50 Easy & Beautiful Fall Decor Ideas to Try This Year

Welcome autumn into your home with simple touches.

Hang a wreath, drape a garland on the mantel, or arrange pumpkins by the entryway to easily bring the outdoors in.

Make seating areas and beds extra inviting by layering pillows and blankets in cozy textures and warm fall colors like rust, mustard, brown, or crimson.

As the weather cools, use these festive ideas—suited for various styles—to create a cozier, more welcoming nest.

Maize Corn Vase

PinMike Garten

A plain glass vase gets a festive fall upgrade with dried corn on the cob and florals.

Use raffia in a matching metallic color to keep the corn and flowers together.

It’s a gorgeous centerpiece that’ll wow your dinner guests.

Pressed Leaf Pumpkins

PinMike Garten

Easily attach pressed flowers and leaves to your faux pumpkins using Mod Podge.

Coat your gourds with the glue first before using tweezers to carefully place the leaves on top.

Smooth out the design with a paintbrush before adding another coat of Mod Podge over the designs.

Boo Pumpkin Door Sign

PinSteve Giralt

Take a maximalist approach and elevate your front door with leaves, wheat stalks and a trio of pumpkins that read “Boo.”

Create your letters on the gourds using glittery paint.

Pumpkin Succulent Family

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A family made of pumpkins and succulents makes adorable outdoor decor. Simply carve out the top of the pumpkins and gourds.

Scoop out the seeds and guts before adding rocks and succulents inside.

Draw faces on the gourds with paint and voila! Your new neighbors are only a few steps away.

Flank Your Front Door with Foliage

PinBecky Luigart-Stayner

Ensure guests are greeted with a seasonal scene by layering your front door with fall foliage.

Here, a bittersweet wreath hung with a plaid scarf adds an additional fall flair.

Make Clever Curtain Tie-Backs

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

You know those iron pine cone weights that hang from cuckoo clocks?

Employ them as a decorative curtain tiebacks using ribbon or rope.

They will add a seasonal touch to any corner of the house.

Add Feathers to Your Centerpiece

PinBecky Luigart-Stayner

Elevate your table with this unexpected floral arrangement.

To make: Hollow out a tall gourd such as a Hubbard squash, and slice a sliver off the bottom to help it stand. Place a piece of damp floral foam inside and fill with feathers, foliage, and flowers (here, roses and ranunculus).

For the festooned pumpkins, use hot-glue to cover the pumpkins with long turkey (large) or pheasant (small) feathers. For the larger pumpkin, finish with wispy green chicken feathers around the crown.

Craft a Mossy Wreath

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Create a textural wreath by incorporating different types of moss, such as Spanish moss, preserved forest moss, and dried tree lichen.

To make: Cover a 12- to 16-inch foam wreath form with clumps of moss and lichen, attaching with hot-glue.

Glue tiny bits of moss and lichen around the stems of mini white pumpkins, then secure to the wreath with floral pins and wire.

Create the Warmest Welcome

PinHelen Norman

Make guests feel right at home from the moment they meet your front door.

Here, fall door decorations up the curb appeal outside.

Once inside, cozy paint colors and wallpaper, fresh flowers, and a soft vintage runner underfoot make this entry hall feel as special as any room in the house.

Layer in Pine Cones

PinHelen Norman, styling by Matthew Gleason

Take a note from this cottage entry and layer in a gathering basket full of freshly gathered pine cones to ring in the season.

Yes, it’s just that easy!

Display Vintage Collections

PinLincoln Barbour

Bring out the good (fall-themed) china! Take a note from this homeowner and display your collection of seasonal trasferware in a dark wood hutch.

Mix in pieces of ironstone and smoky glassware for a more collected look. Want a no-fuss flower arrangement? Just add feathers to a crock.

Warm Up a Room with a Fire

PinHelen Norman

We can’t think of a better way to cozy up a living room or den than with a roaring fire.

Get your chimney checked out to make sure it’s in proper working order, then get to decorating with fall mantel decor ideas.

Create a Cozy Reading Cubby

PinDana Gallagher

Turn unused space into a kid- and adult-friendly hideaway complete with books, a reading light, and piles of pillows and nubby blankets.

Add in All the Ironstone

PinVictoria Pearson

Gather dishware and collectibles in like colors to display on open shelving.

Here, this shelf that sits atop a rustic worktable is packed with ironstone.

