By: Kristine Nelson | Published: July 12, 2024
20 Fall Home Decor Ideas to Try This Season
Elevate your space with festive fall vibes! From styling your coffee table with seasonal centerpieces to crafting a cozy living room with warm rugs and flickering candles, these autumn-approved decorating tips bring the season indoors with warmth and charm. Whether you’re gearing up for gatherings or just soaking in the fall spirit, they’ll turn your home into an inviting haven, perfectly capturing the essence of the season.
1. Decorate Your Coffee Table
Sit your sips on a seasonal stunner! Start with a fall-ready centerpiece, like a vase with autumnal florals, and then add decorative details like small gourds and pumpkins. Enhance the ambiance with rustic accents and a fall-themed candle. (Bonus: Opt for a scented one for some autumn-approved aromatherapy.)
2. Fall-ify Your Living Room
Transform your living room into your own personal autumn haven! Layer warm-toned area rugs and rich curtains, and add fall-themed artwork for a seasonal touch. Complete the look with gourds, glowing candles and plush throws for an inviting and snug feeling fit for the season.
3. Embrace the Fall Color Palette
Infuse your home with the rich hues of fall! Add pops of burnt orange, deep reds, yellows and browns through throw pillows, artwork and decor pieces. Balance these bold colors with neutrals like beige or gray for a harmonious and cozy autumn feel.
4. Incorporate Natural Elements
Celebrate the beauty of fall by decorating with pumpkins and gourds, adding vibrant colors and textures to your home. Create inviting centerpieces and wreaths adorned with fall leaves, pinecones and acorns for a rustic touch that brings seasonal warmth and charm to your space.
5. Play with Textiles & Fabrics
Stay warm and snug this autumn with throws, blankets and pillows. Opt for plush throws and blankets, ideal for snuggling up on chilly evenings, and complement them with soft pillows to enhance comfort and style. (We're loving sherpa this season!) Incorporate plaid and flannel patterns for a rustic feel to round out the look.
6. Display Floral Arrangements
Bring the beauty of fall indoors with stunning floral arrangements. Incorporate seasonal florals like chrysanthemums, sunflowers and dahlias paired with foliage such as eucalyptus and maple leaves to create vibrant displays throughout your home. For long-lasting bouquets, be sure to trim stems at an angle and change the water regularly.
7. Switch Up Your Lighting
Enhance the seasonal atmosphere by utilizing candles, lanterns and string lights to achieve a soft, ambient glow. Place candles in decorative holders or lanterns to cast flickering shadows, and drape string lights around windows or along mantels for a whimsical touch. Harness natural light by positioning fall-themed decor near windows to highlight textures and colors, maximizing the warm hues of autumn leaves and pumpkins. You can even swap out your pendent lights, floor lamps and accent lighting for more fall-forward styles.
8. Bring Harvest Vibes Indoors
Bring the essence of fall harvest indoors with autumn-ready wreaths, garlands and floral arrangements! Enhance your home's entrance with a vibrant wreath adorned with colorful leaves and berries, or add a focal point above the fireplace. Drape garlands along stair railings or mantels, featuring natural vine and lifelike faux foliage options.
9. Create Fall Table Settings
Whether you're dining with the fam or hosting a special event, set the perfect fall table with autumnal centerpieces featuring seasonal flowers and foliage, complemented by rustic table runners and coordinated place settings. Don't forget the Thanksgiving crackers for a festive touch that adds fun and tradition to your gatherings!
10. Decorate Your Mantel & Fireplace
Transform your mantel into a stunning focal point with fall-inspired decor! Adorn it with lush garlands woven with autumn leaves and berries, complemented by flickering candles for a warm, inviting ambiance. Showcase seasonal artwork or framed prints depicting landscapes or harvest scenes to enhance the cozy atmosphere. Style the fireplace area with rustic accents like woven baskets filled with pinecones or pumpkins, adding layers of texture and charm.
11. Think Mushroom & Pumpkin Everything
Nothing says fall quite like mushroom and pumpkin decor! Arrange ceramic or wooden mushrooms in clusters on side tables or shelves for a playful touch that nods to the season's woodland motifs. Pair them with an assortment of pumpkins in varying sizes and textures, from plush fabric to natural gourds, to create inviting displays in entryways or living room corners.
12. Adorn Your Outdoors
Elevate your curb appeal with eye-catching wreaths, porch displays and potted mums! Adorn your front door with a vibrant fall wreath, and create inviting porch displays with clusters of pumpkins, lanterns and rustic wooden signs showcasing autumnal greetings. Enhance your outdoor seating areas with cozy blankets draped over chairs and benches, perfect for enjoying crisp evenings around a fire pit.
13. Prep Your Kitchen & Dining Area
Infuse your kitchen with seasonal flair using themed towels, dishes and centerpieces! Opt for autumn-themed linens with pumpkins or plaid patterns, and display rustic dishes in warm hues. Enhance your dining area for fall gatherings with a festive tablecloth, napkins, and seasonal centerpieces featuring dried flowers or mini gourds.
