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    You are here: Home / Fall / 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Last Updated: February 1, 2022 | Published: August 13, 2021 | By: Laura | 50 Comments | Filed Under: Fall, Style & Inspiration

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    Decorating your home for Fall doesn’t have to be complicated! It’s simply adding elements of nature, cozy textures and rustic hues to your existing decor.

    11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    I’ll share my top 11 ways to add Fall to my home and you’ll be enjoying a cozy space that feels like football, family and fun in no time! I hope this round-up will get your creative juices flowing. Don’t …

    Decorating your home for Fall doesn’t have to be complicated! It’s simply adding elements of nature and rustic hues to your existing decor. I’ll share my top 11 ways to add Fall to my home and you’ll be enjoying a cozy space that feels like football, family and fun in no time!

    I hope this round-up will get your creative juices flowing. Don’t forget when decorating for the seasons to always shop your house first! Try out old items in unexpected ways. For instance, I had everything on my mantel except for the faux pumpkin and the pinecone filler, which cost me about $7 at Hobby Lobby. Bringing fall decor into your home doesn’t have to be expensive!

    And you’ll want to follow my Fall Decor board on Pinterest. I’ve been pinning fall inspiration like crazy and will keep it up. So stay inspired!

    Happy Fall, y’all!

    1. Pumpkins!

    We’ll start with the obvious first thing you can use to add fall to your home. These gorgeous plants in the squash family are simply gorgeous. I love them stacked or piled or nestled into a bed of fall foliage. I’m not picky.

    Add pumpkins and gourds to your fall home for an easy update! Click for more ideas to decorate your home for fall!

    Gorgeous Fall Tablescape from Miss Mustard Seed

    Although I absolutely love the cinderella pumpkin, which are the blue pumpkins, like the one in the middle above. And the white pumpkins are gorgeous, too!

    A gorgeous fall home tour from the lovely Jennifer Rizzo. | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Beautiful Fall Dining Room from Jennifer Rizzo

    I still love an orange pumpkin for a jack-o-lantern!

    2. Apples

    What better way to add to your fall decor than to decorate with the delicious apple? Fall means all things apple, like apple cider, apple pie, apple muffins, apple cake, apple butter (!!), candied apples and more! Are you getting hungry yet??

    Caramel apples add the sweetest fall touch to your decor! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Scrumptious Candied Apples from My Sweet Savannah

    I seriously just popped over to Pinterest and started pinning apple recipes, because tomorrow I’m going to the store to make something delicious. Ha!

    Use apples to add a subtle touch of fall. More fall inspiration by clicking here! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    A Simple Fall Mantel

    But sometimes a bowl of apples (or caramel apples) is the perfect touch to add a subtle fall touch.

    3. Chalkboards

    I love the chalky black look with typography all of the time, but especially in the fall. It reminds me of Halloween and the richness of the black lends itself to a warmer color palette like autumn.

    Fall Harvest Chalkboard is perfect for decorating for fall! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Fall Harvest Chalkboard from Nest of Posies (pssst – this is a printable!!)

    Hello Fall Chalkboard Art | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Hello Fall Chalkboard Art

    4. The Outdoors! Pinecones, Acorns, Leaves + more! 

    You don’t have to leave the leaves and stick outside this fall. Grab some pinecones, acorns and leaves for free decor that packs a punch!

    Gorgeous fall front porch with natural elements for fall! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Gorgeous fall Front Porch from Four Generations One Roof

    Fall Farmhouse Shelves full of texture and natural elements | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Fall Farmhouse Shelves

    Bring the outdoors in this fall with an adorable acorn frame! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Adorable Acorn Frame from Better Homes and Gardens

    5. Burlap. 

    The nubby, farmhouse textured fabric is always a great addition in the home during the Fall season. Whether you are using it for a wreath, table runner or just incorporated into your decor, burlap is a perfect choice for fall.

