Welcome to the blog today. I’m so glad you are visiting. Apologies for being late in posting this. I spent hours in the yard yesterday and then had a major allergy attack so I am a bit behind this morning. However, I’m really looking forward to sharing this Den update with you. The Den is a restful place to come and read a book or relax with a cup of tea and I change it over seasonally. You’ll see how a few subtractions and additions can make the room feel totally different.
This shows you the basics of the room for Summer. I removed some of the items that were on the coffee table so you could see it pretty stripped down.
To make the changeover I started with this red and white runner that has a relaxed, casual feel. Red is a staple color for Fall. It also has some interesting textures within the runner.
Next I had to decide what items would enhance the table. I settled on a thrifted wooden tray with black metal handles and added some thrifted fabric pumpkins in a paisley pattern. Cute little red ribbons are tied around the wooden stems.
A seasonal bunch of beautiful flowers came next. Fall is one time of the year when you can add lots of color to your setting. These lovely blooms add texture and some delightful hues to the room.
The woolen rug in this room adds a lot of color and pattern. I thought it might be too much but I persevered and suspended judgment until the whole room came together. I kept the Chakra Bowl because I use it and because it adds a calming white presence to the table.
The sofa needed some attention and I chose this wonderful quilt with multiple colors suitable for Fall. The browns and tans support red blooms on a white background.
I added simple red and white pillows on one end of the sofa and…
…a recently thrifted Pottery Barn throw on the other end.
This is how it looks with all the elements in place.
Everything seems to be balanced and even though there is a lot of patterning it seems to work together.
Here you can see more of the rug and the large wooden furniture along one side of the room. The wood picks up on the darker tones in the quilt and the pictures on the wall.
What do you think? A few changes and the character of the room is very different. From Summer to Fall in just a few minutes. Thanks for visiting today and have a great week.
Lovely changeover! The room looks so cozy and warm now – perfect for fall! Thanks for the reminder that it doesn’t have to be a huge deal!
That was exactly what I was hoping readers would note…change can be simple. Appreciate you stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Really pretty! I have that same red runner and it is on my desk in my den. During September I decorate with apples so the red looks really good in my den with the existing browns. It is a versatile runner and I love the different patterns.
Thanks, Carlene, I love the runner, too. I’ll have to try it with some apples. Thanks for the suggestions and have a great week.
Lynne
Those pumpkins are so sweet. I love the reds. Beautiful. Visiting from Tell it To Me Tuesday.
Thanks, Jennifer. I just love using the deep Fall colors and this was a super easy change. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
I still love it. 🙂 Thank you for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #8 linkup. Hope to see you again next week, too. It’s so fun to see what you have to share. You do amazing things that are hard to believe they’re “thrifting.” 🙂
Hi, Jennifer. I am so lucky toile in any area of great thrift Stores. People here seem to go through their homes on a regular basis and bring things in to the charity thrifts. Gives others a chance to give lovely things new life. Have a great week.
Lynne
It’s amazing how much difference there is between the stripped down room and the decorated room! I love the pop of red. I go oranges, browns, and greens. Very homey and cozy space!
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You can’t go wrong with any of the Fall colors, Marsha. the room changes completely with a different runner and a different quilt on the sofa. Easy changes for big impact. I love the simple. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
Lynne
Not to busy at all and the cream breaks it up a bit.
Thanks, Robin. sometimes you can’t tell until the room is finished. Have a great week and thanks for sharing.
Lynne
Love the fall theme. It looks very cozy. Visiting from Jennifer’s will blog for comments link up! Feel free to join us at Crazy Little Love Birds link party 🙂
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This was such an easy change, Stephanie, and I’ve been enjoying all the color. Fall is great. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
Lynne
I love it! So beautiful. I would definitely enjoy reading and drinking tea in that room, so cozy and warm.
Thanks, Erin. I love switching out the decor in this space, especially when it’s so simple. It’s one of my favorite places to sit and read. Thanks for visiting and sharing.
Lynne
What lovely colors! The deep red is especially beautiful against the earth tones.
Carol
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Thanks, Carol. I love color and indulge a bit in the Fall. Thanks for visiting and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Those fabric pumpkins are to die for! Cute transition.
Thanks, Jan. This was definitely one of the easier and quick changes. Doesn’t have to be involved. Thanks for visiting and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Very nice change for the season. I love the fabric pumpkins, they are super cute! Thank you for visiting Tell It To Me Tuesday. I hope to see you again this week.
The pumpkins were a great find and fit right in with the rest of the changes. Simple and easy, just the way I like it. Thanks for visiting and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Wow! What a great message to wake up to. Thanks so much for the features and for hosting this party each week. Have a lovely week.
Lynne
The den looks so cozy and warm now. Perfect for fall! Visiting from “We Blog for Comments”
I was very happy with the way it turned out, Amy. Just a few changes and a whole new look. Thanks for visiting and have a great week.
Lynne
Oh your home looks gorgeous!! And I love the fall decor…it’s my favourite time of year. Here visiting from https://lifetalesbooks.blogspot.com/p/calling-fellow-bloggers.html
Thanks, Charlotte. I’m now in the middle of a big clear 0ut. Have two weeks before company arrives. Oh My! Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Beautiful rich colors for fall ~ your change over looks very inviting! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty. Allyson @ Southern Sunflowers
Thanks, Allyson. I really enjoyed an easy makeover that gives a totally different vibe to the room. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
What a beautiful new look for this den! I love those deep reds!
Thanks, Lisa. Red is a great color for Fall and the changes were so simple. Appreciate the visit and have a great week.
Lynne
I love how it all came together. I especially love your use of reds rather than the typical oranges for fall.
I do love a good red, Donna, and this was fun to put together. Thanks for visiting and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Beautiful fabric pumpkins. Thank you for sharing your link/s at SSPS. Hope to see you again Monday.
Thanks, Esme. It was an easy Fall look to put together. The fabric pumpkins fit right in. Thanks for hosting. Have a great week.
Lynne
Congratulations, your post will be featured on Monday at SSPS #282. See you again on Monday.
Thanks so much, Esme, that’s so exciting. See you Monday.
Lynne
Congratulations! This post was the most-visited at the Will Blog for Comments #9 Linkup! It was a tie. Both your posts will be highlighted there all week for Will Blog for Comments #10. Hope to see you then.
Wow! That is so exciting. Can’t wait to visit this week. We all appreciate all your hard work for this link party, Jennifer. Have a great week.
Lynne