Expert Advice: How to Decorate Your Home for Each Season

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Decorating for each season is one of the simplest ways to refresh your home without undergoing a full redesign. Each time of year inspires different emotions, colours, and textures, and your home can reflect that seasonal energy.

According to Magaly del Castillo, Interior Designer at La-Z-Boy Cyrville, nature plays the biggest role in how we decorate. “If you’re someone who loves the colour of flowers, for example, you might consciously or unconsciously want to add those colours into your home.”

In this guide, we’ll walk through practical, design-forward ways to decorate your living room for fall, winter, spring, and summer. You’ll also learn about easy accents like pillows, blankets, vases, and artwork that transition seamlessly through the seasons.

Key Takeaways

• Seasonal décor reflects the colours and textures of nature: bold tones in fall, icy hues in winter, pastels in spring, and lush greenery in summer.
• Small changes, such as pillows, blankets, florals, and vases, make a big impact without requiring a full room redesign.
• Neutral-coloured furniture is the best foundation for seasonal decorating since it pairs well with changing accent colours.
• Local stores like La-Z-Boy Ottawa, Gatineau & Kingston offer a variety of home décor accents perfect for seasonal styling.
• Sustainable and multifunctional pieces, like reversible pillow covers or eco-friendly fabrics, are trending in 2025 home décor.
  
  

In This Article...

1. Bring Out the Bold in Fall
2. Cold Blues in Winter
3. Pastels and Flowers for Spring
4. Greenery for Summer
5. Use Blankets and Pillows to Accent the Seasonal Change
6. Vases and Florals Can Bring More Colour
7. Keep in Mind the Colour of Your Furniture
8. Consider Your Artwork
   
   

1. Bring Out the Bold in Fall

Fall is the season of rich, warm tones and cozy textures. Think of the bright leaves, pumpkins, and plaid scarves that dominate this time of year. 

Magaly describes fall as “the season of warm tones and sweater weather. When you’re going out for a drive or on a walk in your neighbourhood, you’ll notice the bursts of colours around you.”

The best way to bring this look indoors is by layering deep reds, oranges, burgundy, and golden yellows through throw pillows, blankets, and area rugs. 

Dark oak or walnut wood furniture pieces work especially well with these bold hues. Adding rustic textures like wicker baskets, plaid throws, or leather accents creates that unmistakable fall coziness.

2. Cold Blues in Winter

Winter decorating can take two very different directions, depending on how you feel about the season.

“Snow and ice are the main things that people think of when they think of winter,” says Magaly. “The blues can also be as bold as sapphire or as light as baby blue.” A palette of icy whites, silvers, and blues creates a crisp, serene aesthetic that mirrors frosty landscapes.

On the other hand, you can lean into the holiday season with a warmer colour scheme. Magaly recommends red, gold, and green for a festive touch. Add cozy textures like faux fur throws, velvet pillows, and metallic candleholders to balance out the cold outdoors with warmth inside.

To learn more about How to Decorate for Christmas, look at this article.

3. Pastels and Flowers for Spring

Spring is about freshness and renewal. After months of darker, heavier tones, lighter pastel shades bring new energy into your space.

“Pastels remind us of spring because the flowers that are blooming again are taking shape with light colours,” says Magaly. Colours like lavender, mint, light blue, and soft yellow help create an uplifting atmosphere.

You can incorporate spring hues through drapes, throw pillows, or accent rugs. Fresh flowers such as tulips or daffodils also enhance this seasonal look. A classic pairing Magaly suggests is light green with bright yellow, reminiscent of early spring blooms like forsythias.

4. Grennery for Summer

Summer is vibrant, energetic, and full of light. It’s the perfect time to emphasize greenery and natural elements in your décor.

Magaly notes, “Bringing in green flowers can create a more natural look if that’s the kind of style you like.” Plants, whether real or faux, instantly make a room feel alive. Balance them with sky or ocean-inspired blues for a refreshing summer palette.

Materials also matter. Natural finishes like rattan, bamboo, or driftwood accents help capture the breezy summer vibe. Swap heavy textiles for lighter cottons or linens to keep your space airy and inviting.

5. Use Blankets and Pillows to Accent the Seasonal Change

Few décor pieces are easier to switch out than pillows and blankets. They instantly transform the mood of a room and require little effort or expense.

Magaly recommends keeping neutral pillow inserts and swapping covers with each season, “If you don’t have the extra space to store pillows, change your pillow covers with different colours, so you don’t have to store pillows entirely.”

Choose heavier, warm blankets in fleece or wool during the winter and lighter cotton throws for spring and summer. Pillows in bold shades can highlight seasonal palettes without overwhelming your space.

6. Vases and Florals Can Bring More Colour

Vases and flowers are versatile décor elements that add pops of colour while tying seasonal themes together.

Magaly points out, “If you have a cold clay ceramic vase in a light blue, this can work for either summer or winter, since it can act as a sky or snow colour.” Similarly, darker-toned vases pair well with fall’s bold hues, while glass or crystal works best for winter’s frosty elegance.

When it comes to flowers, focus on colour over type. While poinsettias shine in winter, bold flowers like sunflowers can add depth to fall décor just as effectively as they brighten summer arrangements.

7. Keep In Mind the Colour of Your Furniture

Your furniture serves as the foundation of your décor, so it’s important to consider how it will interact with seasonal accents. Unlike pillows or vases, furniture is not easily changed, which is why choosing the right base colours matters.

Magaly suggests starting with neutral tones for sofas and recliners: “That way they don’t clash with any new colours you feel like adding to your room.” Neutral furniture makes it easy to layer in seasonal shades without overwhelming your palette.

She also points out that darker finishes like oak or walnut naturally enhance bolder colours. For example, an oak coffee table helps orange or green accents pop, much like trees intensify the colours of fall foliage.

To learn more about What Are the Best Colours for Your Living Room, take a look at this article.

8. Consider Your Artwork

Artwork is another way to transition your home through the seasons. Some people prefer to rotate pieces each season, while others keep one versatile piece year-round.

“I change my artwork when going from season to season,” says Magaly. “As you decorate your room, one colour will shine more than the other, depending on what accent colour you choose in your living room.”

Abstract pieces with multiple colours are especially flexible since different tones can be highlighted depending on surrounding accents. For a more direct approach, select seasonal artwork such as landscapes, florals, or festive prints to reflect the time of year.

To learn more about How to Decorate Your Living Room, take a look at this article.

What's Next?

As for La-Z-Boy-specific items to furnish your room for fall and each season, we have a wide range of home decor products from different subsidiary brands that can be used to create seasonal aesthetics.

To help you start your La-Z-Boy home decor journey, read this article about our Home Decor Selections to see what can be used for the specific season you wish to decorate.

While learning about our home decor selections, you can visit one of our La-Z Boy Ottawa, Gatineau & Kingston stores to see our home decor items in person. You can also schedule a visit online before coming in. 

Our design consultants are always eager to lend a helping hand. Take advantage of our complimentary interior design services to see how our furniture and decor could fit in your home.

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