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Want to love your home years from now as much as you did on move-in day? Even if your wall colors are set and your furniture placement is perfected, a simple trick to keep things “fresh” is to take cues from the season and adjust your home décor. You don’t have to wait until the holiday season to make this happen – you can get in the habit of infusing what’s happening outdoors into your home’s interior. Surround yourself year-round with the spirit of the season.

Fall Décor Tips – find inspiration in the changing leaves and cooler temperatures:

• An autumn wreath and fall-themed doormat set the tone for guests the moment they arrive. Don’t be afraid to go all out and create a veritable “pumpkin patch” on your front porch.
• Look to natural elements – from pumpkins and gourds to dried cornstalks and Fall leaves – to craft eye-catching centerpieces. These centerpieces can bring that Fall feel throughout, adorning your tabletop, entryway, stairway, mantle, and more.
• Carve out the center of mini-pumpkins to place votive candles, adding an air of romance to your Fall décor.
• Fresh flowers and fruit – like chrysanthemums and green apples – can add an inexpensive but impactful touch to your Fall décor. Copper and terracotta make excellent vessels for this time of year.
• If you’re planning a Fall gathering – like a Friendsgiving event – and want to impress your guests, carve the center out of an heirloom pumpkin and fill it with fresh-cut flowers in Fall colors.
• Take a YouTube tutorial on etching pumpkins, then download some printable patterns to place and etch on pumpkins to place throughout the home – from the guest bath to your coffee table.
• If you decorate for Halloween, remove the spooky stuff after October 31, but not the pumpkins and other natural elements. They’ll carry you through to Thanksgiving.
• If you have a largely neutral backdrop to work with in your wall colors and furniture, add throw pillows and blankets in Fall colors to enrich the space. Use the same approach for your table runner, placemats, and napkins in the dining room. You may want to do the same for your comforters in each bedroom and – depending on your level of commitment – the towels and shower curtains in your bathrooms.

Winter Décor Tips – get in touch with your creative side to create a cozy vibe that warms everyone from the inside out:

• Decorate for the holidays however your heart desires – there is no “wrong” way when it comes to the things that lift your spirits and warm your heart.
• Beyond the holiday décor, be sure to fill each space with chunky throw blankets to enhance the inviting feel.
• Give your traditional wall art a break and swap it out for framed vintage ski or mountain lodge posters that embrace the season.
• Whether scented with a wick or unscented with a battery, the glow from dozens of candles throughout your living spaces infuses a sense of warmth.
• Your Christmas tree is just the beginning – greenery in the form of garlands and wreaths breathes life into your home’s interior.
• Find a holiday plaid that works with your home’s color story and use it for throw pillow covers, napkins, and more.
• Never underestimate the décor-enhancing power of a crackling fire in the fireplace and classical music pouring through the speakers.
• Winterize your bedding in every room – make it as comfy as possible with faux fur blankets, chunky knits, velvet quilts, and slippers at the bedside.

Spring Décor Tips – get set for your interior living spaces to bloom in step with your spring garden:

• Breathe new life into your front porch with a Spring wreath and flowering plants in containers. If you have a porch swing or seating, dress it up in Spring colors that work with your home’s exterior.
• Fill your home’s interior with sunshine! A welcome change after a long, cold winter. Infuse Spring colors in your textiles that work with your home’s color story and add fresh flowers to your entry table, dining room table, and kitchen island. Potted bulbs – like daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips – make a great addition to any Spring tablescape.
• Swap out those “rotating gallery” walls for some botanical prints to make your room feel like a garden.
• Speaking of gardens – it might be the perfect time to try your hand at a vertical indoor garden of fresh herbs along one kitchen wall.
• After Spring Cleaning, if you’re feeling the itch to redecorate more than refresh, consider an accent wall in a room that falls short in your opinion. Whether wallpaper, woodwork, or a fresh coat of paint in an eye-catching color, accent walls are an easy way to create impact.
• If you’re using new Spring colors against your neutral backdrop, be sure to layer it around the room – from the rug on your floor, to the pillows and cotton throw on the sofa, to the books and vases on the bookcases.
• Once we remove the holiday décor, the rooms of your home can feel empty. Add rattan elements and baskets to fill the space and heighten the Spring vibe.

Summer Décor Tips – crank up the dial on vacation mode without ever leaving home:

• Before you pack your bags and head to your favorite Summertime destination, you can bring that vacation feel home through nautical or coastal elements. Keep it subtle, unless kitsch is your thing.
• Whereas you may have leaned pastel for the Spring, you can pump up the color factor for Summer – from throw pillow covers and cotton throws to table runners and napkins. Think coral, turquoise, and a sunny yellow, or a touch of Americana in red and navy. Of course, white and khaki also give Summer vibes – like a sand dollar on sand, so go with whatever speaks to you.
• If you continue to love the “rotating gallery” wall idea, have your favorite vacation spot photos turned into canvases. Add gallery lights above to really make that wall stand out.
• Whereas you’ve been bringing the outdoors in for months, it’s time to place more of a focus on your outdoor décor – from the front porch to the backyard patio.
• Scented candles that evoke the sense of being at the sea or sipping on a mojito can go a long way in setting a Summery sort of mood.
• Create succulent arrangements for a chic touch of greenery that will survive your upcoming vacation days.
• Lighten up all your bedrooms by replacing heavier comforters with fresh sheets and coverlets.

At Traditions of Braselton, it’s our aim for you to love your home – and the community that surrounds it – for years to come. If you’re not already one of our neighbors, we welcome the chance to change that. We’d love for you to visit our 1,140-acre master-planned neighborhood, learn more about our builders, and explore our available homes. We believe you’ll find that our resort-inspired amenities can enhance your lifestyle – whether lounging poolside, taking up a friendly game of tennis or pickleball in our newly expanded complex, or working out in our 24/7 fitness center. Your first stop during your visit to Traditions should be our Discovery Center – located at 401 Delaperriere Loop in Jefferson. To learn more about Traditions of Braselton, view available homes, and read more helpful blogs like this one, visit www.traditionsofbraseltonhomes.com.

Sources: https://www.southernliving.com/fall-decorating-ideas-6528459
https://www.thespruce.com/winter-decor-ideas-4149416
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g30433830/spring-decorating-ideas/
https://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/summer/decorating-ideas-for-summer/
Photo Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/rustic-autumn-scene-with-decorative-pumpkins-and-leaves-28679551/

KB 10/1/26

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