As the air gets cooler and the leaves begin to change, it’s the perfect time to bring a warm, cozy vibe into your living room with fall decor. With just a few tweaks—like swapping out pillow covers, layering cozy throw blankets, and adding seasonal touches like pumpkins and fall foliage—you can create a space that feels inviting and festive for the Fall season. This post is filled with easy ideas for fall decorations, and some of my favorite products, that can fill your home with cozy fall vibes. Break out the pumpkins spice and sweaters, and let’s get your home ready for Fall!
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Fall Decor Ideas for your Living Room
Let’s dive into 10 creative ways you can turn your living room into your favorite, cozy spot during the cooler sweater-weather months.
Check out my post on Fall Front Porch Decorating for some exterior decorating ideas.
1. Start with a Fall Color Palette
The easiest way to transition your living room for fall is by changing up your color scheme. Popular fall color palettes include rich browns, deep greens, rusty reds, and burnt oranges. Or, you can go with a more minimalist approach, with softer, neutral hues like creamy whites and warm grays.
To create a cohesive look, gather up all of your fall decor items—like throw pillows, blankets, and seasonal decorative accessories—and group them by color. This will help you edit out any pieces that don’t fit with your chosen palette.
2. Swap Out Pillow Covers
One of the easiest and best ways to refresh your living room for the season is by swapping out your pillow covers. Instead of buying new pillows, purchase new pillow covers in fall colors and patterns, such as plaids in earthy tones, or other autumn-themed designs. This simple change can completely transform the feel of your living room, and bring your Fall color scheme to life.
Pro tip: Changing out your pillow covers is an easy way to update your decor for any season or holiday. And, the great thing is that pillow covers don’t take up a lot of extra storage space!
3. Dial up the Cozy with Throw Blankets
Fall is the perfect time to layer cozy textures like chunky knit throw blankets, or faux fur blankets. Drape a warm blanket over your sofa or favorite armchair to create a space that invites relaxation. For an extra cozy touch, place a blanket in a decorative basket in your living room. The basket will add texture and keep blankets within easy reach on chilly evenings. Check out my post on cozy throw blankets for some favorites.
4. Style Your Coffee Table with a Fall Vignette
Your coffee table is a prime spot to showcase fall decor. Create a simple vignette using natural elements like small faux pumpkins, fall branches in a rustic vase, or a glass bowl filled with acorns. Add a few seasonal candles in yummy scents like pumpkin chai (my fav!), and stack a couple of vintage books to tie the look together.
5. Faux Pumpkins and Fall Leaves
One of the easiest ways to decorate for fall is by bringing nature indoors. Faux pumpkins in various sizes, colors, patterns, and materials can be placed around your living room for a subtle nod to the season. Think outside the orange pumpkin box – you can find beautiful decorative pumpkins in white, green, plaids, velvet, rattan, and even glass. Combine your pumpkins with dried leaves or branches from your yard for a rustic yet elegant touch.
If you’re going for a neutral color palette, you can place a grouping of real pumpkins or gourds in neutral tones near your fireplace or on your mantel. Faux pumpkins and faux fall leaves are an excellent way to create beautiful seasonal decor that you can reuse in your living room year after year.
6. Light Up the Room
This time of year, shorter days means that lighting becomes even more important in creating a cozy atmosphere. Use a combination of table lamps, floor lamps, and candles to create a warm, inviting glow. Adding string lights or fairy lights to your fireplace mantel, or in a glass hurricane is another easy way to enhance the cozy fall ambiance. Place candles on your coffee table or mantel, or use them as part of a vignette on your side table for a soft, intimate glow.
7. Add a Seasonal Wreath
A fall wreath isn’t just for your front door! Try adding a small seasonal wreath to your living room, either above the fireplace or as part of a gallery wall. Wreaths made from fall foliage, dried flowers, or even faux pumpkins are a great way to bring a pop of seasonal color to the space.
8. Style Your Side Tables
Side tables are often overlooked, but they can be great spots to add small seasonal touches. Consider placing a few mini pumpkins, a stack of books, or a small candle holder on your side table for a subtle yet charming fall look. Pair them with a small brass bowl filled with fall potpourri to fill your room with the scents of the season.
9. Swap Out Artwork for Fall-Themed Pieces
A quick and impactful way to transition your living room for the fall season is by swapping out artwork for pieces that feature fall colors or motifs. Framed prints with warm tones like deep oranges, browns, and golds, or artwork that features autumn landscapes, can tie together your fall color palette and seasonal accessories.
10. Bring the Scents of Fall into Your Home
Scents play a big role in creating a cozy and inviting fall atmosphere. To fully embrace the fall season, bring the aromas of autumn into your living room using diffusers, potpourri, or candles. Choose fragrances like pumpkin spice, cinnamon, apple, vanilla, or woodsy scents that evoke the warmth of fall. A diffuser with essential oils can also fill your room with a delicious smell, while potpourri placed in decorative bowls adds both fragrance and a decorative touch. Candles are a classic option, not only for their comforting scent but also for the warm glow they provide. Add flameless candles to your coffee table, side tables, and fireplace mantel to amp up the cozy feel of your living room.
Final Thoughts
These simple fall living room decor ideas will help you create a warm, cozy living room to enjoy throughout the fall season. You’ll be amazed how a few easy and affordable changes can make your living room feel like the perfect place for sipping hot apple cider and spending time with loved ones. By updating your color palette with autumn hues, swapping out pillow covers, and adding a cozy throw blanket, you can enjoy the cozy vibes of fall every time you walk into your living room. Get ready to spend time with friends and family in the comfort of your beautifully decorated home!
