you’ve arranged your living room to make the fireplace the central focus.

7. Light Lots Of Candles

If you don’t have a fireplace, then candles are the next best thing. Purchase a candelabra, or simply place various candles throughout your living room. Candlelight is a romantic and warm visual to add to any living room.

Choose large candles that you can light many times without having to replace them after one use. 

8. Use An Infuser To Add Signature Fall Scents To The Air

To make your living room a cozy haven this fall means calling on the power of all your senses — including your sense of smell. An essential oil or wax diffuser are both great ways to incorporate fall or soothing smells into your living room.

Clove, pine, pumpkin, and cinnamon are all great food scents that are reminiscent of fall. You can also use eucalyptus, lavender, or peppermint to help soothe your mind and body.

9. Add Multiple Layers Of Lighting

Lighting is as important as color when you are trying to set the mood and tone of your living room. If possible, create a layered lighting look. Allow certain areas to be bright when necessary, and have soft lighting at other locations. Use lamps and dimmers to create an easy layered lighting scheme in your living room this fall. 

10. Arrange Furniture To Make Lounging Easier

Sometimes you don’t need to buy anything to make a living room more comfortable in the fall. The answer may be as simple as rearranging your furniture. In addition to positioning furniture so it faces a fireplace or window, consider arranging it to maximize your ability to relax.

This means placing couches and chairs at angles that make it easy to recline. The more places there are to lay horizontally in your living room, the cozier you will feel.

11. Add Some Signature Fall Decor

Decorations can also go a long way in helping you get into the spirit of fall. Try adding various fall-themed decorations throughout your living space. You can incorporate fall wreaths, pumpkins, or even different fall ornaments. Looking at these will help you remember the brisk outdoor weather, and appreciate all your indoor comforts.

12. Use Dried Flowers Or Fall Foliage To Make Bouquets

Lastly, it's important to remember how beautiful autumn is outdoors. Just because the weather becomes colder than you might like, it doesn't mean you can’t enjoy stunning fall colors from the comfort of your living room.

One great way to incorporate beautiful fall colors into your living room is by making flower arrangements with dried fall flowers, or even with stems of fall foliage. These autumn bouquets bring life (and not the cold weather) into your living room.

Summing Up How To Make Your Living Room Cozy This Fall

Fall is a time for big sweaters, warm spicy beverages, and cozy nights at home. To make your living room as comfortable as possible this fall, add additional throw pillows to your furniture, and place soft blankets throughout the room. Add splashes of fall and warm colors, and light up your fireplace if you have one. Light candles throughout the room regularly to bring added warmth to the room. You can even use oil diffusers to add the smells of fall to your living space.

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