Late Summer | Early Fall Farmhouse Open Kitchen Shelves
Late summer is when my thoughts start turning toward fall! I’m not quite ready to completely let go of summer – not yet. Instead, I’ll just pull out my faux green apples and a few wood elements to combine together to give me the feel of fall, but still say that summer isn’t quite over.
Even though it’s late summer, I tried to hint at the approach of fall by using wood, lanterns, lots of texture and by scattering green apples here and there. I love, love, love the combination of apple green, wood and black and white!
(I hope you’ll enjoy re-visiting my early fall shelves from last August and will find some inspiration for your own home!)
I like to make it easy on myself, so when I decorate, I try to use classic backdrops and accessories so that all I have to do is rearrange and add to what’s already there. It saves me an enormous about of time, plus it helps to keep a continuous flow through my home. So, for my late summer decor, I kept the black and white accessories, dishes, bowls and mugs that were already on the shelves and simply changed what is displayed with them. This little lamp lives on my sideboard and stays lit 24/7. It just adds a bit of coziness to the corner and acts as a nightlight of sorts.
For example, I kept the stacked plates, bowls and mug tree, but changed the look a bit by displaying a few of the plates in a long narrow basket.
Mr. Herbert, my faithful pig companion, still keeps watch over the goings on in the breakfast area, but he’s ready for early fall with a dough bowl filled with green apples.
I kept the vintage toolbox, but put a galvanized metal tray behind it, in place of the tobacco basket that was here before. Then I simply removed the spring decor from the toolbox and filled it with some of the white pitchers and black and white pieces that were already on the shelves.
This late summer combination of green apples, wooden elements and black and white accessories should easily carry me over into fall!
See? So much easier that starting all over from scratch! And in case you’re wondering, using a dresser as a sideboard in my kitchen is one of the best things ever! I have it filled with all kinds of kitchen and dining linens. You can read all about exactly what I have stored in each drawer HERE. Plus, you’ll get a peek at what the wall above the dresser looked like before I added the open shelves.
Other elements that you can decorate with that will carry you from summer into fall are:
- twig wreaths
- dried flowers, such as hydrangeas
- candles
- throws
- old wood
- green leaves
- copper accents
- tarnished/aged brass accents
- sunflowers
- galvanized metal
- twine
- baskets
Tell me. Are you ready to let go of summer yet? Or are you like me and are holding on for a long as you can? Cause you know what comes after fall – WINTER! Boo.
IF YOU NEED SOME LATE SUMMER INTO EARLY FALL INSPIRATION, PIN IT FOR LATER!
What a nice way to ease into fall!
Where did you snag those Great black and white dishes? They look just wonderful with your Late Summer Shelves. The bright pops of green you’ve used really set them off. I can imagine they’d be just right in any season’s decor!
I love all of your decorating techniques. You have such a flair, and it seems like everything you touch turns out just right!
Keep these wonderful inspirational ideas coming!
Hi Deborah. If you can believe it, those dishes came from Dollar Tree! As far as I know, they still carry them. 😀
Late Summer early Fall transitioning is always hard.. Even more so now that we moved to Arizona, but I am trying! Its hard to think fall when its 110 out 🙁
I’m hoping to incorporate some corks in my decor for fall. 🙂 Also, I think I’m going to stencil a couple of cork table runners. 🙂
By the way… I believe I started following you about this time last year. I think it was your transitional fall decor that ‘won’ me! 😉
Your kitchen shelves are so lovely. Thanks for sharing them.
Marilyn
What a nice shelves you have. They are vibrant.
Joan
I enjoyed seeing your kitchen shelves. Thanks for the suggestions and ideas.
Marion
Love how you change your displays and vignettes so often, and with such ease! I get busy, and leave things out far too long … !
(This light light type for comments is difficult to read, even with my new readers!!!)
Your open shelving has inspired mine. Love the piggy.
We barely had any summer here in Wisconsin this year, so I’m not ready for fall quite yet. I love that pig head with the wreath, and the little lamp that stays lit is so homey!
I really enjoyed your suggestions for making changing out items from season to season easy, by having basic items that are always in place. I like the way you used the long basket as a back drop for some plates and switched out the contents of the toolbox. You gave me a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing!
I recently received an old set of monogrammed silverware from my husbands grandparents. I see that you have some silverware in an old creamer! Great idea! Thanks !
Love the shelves and changing decor! I put shelves in my Florida home and love to re-arrange my special pieces! Love all you decorating insights!
I just love your blog! I have used it has my inspiration to redo my sideboard in our dining room. I’m curious to know where you found the cute pig! I’m originally from Iowa but know live in Arizona. I’m looking for a cute pig as an homage to my home state!
Hi Christy. I’m so glad you’ve been able to find some inspiration for your home! Here’s the link to where I purchased my pig head: https://www.antiquefarmhouse.com/pig-head-wall-mount.html
I love your shelves and this styling. Could you share what the spacing is of your shelves? I’m wanting to put some above an antique buffet but I’m not sure how far about they should be to have them look good. Thanks in advance.
Where can I find a Mr Herbert?
Mr. Herbert came from Antique Farmhouse several years ago. Sadly, he’s sold out there. 🙁
I love using faux green apples in a round wicker basket in September to replace my summer time lemons. Gourds and pumpkins can wait till Oct. Makes decorating so simple.