The minute the weather turns chilly we all want our homes to feel cozy and luxurious. But how can we achieve this fall decor aesthetic on a budget? With some crafty money-saving techniques, you have an Instagram-worthy home without breaking the bank. Here we’ll talk about 6 ways to make your home feel cozy on a budget.
1. Focus on Aromas
Fall decor is not limited to incorporating Knick-knacks. To make your home feel extra cozy, try focusing on all the senses including smell. Have you tried making a simmer pot? By boiling water and aromatics like cinnamon sticks, oranges, apples, or whatever scents you prefer, you can fill your home with fall smells for not a lot of money. Along with this, cooking your favorite fall dishes can produce yummy smells throughout your home.
2. Use Natural Decorations
One way to save money on fall decor is to use natural elements to decorate your home for fall, like pumpkins and gourds. You can then use these edible decorations to cook with as well. Pumpkins and gourds make great tabletop accessories when layered with baskets and other natural elements. Another great decoration for your tables and homes is fresh flowers like mums or sunflowers. According to Harvard, living with fresh flowers strengthens feelings of compassion and decreases anxiety and worry. You can bring more nature to your home by trimming branches and collecting pinecones to display them. Overall, having nature in your home will look great and make you feel better.
3. Shop Smarter
One of the best places to shop for fall decor is your local thrift store. You’ll probably find pieces with vintage flair, kitschy patterns, and a plethora of candles for a fraction of the price. You can also head to a nearby dollar store to scope out their fall decorations. To achieve a cozy fall aesthetic items don’t have to have a high price tag to feel luxurious. With the right staging, your thrifted or dollar-store gems will shine.
4. Use Layering
Fall is all about layering colors and textures to add coziness to any space. One of the best ways to find pieces to layer is to look around your home and see if there is anything you can upcycle or repurpose. Consider layering throw blankets on your couch and adding new pillows to your furniture in fabrics like cable knit, velour, plaid, or florals to transform your space. A good way to save money is to just purchase new pillow covers instead of entirely new pillows. Another way to add texture is stacking decor items like books. Different colors and heights of the books will help add dimension to your fall design.
5. Soften Your Lighting
Fall decor is all about softening your space. Did you know that lighting can actually improve your mood? While natural light is best, we can mimic the soft and not-too-bright light to help ourselves through the darker days of fall and winter. One way to do this is to add candles. Changing out your lightbulbs can also give you a softer glow in your space. Another trick is to use scarves over your lampshades to create a moody effect.
6. Get Crafty and DIY Your Decorations
DIYing some bigger ticket decorations can help you save a significant amount of money. If you need inspiration TikTok and Pinterest are great places to start. Are you looking for ideas for crafts to do with your kids? We love this dollar store canvas jack-o-lantern craft that’s simple and inexpensive.
Creating Your Perfect Fall Aesthetic
If your goal is to create a cozy home this fall, remember that design doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little creativity, you can piece together gorgeous fall decor for your space. From thrift store shopping to DIY projects, creating your perfect aesthetic within your budget is achievable. We hope these tips have inspired you to transform your home and that your space will bring you happiness and peace this fall.