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09/28/2018 · 6 Comments

Fall Home Tour – Quick and Affordable Changes

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When the temperatures finally start dropping in Oklahoma, I’m always eager to break out the fall decor. The seasons are like a built-in reminder to freshen things up around your house.

We don’t go overboard for fall with loads of decor, but it’s amazing how a few swaps here and there can make the house feel warm and cozy. Most years, including this one, I don’t buy much new fall decor, instead, I challenge myself to use what I have in new ways.

Entryway decorated for fall
For example, I have a few faux-fall flowers and stems that work in several different vases. This year, the fall branches are looking good on the entry table to add a bit of fall color right when you walk in the door.

To balance out the stems, a fun orange and cream textured pillow creates a nice pop on the auditorium seats.

The only new item in this space is the preserved leaf wreath on the front door. It was a steal at Trader Joes for $12!

Moving down the hallway to the kitchen, the first swap was another freebie. I just changed out the letterboard to a quote from Gilmore Girls!

White Dove Kitchen Cabinets with black island

Last year, I mixed faux and real pumpkins in my tiered fruit basket and loved them so much I couldn’t resist doing it again. Aren’t they cute?

Pumpkins in a gold basket

The breakfast nook in the kitchen just needed a couple white pumpkins, an acorn heirloom candy dish from Corey’s granny, and a second preserved wreath leaf hung with a clear suction cup hook.

Eat in kitchen nook with aqua door, pops of orange and white modern chairs from Amazon.

I couldn’t resist leaving a bit of pink in the kitchen. Big surprise, right?

For the first time, the hallway has a little taste of fall. Navy temporary wallpaper used as an accent wall - part of fall home tour

The last stop today is the living room! A few pillow swaps and pumpkins make all the difference.

Fall living room decor ideas - modern and traditional mix

I’m knitting my first big project as part of a knit-along taught by my friend, a huge sweater blanket. It’s fun to have the materials out of the fireplace to grab whenever I have a little chunk of time to work on it.

My cheap DIY leaf garland is going strong years after I originally made it!

Brick fireplace with white mantel decorated for fall.

That’s what we have going on for fall this year! I still need to spruce up for front porch and landscaping with pretty fall flowers, but that sounds like a good job for next week.

Do you go all out with fall decor, change nothing, or just make a few strategic changes like we do?

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Melissa George

In 2013, Melissa founded Polished Habitat to share her passion for intersecting style and function to make everyday life more beautiful and less stressful. She does this by sharing easy home organization tips, home decor tutorials, and creative ideas to help readers think outside the box, no matter their budget. Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more. In 2018 & 2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, Polished Habitat was shortlisted for the Amara Blog Awards Best Interior Styling Blog - International. Read more...

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Comments

  1. France says

    09/28/2018 at 10:44 am

    Beautiful photos ! Is your kitchen countertop Venetian Gold ?

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    • Melissa George says

      10/03/2018 at 3:37 pm

      Hi France, It took me awhile to remember, but it’s Giallo Ornamental which I think is just a tad ligher than Venetian Gold.

      Reply
  2. Robyne says

    09/28/2018 at 10:56 am

    Luv your subtle fall touches to each room (and, of course, your four-legged family member blends right in) !

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    • Melissa George says

      10/03/2018 at 3:34 pm

      Right? She’s the perfect accessory for fall!

      Reply
  3. Lisa pacello says

    09/28/2018 at 2:19 pm

    My favorite part of your tour is your dog. Watching jim go from room to room with you ❤️❤️ Being a dog love it is so sweet…….your home
    looks great and love the color!

    Reply
    • Melissa George says

      10/03/2018 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks Lisa! We love the color and Maddie following us around!

      Reply

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In 2013, Melissa started Polished Habitat to share her skill of mixing decor & organization to add style & function to everyday life at home.

Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more.

In 2018 &  2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was also short-listed by the Amara Blog Awards for Interior Styling, International Division.

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