Autumn is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning how you are going to decorate your home this season with fall decor. Refresh your home with seasonal touches, autumn-inspired hues, and warm, cozy elements throughout — both indoors and out.
For fall, try swapping out your regular decor with a little more red and harvest orange to warm things up. Try adding a little bit at a time — pumpkins filling a dough bowl on the dining room table; mums in the back garden; bittersweet and Chinese lanterns in a vase, and a bittersweet wreath on the front door. Then layer in some big pumpkins, whether on your front doorstep, back patio, or on a table.
Use these ideas to make your home a warm and welcoming retreat this autumn, reflecting the beauty and coziness of the season. The fall decor ideas we have gathered below will inspire warmth, coziness, and a celebration of autumn throughout your living spaces.
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1. Cozy Up Your Bedroom.
Swap out your bed linens for quilts or heavier duvets, flannel sheets, cozy throws, and add fall-themed throw pillows. Add some fall-inspired decor such as pumpkins, a vase of faux flowers, candles, or a leafy tree. (via @theoldhouseonmain / Instagram)
2. Style Your Porch.
If you have a hanging swing, try adding leaf garland to the ropes, affixed using twine or zip ties. You can also add some twinkle lights for a bit of holiday magic to bring in the autumnal season. Be sure to add a cozy throw and plush pillows in autumn-inspired hues — golden yellows, warm oranges, deep reds, purples, greens, and earthy browns. Layer in some pumpkins and mums for the finishing touch. (via @emilywelchstyle / Instagram)
3. Try a Fall Tablescape.
Set the mood this fall season with seasonal dinnerware, linens, and centerpiece arrangements to entertain family and friends. All of the table decorations on this table were sourced from @decorsteals (via @itty_bitty_farmhouse / Instagram)
4. Create a Cozy Reading Nook.
Add a plush chair, soft lighting, and warm throws to create a perfect spot for fall reading. You can also layer in some fall-inspired artwork, such as a print with pumpkins or fall signage. Add some pumpkins and even a vase on a table filled with faux flowers. Some fall pillows from Amazon, TJMaxx, Target, or Kirkland’s will add the finishing touch to put you in the harvest mood. (via @farmhousefourwinds / Instagram)
5. Style Your Entryway.
Welcome guests with a fall-inspired wreath, seasonal doormat, and potted mums or pumpkins. A great place to find a variety of pumpkins is either at your local pumpkin patch or Trader Joe’s. Beautiful fall doormats and wreaths can be sourced from Kirkland’s, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Walmart. Be sure to layer your doormats for added texture and aesthetics. Mums can be found at your local nursery. (via @emilywelchstyle / Instagram)
6. Update Your Mantel.
Decorate your fireplace mantel with seasonal garlands, pumpkins, and candles, or use candlesticks topped with pumpkins for height and visual interest. Adding a mirror above your mantel is perfect for smaller spaces, creating the illusion of more room. If you like thrifting, vintage picture frames can add a touch of nostalgia to your mantel. (via @krystlemarienickels / Instagram)
7. Add Fall Scents.
Infuse your home with warmth using pillar candles, lanterns, or votives in cozy corners. The decorations in this fall-inspired vignette were sourced from Target, the Hearth & Hand brand. (via @ashleymariesavage / Instagram)
8. Style Your Porch.
Use hay bales, cornstalks, various colors of mums in large wicker baskets, lanterns, pumpkins, and gourds to create an inviting outdoor scene. Be sure also to include a wreath on your door (or two) and a doormat for the welcoming, finishing touch. (via @redwhiteanddenim / Instagram)
9. Style Your Fireplace.
Dress up your mantel with autumn garlands, pumpkins, and candles. Add rustic touches such as vintage art, lanterns, and cozy throws to create a warm, inviting focal point. The artwork on the mantel was sourced from @antiquefarmhouse. (via @jamiewardtv / Instagram)
