Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas
Transform Your Home into a Rustic Haven with These Fall Design Tips
Are you looking for rustic fall decorating ideas? The autumn season is upon us, and what better way to embrace the changing colors and cooler weather than to transform your home into a cozy and inviting rustic haven? Whether you live in a bustling city or quaint countryside, these fall decor ideas will bring warmth and charm to any living space. The possibilities are endless, from incorporating natural elements like wood and stone to adding cozy textiles like wool and flannel. With creativity and inspiration, you can create a relaxing autumnal oasis that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day. So, let’s get started and explore some of the best fall decor ideas to transform your home into a rustic haven this season. (Post updated August 2023)
This post covers the following:
- Elements of Fall Decorating
- Fall Decorating Ideas for 2023
- How to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall
- Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas for Outside
- Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas for the Entranceway
- Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas for the Living Room & Kitchen
- Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas for the Bedroom
Elements of Fall Decorating
Transitioning your home for fall doesn’t have to be a complete overhaul, as a few touches can have a strong visual impact. Here are a few ideas for bringing a festive feel to your home for the upcoming holiday season.
1. Warm Earthtone Colors
The autumnal palette is warm, earthy, and inviting. These earth-tone hues are naturally inviting, and layering on a fall-inspired color story will make your home feel warm and welcoming. Rich and vibrant colors such as amber, ocher, and russet are evocative of gorgeous fall foliage, while wood and ceramic décor add perfectly imperfect beauty that echoes the glorious shades of the season.
Give your living room and bedrooms a quick update by adding throw pillows and blankets in shades of fall. Chunky, textural knits and seasonally inspired pillows in warm tones are perfect for cozy fall nights curled up on the sofa. Autumn has many earth tones that reflect the landscape, including everything from bright red and orange to neutrals and jewel tones. Consider adding a striking rustic fall wreath to your front door or above a mantel for a quick Autumn refresh.
Here are a few examples of stunning fall palettes:
Rustic Elegance
Image courtesy of Pottery Barn Fall Decor
Nods to nature, from reclaimed materials to an earth-tone palette, make this iconic look fresh. Clean lines, rustic finishes, and earthy textures give it a timeless appeal. This look celebrates the beauty of the forest with mossy greens and touches of Autumn. Rich wood tones and tumbled brass make it warm and inviting.
Warm Neutrals
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The season’s most splendid hues are warm, natural, and gorgeous. Layer them together for that oh-so-fall feeling. Liven up your home with shades that make fall beautiful – deep orange, warm ochre, and creamy natural shades.
Deep & Feminine
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Deep colors, like a rich plum and beautiful burgundy, are bound to warm up any crisp fall evening. Adding a few lighter shades to the mix, such as muted pastels and a light gray, will make for the perfect balance during this transitional time of year.
Autumn Splendor
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Warm up your home by mixing in decor in vibrant fall colors with bold hues such as red, orange, and yellow. When the leaves start turning those beautiful rich gold, amber, and marigold hues – start transitioning your interior décor for the fall months.
2. Rustic Materials
Rustic materials are perfect all year round but become especially important during cooler temperatures as they instantly warm a home by bringing the outside indoors. Natural wood, tree branches, logs, dried botanicals, stems, and natural stones all work together to create a home for the holidays. Thick woven baskets in jute or rattan fibers add space to store extra blankets and add an earthy and organic feel. Stone décor, such as granite coasters, bookends, and serving trays, warm up the living room. Metals like wrought iron photo frames, antique brass clocks, or a bronze centerpiece bowl add a personal touch.
3. Fall Throw Pillows & Blankets | Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas
Throw pillows can effortlessly change the entire look of a living room or bedroom by adding a pop of color, texture, and pattern. New throw pillows are the perfect way to breathe new life into a room and are one of the best ways to elevate a house to a home. When it comes to replacing your pillows, there are several options. In the fall, many retailers stock shelves with a vast array of throw pillows and blankets in warm earth-tone colors. Autumn-inspired motifs are also popular this time of year, and it’s easy to find a wide variety of pillow covers with pumpkins, fall foliage, and Thanksgiving themes.
Layering throw blankets over the back or arms of your sofa or armchair and at the end of the bed make the room feel cozy. Luxuriously soft sheepskin, faux fur, and velvet throws make a statement and bring an extra touch of elegance. Mix and match throw blankets and pillows to coordinate with your living room in bold shades of red, orange, and yellow or subtle hues of wheat and ochre.
Pottery Barn Fall 2023 Pillow Collection
4. Fall Decor | Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas
When you think about fall home decor, a few items come to mind, such as pumpkins, gourds, festive wreaths, plaid patterned pillows and blankets, glowing candles, and cornstalks.
Create a classic, woodsy look with birch logs. The creamy white tones of the birch bring warmth to your space in the wintertime. Choose thin, light branches or twigs and place them in tall vases. Use logs tied in natural jute cord for the floor or hearth area.
Autumn’s Softer Side
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Bring the countryside indoors with a warm blend of gentle autumn hues and natural-looking flowers and accents. This beautiful wreath and floral arrangement are part of the Briarwood Cottage Foliage Collection by Balsam Hill and are designed using Autumn leaves, hydrangeas, white berries, pinecones, and rose hips.
Dahlia & Pumpkin Forest Foliage | Farmhouse Charm
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Add a rustic touch to your spaces with earth-toned foliage. Fall flowers arranged with white pumpkins help bring the beauty of the countryside home. The Dahlia & Pumpkin Forest Foliage Collection of wreaths and garlands is created from dahlias, white pumpkins, snowberries, Norway maple leaves, and assorted greenery.
