The warm days are slowly beginning to slip away, and this means a new season is on the horizon. Fall is a beautiful time of year, with its warm colors, crisp air and cozy vibes. With this new beginning, it’s a great idea to also start thinking about transitioning your home to match the fall season. From interior decorations to flowers and garden ornaments, these #LOVELOCAL resources will have your home looking stunning and seasonal, both inside and out. Read on for tips and tricks to create a fun fall transition that friends, family and guests will adore.

Swap out your summer pillows and blankets for thicker and warmer pieces. Decorate your sofa with chunky knit blankets and add some decorative fall pillows that will tie the room together. You may even want to refresh your bedding with warmer fabrics like fleece or wool to prepare for the cooler days. Switching these simple pieces will create a cozy and comfortable space for everyone.

Although decorating the inside of your home can be fun, remember to give the outside some love! Add a fall touch to the front of your home with fall ornaments, seasonal flowers and pumpkins. Place a fall wreath on your front door for an extra cute touch, and choose warm fall colors for your plants such as oranges, reds and browns. Your guests will adore the cozy and inviting entrance.

2025 Happening List Winner- Garden Center/Nursery 

Palumbo’s Nursery and Garden Center is a family owned and operated full service design and build garden center. They offer a plethora of plants and flowers that are perfect for all of your outdoor decorative needs. Stop by to stock up on fall plants today. 

The perfect way to get everyone in their fall feels is to fill the house with the sweet smells of fall. Light candles with scents such as apple cider, pumpkin spice and vanilla bean. You could also use an essential oil diffuser to spread scents like pine, cinnamon or sandalwood. For those who love to bake, another great way to have the house smelling like fall is to bake your favorite fall treats such as apple pie, pumpkin muffins and cinnamon rolls. 

2025 Happening List Winner- Home Decor Store 

Located in Frenchtown, NJ, Dalla Terra is a home and lifestyle boutique that offers a variety of curated home decor. Their collections include home accents, kitchen & entertaining, furniture, wall decor, lifestyle and lighting. Their decorations are both unique and aesthetic, so there is sure to be something for everyone. With Dalla Terra, your home will be fall ready and personal to you. 

Switch out your summer art and decorative signs for fall pieces like colorful paintings featuring earthy tones. Popular autumnal art themes include landscapes, pumpkins and fall leaves. Investing in some art is a great way to subtly incorporate fall themes throughout the home while also adding to your art collection.

2025 Happening List Winner- Interior Designer/Decorator

BDesign’D offers curated home finds, interior design services and signature room palettes, all crafted with quality and care so you and your family truly feel at home. Their services range from Space Planning to Full Service Design depending on your renovation needs. BDesign’D will work diligently to create a safe space that feels uniquely yours, because you deserve to live comfortably in your dream home.

Preparing for a new season can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! With these tips, tricks and resources, your home will be cute, cozy and ready for fall in no time. Decorating the home can be a fun activity for everyone, and your guests will love the new fall vibes. Happy decorating, and happy fall Hunterdon!