The pieces have varying tones—from white to creamy to beigy-brown—and make for a nice, neutral spot to display white pumpkins.

Hang Woven Pieces for Homey Texture

PinHelen Norman

Hang woven baskets and trays on the wall to add some texture and dimension to a collection of framed artwork.

This idea works all year round but we love how the rich browns of these woven pieces blend well with pumpkin-colored pillows and fall florals.

Bring Out Your Copper Collection

PinAnnie Schlechter

This hanging collection of copper pots insures the practical merges with the pretty in this hardworking farmhouse kitchen.

Add Some Orange

PinDavid A. Land

Nothing says fall like a classic orange pumpkin, so why not bring the color inside in a more permanent way.

Here, a pair of orange velvet sofas that date back to 1962 make nice with a wood sideboard piled with pumpkins.

A coffee table, made from an old iron gate, adds an outdoorsy touch to the gathering space.

Not ready to commit to quite that much orange? Start by layering your current neutral sofa with a pair of orange pillows.

Get Ready for Guests

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Give your guest bedroom a little love this time of year, as friends and family pay visits over long holiday weekends.

An old wood dresser repurposed as a nightstand adds a spot for books, fresh blooms, and storage for extra linens.

Tuck a folding luggage rack in the closet for easy unpacking and packing.

Build a Bar and Games Station

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Turn any table into a serve-yourself entertainment station ready for impromptu fall gatherings and holiday visits from family and friends.

Here, an old post office sorting table becomes a one-stop shop for drinks and games.

Hunt and Gather

PinLaurey W. Glenn

Sheaves of wheat in copper vases make a statement on this rustic cabin mantel, while bowls of collected pine cones make for the easiest (and free!) fall decor on the coffee table and other surfaces..

Accessorize Your Coffee Table

PinHelen Norman

Clear off the summer clutter and bring out seasonal accessories.

Here in this coffee table arrangement, antlers, brass candlesticks, and even the colors on the book covers work together with (not against) the room’s natural and textural decorating style.

Drape a Fall Garland

Pin Brexton Cole Interiors

A large leafy faux garland is a fall decor staple that can add autumn notes to a mantel, doorframe, dining table, or headboard. 

Brexton Cole Interiors decorated the top of this non-working fireplace with a garland that complements the eclectic space.

Set a Minimalist Table

Pin Siham Mazouz / French By Design

If you live in a minimalist home, don’t feel you have to go overboard with fall decor to make a statement.

This fall table setting from Siham Mazouz of French By Design features a white tablecloth, miniature white pumpkins, linen napkins, olive branches, and gray candles in vintage brass candlesticks to create a chic and understated ambiance perfect for entertaining.

Style a Fall Bar Cart

Pin Modern Glam

You don’t have to decorate the whole house to create a fall mood. 

Modern Glam styled this fun, festive bar cart for autumn with votive candles, white antlers, and a shiny copper ice bucket.

Fill a Basket With Leaves

Pin Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Amy Neunsinger

Filling a vase with foraged branches is a free and affordable way to decorate for fall, but you can tuck branches in unexpected spots to give your fall decor a spontaneous and unplanned feel. 

Leanne Ford Interiors filled woven floor baskets with leafy branches to create an effortless fall ambiance in this rustic chic cabin interior.

Swap Seasonal Dishtowels

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Add seasonal flair to your kitchen decor with fall-themed dish towels. 

Liz Marie Blog chose to highlight seasonal pears with these black-and-white illustrated dish towels that have a vintage feel that complements the farmhouse kitchen.

Fill a Cloche With Corks

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Celebrate the autumn grape harvest by upcycling all those wine corks you’ve been popping, piling them into a glass cloche to create a decorative mantel display.

Complete the picture with a vase of dried flowers, berries, or leaves, a couple of vintage books, and candlesticks to add height.

Add an Extra Blanket

Pin Erin Williamson Design

Choose a bold plaid or check blanket to add warmth to a fall bedroom. 

Erin Williamson Design added blue and black matching blankets at the foot of each bed of this twin bedroom to add a vibrant fall-inspired note.

Use a Letter Board Sign

Pin Modern Glam

Pimp your kitchen coffee station for fall with a few simple and affordable decor elements that celebrate the season. 

