FIVE EASY AND ELEGANT FALL DECORATING TIPS
It’s almost impossible to believe fall is just about upon us already and even though I’ve had ideas swirling around in my head for some time now, I haven’t even started yet my own decorating yet.
In the last few years, I have been well on my way by this point, and I’m actually turning to some of my past fall decorating tips for my own inspiration this year, which I’m also sharing with you today.
I’m still waiting on the delivery of our new white sofas (which should get here next week, woohoo!), so until I have them in place, everything else has basically been put on hold.
I shared them recently and I am so excited for them to arrive – if you haven’t seen them yet, check them out here, they’re gorgeous! I’ve also decided that I’m tackling my fall decorating a little differently this year.
Rather than an entire tour, I will approach it slowly and I think I’ll go room by room, similar to what I did this past summer and last Christmas.
I’ll be starting with the living room, and slowly going with each space from there. So, in light of being somewhat behind schedule this year, I’m sharing some of my favorite fall decorating tips from years past to get you started too.
These are easy and elegant, and can be used in any space, no matter what your style is!
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ELEGANT FALL DECORATING TIPS – 1. USE SEASONAL PRODUCE
I am all about inexpensive and budget-friendly decorating and this fall decorating tip will maximize your decorating dollars.
It’s such a simple and elegant way to bring in the season, especially in the fall, with all of the gorgeous colors at your local market or grocery store.
Seasonal home decor doesn’t get easier than this and you might as well do double duty when picking up your groceries for the week.
With my new brass hardware, we recently added in this space, I just may turn to this color again in our kitchen this year.
See more of this look right here, from my fall home tour, two years ago!
The colors are divine and the bounty is so warm and welcoming on our table.
You can see more of this table, which is a favorite of mine, right here.
This was so easy and inexpensive to create and it honestly took no time at all.
For more entertaining and tablescape ideas, click here for a round-up of some of my favorites.
Layer in crisp white and metallic linens for an elegant touch.
Building on the same idea as the produce, how about arranging it with supermarket florals too?
This was one of my first ‘real’ arrangements that I had attempted (see it here) and I have to say, one I’m still proud of today!
I’m not one to take my time with pulling together a floral centerpiece – I actually find it really hard and frustrating, plus I can have little patience with these things…but this one turned out pretty nice for my first real attempt!
You can easily simplify this and use it on an entryway console, dining room buffet, or kitchen table too.
ELEGANT FALL DECOR TIPS – 2. USE SEASONAL FOLIAGE, REAL, AND FAUX!
A walk in the woods or your yard is all you need to do to pull off this fall decorating tip and it seriously doesn’t get any easier.
Fill a vase with fresh water and add your clippings to bring the season into your home just about anywhere.
I always love to do this year-round, no matter what the season is. So simple.
Change the water and clip the branches to keep it fresh, or just change the clipping if it dries out too quickly.
What I love about faux is that they’re reusable and definitely a worthwhile investment.
Read all about this tablescape from last year and how I created this look here.
Again, you can use this idea on any console table or shelving.
I love the vibrant hue and the focal point they create in this space.
ELEGANT FALL DECORATING TIPS – 3. LAYER IN GOLD, BRASS AND WARM METALS
Ok, this is my favorite thing to do for just about any season of the year, but for those of you who aren’t into these warm metals as a staple in your home just yet, it is a fabulous way to layer in the fall season.
Mix it up with cool metals as well for an even more interesting look! Don’t be afraid to try something new!
I wanted to bring in lots of layers of warm tones to mix in with my blue and white pieces, and this was a perfect DIY project.
For less than $10, I had a brand new lamp and a sophisticated and welcoming entryway.
I can’t believe how different our living room used to look…Just wait until those new sofas get here!
ELEGANT FALL DECOR TIPS – 4. BRING ON THE LEOPARD!
One of my favorite fall decorating tips is using a leopard. Leopard is not for everyone, but it truly is a timeless classic that will never go out of style.
I especially love using it in the fall, whether it’s in my wardrobe or around our home.
It’s fashion-forward and bold and is actually a neutral that goes with just about anything.
Small but mighty, these lumbar pillows sure pack a big punch.
Statement-making, punchy and bold, but timeless, classic and traditional as well.
You can read all about our fall bedroom from last year, here.
ELEGANT FALL DECORATING TIPS – 5. CREATE A WELCOMING PORCH AND ENTRYWAY
Last fall, I layered on the mums, blankets, and pillows on our front porch to create a warm and inviting welcome for guests.
A wreath with rich fall hues, an arrangement of simple, fresh-cut hydrangeas and some ornamental grasses helped to pull the look together.
All that to say, I’ll be heading out for mums and grasses, and clipping my hydrangeas to create the same look like last year – you can read all about my fall porch here.
I love the scale of this one – I always say go big or go home! It’s always better to go larger rather than smaller.
There are so many reasons this is my favorite of all, and I’m eager to get my act together to welcome the season as it starts!
I even opted out of using pumpkins and gourds last year, except for three little mercury glass pum in our kitchen.
I may just do the same again. I like to keep it simple and effortless, but for you, fall decorating might mean something completely different!
If you love your pumpkins and gourds, then, by all means, bring them on! Layer your cozy throws and faux fur blankets! I’ll be pulling mine our soon too.
I hope you found these fall decorating tips useful, and I hope they help you bring the season into your home this year.
I know I’ve just inspired myself to start thinking about ways to get the season kicked off over here.
Stay tuned for our new living room updates coming very soon!
I’ll also be sharing a roundup of some of my favorite leopard must-haves later this week, so keep your eyes open for that… Happy fall decorating! xo
Hi Tamara. This is really gorgeous. Always love your style.
Your style always become my inspiration.
I just want to ask you, since you like to change home decoration each season, I just wonder, do you have tips how to store any decoration items (lamp, knick knacks, vases, box, etc) that haven’t been used and you still want to use this decorative items for the next season.
sometimes I have no idea (and also no room) for any decorative items that haven’t used. But I do really love to change my home each season.
Please if you have any tips and tricks about this :-)
Thank you
Could you please tell me the dark paint color on your dining room accent wall? Thx!!
Yes! It’s called Cracked Pepper by Behr :)
Hi Dini! Thank you so much for the sweet words, I appreciate it so much! I keep all of my extra accessories and pillows in our basement. It used to be a complete mess of stuff all over the place, so we finally bought some storage shelving and installed them in our storage space. Now I can go down there when I’m switching things out and find everything very easily. If you have extra space or a closet, you could do that too! I hope that helps!
Great tips and really elegant decorations. I can confirm that setting up a welcoming porch or entryway is very important for any home.
I just joined your blog and I’m so happy to have discovered it! Everything is beautiful is your home and you have a great eye for colour and design! I was wondering..what are you using to hang your wreath on the front door?
Hi Colleen! Thank you so much for visiting and for joining, I am thrilled you’re here! You are really kind, thank you so much for the sweet words, you made my day! I use a 3M adhesive hook to hang my wreath on the door – so easy! You can get them anywhere and they’re removable, which is great! Thanks again for stopping by to read with me! xo
Thank you so much Jenny, I’m so happy you like it all!