15 Popular Fall Décor Ideas: The Best Cozy Comfort

As the days get shorter and crisper, fall invites us to embrace warmth and coziness in our homes. From soft, textured blankets to vibrant seasonal accents, decorating for autumn is all about creating a space that feels inviting and snug. Be inspired by these 15 popular fall décor ideas to help you transform your home into a cozy retreat.

1. Quilted Throw

A quilted throw is the perfect option for warming up your legs either indoors or out. I tend to prefer quilted throws, old or new, because they hold their texture better. Sometimes fleece or woven throws can get pilled or matted, whereas a quilted blanket maintains its integrity longer.

 

2. Amber Bottles

Perhaps my most treasured piece of fall décor is my collection of amber bottles. Paired with faux foliage and real baby boo pumpkins, you can’t go wrong adding this glorious hue to your home during the autumn season.

 

3. Heirloom Pumpkins

When I was a kid carving my pumpkin for Halloween, I had never heard of nor seen an heirloom pumpkin. Today they’re abundant at farmer’s markets and roadside stands. Consider a textured pumpkin for a unique fall décor staple. I love the variety of colors that are available in the world of pumpkins now.

 

4. Foraged Foliage

Budget-friendly decorating doesn’t get any better than this! Scour your yard or take a walk in the woods and grab colorful and interesting stems and berries to create a stunning bouquet. Add a handful of apples and a pumpkin to round out your autumn vignette.

 

5. Potted Chrysanthemums

Take a quick trip to the grocery store or your local garden center to pick up some colorful potted mums for both inside and outside your home. You’ve probably got a cute basket somewhere that makes for the perfect vessel for this fall mainstay. If not, check out a nearby garage sale, You can almost always find baskets for under one dollar. I think I purchased this green one for 50 cents.

 

6. Bunches of Bittersweet

Although real bittersweet can be a little pricey, craft stores often carry realistic replicas of this beautiful autumn foliage. I like to pair it with my white ironstone because the orange pops off the smooth white finish of bowls and pitchers.

 

7. Vintage Art Prints

Vintage style art can elevate your home any time of year, but I especially love it during the fall season. You can easily make these bird prints with the free printables from my blog. Choose inexpensive frames from a craft store or Amazon and you’ll enjoy beautiful wall art for a very low price.

 

8. Cozy Table Setting

Since the days are shorter, it’s easier to enjoy a candle-lit meal during autumn without having to wait until late in the evening to enjoy dinner. Choose candles at varying heights and add in texture with your centerpiece and place settings. Here, a garland of fall foliage is used as a table runner while woven placemats lend texture under dinnerware.

 

9. Wrap a Pumpkin

Give your indoor pumpkins a twist by wrapping them with a grapevine gathered from outside (you can also purchase faux grapevine). A walk in the woods will generally provide a source of grapevines for you. Just keep your eyes open while walking. It only takes a few minutes to wrap your pumpkins.

 

10. Marigold Bouquet

Before your marigolds begin to fade, gather some clippings from the flower garden to bring indoors. Orange marigolds make for the perfect fall décor arrangement and don’t cost a penny.

 

ll. Fall-ify Your Hutch

Add gourds, baby boo pumpkins, leaves, and other natural elements from your yard to your kitchen or dining hutch for a cozy display. I added my DIY book page pinwheel garland to create this fall arrangement in my dining room hutch.

 

12. Display Baby Boos

I’ve always had a mad crush on baby boo pumpkins and luckily they’re a budget-friendly option for adding fall décor to your home. Pile them in a wooden bowl, add one to a stack of books, place them on a mantel or bookshelf, or corral them in a cloche for a unique display.

 

13. Use Soft Colors

Use soft colors for decorating your home during the fall season. It doesn’t always have to be about orange and gold. This table setting pairs pink and burgundy with fall foliage at the table. The result is soft, feminine, and pleasingly unexpected.

 

14. Use What You Have

No need to go all out with spending money on fall décor. Use what you have to create a cozy autumn vibe in your home. Before I started collecting amber bottles, I had my collection of aqua bottles. I simply added white berries and baby boos to create a seasonal mantel.

 

15. Let Nature Take Its Course

It’s okay to let your outdoor summer plantings fade as fall rolls into town. The browning and yellowing of foliage is no different than the changing of the leaves on the trees. Add pumpkins to fill in any gaping holes. I typically add small pumpkins to my flower boxes. The leaves of the geraniums still look good in the boxes but the flowers are small or non-existent. Small pumpkins or gourds add a pop of color to make up for the loss of blooms.

 

Now that I’m done writing this, I’m heading out to the yard to see where I can add some pumpkins and mums among the fading flowers. I always think the hydrangeas are pretty as they dry and fade on their bushes. Some plants gracefully transition into autumn more than others!