6 Ways to Incorporate Fall Colors Into Your Decor

By Elise Nelson on October 30, 2017

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There’s nothing quite like surrounding yourself with the comforts of fall: pumpkins, apple cider, warm blankets, and soft sweaters. The best part is that you don’t need to leave autumn out in the cold. Decorate your home with your favorite fall features so the comfort never ends.

Take a look out your window to find some inspiration for incorporating fall colors into your décor. If you need a little more push, here are five ways you can start.

1. Get cozy with blankets and throw pillows

Adding decorative, autumn-inspired pillows and blankets to your living room is one of the most affordable ways to bring fall home.

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The key is choosing colors that compliment your living room furniture, but here’s the good news: the fall color palette goes far beyond your basic reds, greens, oranges, and yellows. Anything from beige to deep red wine to navy will have you ready for the season.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match cute patterns, such as plaids and stripes. Suede, velvet, wool, and burlap are also great for adding some texture to your furniture. Consider buying a soft fur rug to bring the whole room together – as long as it’s faux fur!

2. Add big pops of color with small accessories

You can incorporate fall into your décor simply by accessorizing. Start with your lighting; a lampshade can make all the difference. Bright colors or hand-painted designs add great mood lighting.

If you’re feeling crafty, all you need is a solid-colored shade, some paint, and a small brush to DIY a beautiful fall-inspired lampshade. Lanterns and string lights are just enough to brighten up any corner of your home as well.

While metals are sometimes overlooked when considering fall color schemes, they add elegance to any home. Brass, gold, and silver vases filled with bouquets of mums make bold accent pieces.

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You can’t exactly bring real woodland creatures into your home, but ceramic figurines look just as cute and are perfect for fall. The best part is that they can go anywhere, whether it be on shelves, atop a fireplace, or on end tables. Create your own little forest full of foxes, squirrels, owls, and wolves. Pier 1 Imports has a wide selection of sculptures, figurines, frames, and more.

3. Channel your inner outdoorsman with wooden pieces

For a rustic look, add some dark woods to your home. If you already have wooden floors, you’re already halfway there! Complete the look with a sheepskin rug (remember the faux).

If you don’t have wooden floors, this look can still be achieved with accessories like lamps with a wooden base, picture frames, or DIY plywood signs. In homes equipped with a wood-burning fireplace, there’s no need to hide the logs this season! Display them in an iron firewood rack to make your living room feel like a cozy cabin.

Fall can also be the time to incorporate some bigger changes; it’s the perfect excuse to bring the wooden wardrobe into your bedroom that you’ve been eyeing for weeks.

4. Get cooking with earthy tableware

Rather than buying sets of plates, autumn is the time to mix individuals for a folk-inspired look, according to Interior Goods Direct.

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The colors of fall work well with each other no matter the combination, so don’t be afraid to choose two (such as orange and navy) and create your own custom set from there. Alternatively, you can pick one solid color (navy, for example) as a base for your set and incorporate patterned pieces of the same shade.

Table runners and centerpieces are simple options for adding a fall spin to your kitchen. If you don’t mind a basic look, the cheapest table runners can be custom-made by cutting a thick strip of burlap. Add an intricate vase as your centerpiece and the transformation is complete.

5. Invite autumn inside with pumpkins, hay, and leaves

Why not incorporate the items that inspire you with their colors? You can get so creative with natural fall elements.

Pumpkins can be carved or painted, big or small, and they can go anywhere in your home. You can turn any pumpkin into anything, from a spooky Halloween look to an elegant piece of art.

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The same goes for leaves — collect some fallen foliage from your backyard and give it new life. Create a framed collage or a string of garland. If you’d rather go down the artificial route, Michaels has a selection of seasonal artificial decorating supplies.

Corn stalks and hay bales can decorate your front porch, or become the base of a big wreath for your front door. Add some apples, pumpkins, or even a small scarecrow to the display. Your house will be autumn-ready inside and out!

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