10. Display Seasonal Centerpieces.
A fall floral-filled vase serves as the centerpiece of this lovely kitchen table. This DIY arrangement was completed in just 10 minutes using a variety of fall floral stems. If you are not one to go all out for the season, this is a perfect way to add a touch of autumn to your home—easy, quick, and very cozy. The stacked white pumpkins were sourced from @antiquefarmhouse. (via @krystlemarienickels / Instagram)
11. Layer Welcoming Rugs.
This traditional fall-decorated front porch features haybales, orange and white pumpkins, colorful mums, lanterns, cornstalks, and wreaths on the front door. If you have a bench or chairs accenting your front door, be sure to add a touch of coziness with fall-inspired pillows and even a buffalo check throw. For the finishing touch, add warmth and texture by layering area rugs in natural fibers and fall tones. (via @ashleymariesavage / Instagram)
12. Add Fall Touches to Your Kitchen.
Style your kitchen with a muted color scheme of inviting fall touches. The island features a simple tray display—amber jars, dried stems, and natural wood accents that bring instant fall warmth. TIP: This blogger starts fall decorating in mid-August and begins slowly incorporating Halloween decorations by mid-September. (via @ashleymariesavage / Instagram)
13. Display Seasonal Throws.
Drape cozy throws over sofas and chairs in your living room for easy access and visual appeal. Add fall-inspired elements like pillows, a leaf garland on your mantel, arrangements, and faux pumpkins to bring in the autumn feels. All of the decorations in this cozy space are from Kirkland’s. (via @kirklands / Instagram)
14. Create A Cozy Vignette.
Add personality to your fall décor with a decorative pumpkin topped with a whimsical twig witch hat (a nod to Halloween). Pair it with a fall-scented candle and autumn florals for a cozy tabletop accent. The big mouth pumpkin and square footed display are from @antiquefarmhouse. (via @sweetcottagecharm / Instagram)
15. The Pumpkin Patch.
Welcome fall with layers of cozy texture, such as plaid pillows, fall-themed pillows, and throws on your porch. Incorporate autumn-themed signage, hanging from a swing or on the wall. (via @goldenboysandme / Instagram)
16. Decorate Your Staircase.
Elevate the look of your staircase with a beautiful fall garland, adding a touch of harvest elegance. Finish with a ribbon and a collection of Groveland Ceramic Pumpkins by Brandon Maxwell for Pottery Barn. This timeless pattern will add warmth and personality to your space. (via @potterybarn / Instagram)
17. The Cozy Charm of Autumn.
Bring the cozy charm of autumn to your front porch with warm woods, rustic textures, and vintage-inspired pieces for fall nesting. Decorations on this front porch were sourced from @antiquefarmhouse. (via @rusticwildarrow / Instagram)
18. Add Wreaths Indoors.
There are plenty of places indoors that you can hang a wreath, on the interior of a door, above your bed, or affixed to a mirror above your fireplace. Be sure to add some pumpkins to your decor scheme for the perfect fall touch. (via @toni_marianna / Instagram)
19. Layer Warm Textiles.
Swap out lightweight summer fabrics for chunky knit throws and plush pillows in rich autumn shades. This outdoor space is perfect for fall lounging. The twinkle lights help to set the mood when the sun goes down. (via @toni_marianna / Instagram)
20. Bring Fall Into The Bathroom.
If you are entertaining this fall season or love to decorate, then why not add a touch of fall to your bathroom? The vase of faux flowers is from Hobby Lobby, while the hand towels are from Target. FYI: This 60″ vanity was sourced from Wayfair, it is the “weathered gray” option with a quartz top. The hardware was switched out. The faucets are by Delta. The mirrors are also from Wayfair, and the light fixtures are from Amazon. The artwork on the wall is from @collectionprints. (via @thecreamcolonial / Instagram)
21. Alfresco Fall Dining.
Host a fall party in your backyard, decking out an outdoor dining table with fall-themed decorations. Be sure to add some cozy throws to keep warm in the evenings! (via @toni_marianna / Instagram)
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