August Decoration Ideas: Transitioning Your Summer Home to Fall

August is a wonderful time to begin to transition the decor in your home from the bright, breezy feel of summer to the warm, cozy ambiance of fall.

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Well, here we are in the dog days of summer – the most sultry days of summer. Those days that fall between July and September. It’s when temps and humidity are at their highest and it’s usually just plain miserable outside.

My mom always said that dog days is when wounds take longer to heal, animals are more lethargic, and people are just plain grumpy.

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So, I don’t know about you, but my thoughts have definitely been turning toward the cooler days of fall and all that it entails.

No one is ready to jump into fall decorating with both feet yet, so let me show you a few simple August decoration ideas that will ease your transition into fall.

Let’s get started. Here are 30 ideas that you can use right now!

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• Swap bright throw pillows for warm-toned ones.
• Add touches of texture, such as velvet, with throw pillows.
• Scatter cozy throw blankets around the room.
• Bring out fall-scented candles.
• Display a bowl of apples.

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• Change out your table linens.
• Make a fabulous fall wreath.
• Swap brightly colored summer flowers for fall tones.
• Introduce plaid throw pillows.
• Display an arrangement of sunflowers in a pitcher.

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• Use earthy-toned dinnerware.
• Replace tropical decor with organic accents.
• Add texture with burlap or jute.
• Use copper or brass accents.
• Display pinecones in a bowl

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• Add branches to floral arrangements.
• Add a few pieces of fall colored foliage to centerpieces.
• Add autumnal scents with essential oil diffusers.
• Use wooden accents in your decor.
• Begin using fall-themed mugs and dishware.

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• Add dried flowers to vases.
• Use a plaid table runner.
• Add cozy poufs or ottomans.
• Replace lightweight bed linens with warmer options.
• Display acorns, pecans, or seed pods in a glass container.

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• Incorporate warm-toned pottery.
• Display firewood on the hearth.
• Create a cozy ambiance by adding string lights to outdoor spaces.
• Replace your doormat.
• Add a bag of fall-scented potpourri to a brown and white transferware bowl.

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