55 Best Fall Décor Ideas to Embrace the Cozy Season
Who's ready for leaves, pumpkins, and flannels?
By Erin Cavoto
There are so many wonderful ways to decorate your home for autumn. The natural world offers plenty of fall décor ideas with its tan, orange, and red hues, and surplus of gourds, wheat, and leaves. If your favorite fall activities include pumpkin picking, cook up your favorite pumpkin recipes and save a few as decorative porch or kitchen accents. Or, take a cue from Ree Drummond, whose magic formula for her own fall porch décor consists of florals, gingham, and a few hand-painted pumpkins. "I like to add something spooky while still keeping everything pretty and bright," she says. We've rounded up easy fall decorations for your living room, dining room, bedroom, or patio, so you can turn your home into a cozy retreat.
Adding a touch of fall can be quick, easy, and inexpensive, too! If you're decorating your living room, lay out some extra blankets for cozying up by the fire on a chilly night. Add unexpected pops of fall, like dotting your staircase with tiny pumpkins or draping a plaid scarf over a coffee table (and adding tons of fall candles, of course!). There are also ideas for making a beautiful dining room table display. Try your hand at one of the painted pumpkin decorating ideas here or use monochrome pumpkins if you prefer a modern design. These fall décor ideas show that no matter what your home's aesthetic is, you can turn any space into an autumnal escape.
Add a Green Tablescape
It may seem counterintuitive to focus on greenery when the environment around you is turning so many other colors. But using eucalyptus to create a green tablescape feels so earthy! Using neutral accents and pops of gold add to the ambiance.
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
Change Your Throw Pillows
An easy way to change up your living room is to swap out your throw pillows. Choose autumnal colors that coordinate with your existing space. Solids and subtle patterns work really well if you already have a very specific look.
Put Pumpkins Centerstage
When all else fails, put a pumpkin on it! We're kind of kidding, but not really. Look at this beautiful tablescape, for example. A simple potted plant immediately turns into a seasonal centerpiece just by adding the gourd of your choice. Add smaller ones at each place setting, and you've got yourself a theme!
Get the tutorial at Everyday Home.
Lean into Neutral Dried Arrangements
As the world begins to turn brown, leaning into that feels so seasonally appropriate. Adding neutral arrangements of dried flowers and plants makes a bolder statement when they are larger than an average bouquet.
Add Terrariums in Ten Minutes
If you want an autumnal vibe for your table, counter, or mantel but don't have a lot of time, these cute terrariums take a mere ten minutes to make. Even better: If you skip hot glueing the lids, you can repurpose the glass containers for so many other things.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Add Color to Your Kitchen
Love the minimalist look? Simply add some pumpkins to your counter for a simple yet festive look.
Decorate with a Dried Grass Wreath
While a wreath looks lovely on a door, we also love it on a wall! Especially if you have a lot of white space to fill, a dried grass wreath will add a gorgeous seasonal touch.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Create Seasonal Candles
If you love candles, chances are you've got some plain ones hanging around. All you need are some faux leaves, waxed paper, and a hair dryer to spruce them up! We love the wood display piece for added fall flair, too.
Get the tutorial at It's Always Autumn.
Update Your Chalkboard
Admit it: You have a chalkboard somewhere in your home. Well, grab it, add a pretty gold frame and a cute fall quote, and voila! You've got yourself a new outlook for the season. Surround it with a few pumpkins or some dried grass to finish the look.
Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.
Pull Out the Plaid
It's amazing what a plaid throw blanket can do to add instant rustic fall charm to a space. Use it on your porch to cozy up or keep it inside. Either way, it's decorative and useful!
Get the tutorial at House by Hoff.
Paint Dried Gourds with Colorful Hues
Dried gourds are a classic way to give any home a distinctly fall aesthetic, but they're not the most colorful accent piece. Turn your gourds into a statement by painting them shiny, vibrant colors! This blogger proves that they fit in anywhere, from the coffee table to the kitchen to the mantel.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Arrange Rustic Fall Florals
Fall is the perfect time to give your home a rustic, farmhouse makeover. One quick and easy addition to a porch, table, or living room is a floral arrangement that uses a pallet of yellow, purple, and natural colors. When displayed in a galvanized bucket, the arrangement looks like something out of a magazine.
Get the tutorial at Homemade by Carmona.
Turn Acorn Squash Into DIY Acorns
What's more fall-themed than an acorn squash? Acorn squash that looks like an acorn! To transform your gourd, break off the stem, glue the tip of the rope to the top, create a small loop and glue it down too. Then, wrap the rope around the top until you have an acorn cap!
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Create a Family Pumpkin Garland
This tutorial adds a sweet family touch to the classic DIY pumpkin garland. Give your family members strips of orange paper and have them write why they love each member (I love mom because...). Create the garland from these paper strips to display your loving messages.
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
Display Color Wrapped Wheat
Chic, simple, and inexpensive. Add a bright splash to your fall neutrals by wrapping wheat stems with colorful embroidery floss. You can place them on plate settings or create a bouquet in a glass jar!
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Craft a Floral Monogram Pumpkin
A roll of painter's tape, a few flower stencils, a foam pouncer, and some craft paint is what you'll need to make these gorgeous gourds. Draw thick block letters on each pumpkin, then outline them with painter's tape and tape stencils within them. Next, use the pouncer to dab the paint onto the pumpkin to fill in the stencil. Let dry, then remove the tape to reveal the finished product.
Draw Attention to Your Fireplace
This blogger made good use of a non-functioning fireplace by filling it up with colorful craft pumpkins. A tassel garland and makeshift spiderweb complete the look.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Spell it Out
This oversized sign is nothing more than a plank of reclaimed wood and some stenciled paint. A shipping pallet would work just as well.
See more at Love Grows Wild.
Add a Feather Garland to Your Mantel
This garland is a budget-friendly DIY you can make for less than $10. Each of the feathers here is dipped in gold paint for a high-low, rustic-glam look.
Get the tutorial at Simple Stylings.
Welcome Guests in Style
Yes, this mat is completely DIY—no fancy equipment required! Your front porch is the first place your houseguests will set foot, so dressing it up for the season is a must.
Get the tutorial at Feeling Nifty.
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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