A few seasonal details can give your house a stylish autumn update.
You don’t need to plan for big projects to bring fall to your home.
It can be as simple as a new doormat or a wreath showcasing natural materials.
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Usefall colorsorincorporate earth tonesthroughout your home to transform your space.
Our best fall decorating ideas feature the cozy colors and bounty of the season.
Fall Tablescape
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Create a whimsical tablescape to decorate your dining room for fall.
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Finish off the table with afloral fall centerpieceto pull the look together.
Brass Accessories
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Display your collection of brass or copper pieces for an easyfall decoratingidea.
From candlesticks to picture frames to pots and pans, these warm metals add fall flair to any space.
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Moody Accents
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Take adark academiaapproach to your home decor this fall season.
Cozy Quilts
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Don’t let cold weather affect your sleep.
Purchase a new quilt from a home store or thrift one for a discounted price.
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If buying secondhand, double-check tothoroughly wash and treat any stainson the quilt before you use it.
Experiment with Textures
Incorporating texture is an easy fall decor idea everyone can do.
Layer chunky knit blankets, linen duvets, and fur throws on your couch, bed, and chairs.
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The contrasting textures will make your space feel more homey.
Cozy Fall Porch
Don’t forget about yourporch when decorating for fall.
Finish the look off with a planter full of fall flowers.
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Glue a 1-inch diameter wood dowel onto a 3-inch diameter wood round to create the base of the candlestick.
Wrap strips of leather (thrifted belts and bags work great) around the dowel to decorate.
Fall Bar Cart
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Switch out yourbottles and bar cart accessoriesfor fall entertaining.
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Place warm-toned bottles and glasses near the front of the cart, and hide the cooler-toned supplies behind.
Add a piece of autumnal artwork and a ceramic planter with a few branches to keep with the theme.
Add Layers
This fall decorating idea can be achieved with products you already have in your home.
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Feel free to play with patterns and textures to create a personalized look for the season.
Festive Welcome
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Decorating your home’s exterior doesn’t have to be a time-consuming task.
Add rugs, pillows, and planters to achieve your desired look.
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Choose from gingham, tartan, and buffalo check, or a mix of plaids to play with scale.
Natural Centerpiece
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Create the ultimate fall centerpiece with garden-grown elements.
Thanks to their oblong shape, squash is the perfect vehicle for fall florals.
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Hollow out a gourd and place it on arustic cakestandfor a kitchen or dining room centerpiece.
Fill with zinnias, dahlias, mums, daisies, or other flowers with vibrant fall colors.
Reading Nook
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Fall should be all things comforting and cozy.
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Use a wire basket to show off your fall bounty.
Cute Carved Pumpkins
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Fall decorating ideas must include acarved pumpkin.
These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.
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Add something unique to your pumpkin, like a carving of a monstera leaf or succulents.
Add a simple smiling face to your pumpkin if you’re more traditional.
Closet Creations
Raid your closets and use what you already own for easyfall decoratingideas.
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Small wood chairs and stools on this front porch become displays for a mix of gourds.
Pumpkin Vase
Carve out your pumpkins, but don’t turn them into spooky faces.
Fill them withflowers for seasonal vases.
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Fall foliage looks lovely next to mint green leaves in a delicate white pumpkin.
Natural Fall Wreath
Fall wreathsaren’t just for the front door.
We love how this lush version matches the colors in nearbyplaid throws.
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String together mini pumpkins, pom-poms, and confetti into a garland.
Attach it to a frame with hot glue or nails.
Mason Jar Magic
Mason jars aren’t just for canningthey make acute fall decoratingidea, too.
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Or create custom artwork by printing phrases like “hello fall” or “happy fall y’all.”
When the season ends, exchange the fall artwork forholiday designs.
Unexpected Door Decor
Repurpose an old rake to make thiseasy fall door decoration.
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A timeless mix of evergreen and bittersweet branches works well through winter.
Finish by tying a piece of twine around the bottom and hanging it on your door.
Warm Welcome
The best thing about this chalkboard is its versatility.
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Festive Doormat
First impressions are important.
Make your front steps extra “boo-tiful” this season for a warm welcome.
ensure your selection is hardy enough to withstand the elements so this autumn decorating idea lasts through the season.
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Fall Door Greeter
This DIY marigold wreath can be done in minutes.
Or purchase a preformed grapevine wreath at a crafts store.
