30+ Sophisticated Fall Decor Ideas to Make a Cozy Home
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When hints of cool air start making us long for apple cider and evenings spent by the fire, you know it's time to break out the fall decor. While many of us want to repaint the walls in cozy, warm hues, it's far easier to add small yet meaningful touches. Easy tweaks, like changing out lampshades or throwing a luxurious blanket on the back of a chair, can transform a space into a cozy yet sophisticated environment.
From sheepskin rugs to leather pillows, these designer approved tips and tricks will help you welcome fall. We've also shared our top picks for helping you do so with ease.
Refresh the Rugs
Start from the bottom up to look for ways to incorporate autumnal tones and textures with your rugs. Place a fine kilim with rich chestnut in your breakfast room or study for an instant fall refresh. Here, designer Palmer Weiss layered an Eliko Rug runner in this Montana kitchen.
Padma Kilim Woven Wool Rug
Dash & Albert
annieselke.com
$990.00
Built for spills and traffic of everyday life, this kilim rug references traditional quilt patterns. The cream and brown tones modernize the piece and assert a homey feel.
Don't Forget About the Table Linens
A simple switch of a table cloth or napkins can effortlessly evoke the inviting spirit of autumn without feeling overly kitschy. Look for textiles and linens with favoring a warm palette or go the unexpected route with plaid patterns in cooler tones.
Bibi Brown Fabric
Slightly East
slightlyeast.com
$40.00
This bold, handwoven ikat print will sing at all your fall fetes. Try it as a chic table runner or playful napkin.
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Add Fur
Throwing a sheepskin on the back of a chair or at the foot of a couch is at the heart of laissez faire fall decorating. Fur adds an instant designer touch that feels sophisticated and cozy at the same time.
Sheepskin Longhair Rug
RW Guild
$275.00
Roman and Williams Guild features three different varieties of sheepskin rugs from the Organic Sheep. These high-quality skins come from the Faroe Islands and Iceland and are harvested using environmentally responsible production methods.
Switch Out the Lampshades
Switching out your current lampshades for an autumnal hue, like these orange shades around the sofa, is an easy way to subtly inject fall color into the home.
Brown and White Spotted Pleated Silk Lampshade with Pink Trim
Penny Morrison
￡115.00
Made of Indian screen-printed silk and gathered by hand, Penny Morrison's bespoke lampshades will add a spot of color and pattern to any corner.
Add a Wreath
Sprigs of greenery woven together into a simple wreath makes a room feel festive without screaming Christmas. Natural wreaths full of twigs and fall berries will also do the trick in a bit more rustic fashion.
Olive and Twig Wreath
Lay Out Your Warm Tableware
Lush patterned dishes in rich hues of the season will instantly give your tablescape fall vibes. Switching out napkins, placemats, or adding colored glassware are also fantastic options for a more seasonal dinner.
Herend Chinese Bouquet, Rust
scully
Scully and Scully
$175.00
This 24-karat gold-accented plate's design originated in the 1930s and was inspired by the Orient.
Lean in to Dried Florals
Dried floral arrangements add a bit of the rustic fall landscape to your entryway, and they look refined in a more formal vase.
Try Chic Papier-Maché
Casa Gusto's papier-maché leaves make for a chic and elegant twist on fall decorating. Drape them on the table while entertaining or arrange them in a vase for a statement centerpiece.
Papier-maché Leaves
Get the Gusto
$225.00
These whimsical papier-maché leaves are handmade and come in sets of three.
Fall Foliage
Bring the outdoors in with a few sprigs of fall foliage in your arrangements, as exemplified in this breakfast nook designed by Andrew Howard.
Oak Leaves - Preserved
Roxanne's Dried Flowers
$20.00
These beautiful preserved and dyed oak leaves are from California.
Add a Little Bit of Plaid
We may not all be able to swathe our walls in luxurious wool tartan like the Fife Arms Hotel, but even a little bit goes a long way to invoke chilly mornings and nights by the fire. Try a plaid blanket or throw pillows instead.
Set Some Mood Lighting
As the days get shorter, follow in accordance with nature and opt for mood lighting with candles at your dinner parties.
Our Fire Candleholder
Baccarat
Horchow
$1220.00
A gorgeous crystal candelabra will look elegant perched on a sideboard, as a centerpiece at the dining table, or atop a side table.
Swap in Festive Throw Pillows
Something as simple as switching out your throw pillows for ones that have autumn colors can make a space feel more warm and cozy, as exemplified in Kimberly Whitman's gold-and-red couch pillows.
Fern Cushion
Wicklewood
￡115.00
Playful and punchy, Wicklewood's screen-printed fabric makes for an incredible throw pillow.
Source Autumnal Florals
Keep more formal flower arrangements still in the autumn vein with gold, orange, red, and purple hues.
Stock Up on Firewood and Small Accessories
Instead of stacked pumpkins as decor, try wood-turned or marble fall fruits in a bowl or scattered on a table. Antique baskets filled with firewood also makes for a nice fall touch.
French Country Manor Basket, 24"
One Kings Lane
$240.00
A gorgeous wicker basket with an antique patina is perfect for elegantly storing firewood by the fireplace.
Go for Leather Accents
Leather accents will bring to mind cozy libraries, like this one located in the Hudson Valley, enjoyed on cold fall evenings. Even a couple of small leather accents will do the trick, like a leather tray, pillow, or basket.
Leather Bucket
Nalata Nalata
nalatanalata.com
$10003.00
Display on a coffee table, book shelf, or other open shelving for sneaky storage space that looks beautiful.
No kitschy decorations here!