Fall-ing into Autumn: Tips for Transitioning Your Late Summer Decor

As the final days of summer gently introduce cooler evenings, it’s the perfect moment for transitional decor that bridges the warmth of daytime and the chill of night – decorations that do for your home what an apple does for your palate!

Instead of diving headfirst into fall, late summer decor artfully merges the two seasons. Think muted, neutral colors, increased texture, and botanicals exuding an end-of-summer vibe.

Here are five of our cherished early autumn decorations, showcasing how to seamlessly adjust your summer decor with the changing seasons.

Gardens may be past their prime, but flowers remain vital to autumn decor. Swapping your lush summer wreath for a fall-inspired one is a simple change. Opt for wreaths and bouquets that offer the appearance of dried botanicals. The earthly tones of this hydrangea harvest wreath, for example, are ideal for late summer. The combination of flowers, berries, and leaves suggests a transition into fall.

As summer’s vivid colors wane, textures take center stage. These apple and pear wicker tabletop decorations integrate well with early autumn decor, featuring neutral tones and robust textures that subtly hint at fall. To enhance their appeal, position them on a neutral-toned wooden tray or basket.

While orange pumpkins boldly announce fall, white pumpkins softly suggest it. Neutral-colored pumpkins crafted from wood, wicker, resin, or fabric are understated pieces that harmonize with summer’s bounty. Position our lightly distressed white wood pumpkin on a table or mantel, pairing it with subdued green or neutral garlands. As fall progresses, add some vibrant orange pumpkins and swap floral garlands for ones featuring autumn leaves, berries, and grasses.

Enhance your refreshed mantel with garland that bridges the seasons. Opt for a fall garland featuring white pumpkins, berries, and a blend of green and fall-shaded leaves, for a subtle transitional appearance. Later in the season, incorporate touches of orange and brown to nudge your decor further toward fall.

Warm knits and soft fabrics are essential for autumn decorating. As late summer nights grow cooler, trade T-shirts for sweatshirts, and place a plush knit throw blanket on the patio couch for added comfort. Our light purple cable-knit throw blanket offers ample warmth in a subtly transitional lavender shade. It pairs well with solid and plaid throw pillows in shades of ivory and gray. While updating your porch for fall, consider adding a welcoming glow with lanterns and candles as dusk approaches.

Transitioning your decor from summer to fall doesn’t have to be dramatic or overt. Subtly shift your decor with elements, colors, and textures that hint at the impending autumn beauty.