Slidemarigold stemsinto the wreath, securing them with wire until you reach the desired look.
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If using real flowers, confirm to assemble them the day of your fall get-together.
It will make anyfall floral arrangementstand out.
Bold Fall Colors
Thisfall table settinglooks impressive but can be assembled in minutes.
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For easyplace cards, write the names of guests on clear ornaments and fill them with extra berries.
Mini Fall Garden
This easy DIY miniature garden will look lovely as any table’s fall centerpiece.
Both real and faux flora work well for this project.
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Place small gourds or pumpkins on the moss and top with a bell jar.
Harvest Centerpiece
Don’t fret over yourfall centerpiece.
A basic box or basket and seasonal produce are all you need for a standout decoration.
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Stay Neutral
Not allfall decorhas to be red, yellow, and orange.
Thiselegant wreathis a perfect example of how a little can go a long way.
Aneutral color palettekeeps the area serene and makes the room an ideal place to relax.
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Fall Feature
Go for a walk and gather all thenatural fall elementsyou can.
When you get home, line your entry table with vases, glasses, and jars.
Fill the containers with your gathered treasures and arrange them in an eye-catching display.
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Use fabric leaves and outdoor-friendly decoupage medium for long-lasting sparkle and shine.
Yarn Garland
You won’t believe how simple it is to make this colorful fall garland.
Cut the loops to create loose ends.
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Repeat with different sizes and colors.
Understated Feature
This autumn decorating idea can be made with pieces picked up at the crafts store.
Choose supplies appropriate for the space you’re gonna wanna fill.
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Your goal should be a semi-symmetrical display.
venture to incorporate items of similar shape, like theseround pumpkins and gourds, vases, and bowls.
Amp up the arrangement by incorporating a few store-bought branches decked out in faux fall berries.
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A large basket of apples and a random variety of gourds add texture and rich autumnal colors.
Fall Table Wreath
Forget evergreens!
Surrounda candle collectionwith a beautiful fall wreath made of moss and other natural elements.
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Use a foam wreath base and hot gluethe mossto all sides.
Decorate as desired, and center it on the table around candles.
Tiny white gourds add another dimension of seasonal textures.
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Personal Pumpkins
Add a thoughtful touch to a fall gathering with custom-made place cards.
Use a mini chalkboard and a chalk pen to create small labels.
Then, add the cards to the gourds with seasonal stems and place them around the table.
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Contrasting Candle
Make a bold statement with contrast.
Surround with miniature pumpkins to complete the look.
Merry Marigolds
For your nextfall outdoor gathering, let your patio table greet guests in fashion.
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This simple burlap runner is a rustic fall decorating idea, while fresh or fauxmarigolds provide color and quirk.
Trim flowers at the head and arrange darkest to lightest for an ombre effect.
Natural Beauty
Creating a bold centerpiece can be done on a dime.
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In fact, you’re able to re-create this autumnal arrangement by just stepping outside.
Simply comb your backyard forfallen leafy twigsand place the collection in a wide vase filled with water.
Apple Accent
Fresh applesare a stylish and seasonal way to anchor tablecloths and napkins.
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Leave enough twine to hang over the table’s edge 6 to 8 inches.
Tie a twig at each end to keep the apples from sliding off.
Embrace the bounty of beautiful fall colors with a seasonal tablescape.
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The star of this table is a stunning arrangement oflate-blooming flowersmixed with bold red-orange leaves.
Simple Elements
Display freshly fallen leaves.
(We used old lab beakerslook for them at antique stores.)
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To press leaves, place them between layers of newspaper and under a heavy stack of books.
Let the leaves dry for a couple of days.
Pressed leaves also can be purchased at local crafts stores.
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Festive Furniture
Dress up your furniture with cozy items in seasonal colors.
Here, awicker chairis draped with awarm orange throw, and a maple leaf pillow sits comfortably on top.
Perk up a plain pillow by enlarging a leaf, using a copier to make a pattern.
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Cut the pattern out of wool felt and attach it to the pillow cover using iron-on fusible backing.
Blanket-stitch around the edges.
Fall Corn Garland
Set a festive tone with a string of Indian corn garland.
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This symbol of bounty adds color to any setting and is easy to create with twine.
Insert eye hooks into the tops of corncobs.
String onto twine, alternating with cornhusks looped over the twine and glued together.
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