How to Decorate for Fall: 5 Simple Elements to Create a Cozy, Seasonal Home

The fall season is here, and people are starting to decorate for this colorful time of year. However, with so many different styles and ways to design a space, it can seem overwhelming to transition your home decor to the season. While it can be fun to go all out and fill your entire house with fall decorations, it is definitely easier to keep it simple and incorporate the feeling of autumn slowly in small amounts.

There are 5 key elements that make it easy to start your seasonal interior design. These include colors, textures, patterns, layering decor, and scents.

Let’s break down this decorating process by first discussing color.

What are the traditional fall colors and the non-traditional ones?

What are the natural fall colors?

Almost everyone has an understanding of the rich seasonal hues of autumn. These include varying shades of red, yellow, orange, brown, and green, which can be seen throughout the fall season as the leaves change color. Many people often pair these warm tones with gold accents.

What other colors pair well with the natural colors of fall?

Some colors that are not automatically associated with fall include blue, light pink, grey, and deep purple. Yet, when used in fall decor, they add richness and depth to the standard autumn colors. However, these should be used in moderation as too much can overwhelm your decor.

These colors are not an exhaustive list, and you can mix and match with other unique combinations to find something that you love. However, you will want to choose one base color to set the tone of your entire design. You can use a neutral color like ivory, tan, or gray and then use bright and bold colors with your other decor items. In contrast, you can pick a bold color like an earthy orange or a deep purple for your base and use more neutral colored pieces on top.

Once you have decided on your color palette, you will also want to consider textures and patterns.

Incorporate a variety of textures and patterns to build a cozy autumn style.

Mixing textures in your decor creates visual and tactile interest, and it makes your decorations stand out against one another. For example, wicker baskets, dried flowers or herbs, crunchy leaves, soft throw blankets and pillows, wooden dishes, and metallic gold vases or candle holders each have unique aspects that pair well together in fall decor. We have a variety of faux fall foliage available in our candle rings.

These textures can also pair well with different patterns. Think plaid, florals, stripes, or even the subtlety of a cable-knit blanket. When paired with solid-color items, these patterns add an eye-catching element to your fall style.

Layering these different decorations is key to creating your perfect fall home decor.

How to layer decor for a sophisticated design.

The best start for your fall decor is to pick a neutral color to build upon that will allow your bolder colors to pop and grab attention. Then, add your large base elements such as your plates and trays, candle holders, and fall signs. Pair your patterns with solid colors and mix your textures for visual interest. Afterward, add your smaller fall decor and your fun pops of color or texture.

Once you have set everything in its place, take a step back and look at the entire space. You may decide to rearrange a few pieces or even switch large portions for something that you think fits even better. Reworking your original idea could lead you to a design you love even more.

These visual and tactile design elements are beautiful ways to create your perfect fall style. Another method for introducing the feeling of fall is by adding autumnal fragrances to your home.

How to add fall fragrances easily.

Some people change out the soaps they use during different seasons, which is a simple method to incorporate fall scents throughout your space.

One delicious way to make fall fragrances spread throughout your house is through cooking and baking. Pumpkin flavors and earthy spices envelope each room with a warm, cozy aroma that you also get to taste!

However, if your chef skills are a little rusty, an easy way to achieve the same feeling is by lighting a fall-scented candle. There are many different types of fragrances you can use to fill your home, and you can even layer various scents to create your own fall ambiance. For example, from Keystone Candle you could use some of our best fall candles which include:

• Baked Apple Crisp
• Fireside Marshmallow
• Hazelnut Coffee
• Maple Sticky Buns
• Sage and Citrus
• Spiced Pumpkin

This list only references a few of our fall candle scents, but there are dozens more to choose from.

It is your space.

Regardless of what you see in a magazine, on Pinterest, or even on our blog or website, the space is yours. Your fall decor should be a visual representation of your style and personality. If an explosion of color is your vibe, then build a maximalist colorful space. If muted tones and subtle pops of color ae what you like, create a minimalist style that you love.

Furthermore, if asymmetry fits your space better, don’t feel like you need to stick to a symmetrical design. Additionally, many people say odd numbers are more visually appealing, but if an even number of items matches your aesthetic, then decorate evenly. Your house should be a place where you love the decor, and it should be built around your style. Have fun decorating!

If you post your design photos on social media, tag us! We would love to see what you come up with!