Decorating Your Home for Fall
Oct 31st 2017
While you have the basic interior design of your home already in place, seasonal touches are a lovely way to bring the beauty of Mother Nature indoors. This task doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of time or money welcoming the season into your home, but instead should be a fun way to enjoy the different times of the year. When decorating your home for fall, try these tips and ideas that won’t leave you exhausted or broke.
Fall Home Decorating Tips
A few simple changes will beautifully transition your home from summer to fall. Something as easy as switching linens from lighter weight cottons to warmer, cozier flannels makes all the difference. Pack away scented items with summery scents, such as candles and diffusers, and opt for autumn aromas. Incorporate the bold, rich hues of fall into your home with throw pillows, place mats, napkins, towels, and other home decor accessory pieces. Set up fire pits and heating lamps in outdoor spaces so you can enjoy fall while still staying warm. Pumpkins are the perfect fall decorating piece, and there are so many different ways to have fun with them.
Pumpkins Everywhere
This beloved gourd is so multi-functional that you can really do almost anything with it and the results are beautiful. For instance, transform a pumpkin into a vase to use as a centerpiece. Or decorate a pumpkin with lace and velvet ribbon for a seasonal touch. You can paint a welcoming message on pumpkins to display on your front porch, or build a pumpkin topiary for your entryway. Make a display for succulents using a pumpkin. For a bolder touch, make a metallic pumpkin planter. Really let your imagination soar as you think of all the versatile ways to put your pumpkins to good use.
Fall Home Decorating DIY Projects
If you’re in the mood for creating your very own fall home decor, these are just a sampling of the numerous DIY projects you can try.
- Create a vintage pinwheel banner using old book pages to hang across a mantle.
- Mix rustic touches with autumn accents, like with this farmhouse pumpkin bucket.
- Build this woodland frame to use with a fall-themed family portrait or a piece of autumnal art.
- Use non-traditional materials to set a seasonal dinner table.
- Make an autumnal leaf garland to hang in your home. Or try a leaf mobile.
- Cover mason jars with burlap and fill them with painted acorns.
- These adorable firefly lanterns are such a stunning touch that adds a little light to your space.
- Craft your own lighted marquee letters for the season.
- Reuse fallen tree branches to craft your own coasters.
- Accessorize your modern barn doors (currently on sale for 30 percent off with promo code THANKS30 through the end of November) with a felt pumpkin wreath or ribbon rose wreath.
- Paint ombre pinecones to place on shelves, mantles, counters, and tables throughout your home.
There are so many ideas for fall decorating at home available online and in print. Pick up your favorite magazines, surf your favorite websites, or simply take a walk outside to find inspiration for decorating your home for fall. Brainstorm ideas with your family and get everyone involved in the process to make it fun and memorable.