13 Easy Kitchen Updates to Refresh Your Space for Fall in 2023 [Without Breaking the Bank]
- Shannon
- Sep 24, 2023
- 3 min read
"It's the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!" - Winne the Pooh
As the weather cools down and leaves start to change, fall brings the perfect opportunity to implement some simple updates that can give your kitchen a fresh new look and feel. From inexpensive dƩcor additions to quick organizational improvements, there are many easy ways to refresh your kitchen for the autumn season.
In this post, weāll share 13 ideas to help you style your kitchen, make decorations, refresh counters, and breathe new life into your home for fall 2023. These updates only require minimal time and budget, but deliver great visual impact. We'll cover these common questions that you can quickly jump to (if you'd like):
Letās get started!
Kitchen Updates & Fall Styling Ideas
When thinking about refreshing your kitchen for fall, start by incorporating visual styling elements that give off a warm, cozy vibe. Here are some simple ways to style your space:
1. Display autumnal fruits and vegetables.
Fill a wicker basket with fresh apples, mini pumpkins, gourds, and fresh ears of corn for an easy autumn accent. Oranges, pomegranates and acorns also make for pretty fall additions.
2. Use rich color palettes.
Incorporate deep oranges, yellows, reds, greens and neutrals that reflect fall foliage. Drape a burnt orange table runner on your kitchen table or set out olive green cloth napkins.
3. Add natural textural elements.
Vessels filled with pine cones, acorns, dried leaves or branches add organic texture. You can also neatly stack fresh firewood near your kitchen to embody cozy cabin vibes.
4. Soften lighting.
Use lower-wattage bulbs, invest in dimmers, or hang sheer curtains in front of windows to create a warmer, more intimate ambiance. Candlelight also imparts fall coziness.
Simple Fall Kitchen DĆ©cor Ideas
Beyond styling, decorating your kitchen for autumn helps set the seasonal mood. Check out these easy ideas:
5. Create mini gourd arrangements.
Grab a few colorful mini gourds and hot glue gun them onto cake plates, boards, or trays as stand-alone arrangements. Surround them with sprigs of wheat and dried leaves for texture.
6. Craft custom napkin rings.
Cut strips from birch bark or burlap, wrap them around rolled cloth napkins, and tie neatly with twine or ribbon. Easy and rustic.
7. DIY branch and leaf garlands.
Using fishing line or twine, attach real or faux branches, leaves, acorns or other elements to create swooping fall garlands. Drape them above kitchen windows for instant ambiance.
8. Display faux wreaths and flowers.
Find realistic-looking faux wreaths, floral picks, or mini pumpkins, and arrange them in empty bowls, vases, or pots for seasonal touches of color.
9. Post autumnal prints and signs.
Switch out your standard wall art for prints and signs featuring fall phrases, recipes, or images of leaves, apples and wreaths. Check Etsy for unique options.
Refreshing Your Kitchen Counters
Your kitchenās countertops offer prime real estate for elevating seasonal style. Here are quick and easy ways to give them a fall refresh:
10. Use autumnal placemats and runners.
Swap your everyday placemats with versions in rich fall hues like deep red or orange that complement your dƩcor. Layer coordinating table runners perpendicular.
11. Arrange a harvest-themed centerpiece.
Place a wood slice with votive candles, baby pumpkins, gourds, and eucalyptus stems in the center of your table or island. The possibilities are endless!
12. Show off serving trays and cutting boards.
Find inexpensive trays and boards with fall motifs, or paint your own, for displaying appetizers, rolls, cookies and more. Prop them against your kitchen backsplash.
13. Keep a drink station.
Set up a semi-permanent drink station for hot cider, cocoa, tea, and other cozy beverages. Include festive mugs, a tray with sugar and cinnamon sticks, mini pumpkins, and decorative towels.
Rejuvenating Your Whole Home
To carry fall refreshment throughout your home, here are a few quick ideas:
Update entryway dƩcor with a wreath, mini pumpkins, a welcome sign, and a place to stash hats, gloves and scarves.
Add warmly-hued pillows, throws, and area rugs to your living room and bedrooms.
Decorate fireplace mantels with garlands, candles, and autumnal objects like acorns or pinecones.
Arrange an assortment of faux leaves, flowers and stems on your coffee, side and kitchen tables.
With a little creativity and minimal effort, you can easily implement little updates that make your kitchen and home feel like a cozy autumn retreat. What better way to refresh your mood and surroundings for the new season?
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