    Nubby, fall burlap bow | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    How to Make a Burlap Bow from Thistlewood Farm

    Autumn Embroidery Hoop | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Autumn Embroidery Hoop from The Lily Pad Cottage

    6. Mums

    These gorgeous potted plants get their own category because they are the fall “flower”. Or more like a flowering bush … what exactly are they? Either way, they look gorgeous inside or outside of the home. Definitely pick some up this season, if you do nothing else except for plop them by the front door like I do!

    Vintage scale mums for fall fun! | 11 Ways to Add Fall Into Your Home

    The cutest mum on a scale from Kelly Elko

    Pretty fall front door with a new DIY wreath! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Fall Home Tour | Fall Home Tour

    7. Sticks, Twigs & Stumps

    I know that this one could be categorized as bringing the outside in, but I thought that sticks needed their own category. 😊 I love how Liz Marie decorated her buffet with larger sticks in vases. So cute and inexpensive!

    Use simple items like branches and twigs to add nature to your fall home decor! Click for more fall decorating ideas! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Gorgeous Fall Dining Room from Liz Marie

    Gorgeous tree stump side table for fall! Click here for more fall decorating ideas! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Gorgeous Tree Stump Side Table from Saw, Nail & Paint

    8. Pillows!

    As always, a seasonal throw pillow is a good idea. There are so may adorable pillows out there with fall sentiments or pumpkins – and in every price point!

    I personally love all of the pillows from Lucy at Craftberry Bush. I have several of them and always get questions about where I got them. I’ve taken a watercolor class from her once, and let’s just say what she has is raw talent. It’s not easy to watercolor like this!

    Gorgeous fall pillows from Crafberry Bush. Click here for more fall decor inspiration! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Autumn Pillow | Navy/White Pumpkin | Blessed Fall Wreath | Red Wagon & Pumpkins

    And they don’t have to be super fall-y. You can choose a saying about being thankful that you could display all year. Or just choose a pattern with warm tones. I love, love, love navy! And like to bring it out more in the fall and winter.

    9. Mercury Glass

    It used to be all the rage, but I think there’s still a place for some mercury glass in the fall and winter. I love a good mercury glass candle holder. It reminds me of twinkly lights and stars.

    Gorgeous Fall Vignette with mercury glass from Rooms for Rent Blog | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Gorgeous Fall Vignette from Rooms for Rent Blog

    Mercury Glass and Eucalyptus Tablescape from Rooms for Rent Blog. Click to see more fall inspiration! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Mercury Glass and Eucalyptus Tablescape from Rooms for Rent Blog

    10. Galvanized Metals

    If you’re looking for the metal look, but not digging the sparkly mercury glass, then try some galvanized metal. I know it’s so popular in the farmhouse scene these days, so it’s abundantly available.

    Fall Farmhouse Mantel with Galvanized Metal Olive Buckets - click for more fall inspiration!! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    2017 Fall Mantel

    Try some large olive baskets or a cute galvanized tray filled with pumpkins.

    Farmhouse Fall Table Centerpiece from Worthing Court - click for more fall inspiration! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Farmhouse Fall Table Centerpiece from Worthing Court

    11. Books

    And last, but not least, these lovely books can add so much interest to a fall vignette or a mantel display. Many books have warm colored covers, which are perfect for fall and so many times you can find them for cheap in thrift stores. Or you may even find them in your grandma’s old bookcase.

    Fall Mantel with colorful books - click here for more inspiration! | 11 Ways to Add Fall to Your Home

    Fall Mantel with colorful books from Blesser House

    Be Grateful Fall Mantel

    Be Grateful Fall Mantel

    Those are just a few small ways you can add a little something to your seasonal decor. I love that it can be so inexpensive and easy to decorate for fall!

    What is YOUR favorite day to decorate for fall?! Tell me below in the comments.

