5 Simple Ways to Transition Your Home from Summer to Fall

Because Pumpkin Spice Waits For No One

As much as we love summer’s sunshine, pool floaties, and pretending we like watermelon, it's time to face the music: fall is creeping in. But don’t panic—no need to toss your beach towels into the basement just yet. Transitioning your home from summer to fall can be smooth, stylish, and dare we say… fun? Here are five simple ways to give your home those cozy autumn vibes, without sending your summer flip-flops into early retirement.

1. Swap Out the Throw Pillows

Nothing says "I’m ready for fall" like tossing a few new throw pillows onto the couch. The more plaid, the better. We’re talking about adding pillows so cozy, they make you want to cancel plans just to snuggle. Your summer pillows with their palm tree prints? Pack them up. It’s time for rich tones—think burnt oranges, deep reds, and enough texture to make your couch look like it’s wearing a chunky knit sweater.

2. Light Candles Like It’s Your Job

Summer’s all about breezy, fresh scents. But fall? It’s full-blown candle season. We’re talking pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and ‘leaves’—and yes, we’re still trying to figure out what ‘leaves’ actually smell like. We're thinking it's a cross between tree bark and rain. Light a candle in every room, and suddenly your house feels like a warm hug. Bonus points if the candle is so large, it doubles as a space heater.

3. Blankets, Blankets, Blankets

Time to toss those lightweight summer throws aside and bring in the big guns. Fall blankets are basically the MVPs of seasonal decor. Think fluffy, oversized, and preferably in shades of ‘autumn on a Pinterest board.’ If you don’t have at least three blankets draped across your couch, are you even fall-ready?

4. Replace the Florals with… Dead Things?

Okay, hear us out—those bright summer flowers? They need a fall makeover. Swap out your daisies and sunflowers for dried wheat, pampas grass, and even a few twigs if you’re feeling adventurous. Yes, twigs. Because nothing says “I’m embracing the season” like decorative sticks in a vase. Plus, dried florals last forever (or until your cat finds them).

5. Break Out the Pumpkin Everything

No fall transition is complete without pumpkins—lots of pumpkins. We’re not saying you need to turn your home into a pumpkin patch (unless you want to, in which case, go for it), but a few tasteful gourds go a long way. Ceramic pumpkins on the mantle, mini pumpkins as table centerpieces, or even stamped spoons that say "Hey Sugar" next to a pumpkin spice latte—Hunson Homes has you covered.

So there you have it—five simple, fun ways to give your home a cozy fall makeover. Just remember, it’s not really fall until you’ve had your first pumpkin spice latte and considered buying a decorative scarecrow for your front porch. Happy fall, y’all! 🍁

Jen & Sara