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Seasonal Decorating
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Stacy Fisher
Stacy Fisher
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Published on 09/11/23
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The fall season is here and the smell of pumpkin spice, apple, and cinnamon is in the air. If you want to bring some fall vibes into your home, these natural fall decor ideas are sure to inspire you. The magic of autumn can be displayed in many ways in just about every space from the living room to the bedroom.
These natural fall decorations are easy to recreate yourself and don't require any special skills. Most of these ideas are quick to put together and will take less than an hour to create, so you can get a designer look in your home in no time.
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Build a Pumpkin Stack Planter
Here's a DIY fall room decoration that can be put anywhere, inside or out. Finding Lovely started with a planter and then used a variety of materials including pumpkins and hydrangea to create a beautiful autumn decoration that you can make yourself. Directions are included on how to put everything together to get the same look.
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Decorate the Bar Cart
You can decorate just about anything for fall, and this project takes advantage of that. A bar cart has been styled by Pop of Gold and has all the autumn touches. A scarecrow, pumpkins on a cake stand, and a throw blanket elevate this co*cktail stand. Besides some seasonal drinks, it's also a great place to place some fall treats.
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Display a Tiered Tray
Using a tray to showcase some autumn decorations is a wonderful way to add some vertical space. Here, Homestead City Dwelling has used some rustic tiered trays and styled them for the fall season. Dried flowers, wooden houses, and books tied with strings make neutral and rustic decorations. You could add anything you like to the trays and they can be used for other seasons as well.
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Go With White Pumpkins
White pumpkins are elegant and understated, making them an excellent choice if you want a minimal, elegant, or natural look in your home. You can place them just about anywhere to add some instant style. Finding Lovely has placed them in a metal bucket but you could also put them in a basket or simply scattered around the room.
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Fill a Vase
When you decorate for fall, don't forget the space on your coffee table. It's often the center of the living room and it's a great place to show off your favorite decoration. Alvin Wayne Interiors put out a vase full of yellow and orange fall berries and leaves, which goes perfectly with the rest of the decor.
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Use Produce
Becca Interiors has taken a minimal approach to fall decorating. In the center of the dining table is a bowl of onions along with a vase full of fall leaves. It goes perfectly with the farmhouse style that's already there, making it feel approachable and homey.
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Forage From Nature
Add something unexpected like Laura Brophy Interiors has done. Forage for some greenery and place them in a vase. The long branches extend from the vase, and since they're green, they make the perfect decoration for early fall. It's then placed on an entryway table for all your visitors to admire.
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DIY a Wreath
You can create your own wreath like Casa Watkins Home & Living has done. It starts with a bicycle wheel and then is decorated with flowers and dried oranges. It's truly unique and is a great way to add some fall colors to your walls.
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Warm Up With a Fire
This is a simple way to decorate for fall and it only takes a few minutes. If you have a fireplace, then make sure you use it. Fall is the perfect time for a warm fire that adds some incredible ambiance to your living room. KG Designs has done this and it makes a huge difference in the feel of the room.
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Style Dried Leaves
Inspired by Charm has styled a mantel just in time for fall by stacking some books and inserting dried autumn leaves throughout to create a cohesive fall look. The mantel follows a brown and orange color palette, which makes a charming statement.
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Embrace Early Fall
As soon as the leaves begin to change, you can make this DIY fall room decoration like Casa Watkins Living has. Trim some of the changing leaves and place them in a glass vase. Even if the leaves are just starting to fade from their summer green, embrace the changes as the fall season begins.
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Create a Simple Centerpiece
A fall centerpiece doesn't need to be fancy. Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions has created a simple one that embraces the fall season. She filled a basket with small pumpkins and gourds and placed it at the center of the table. It sits on a burlap table runner which completes the look.
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Bring the Outside In
Leclair Decor has come up with a simple way to decorate for fall. A rustic basket has been placed in the living room and filled with logs. It gives the hint that autumn is coming and soon there will be warm fires and cooler nights.
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Add Small Touches
Sometimes, less is more. If you're looking for a minimal look to your fall decorations, consider adding just a few touches. Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona has added two small pumpkins to a bookshelf. It's just a touch of fall but that's what makes it just so special.
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Combine Dried Arrangements
Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions has taken a few vases and filled them with various fall foliage. She uses different colors and textures to make one big statement. All of the dried foliage is placed on a mirrored tray, which really highlights the vases. A mirrored tray will show off any of your fall decorations and add a special touch.
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Show Off Some Feathers
Inspired by Charm has designed a wreath made out of feathers. Feathers are a unique way to decorate for the fall and this delicate wreath is meant to be displayed inside. There are complete directions available on how to make this DIY fall room decoration.
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Hang Some Baskets
Chelius House of Design has decorated the wall of the kitchen with some baskets. The warm colors of the baskets give it a cozy look and add some texture to your walls. The great thing about these baskets is that you can easily transition them from one season to the next.
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Display in Cloches
If your yard is filled with all kinds of trees, take a few branches of each of them and place them in glass cloches on your empty mantel. Each branch will be able to shine on its own thanks to its unique shape and foliage. To mix it up even further, get different cloche styles to bring a rustic touch.
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Try Seasonal Fruits
Apple picking is a beloved activity during fall, so why not use the extra apples for your own decor? Place a bowl of fresh apples in a wooden vessel and put them on a shelf with the rest of your decor, so it's easy to grab-and-go.
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Set a Beautiful Table
Place your favorite decor items and dried arrangements in a classic bowl if you run out of space when you're arranging your vase. Then, pair the two together on the table to create a one-of-a-kind display for any gatherings.
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Display a Garland
Don't forget to decorate your mantel, especially if you're planning on having guests over. Display some fall leaves as a hanging garland, so it adds a pop of fall color while the fire is on.
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Go Glam
When it comes to decorating, the options are endless, especially if you're trying to go all out. Combine all of your favorite fall accents together to curate an extravagant centerpiece (this will definitely capture guests' attention). In this one, all kinds of flowers, pumpkins, apples, and leaves are layered with each other.
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Choose a Rustic Theme
An easy way to start decorating for fall is to choose a theme you want and use that as inspiration for all empty spaces around your home. Here, the same colors and florals are chosen for the main centerpiece and mantel which brings the whole room together.
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Fill the Cabinets
Velveteen and Grace filled an empty cabinet with all fall-inspired items. From placing trinkets in acorn-shaped glass jars to different gourds in the drawers. Some drawers are kept closed, which are used to store any items that may cause clutter while the ones that are opened are styled.
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