With fall upon us, it’s time to enjoy the falling leaves, pumpkin spice everything, and making your home cozy for the cooling climes!
While this article can’t help you with the falling flora or pumpkin lattes, we can help you bring autumn into your home (the look of it, not the chilly weather). So give our quick guide a skim. Inside, you’ll find autumnal decorating tips, the need-to-know for all home décor, and a link to our favorite home goods and gift shop in York, PA.
Let’s get your home ready for fall!
How Can I Create a Warm and Inviting Autumn Dining Table?
Creating an inviting fall dining table comes down to three things: color palette, textures, and your table’s centerpiece.
Here’s how to prepare your table for fall guests and family dinners:
- Color Palette: When selecting decorations, stick with two or three complementary colors. Think earthy neutrals, creams, rusts, terracotta, warm browns, muted golds, and, of course, pumpkin oranges.
- Textures: For an attractive tableset, layers are key. Start with a bare wood table or a linen table runner. From there, add cloth napkins, woven placemats, wooden utensils, and small pumpkins or gourds.
- Centerpiece: Encourage conversation with a low-profile centerpiece such as autumn branches, a wooden dough bowl filled with small seasonal fruits or pumpkins, handmade candles from York, PA!
While the list above gives you a solid starting place, more often seeing is believing—especially when it comes to incorporating traditional or Amish fall décor into your autumn tableset.
Visit Cozy Home Gifts and Décor at The Markets at Shrewsbury this weekend. They are our absolute favorite stop for handmade fall décor in York, PA.
How Can I Use Natural Materials to Bring Autumn Indoors?
One of the most wonderful things about fall is the changing foliage. And bringing that cherished nimbus into your home—while keeping the heater on—is simple.
Go foraging!
The following are all pleasant ways to bring a natural look to your home:
- Branch Collections: Arrange tall, stark branches in a ceramic base, antique pitcher, or tall glass vessel. Better yet, find some bendy twigs and try arranging them into a fall wreath!
- Dried Florals: Flower arrangements hung upside down to dry, combined with ornamental seed pods or wheat stalks, make fabulous fall-inspired wall pieces.
- Woodland Accents: Scatter pinecones, conkers (non-edible chestnuts), and acorns down a table runner or display in a wooden bowl as a dinnertime centerpiece.
- Orchard Favorites: You can’t go wrong with pumpkins and gourds. Place white, pale orange, or heirloom blue-green varieties around your home for a classic seasonal look.
The beauty of these decorative items is that they’re absolutely free. If you have children in your life, they make the perfect scavenger-hunt items for a brisk fall hike.
Need a bowl or vase to display your collections in? Cozy Home Gifts and Décor has you covered with the perfect fall vessels for your foraged flourishes (plus, if you don’t mind us saying so, some of the best fall wreaths in York, PA).
What Kinds of Handmade Accessories Make Thoughtful Seasonal Accents?
Small artisanal details throughout your home can change your seasonal feel without a major decorative overhaul. By sticking with handmade accents, you also bring in the character of the maker’s technique—giving your home a unique fall appeal.
The following accessories will give you a cozy autumnal feeling at home (they also make great gifts):
- Fabrics and Textiles: Look for decorative items like handmade table runners, felt wreaths, crocheted stuffed pumpkins, or repurposed burlap—cute and seasonal!
- Pillows and Throws: Switch out couch pillow covers for designs featuring oranges, browns, and creams. Throw in a flannel throw or two and seriously “cozy up” the vibes.
- Botanical Crafts: Not all outdoorsy-inspired decorations need to come from the forest floor. Crafters love creating stuffed pinecones, pumpkins, and flower wreaths.
- Hand-Carved Art: Wooden sculptures, candle holders, and carved art make unique additions as hutch or bookshelf accents as well as wall hangings—with a guarantee that no two are alike.
While the preceding list is a great place to start, the best handmade accessories for your home are the pieces that speak to you.
So let us save you the trouble of searching “autumn home décor near me.” Instead, hop in the car or buggy and swing by Cozy Home Gifts and Décor to see what’s in stock.
You’re sure to find something you love. From cozy indoor gifts and decorations to the perfect fall front porch décor.
How Can I Make My Home Feel Cozier This Autumn?
The key to a cozier home in cooler weather is simple: combine warm textiles with nature-inspired décor. Do that, and it’s hard to go wrong.
While you can find plenty of seasonal decorations on an afternoon stroll among the falling leaves, let’s face it. It’s fun to shop for new decorations and inspiration. So if you’re feeling inclined to do just that, here’s our suggestion.
Swing by The Markets at Shrewsbury (we’re open most Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays—check our complete Holiday Hours for specifics) to visit Cozy Home Gifts and Décor. They’re our favorite stop for home furnishings, decorations, and gift items any time of year (but especially fall).
While you’re here, pop in Penn Dutch Furniture as well. Their handcrafted, Amish-made furniture is as beautiful as it is sturdy, and they’d love for you to stop by.
Enjoy your visit and…
We can’t wait to see how you decide to decorate your home this fall!
Since 2001, The Markets at Shrewsbury has been considered one of the best Amish farmers' markets in Pennsylvania. Our traditional Amish marketplace features 18 unique vendors serving classic Pennsylvania Dutch fare, handmade crafts, clothing, and home goods. We look forward to serving you with some regional treats, farm-fresh meats and produce, and friendly conversation!
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