Modern Glam decorated this coffee cart with pumpkins, a wood bowl full of shiny red apples, and a letter board sign with a cheerful fall message that can be changed throughout the year.

Create an Edible Still Life

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Celebrate the abundance of the harvest season by creating your own edible still life.

Use seasonal produce like baby pumpkins, pomegranates, purple grapes, and apples. Light it as beautifully as an oil painting with scattered candles.

Store fruit in a decorative wooden box or other repurposed containers you find around the house, and amp up the drama by arranging your edible still life on a mix of platters and pedestal stands to vary height and interest.

Use Preserved Flowers

Pin Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Styling by Hilary Robertson / Photo by Amy Neunsinger

Preserved summer flowers are perfect fodder for fall decorating. 

Leanne Ford Interiors decorated this formal dining room with bunches of dried hydrangeas and branches in a large bowl on the table and scattered in vases and vessels of varying heights on the mantel.

Try Velvet Throw Pillows

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Fall is velvet weather, so why not do a quick, budget-friendly seasonal change on your neutral-toned, all-season living room.

Swap out summery throw pillows with cotton velvet in shades of rust, mustard, and green, and trade breezy fair weather curtains for heavier autumn drapes.

Sprinkle in Some Gold

Pin Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

In a neutral space, you only need a few small seasonal touches to make an impression. 

Emily Henderson Design added a wheat stalk wreath, gold-toned stemware, and a mix of gleaming golden and flat white pumpkins to this black-and-white dining room to create the kind of all-purpose fall decor that works throughout the season and makes every meal feel like a celebration.

Add Rustic Chic Touches

Pin Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

A room with wood paneled walls or a wood-burning stove already screams fall. 

Emily Henderson Design gilded the lily in this cozy family room with a few extra rustic chic touches like extra pillows and throws on the sofa, a scented candle, and a vase full of vibrant fall branches.

Make a Leafy Wall Hanging

Pin A Beautiful Mess

If you enjoy a little DIY, get crafty and make a simple seasonal wall hanging that you can trot out every autumn.

Laura Gummerman at A Beautiful Mess made a colorful felt leaf wall hanging to add some fall charm to an autumnal side table vignette that can be scaled up or down depending on your space.

Try a Neutral Centerpiece

Pin Craftberry Bush

Decorate your dining table with a neutral centerpiece that you can leave up after the leftovers have been eaten up and before it’s time to start contemplating Christmas. 

Craftberry Bush created a generous neutral-hued fall centerpiece by filling an empty hurricane lantern with white pumpkins, white roses, dried wheat stalks, and gourds.

Keep It Casual

Pin Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Sometimes you have everything you need to add a touch of fall decor to your home. 

Emily Henderson Design scattered this airy entryway with a few seasonal pumpkins and a vase of branches, allowing fall clothes and accessories in burnt orange and shades of brown to add a dose of seasonal color.

Add Forsythia Branches

Pin Heidi Caillier Design

An ode to fall can be as simple as placing a vase of branches on the kitchen table. 

Heidi Caillier Design piled a generous bunch of autumnal branches in a clear vase to bring in a natural element to this neutral-toned eat-in kitchen.

Decorate the Reading Nook

Pin Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Fall is a time to look around the house and make every nook and cranny just a little bit warmer, cozier, and more inviting. 

Emily Henderson Design cozied up this reading corner for fall with a rust-colored throw pillow, a leafy wreath, and a pompom throw in a creamy hue.

Add Cozy Textures

Pin Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

Swapping out throw pillows on your bed or sofa is an easy way to change the look and feel of your room come fall.

Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona added cozy layered bedding and jewel-toned velvet throw pillows to get her bedroom fall-ready.

Use What You Have

Pin Design by Jersey Ice Cream Co / Photo by Skye McAlpine

Fall is about simple pleasures. Jersey Ice Cream Co displayed fall fruit on a small cake stand on the countertop and hung shiny copper pots on the wall of this cozy kitchen for a cozy autumn ambiance that doesn’t make a fuss.

Follow a Woodland Theme

Pin Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

If fall is your favorite season, you can create autumnal vibes in your bedroom with a wall mural of bare trees or woodland themes. 

Emily Henderson Design went big with a wall mural, but you can If you don’t want to commit to a wall mural, try peel-and-stick removable wallpaper.

Accent With Autumn Shades

Pin Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Refresh your guest room for fall by layering in comfy throw pillows and blankets in autumnal shades. 

