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Transform Your Kitchen Into a Cozy And Welcoming Space This Fall
As the heart of the home, the kitchen is an important room at any time of year, but in fall and winter it really comes into its own. As summer fades, the kitchen beckons with the promise of hearty casseroles, warm bakes and cozy family times. With winter approaching fall is the time to start making your kitchen extra cozy and inviting, making it feel like a warm hug as you return from the cold. Fall is when we start to think about hunkering down for winter and while decorating from season to season isn’t practical, there are plenty of small ways to update a kitchen for fall that can instantly dial up the coziness.
INTRODUCE AMBIENT LIGHTING
If there’s one design feature above all others that can instantly transform a kitchen from cold to cozy it’s lighting. Adding ambient kitchen lighting in the form of strip lights under cabinets or a table lamp on a counter are easy ways to set the mood for fall. ‘In terms of lighting, placing a small lamp on the counter or using ambient lighting above cabinetry provides a gentle, intimate glow –moving away from purely functional lighting to something that creates warmth and atmosphere,’ says Danielle Chiprut, founder of Danielle Rose Design. Hillary Cohen, founder of HCO Interiors also sees lighting as integral to a successful kitchen design and suggests using, ‘warm 2700K LED bulbs, which produce a gentle, inviting glow compared to cooler, harsher lights,’ for fall warmth. ‘Layer your lighting by incorporating dimmable fixtures, which allow you to adjust the ambiance as needed,’ she adds.
STYLE WITH NATURAL FOLIAGE
Having flowers in the kitchen always brings cheer, but to embrace seasonal style why not branch out and switch store-bought flowers for rustic branches foraged from the hedgerows for a rustic feel? Whether evergreen or leafless and sculptural, just a few stems can make for a striking centerpiece for your fall table decor. ‘The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it is important to maintain a warm atmosphere as the seasons change. Bring Autumn indoors with seasonal branches, such as our Eucalyptus stems or Maple Leaf twigs. Whether displayed in multiples in a vase or incorporated into a larger arrangement, they give a focal point to your kitchen countertop, island or dining table,’ says Fred Horlock, design director at Neptune.
UPDATE WINDOW TREATMENTS
Whether used on curtains and blinds, upholstery, cushions, or cabinet skirts, introducing fabrics into a kitchen is a wonderful antidote to the multitude of hard surfaces, softening sound and making for a welcoming feel. If you’re thinking of updating kitchen curtains or blinds now’s the time as they will provide a layer of insulation to help keep your kitchen cozy as winter approaches, plus, they also offer the chance to introduce color and pattern. When choosing fabrics for kitchens it’s best to go for washable fabrics as they can easily stain or hold stale smells. ‘We love a warm and cozy kitchen. Layering in texture with fabrics, art and decor can make a kitchen feel especially soulful,’ says Katie Davis, Houston-based interior designer and founder of Katie Davis Design. ‘Things like a table lamp or framed artwork can feel unexpected in a kitchen, but really make a difference if you are trying to create a cozier look. Introducing textiles, like here with a skirt, gives the kitchen those cottage vibes that we love.’
DECORATE WITH NATURAL MATERIALS
Introducing furniture and accessories in rustic natural materials like wood, rattan, and leather is a wonderful way to channel the rustic fall aesthetic in a kitchen but will also work year-round and will remain timeless for years to come. Think chunky wooden table and bench sets, rattan pendant lamps, wooden table lamps as combined in this beautiful scheme. ‘Whilst we may spend more time indoors during the colder seasons, the restorative effect of the outdoors shouldn’t be forgotten. Combine the natural beauty of organic materials, such as wood, with earthy browns and vibrant greens for a wholesome retreat that nourishes the soul,’ suggests Shelley Cochrane, accessories buyer at Furniture Village. ‘Invite the grounding and nurturing influence of the outdoors into the home, and blend materials and colors found in the natural world, for a look that is both rejuvenating and restorative.’
Text by Pippa Blenkinsop | Photo credits on homesandgardens.com | Read More Here
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