As the seasons change, it’s only natural to feel the urge to redecorate your space to match the current seasonal trends, colors, patterns, and overall aesthetic. Fall brings cooler weather, warmer tones, and the desire to bring nature-inspired decor into your home. We’ll share some of our favorite fall decorating ideas so you can learn how to decorate for fall with your personal style in mind.

1. Give Rustic Tones & Materials Their Moment

Decorating for fall gives you the green light to break out your burnt oranges and deep wood tones and add coziness to your favorite neutrals. Embrace more rustic-inspired decor by adding a dark-toned sculpture or ceramic vase to your coffee table. Swap out acrylic end tables for a copper option to build on your color palette and incorporate a variety of materials. If you have a fireplace, store your logs inside to bring nature right into your space.

2. Add Warm Accents

Immerse yourself in fall by bringing autumn decorations to your entryway. Style your entryway table with warm-hued accent pieces to set the tone for the rest of your home's fall decor. Take a break from lush greenery and fill your vases with branches adorned in red, yellow, and orange leaves or buds – we love how these deep-red faux maple leaves give us the fall foliage we crave, and they’ll never lose their color! Candles and candle holders are another warm accent piece to add to any display. Choose autumnal scents like warm vanilla, spiced pumpkin, or cinnamon to envelop your senses with fall. Place your candles in holders that add to a moody fall aesthetic. Think: wood, antiqued gold metal, colored glass, or ceramic.

3. Bring the Heat Inside & Outside

Just because the weather begins to cool toward the end of the season doesn’t mean you have to cut down on your time outdoors. Enjoy the colorful leaves and crisp autumn air by a roaring fire pit. Purchase a wood-burning fire pit to experience building your own fire, smelling the burnt wood, and hearing that crackle that makes you feel cozy and warm. Another great fire pit option is a natural-gas pit – just hook it up to your gas line and you can get your fire started with just the touch of a button. Transform your patio into an autumn-inspired oasis with heavier throw pillows in woven textures and neutral color patterns. Store your chopped wood beside your fire pit in a basket for easy access and added decor.

Bonus: We love that this pit comes with a smoke screen to prevent unwanted sparks or debris escaping the pit.

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4. Introduce Farmhouse for Fall

Another aesthetic perfect for decorating for fall is farmhouse style. This interior design style is all about comfort, simplicity, wood elements, natural materials, and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere – sounds pretty autumnal to us. Keep your fall decor simple and nature-inspired with clay vases and rattan baskets and lamps. Larger pieces that will build on your farmhouse aesthetic include wood furniture (we love the intricacy of the legs on this console table), wall decor inspired by natural materials, and area rugs with a bold, wide stripe.

5. Cozy Layers Are a Bedroom Must-Have

There’s nothing better than curling up under cozy blankets once the temperature drops. Layer heavier blankets over your lighter sheets and summer bedspread to keep you warm throughout the night. You can change your duvet or comforter if you want something heavier or more on trend for fall, or you can add depth to a neutral comforter set with a quilt or coverlet in a fall tone, like this deep chocolate brown. Keep a wool or fleece throw blanket at the ready for those extra chilly nights as winter gets closer.

6. Change Up Your Plating

Adding fall decor to your home can be as simple as redesigning your table settings, from dishware and flatware to glassware and napkins. Fall is the perfect time to experiment with moodier tones and deeper hues, which is why we are using every element on the table as an opportunity to add in different colors and materials. Set the mood by starting with a neutral dishware set that still has personality and design, like this faux marble set. From there, build on your color scheme with some deeper-toned glassware and napkins, and finish with a touch of glam – these gold metal utensils add some shine and luxury to your table.

7. Break Out the Fall Patterns

It simply wouldn’t be decorating for fall without adding classic autumn patterns to your home. Use throw pillows and blankets as an easy way to introduce patterns like plaid, checks, stripes, chevron, and houndstooth to your living room or bedroom. All of these patterns add just the right amount of movement and design to your space without being too loud. Keep your color palette on the lighter side to soften the patterns. Choose mustard, sage, beige, umber, and burnt orange over fully saturated hues to make the pattern switch in a neutral room more natural and seamless.

It’s time to get your home ready for fall.