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1. Set the Scene With Fall Candles
Make your space look and feel more festive by lighting a few fall candles. The candles will fill your home with autumnal aromas, like cinnamon apple and pumpkin spice—signaling to you (and all your houseguests) that fall has finally arrived.
2. Drape Cozy Throws Everywhere
One of the highlights of fall? Snuggling up with a cozy blanket. Stock up on chunky knits and fuzzy faux fur throws and drape them all over your home so one is always within reach.
3. Welcome Fall With a Festive Sign Or Autumn Image
Tired of seeing the same summery photos in your frames? Replace them with autumn images—or signs that welcome fall. The little details will make your space more festive, and you can switch them out every time the seasons change.
4. Mix and Match Fall Prints
One underrated way to decorate your home for fall? Stock up on rustic prints, like buffalo checks and tartans. Though the patterns look great year-round, they’re inherently rustic and cozy so they’ll add some subtle seasonal style to any corner of your home.
5. Line Your Shelves With Seasonal Décor
Shelves give you an opportunity to showcase your favorite pieces—and they’re natural spots to store some fall décor. Sprinkle a few seasonal touches among your knick-knacks and souvenirs, or replace all your go-to décor with fall-friendly pieces.
6. Hang Fall Plants from Your Fixtures
Take a floor-to-ceiling approach with your décor by draping fall plants over your light fixtures. The unusual touch will dress up your sleekest pendant lights and your boldest chandeliers, and all you need is a few dried flowers, eucalyptus stems, or twisted branches to get the job done.
7. Swap Out Your Throw Pillows
Swapping out your throw pillows isn’t a must—but it’s a great way to usher in a new season. Stow away your spring florals and summer ginghams, and replace them with a few cozy pillows that just feel like fall.
8. Fill Your Space With Faux Fur Accents
Faux fur looks great during any time of year—but it looks particularly welcoming during the fall. Stock up on faux fur pillows and blankets, and pile them on top of every seat in your space.
9. Play With Surprising Fall Colors
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to your palette. Reds, yellows, and oranges are classic fall colors. But less obvious earth tones—like olive green—can make a striking addition to your seasonal color scheme.
10. Score a Set of Festive Candle Holders
Candlesticks and candleholders make a no-fail addition to any dining room table, and if you score a festive set, you can make your tablescape feel more playful and more elegant in one fell swoop.
11. Match Your Pumpkins to Your Space
Most pumpkins come in warm shades like red, orange, or yellow. But if you don’t want to introduce a new color to your palette, don’t. Stock up on pumpkins in understated colors—like white, black, or emerald green—and complement your home’s palette, instead of adding contrast to it.
12. Stick a Sign on Your Front Porch
Investing in a front porch sign that says “fall” may seem a little over the top. But there’s no shame in having fun. So do the decorative equivalent of shouting “FALL” from the rooftops and welcome the season with a sign on your front porch.
13. Trade Vases for Rustic Buckets
It’s natural to store bouquets inside vases. But this season, consider more rustic vessels—like baskets, buckets, or even mugs. The containers should make your bouquets feel textured and homey—a perfect combination for fall.
14. Color-Coordinate Your Décor
Fall has a pretty recognizable color scheme, so one easy way to decorate for the season is to streamline your palette. Fill your vases and planters with fall-colored flowers, stock up on neutral throw pillows, and rid your space of colorful accents. The bold move will leave your space feeling more seasonal—even if there’s no fall-specific décor in sight.
15. Fill a Bowl With Pinecones
Keep it simple this season by filling a bowl with pinecones, and making that your go-to centerpiece. The easy accent will add texture to any table. And if you feel like getting fancy, you can always pair it with a candle or a bouquet of fall flowers.