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    Comments

    1. Patti

      August 17, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      I have been thinking about pulling out my stuff for fall. You have now given me new ideas to have at it. I’ll stop in Hobby Lobby tomorrow for sure. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us Laura. Always great ideas.

      Reply
    2. Kay

      August 14, 2020 at 12:30 am

      We loved your fall ideas post! Thankyou so much. Im from Australia and we don’t have the decor emphasis on pumpkins here. I plan to make some fabric pumpkins soon however. I think they are adorable. No mantle in this home but I have a little tabKayle for a vignette! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Jill Adamy

      August 12, 2020 at 7:24 am

      I love all of your ideas for Fall decorating! I can’t wait to get my house outfitted! I’m currently working on some new paintings that are fall/Autumn themed to adorn my walls.

      Reply
    4. Lorna Erickson

      September 11, 2018 at 11:46 pm

      Wow some beautiful, creative ideas for fall. Thanks for putting this together. I feel so behind in my decorating lol. Now I’m inspired 😊

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 15, 2018 at 8:22 am

        Oh friend! Please do NOT feel behind in your decorating! 🙂 I decorate super early so that I can share my ideas with you so that you’ll have them when you are ready to decorate. You are definitely not behind, sweet lady! Thank you for your kind words! xo, Laura

        Reply
    5. Jessica Bruno

      September 22, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      Thanks so much for including our foyer 🙂 What a great roundup !

      Reply
    6. The Furnshop

      September 22, 2017 at 2:31 am

      Great ideas for fall decoration. Thanks for sharing this post.

      Reply
    7. Rebeca Savela

      September 09, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      Wonderful collection of Fall inspiration! Pinning! 😉

      Reply
      • Laura

        October 09, 2016 at 12:18 am

        Thank you Rebecca!

        Reply
    8. Katie @ Made to be a Momma

      October 08, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Featuring this tonight at the link party! Love your ideas!

      Reply
    9. Shannah @ Just Us Four

      October 02, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      There are so many gorgeous fall images in this post. Great ideas for ways to bring fall in a home.

      Thanks for sharing at the Pinworthy Projects Party!

      Reply
    10. Sherry

      October 02, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Laura, Thanks for sharing these beautiful Fall images at the Open House party.
      xx,
      Sherry

      Reply
    11. Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog

      September 30, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Love the ideas!! Especially the pillow covers, the dining room decor from Liz Marie Blog, and the apples in the front door wreath! Thanks for sharing!

      Visiting your blog via Pinterest!

      Helen
      Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
      Exercise Encouragement GROUP Blog

      Reply
    12. Rachel - Shades of Blue

      September 26, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      I kinda love this roundup more than anything! I’m not just pinning… I’m bookmarking this shiz! 🙂 I also really really heart your miss matched dining chairs. Like. A.LOT.

      Reply
    13. Heather

      September 25, 2013 at 9:44 am

      Great Round-Up! I just posted my DIY fall décor and now I want to add even more!!

      Reply
    14. Krista @ the happy housie

      September 25, 2013 at 12:09 am

      Wow – what an AWESOME collection Laura! And thank you sooo much for including my mantel:) Pinning this – a few times!
      ~Krista

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 30, 2013 at 5:28 pm

        You’re so welcome, Krista! Thanks so much for pinning!!

        Reply
        • domain

          September 01, 2014 at 8:15 pm

          Good day! This is kind of off topic but I need some guidance from an established
          blog. Is it very difficult to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out
          pretty quick. I’m thinking about setting up my own but I’m not sure where to begin. Do you
          have any points or suggestions? Appreciate it

          Reply
    15. Alicia

      September 24, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      Great post. I’m inspired to decorate for fall now. I just moved into a new home and haven’t decorated yet. I can’t wait to make my new house a home with inspiration like in these photos

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 30, 2013 at 5:27 pm

        Yay! Decorating for Fall is my favorite. I’ve spent all day working on my entry way … and can’t wait to share tomorrow. Come back and let me know if you post your fall decor on your blog. I’d love to see it!