14. Bring Fall into the Bedroom
Transform your bedroom into a cozy retreat with fall-themed bedding, pillows and throws! Dress your bed with warm-toned sheets and comforters featuring autumnal patterns, and layer plush pillows and soft throws in rich hues of orange, burgundy and gold for added comfort and style. Add to the ambiance with scented candles and diffusers with autumnal fragrances like pumpkin spice, cinnamon and apple cider.
15. Beautify Your Bathroom
Bring the essence of fall into your bathroom with seasonal towels, soap dispensers and decor! Swap out everyday essentials for towels featuring autumnal colors and designs like leaves or pumpkins to add a festive touch. Coordinate with soap dispensers adorned with seasonal motifs or scents, and further enhance the ambiance with small decor items like a vase of dried flowers.
16. Revamp Your Entryway
Welcome them with whimsy by creating an entryway adorned with fall-inspired decor and practical storage solutions! Start by hanging a festive wreath on the door, bursting with autumn foliage and charming accents like berries or mini pumpkins. Arrange a rustic bench or console table with woven baskets for storing scarves and gloves, complemented by a decorative tray for keys and mail. Add warmth with a seasonal doormat featuring a playful design or autumnal greeting.
17. Create a Mood with Scents
Fill your home with the aroma of autumn using candles, diffusers and potpourri. Light candles in fragrances like cinnamon, apple and pumpkin spice to create a warm and inviting atmosphere—even on the chilliest of nights. Place diffusers in key areas to continuously release these comforting scents, adding a touch of autumnal charm to every room. For a subtle yet constant infusion of fragrance, scatter bowls of potpourri featuring dried leaves, spices and citrus for a delightful sensory experience.
18. Switch Up Your Wall Decor
Refresh your home for fall by changing out wall art and frames to reflect seasonal themes! Swap out summer-inspired artwork for pieces featuring autumn colors, nature motifs and harvest scenes. Consider adding DIY art projects like leaf garlands, painted pumpkins on canvas or framed pressed flowers and leaves to truly bring the outdoors in.
19. Encourage Family Activities
Incorporate fall decor that inspires meaningful family activities! Set up a gratitude tree where each family member can write what they're thankful for on paper leaves and hang them as a centerpiece or on a dedicated wall space. Create a seasonal photo wall featuring snapshots of fall outings or cozy moments at home. Add festive frames and autumn-themed decorative accents like mini pumpkins or fall leaves to enhance the display.
20. Decorate for Fall Holidays
Consider decorating for various fall holidays to celebrate the season's festive spirit! Start with Halloween, where spooky decorations like jack-o'-lanterns and ghostly figures set a playful tone. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, can be commemorated with vibrant marigold flowers and sugar skull motifs. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, calls for colorful rangoli designs and bright textiles. Lastly, Thanksgiving invites warm, harvest-themed decor such as cornucopias, pumpkins and autumn wreaths to create a warm, thankful atmosphere.
Fall Decor Faves
Fall Faux Protea Stem
Fall Faux Protea Stem
Faux Mini Artichoke Spray
Natural Rattan Mushroom Battery Operated LED Light Up Decor
Natural Rattan Mushroom Battery Operated LED Light Up Decor
Large Faux Wood Pumpkin Decor
Large Faux Wood Gourd Decor
Wood Curl Flower and Faux Greenery Garland
Faux Fall Colors Eucalyptus Wreath
Metallic Gold Ceramic Pomegranate Shaped Trinket Box
Mini Square Glass Pressed Flower Trinket Box
Fall Botanicals Taper Candle 2 Pack
Gold Metal Harvest Bouquet Taper Candle Holder
Small Wax Resist Pumpkin Ceramic Scented Candle
Handblown Glass Lamp Scented Candle
Ribbon Self Standing Double Taper Candle
Woods Collection Scented Candle
Tall Frosted Glass Pumpkin Scented Candle
Wood Curl Flower and Faux Greenery Wreath
Faux Magnolia Leaf and Pinecone Wreath
Sepia Woven Cotton and Wood Vintage Framed Wall Art
Vintage Landscape and Pear Framed Canvas Wall Art 2 Piece
Vintage Botanical Framed Paper Wall Art
Brass Pressed Floral Wall Frame
Glass Dried Gold Flower and Grass Inlay Vase
Orange Ceramic Scalloped Edge Vase
Natural Clay Wavy Lines Bulb Vase
Extra Long Corduroy Bolster Pillow
Genuine Mongolian Fur Throw Pillow
Olive Green Embroidered Cranes Throw Pillow
Tan Acorn Shaped Throw Pillow
Double Mushroom Shaped Indoor Outdoor Throw Pillow
Oval Multicolor Embroidered Floral Lumbar Pillow
Kaza Floral Traditional Style Embroidered Cotton Area Rug
Cedar Terracotta and Ivory Checkered Wool Area Rug
Black Multicolor Mushroom Forest Coir Doormat
Anika Ohre and Cream Kalamkari Floral Tufted Wool Area Rug
Kristine Nelson – Home & Entertaining Expert
When not planning and directing location photography for World Market, Home and Entertaining Stylist Kristine is our resident DIY queen! Whether it’s with sewing, home renovation or paper crafts, her superpower is turning imagination into reality. Kristine is obsessed with architecture and modern design, and loves estate sales, flea markets, hiking, biking, skiing and snowboarding.
