55 Designer-Approved Ways to Decorate Your Home for Fall

In this rustic bunk room, the team at Amber Interiors really embraced the fall prints, using matching bed curtains and drapes in a plaid, earthy color scheme. While not every home will have room for bed curtains, you can find inspiration in this room for other aspects of your home, like matching your duvet with your drapery.

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While this super dark room by Katie Hodges feels so cozy yet sophisticated, we’re not saying you need to paint your walls as the seasons change (unless you really want to). Using this black matte shade as inspiration, think about what you can easily swap out in your home with something moodier. Your comforter, an accent chair, your knick-knacks: The possibilities are endless.

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Decorating with yellow gives you the best of both worlds: It’s a fall hue that makes your space feel brighter and happier. The team at Leo Designs used a mustard shade of yellow in the accents and details in this entryway, capturing the vibe of autumn while creating a welcoming space.

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There’s a reason designer Jeremiah Brent described this bedroom as “a nest.” The heavy, rich layering of textiles in this bedroom makes it feel endlessly cozy and inviting, from the drapery to the throw blankets to the rug. Nothing says “fall” like a room that’ll wrap you in warmth.

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It can be easy for your modern white kitchen to feel cold and uninviting, so it’s up to you (or your interior designer) to make sure it feels like the heart of your home, especially during the fall. Designer Ginger Curtis worked her magic in this kitchen and used little details to make the space feel cozier, like putting these faux furs on the counter seats. It’s a simple move, but the material helps bring warmth to the space.

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In the same way that added throw blankets can make your space feel like one big warm cocoon, textural art hanging on your walls will do the same. The team at Studio Plow added this specific art piece to bring in “a sense of calm,” but it adds a nice dimension too.

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We know that the social media trend that is “cluttercore” is not solely a fall phenomenon, but an excess of pillows, blankets, and patterns just has an autumnal feel, no? In this study, Alexandra Loew may have started the cluttercore trend without ever realizing it—the books piled on the floor are a nice touch.

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To prep your entire home for the season, begin with fall porch decor. Creating an inviting scene can be as simple as setting out two large planters filled with dried blooms on either side of the front door. Preserved hydrangeas bring autumn color to this bungalow designed by Leanne Ford.

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While curtains can undoubtedly make a space feel warmer and cozier, there's also something to be said for letting in as much light as possible during the shorter fall days. This fall decor idea by designer Ashley Montgomery is a master class in minimalist fall decor, with bare windows allowing unobstructed views of the meadows outside.

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If you're lucky enough to have a fireplace, ring in the fall season by reorienting your furniture toward the cold-weather focal point of your room, as seen in this cozy cabin living room designed by Heidi Caillier. Trust us: There's no better place to pass a blustery autumn day than a front-row seat by the flames.

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When it comes to autumnal fabrics, nothing feels quite as cozy and welcoming as velvet. The sumptuous texture begs to be touched and enjoyed, making it a great option for seasonal throw pillows or occasional seating, like the burgundy chairs in this room designed by Caroline Turner.

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Give your lighting a seasonal refresh by swapping your current lampshades for solid or patterned ones in fall hues like brown, orange, red, yellow, or burgundy. You can easily make the switch on anything from floor and table lamps to sconces, like the oxblood and gold ones in this library by designer CeCe Barfield Thompson.

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Mixing up your fabrics is a great trick for transitioning seasons—but have you ever considered putting them on the wall? In this living room by interior designer Kevin Dumais, a green leather fabric covers the walls, adding texture and warmth.

You're going to be cozying up to the flames for at least the next few months, so why not make sure your fireplace is pretty enough to take center stage? If your mantel or fireplace decor could use an update, consider refreshing the tile in an eye-catching pattern like the one in this Leanne Ford–designed space.

Whether you own copper cookware or are looking for an excuse to invest in a set, treat the classic pieces as fall decor to warm up your kitchen. In this New Jersey kitchen by designer Birgitte Pearce, copper pans hang elegantly on a gold rail against a marble backsplash, bringing both warmth and patina to the space.

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It's no secret that light becomes scarce during the fall, especially when the sun starts setting at 4 p.m. To chase away the seasonal scaries (and make the most of the light you do get), consider bringing in a few extra mirrors for the upcoming months, like the vintage one in this room designed by Heidi Caillier. They'll bounce light around and open it up so that it feels cozy, not cave-like.

Pillows are such an easy way to transition your living room for the season without making any major changes. Swap your summer shades for plush picks in deeper colors like burgundy, charcoal, and caramel, or seasonal patterns like the plaid seen in this living room designed by Christian Burch and John Frechette.

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It may be freezing outside, but we're willing to bet your body still craves a nature break. If chilly temps keep you indoors for most of the season, rearrange your room to take advantage of an outdoor view and fake it till you make it to spring. In this work-from-home space by designer Jen Samson, a modest desk gets the corner office treatment thanks to an expansive view of Lake Tahoe.

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