Inside this post, you’ll find simple fall decor ideas to transform your space.
Whether you only want to decorate an office or your entire home, these easy and affordable ideas are a great way to enter the fall season. Let your creativity run wild, and try out multiple ideas!
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When should you start decorating your home for fall?
It’s never too early to start decorating your space for fall, even if Starbucks hasn’t dropped its Pumpkin Spice Latte for the season.
The sooner you start, the longer you can enjoy the decor before transitioning into the winter season!
1. Add fall throw pillows to your living space
Throw pillows are an easy way to add fall colors to your space. Look for colors that resemble fall leaves, such as brown, burnt orange, and yellow.
Pumpkin-shaped pillows are another fun option! They come in a variety of colors, too.
2. Decorate with fall foliage
Nothing says fall like the leaves changing colors!
While having a real tree inside your home with changing leaves is unlikely, you can add artificial leaves and arrangements to give your home a fall feel.
3. Add a cozy knit blanket
Throw blankets are what every home needs during the fall season! You can spend your afternoons cuddled under one, reading your favorite book, or during a movie marathon.
Look for knit blankets in shades of orange, yellow, brown, or green.
4. Add some spooky bats
Looking to transform your space for spooky season? These adhesive bats are perfect!
They can easily stick to walls and mirrors without causing damage, making them a fun way to get creative with decorating.
5. Add scented fall candles
Scented candles are an easy way to add a warm glow and calming scent your space.
The spooky hand design from West Elm adds the Halloween spirit. For something more traditional, World Market has a great selection of fall scented candles.
6. Spice up your table setting
Style your table for dinner parties or everyday meals with moody plates or small pumpkins as a centerpiece.
7. Hang a seasonal wreath on your door
Wreaths are another simple way to decorate this fall.
Think shades rich in rust, gold, and green and full of wooded accents like acorns or berries.
8. Switch up your front doormats
Another welcoming statement for your front entryway this autumn is adding a fall-themed doormat.
You can choose for something more neutral like the mushroom forest inspired one pictured above or add a Halloween design.
9. Hang decor from a shelf or mantel
Spruce up your space with thoughtful fall decor on your shelves or fireplace mantel. I love the timeless look of the terracotta skeletons.
I also love the look of all the pumpkins spilling out of the fireplace.
10. Change your rugs and floormats
Rugs always change the vibe of a space! Why not try it this autumnal season?
The rust orange checkers rug is an eccentric and fun change or you can do a small rug in your kitchen like the skeleton one pictured.
11. Add seasonal cookware to your kitchen
Love to cook? Well this fall decor idea is for you!
The pumpkin dutch oven is so cute to cook with this fall or the ghost serving plates and cups will impress your guests.
12. Add some mood lighting to cozy your home
Lighting makes all the difference in a space and fall is a time when you want moody lighting in your home.
You can add creative lights like the vines pictured above or add flameless candles.
13. Add fall wall art and decor
Don’t underestimate the power of wall art. Hanging pieces that are themed around fall are a simple way to decorate.
If you already have frames hanging around the house, you can add fall art prints. There are a lot of budget-friendly downloadable prints you can buy off Etsy. I also love the macrame leaves! These would be beautiful above a fireplace or console table.
14. Change your candle holders for fall
Candle holders are a fun and easy way to add fall decor to your home!
While you can keep candles out year-round, getting some seasonal ones is a simple way to switch it up. I linked a beautiful gold pumpkin candle holder and a black branch holder that are perfect for fall.
15. Add decorative pieces throughout your home
Adding small pieces throughout your home is an understated way to add fall decor.
I love this marble pumpkin from Target. It is affordable, subtle, and chic, and it would look great on a coffee table or shelf.