Top Designers Reveal Their Summer-Into-Fall Decorating Tricks

“Refresh your bedding to create a seasonal shift in your decor. It’s easy to change the visual weight of a bed through layering techniques, blanket selection, and number of pillows.” —Drew McGukin, interior designer

“Throw some branches in a vase and opt for chunky wool and bouclé textiles in muted, dark colors. Just a few small adjustments can really change the tone of a space.” —Gideon Mendelson, interior designer

“I switch out vintage transparent glass accents for opaque cased glass and ceramics in more autumnal colors.” —John Douglas Eason, interior designer

“Replace summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables with autumnal pomegranates and artichokes as a centerpiece on the kitchen table.” —Marshall Watson, interior designer

“Switch out decorative throw pillows. Think of upholstered furniture as a ‘little black dress’ and pillows as jewelry—they can transform a room.” —Phillip Thomas, interior designer

“Although it might seem like a big undertaking, painting an accent wall a dark color can change the mood of a room entirely. It’s a fun indoor activity when the weather starts to cool and it only takes a day.” —Tamara Eaton, interior designer

“Bring out lots of old blankets for the bedroom—they give it character. My personal favorites are the family heirlooms that have been passed down from generation to generation.” —Bachman Clem, interior designer