Fall offers an amazing chance to spend time outdoors, embrace the cooler temperatures, and appreciate nature. And if you have an outdoor space, fall gives you the chance to transform it into an autumn oasis with the inclusion of some simple changes, like fire pits.
A fire pit in particular can instantly switch your outdoor living space from summer to fall mode. It’s not the only way to get your outdoor area into the fall spirit, though. Here are our top suggestions for designing outdoors during the fall to help you make the most of the season.
Pick Your Main Focal Point
Decide where you want to spend most of your time outdoors in the fall. It could be your deck, patio, or backyard. This should be where you put the most attention in your design. For example, if you’re going to be designing on the deck, then think about how you’ll make your seating more fall-themed and ready for colder weather.
In the backyard, consider planting a fall garden with autumnal flowers that will add richness, depth, and vibrant color to your space, even as the trees shed their leaves.
Focus on Your Fire Pit
A fire pit adds ambiance and creates a wonderful gathering space for your loved ones. It adds a natural source of warmth and comfort on chilly autumn evenings, and its design can be rustic or modern, depending on your preferences.
Whether you like a charming brick design or something black and modern, you can find a fire pit that suits your style and brings excitement and energy to your space this fall.
Play With Natural Textures
Incorporate natural textures into your space, like stone and wood. These feel right in sync with the season and help you create that seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. Consider adding some wood furniture, or go smaller with accents like wood coasters on the dining table or stone lanterns.
Think About Decorations
A jolly scarecrow, some pumpkins, haybales, and planters can all set the scene for a fun and festive fall living space. It doesn’t matter if you prefer country chic or modern and clean. The abundance of options will make it easy to find the right decorations.
As you design your space, think about the position of each item. You want to create visual interest that carries your eyes from one part of the space to another, without ever feeling too distracting.
Consider Entertainment
Will you spend your evenings around the grill, or cuddled up under a blanket? Think about what activities are most meaningful to you when relaxing outdoors during fall, and incorporate elements that make that feel easy and accessible at all times.
For example, if you love to entertain, installing an outdoor wine cooler or getting a bar cart you can bring out during parties could be fun. If you’re more into cozy spaces, don’t hold back on the chunky blankets and throw pillows.
Wrapping Up
Fall is an amazing time for home design because it invites you to take advantage of cooler weather. After battling the heat all summer, you can maximize your outdoor living space to usher in the beautiful breezes, bright colors, and refreshing spirit of fall.
Published by: Martin De Juan
