Bring Autumn Indoors

Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Norway. The crisp autumn weather brings a breath of fresh air to our surrounding environment – changing leaves, frost on the ground and clear mountain views make for a picture-perfect landscape. As beautiful as it is, the cooler weather and shorter days rolling in make it an essential time to bring some warmth to the interiors of our homes.

For me, autumn brings about a sense of excitement. Warm colors, faux furs and fireside hearths are all things I look forward to and prepare to bring into my home décor throughout the late summer and early fall. If you enjoy fall as much as me, there are many ways you can easily bring the spirit of the season into your home.

First, look to your surroundings. Norwegians like to explore nature, so for us, fall is a great time to relax and unwind outdoors. There are few things in life as peaceful as a walk in the woods. Exploring a path that winds through trees dressed in fall foliage has such a positive, calming effect on the body and spirit. Plus, after a few hours outdoors coming home to an equally soothing living room is a great way to relax both physically and mentally.

One way to bring the beauty of the woods into your home is by looking for elements of décor while you are out walking. Simply collect items you find interesting and repurpose them for your living space. For example, you can make a beautiful centerpiece for a dining room or coffee table out of colorful leaves, rowanberries and pinecones. I like to add the items I collect outdoors to a tall, clear hurricane vase or shallow decorative bowl for added color. Look for natural elements that inspire you and find ways to weave them into your home.

There are also store-bought ways to bring the fall colors into your home. Purchase pillows, throws and accents in warm hues to spread throughout your living room, dining area and bedroom. Find inspiration from the changing leaves – dark red, deep purple, burnt orange and gold tones are great for bringing an autumn feel to your décor.

After you determine your fall-like accessories, look for ways to cozy up inside. Use candles with rich autumn scents and faux fur blankets to curl up under and complete your at-home autumn retreat.

Wishing you and your family a cozy and chic fall.

-Berit