Emily Henderson Design accented this cozy wood-paneled guest room with textiles in mustard and royal blue.

Play With Patterns

Pin Heidi Caillier Design

Layer in a mix of plaids and check patterns to add fall vibes to any space. 

Heidi Caillier Design added fall throw pillows to a mud room decorated with floral wallpaper to create a subtle nod to fall.

Use Darker Accents

Pin Ashley Montgomery Design

Add some dried branches or flowers in burnished tones, dark wood antique accents, and moody textiles to create a fall feeling in a room with white walls, like this bedroom from Ashley Montgomery Design.

Add a Velvet Slipcover

Pin Christy Q. Photo / Cathie Hong Interiors

Fall is a melancholy season full of moody weather and a feeling of wanting to slow down, settle in, and cocoon. 

Cathie Hong Interiors complemented the dark green-blue walls of this condo bedroom with a forest green velvet headboard and shades of green on the bed that is extra cozy come fall.

Keep It Light and Cozy with a Neutral Color Palette

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If you prefer a more neutral look and stick to such color palettes in your design, you can add some seasonal charm by integrating fall decorations in a similar color palette.

Stick to white or gray ceramic pumpkins, light orange bouquets, and brown pillows. In this way, you can keep your decor light and cozy while also evoking elegance.

Bring New Life to Vintage Items by Reusing Them

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@ownwithortiz

If you have all kinds of old cutlery, books, and items in your storage room, you can bring new life to them by integrating them into your fall decor.

All kinds of trays, dishes, and vases could be ingeniously used among your contemporary decor to evoke a sense of nostalgia and enhance the vintage charm that fall tends to bring with itself.

A Focal Point of Pumpkins and Fall Garlands

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In case you don’t want to keep your decorations all around, you could choose a place in your home as a focal point for your fall decor.

One such place could be the fireplace as a source of warmth and coziness.

Gather some beautiful pumpkins in front of the hearth in appreciation of the upcoming season. Place some garlands and taper candles above it to enhance the homely feeling.

Various Arts and Crafts for the Approach of Halloween

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@modernfarmhouseglam

Whether you are a crafty person or not, you can always take advantage of some ingenious crafts for your home decor.

Create or get some interesting fall bouquets including leaves, twigs, and pumpkins.

You can also get creative with the vase for these bouquets and use a Tandy pumpkin as a vase. Make sure to keep these beautiful arts and crafts safe from your furry friends!

All Kinds of Candles for Setting Up the Fall Mood

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Candles are never enough in a successful fall decor. The season predisposes the abundance of candles with its constant rain and dark sky. Therefore, you should make the best of it with candles.

You can spread candles of various sizes and colors around to enhance the cozy atmosphere. In this way, you can sink into relaxation and feel the spirit of fall at its best.

Ingenious Signs for Kitchen Decor to Evoke Homeliness

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@future_farm_house_owner

Some ingenious signs are always a good complement to seasonal decor. They tend to set up the mood and fill the room with homeliness and humor, as well.

You can integrate signs resembling fall into your kitchen space through dish towels or pot holders. Such items are both seasonal and practical, as you need them for your kitchen.

Make It Your Own Through Collecting Fall Items as Decoration

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You can indulge in a DIY project for your fall home decor to make it your own by creating something personal. Get a vintage jar or some kind of birdhouse construction for visual appeal.

Then, gather some fallen leaves, twigs, and dirt while you enjoy a relaxing walk in the park. Fill your vessel with the parts of nature you have collected, and add some small pumpkins and fir cones.

Textured Fall Flowers as a Natural Element

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Natural elements are an important part of home decor. You can add some special fall flower arrangements to your design like orange pampas grass and faux greenery for balance.

A bouquet of dry flowers is another idea worth integrating, as it perfectly aligns with the overall ambiance of autumn. Opt for good texture and feelings of warmth and coziness in your design.

Fall Plaid Pattern as a Classic Choice and Seasonal Charm

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The plaid pattern is a classic choice for fall decor. You can get decorative pillows and warm blankets in a plaid pattern, as it brings a homely ambiance to a space.

Stick to color combinations such as black and white, or orange and gray to feel the spirit of fall. This pattern could bring texture to any home space and enhance the visual appeal.

Orange as a Main Decor Color to Resemble Fall

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You can focus your decor around a single color, preferably orange. Spread pumpkins around the room, wrap orange leaf garlands on the shelves, and get some orange fall bouquets.

