These Fall Decor Ideas Will Make Your Home the Coziest Ever
Don't worry — we weren't heavy-handed with the pumpkin spice.
The style of the autumn home is coveted for being a total sensorial feast. The smell of fresh-baked aromas emanating from the oven, the feel of furry, fleecy textiles under your feet and seat, and the sight of crackling fires, golden leaves, and loved ones gathered around your dinner table are just a few of the many, many reasons to love this season.
Bring all of your favorite features of fall home by setting the table with style, layering on the cozy knits, lighting a few candles, and swapping out summer's bright hues for the more romantically muted tones of autumn. Here are 25 fall decor ideas to get you inspired to live the season to its fullest.
Go Heavy on the Lights
We don't know about you, but autumn is the time to get outdoors, especially at night when the air is cool. Hang up an extra-long, outdoor-safe light strand under your portico or porch ceiling to put you (and your neighbors) in to the full fall spirit.
Spark Autumn-Colored Candles
Whether lit or not, an arrangement of multihued pillar candles can help make a space feel so much more cozy!
Make an Entrance
A spindly twig wreath is sorta spooky on its own, but when enhanced with a colony of bats, it's downright bone-chilling! No special crafting know-how is needed to recreate this look.
Just tie black-wired ribbon into simple bows around your wreath's twigs, and then snip them into little bat wings!
Transition Your Outdoor Decor
Mums, pumpkins, and earthier tones help give your porch or backyard a cozier and more seasonally appropriate look. Even just swapping the pillowcases on your outdoor pillows makes a world of difference.
Set Out an Edible Table Centerpiece
While this rustic plank makes a picture-perfect centerpiece when festooned with seasonal details, we think that an extra-long cheeseboard decked with fruits, cheeses, and nuts offers way more than just a feast for the eyes!
Hang Chalkboard Signage
Chalkboard accents always look right at home in the fall. This elegantly scripted salutation is inspiring us to hang a chalkboard on our front door in lieu of a wreath.
Add Some Candlelit Drama
Dark-colored candlesticks are a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to add dimension to a tablescape, and you don't even need a special occasion to set them out!
Hang a Statement-Making Wreath
There's so much to love about this Connecticut home featured in Country Living — but the extra-large wreath that greets guests at the top of the porch stairs is certainly the most impressive element.
Set Out Natural Wood Coasters
When it comes to your table, little touches — like these wooden drink coasters — can go a long way! The raw, unfinished edges lend naturalistic charm.
Keep It Lit With Lanterns
Flickering lanterns create a cozy vibe in any season, but especially in autumn. Use them as outdoor pathway lighting or as centerpiece decor.
Devilishly Delightful Dishware
You don't have to break the bank on holiday-specific dishes! You may only use these dark-colored dishes around Halloween, but they make such an design impact.
String a Playful Garland
String a felt-ball garland, clad in the colors of fall, onto a headboard or mantel for a playful seasonal touch.
Cozy Up in an Outdoor Blanket
Who says your throw blankets have to always stay inside? Take advantage of the crisp, beautiful mornings and cool nights by wrapping up in a luxurious layer on the porch.
Set the Ambiance Aglow With String Lights
Don't pack up your outdoor decor just because the weather's a little cooler! Outdoor-safe battery operated light strands can help fuel the festive atmosphere.
Set Out Elegant, Eco-Friendly Dinnerware
If you're having a large dinner party, opt for compostable dishes over the plastic kind. Palm-leaf dishes have a natural, rustic look, and can be washed off and composted after use.
Welcome Guests In With a Garland
Front-door garlands aren't just for holiday decor! This DIY version made from corn husks proves that they can work just as well in the autumn.
Layer on the Table Linens
Fall is here, so swap out your picnic blanket and layer on the linens! Whether or not you accent your place settings with a pumpkin, these napkins will make even a weeknight dinner feel festive.
Micro Lights That Make a Major Impact
If you'd prefer not to keep your eye on a lit candle all evening, weaving a battery-operated micro-light strand throughout your table's centerpiece looks just as magical.
Round Out Your Entry With Wreaths
Unadorned grapevine wreaths offer limitless DIY potential. Embellish them with leaves, lights, or faux fruit (as pictured), to create a cornucopia-like display.
Make a Two-Second Centerpiece
Cloches, glass cake stands, or any other type of bell-jar-like display create the easiest fall centerpieces ever out of very modest materials.
Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.
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