        Reply
    16. Becca

      September 24, 2013 at 12:47 pm

      What a great collection!

      Reply
    17. Tammy

      September 24, 2013 at 10:31 am

      Wow this really brings Fall to life love all the ideas!
      Tammy

      Reply
    18. Vickie

      September 24, 2013 at 7:23 am

      I LOVE fall! Thanks for gathering all of these inspiring ideas for us!

      Reply
    19. Tammy

      September 23, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Fall is a cozy time of year. These are great ideas. I especially like the ideas that bring nature in!

      Reply
    20. Audrey Zumwalt

      September 22, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      Seeing a lot of talent here and am inspired to get my decorating done. Thanks for sharing,
      Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

      Reply
    21. [email protected] Charm

      September 21, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Luv your Fall mantel and all the other inspiring Fall ideas. Decorating for this season is always so much fun. To answer your question…yes…I am a HUGE AUBURN fan…WAR EAGLE!!!

      Blessings,
      Linda

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 23, 2013 at 12:36 pm

        War Eagle, Linda! 🙂 Although I’m sorry about the loss this weekend. My hubby when to Auburn, so we were definitely cheering them on. And I went to Tennessee, but cheer for Auburn unless we’re playing each other. Have a happy Monday!

        And thanks for your kind words about my mantel. I loooove decorating for Fall!

        Reply
    22. [email protected] A Cultivated Nest

      September 21, 2013 at 8:40 am

      Thank you so much for including my fall chalkboard and wreath! There’s so much great inspiration here I want to re-do my whole mantel 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 23, 2013 at 12:21 pm

        Aww, your mantel is so cute! No need to change a thing!!

        Reply
    23. tara

      September 20, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      love all these homes…and the women who created them are amazing.

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 21, 2013 at 12:51 am

        Aren’t they incredible? Just love all of the fall home tours going on right now … and coming up next week. Just makes me plain giddy!

        Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    24. Thistle

      September 20, 2013 at 3:36 pm

      Love all these ideas! Thank you so much for including my home tour!

      Happy fall to you!
      karianne

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 21, 2013 at 12:50 am

        Thank YOU, Karianne, for creating such a drool-worthy home to inspire the rest of us. 🙂 Happy weekend and happy Fall!!

        Reply
    25. Jamie

      September 20, 2013 at 12:52 pm

      Awesome post!! Sharing on my FB page today. I’ve never heard of Farm Sexy, I like it LOL.
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 21, 2013 at 12:49 am

        Thanks girl! My husband calls it farm sexy … he came up with it after I brought home some vintage farm/barn stuff. I told him I was going for a rustic glam look, and he said, “oh, you mean farm sexy?” And it stuck. I love it.

        Reply
    26. Jo-Anna

      September 20, 2013 at 12:28 pm

      Love this gorgeous round up! Thank you so much for including my fall mantel! 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 21, 2013 at 12:48 am

        Thank YOU Jo-Anna for creating something so beautiful! 🙂 Have a lovely weekend!!

        Reply
    27. nest of posies

      September 20, 2013 at 10:44 am

      thank you so much for including my mantel! you are so kind. this post is filled with gorgeous Fall goodness! LOVE.

      happy weekend.

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 21, 2013 at 12:45 am

        Girl, your mantel is gorgeous!! Thanks for creating such beautiful eye-candy. 🙂

        Reply
    28. Gina

      September 20, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Seeing all these just makes me swoon- I so love this time of year.

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 21, 2013 at 12:44 am

        I know, me too!! I see much more fall decorating in my future … and to think, we have 2+ more months to enjoy it. Woohoo!!

        Reply
    29. Ruthie

      October 05, 2013 at 9:49 am

      A super fun Fall collection… You’ve been Featured!! Thanks so much for coming to share, stop by and grab a Featured Button and I’d love for you to share again 🙂 Have a great weekend! xoxo~ Ruthie

      Reply

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