Furthermore, you can hang a fall wreath to enhance the homely ambiance further. This idea is perfect for home decor with a lighter design, presenting the seasonal charm with a single-color accent.

Integrate Farmhouse Decor in Appreciation of Fall

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Farmhouse decor is an aesthetic that blends rustic charm with modern touches, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. This is exactly what you need to add some seasonal charm and homeliness to your decor.

Focus on wooden textures and vintage pieces. You can also add some cotton pumpkins, as they will be a perfect complement to the farmhouse charm you have created.

Festive Fall Front Porch

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Your front porch will be the talk of the neighborhood with this inviting mix of fall decor ideas.

Pair DIY decor, like these custom pumpkin candleholders, with store-bought pillows and throws in cozy plaids.

And don’t forget the large welcome sign to encourage everyone to stop by and stay awhile.

Take It Outside

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Why should your indoor spaces have all the fun?

Add a touch of fall to your front door using the same elements you use inside.

Baskets and bins make for easy planters and display stands for stacked ‘Cinderella’ pumpkins.

DIY Fall Home Decor

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When decorating on a budget, this unique fall home decor can be created with items foraged from your backyard.

The base is made out of sticks arranged in a leaf shape, and the adornments are various leaves and acorns.

You could even turn this craft into a wreath by attaching wire to the foundation and hanging it on your door.

Unexpected Hues

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While golds, reds, and oranges are all perfectly acceptable colors for fall home decor, they’re expected.

Try arranging purple and pink flowers among your pumpkins and gourds to elevate the basic fall palette. 

A few persimmons and ornamental cabbage keep the look decidedly seasonal.

Complementary Colors

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Create a big impact with your fall displays by using contrasting colors.

Use a colored vase that complements the color of the leaves you use, which makes the leaves stand out and adds decorative interest.

Stick with cool colors, like blues, purples, and greens, to complement shades of red, orange, and yellow leaves.

Natural Fall Table

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Whether for Thanksgiving dinner or a weekend brunch with friends, set a gorgeous fall table easily using this formula.

Mix old and new, weave textures throughout your items, add natural touches, and incorporate hints of blue for a thoroughly modern take.

The best part? Most of these fall home decor items can be found for free in your backyard.

Seasonal Spread

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Plan a few arrangements for the full fall home decor effect and spread the season from your mantel to your coffee table.

Replace existing pillows and throws with fall-colored counterparts, and you’re ready for the season!

So Much Cozy

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With warm colors, touches of nature, and a hint of sophistication, this mantel display embodies the best of fall. To make the wreath:

1. Use a wire wreath form as a base.
2. Snip bunches of sumac, leaving 6-inch stems. Push them firmly into the wire form, moving from left to right.
3. Work your way around, layering and securing branches with wire until full.
4. Use a hot-glue gun to secure additional pieces to fill in gaps.
5. Tie with a velvet ribbon to hang.

Complete the display with golden yellow vases, objects, and a few additional fronds and branches.

Fall Patterns

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Set your table for the season by combining a variety of fall styles. Drape your table in a plaid flannel tablecloth.

Top it with seasonal produce such as apples, pumpkins, and little gourds, and garnish the look with flowers.

Accents in warm, neutral colors such as brown, yellow, orange, and red add to the fall-inspired look.

Forget the Flowers

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Next dinner party, skip the flowers and head for the trees. Dress up place settings with mini bouquets of leaves tied with ribbon.

Or arrange a few leafy branches in a vase for a stylish centerpiece.

Heartier than flowers but just as festive, branches will last several days to a week in water. Look for leaves that have turned colors but are not yet brittle.

Personalized Pumpkins

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Jack-o’-lantern faces aren’t the only option for pumpkins in fall home decor.

Try different pumpkin-decorating techniques to correspond with your style.

Go with curvy carvings for a more elegant, refined look, or paint shapes or designs on the pumpkin for a bold look.

For more variety, try different sizes of pumpkins or different colors: orange, white, or even green.

Gorgeous Gourds

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Gourds are fun fall decorations because of their various shapes, sizes, and colors.

Whether green, orange, white, round, curvy or a combination, gourds can add fall color and diversity to your room.

Try placing them in a basket, bowl, or serving platter to add an autumnal touch to any space.