cozy fall apartment decor

start with warm light

The biggest change for the least effort is lighting. Turn off the overhead light and use two or three small lamps with warm bulbs instead. A cordless lamp works anywhere, even where there's no outlet.

add texture in warm tones

Swap pillow covers instead of buying new pillows, and drape one throw over the couch. Rust, ivory and beige read as fall without feeling like a theme.

scent and sound

A wood-wick candle adds a soft crackle, and a classic pumpkin candle makes the whole apartment smell like fall. If you have pets or kids, flameless tea lights give the glow without the flame.

a few spooky-cute touches

For Halloween, keep it small and cute: a little ghost lamp on a shelf, a squishy ghost night light by the bed, or ghost-print glass cups for iced coffee.

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