DIY Fall Decorations
Autumn is one of our favorite times of the year. The hot summer days finally cool down to a comfortable temperature that’s not too hot or cold, making for wonderful afternoons spent outside with friends and family! As the leaves begin to fall and festive celebrations get underway, let’s explore some of the best ways to decorate your home to get into the autumn spirit sustainably and without breaking the bank in our easy fall home decor guide, brought to you by Freedom Storage Management.
Autumn DIY Crafts
Fall is the perfect time to get creative with DIY crafts, especially when you can use natural elements found right in your backyard. Here are two simple, eco-friendly projects that will bring the beauty of autumn into your home.
DIY Fall Wreaths
Creating DIY fall wreaths is a fun and straightforward way to decorate your front door or living space. While vibrant yellow, gold, and red leaves make for eye-catching accents, consider using evergreen branches as the base for your wreath. Evergreen is sturdy and maintains its shape and color longer, helping your wreath stay fresh throughout the season without wilting. By incorporating small pine cones, dried flowers, or berries, you can add a personal flair of color with materials you can find in your backyard.
Preserving Your Pumpkin Through Painting
Instead of carving a pumpkin, try painting it for a fun, mess-free option that also extends its life span. Carving pumpkins exposes the interior to air, which causes them to spoil much faster. By keeping the pumpkin intact and painting its surface with autumn-themed designs, you can preserve it for weeks.
To further enhance its longevity, leave the stem intact. The stem continues to supply nutrients, allowing your pumpkin to last from early October through Halloween.
More Fall Decorating Tips
Creating a cozy autumnal atmosphere doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some practical fall decor ideas on a budget that will visually and aromatically transform your space.
Autumn Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is for more than just the winter season. With the rise of affordable LED light strings in recent years, you can illuminate your outdoor space for any fall occasion. Opt for color-adjustable RGB lights that let you change hues to suit the holiday—think warm oranges for Thanksgiving and bold reds for Halloween. LED lights are also energy-efficient, lasting longer and using less power than traditional incandescent bulbs, making them an excellent choice for budget-conscious decorators.
Filling Your Home With Seasonal Aromas
While decorating visually is important, festive fall scents can add a whole new dimension to your decoration. Filling your home with fall aromas like cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and pine can instantly evoke the warmth of the season.
Scented pine cones, such as in candles and essential oil diffusers, are a popular and inexpensive option. You’ll be surprised how much a cozy autumn scent can enhance your home’s atmosphere and improve your overall mood.
Self Storage Can Help You Organize Your Seasonal Decor
One of the challenges with seasonal decor is finding space to store everything when it’s not in use. Thankfully, with a small 5×5 storage unit, you can neatly pack away all your fall decorations, freeing up space in your home. When the season changes, you can easily swap out your decor—storing your autumn items and retrieving your Christmas tree, snow shovels, and other winter essentials all at the same time.
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