54 Easy Fall Decorating Ideas To Cozy Up Your Home

To prep your entire home for the season, begin with fall porch decor. It can be as simple as setting 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.

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 by Heidi Caillier. Trust us: There's no better place to pass a blustery autumn day than a front-row seat by the flames.

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

The light, airy nature of open floorplans may feel great during the summer months, but a more closed-in, cuddled-up atmosphere works better for fall. Add some faux delineation between your rooms with a temporary divider, like this vintage folding screen. The end result? A space that instantly feels cozier and ready for hibernation.

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 cookware hangs elegantly on a gold rail against a marble backsplash.

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 your home does get), consider bringing in a few extra mirrors for the upcoming months, like this vintage style in a room by Heidi Caillier. They'll bounce light around the room and open up the space 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 Frenchette.

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 space by designer Jen Samson, a modest desk gets corner office treatment thanks to an expansive view of Lake Tahoe.

Fresh flowers can make any room more inviting, and while they feel like more of a spring or summer thing, there are plenty of varietals that will appeal to your desire for fall vibes. Have fun placing a seasonal arrangement in a more unexpected place, like in this luxe California bathroom designed by Harte Brownlee & Associates.

Textured paint techniques are totally in right now, making them a great way to update your home to fall in line with current trends and the upcoming fall season. Limewash paint, as seen in this room by Rupp Studio, is particularly well suited to this time of year, with a velvety finish that makes you feel like you're in a jewelry box.

For an easy update, simply swap out your kitchen towels or bath linens for festive alternatives like the olive, cream, and burnt orange plaid one in this kitchen by Tammy Randall Wood of Interior Archaeology.

Whether you harvest veggies from your own garden or get them from a nearby farmers market, setting a few in a large wooden bowl on your dining table makes for a natural centerpiece that doubles as decorative storage. The display in this kitchen by designer Shavonda Gardner proves just that.

While wicker can easily give a dreamy coastal summer aesthetic, it can also add texture and warmth to interiors for fall. Consider adding small touches of the natural material, like these wicker pendant lights seen in a bedroom designed by Lauren Nelson.

Craft your way to a seasonal space with a DIY wreath or a beautiful store-bought version. Designer Elizabeth Pash upgraded this ready-made wreath with a coral bow to make the cheerful blue door feel more fall ready.

If you plan on entertaining a lot this fall, start setting the tone for the season's festivities in the entryway. Here, designer Kylee Shintaffer blanketed the entire space in warm woods for a fully rustic feel perfect for fall, then added red blooms and a matching throw pillow on the bench.

To enjoy your alfresco escape for as long as possible, you may need to make a few fall-inspired changes. Swap out your outdoor throw pillows for more fall-friendly colors or add a toasty outdoor fire pit so you can still hang outside into the cooler months.

Soften any wall (even those made of logs!) with a handmade textile in bright hues. We're loving the matchy-matchy layers in this vignette by Anthony Baratta.

Pumpkins may be an obvious choice for fall, but they're still worth including and can be a really simple way to get your home in the seasonal spirit. If you want something a little chicer and easier to take care of than the real thing, add a few porcelain or yarn options. Here, designer Emily Henderson sprinkled them throughout this entryway for just a touch of Halloween spirit.

For bedding that'll look brilliant in multiple seasons, go for a botanical print in a typical fall shade, like the red and white blanket and pillows in this bedroom designed by Breeze Giannasio.

Fall is all about upping the comfort around your home, and nothing helps achieve that goal better than additional soft layers. To achieve a dynamic look, consider layering up your rugs, as seen in this cozy living room by Leanne Ford Interiors.