5. Soft Lighting
Everything looks better, bathed in a warm glow. Consider using different sizes and designs – from classic pillar candles to glass hurricanes. Taper candles in slim-lined holders work beautifully as table centerpieces and on buffets. Tealights make a stunning addition when scattered across table surfaces. Candles create a warm, inviting, and intimate atmosphere. Cinnamon stick candles are beautiful and provide a welcoming fragrance for those who live in the home and special guests.
Rechargeable Amber Glass Pillar Candles
6. Let Nature Inspire
Use the glorious colors of Autumn found in the great outdoors as inspiration to decorate your home.
Ralph Lauren Thanksgiving
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Amsterdam in the Fall
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Fall Design Trends for 2023
From woven textures to mineral tones, here is what is popular this season:
- Artisan Stoneware: Tables set with artfully crafted stoneware that combines streamlined silhouettes with rustic details.
- Velvet Bedding: Meet your go-to fall layer. Super soft and lustrous – velvet bedding adds a sumptuous layer of warmth.
- Rich Leathers: Warm and distinguished, burnished shades of leather -from cognac to caramel – look modern yet timeless.
- Woven Accents: This trend is a favorite, rightfully so: Handcrafted natural accents add distinctive texture and effortless style to any space.
- Dried Grasses: Bundles of wild grasses bring the effortless look of foraged foliage to the table for a maintenance-free arrangement.
- Statement Botanicals: Branch out with festive faux foliage resembling foraged stems.
- Reclaimed Wood: Meet your next heirloom. One-of-a-kind markings and hand-applied finish give responsibly sourced furniture the appeal of an antique.
- Brass Accents: Brass is the gold standard for decorative metals – and adds warmth with a hint of glamour to a room.
- Layers of Linen: Lightly textured and irresistibly soft, there is a lot to love with the lived-in look of linen – in subtle earth-tone hues.
- Faux Fur: Faux-fur accents are equal parts luxurious and cozy.
- Shag Rugs: Plush textures underfoot give your space an instant cozy update while adding dimension and a touch of luxe.
- Autumnal Accents: Rethink your fall spread with neutral yet festive touches that are perfect from September until Thanksgiving.
- Colored Glass: You can easily elevate a table with beautiful votives in an array of autumn-inspired hues.
- Rustic Modern Decor: Nods to nature, from reclaimed materials to a mineral palette, make this iconic look feel fresh. Clean lines, rustic finishes, and earthy textures give it a timeless appeal.
- Terra Cotta: Handcrafted with terra-cotta and brought to life in warm, earthy tones, these vases are steeped in a rustic style that recalls primitive ceramics. They pair perfectly with billowing dried grasses or sprigs of faux berries.
High-End Fall Wreaths, Garlands & Arrangements
How to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall
Making your home look cozy for fall is about piling on the layers, from extra throw cushions to soft blankets. Add cozy textiles and woven materials once it gets chilly outside. Glowing candles, cable-knit pillows, throws, and plush area rugs create an inviting living room or bedroom.
A layered, collected look provides a cozy and inviting space. Interior designer Nate Berkus says, “It’s all about mixing different materials, finishes, and textures. Choose natural materials and objects that feel well-worn or have a patina. Antique and vintage furniture are great for this, and also metallics, geodes, and wood.”
Make the bedroom cozy by swapping out crisp cotton sheets for flannel linens that hold in the warmth. Drape a quilt or throw blanket at the foot of the bed and a soft sheepskin rug on the floor. A new rug is one of the fastest ways to instantly change the look and feel of a room—from neutral to bold hues.
Farmhouse Thanksgiving
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Ralph Lauren Home
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Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas for Outside
The best way to start decorating a fall front porch is to focus on color. A fall palette typically includes red and orange and shades of brown, gold, and deep purple. Faux leaf garlands stay vibrant through Autumn and are a great way to welcome the fall.
Layering multiple garlands in contrasting shapes and colors creates texture and interest. They look just as beautiful, wrapped around a doorway or attached across a porch overhang. Add a seasonal wreath to the front door for a pop of color. There are many DIY wreath tutorials and gorgeous fall wreaths to purchase online.
Cluster different-sized pumpkins and gourds on porches and back patios. If there is enough space, consider placing a friendly scarecrow on top of a hay bale. Other fall elements include hay bales, dried corn stalks, and wheat sheaves. String lights or lanterns help light up the longer nights and radiate a warm glow. Seasonal mums in architectural planters provide unexpected colors.
Fall Front Porch with Wreaths, Garlands, Pumpkins, and Florals
Image courtesy of Balsam Hill
An extraordinary autumn display designed by Alina of Dress Your Decor was created using Dahlia & Pumpkin Forest Wreath and Garlands | Outdoor Heirloom Pumpkins, Set of 3 | Brass Fairy Light Lanterns, Set of 2
Fall Outdoor Ideas
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Fall Outdoor Ideas
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Outdoor Harvest Bloom Foliage
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Celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons in Autumn’s vivid colors with Balsam Hill’s Outdoor Harvest Bloom Foliage. Add welcoming warmth and color to your outdoor décor with these vibrant fall florals. Series includes garland, mailbox swag and garland.
Country Fields Wreath and Garland
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Add countryside charm to your fall decorations with this collection designed by celebrated floral artist Brad Schmidt. The Country Fields Wreath & Garland Collection has wheat stalks, corn husks, and turning maple leaves that complement mums, Japanese lanterns, and berry clusters in lively auburn and orange shades. Display on the front porch or in the living room to welcome the season into your home.
Outdoor Harvest Bloom Foliage
Image courtesy of Balsam Hill
Celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons in Autumn’s vivid colors with Balsam Hill’s Outdoor Harvest Bloom Foliage.
Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas for the Entranceway
Nothing makes a great first impression like an entranceway beautifully decorated for the holidays. Fall entryway décor can be added to an entryway table to create a festive feel. Decorate with natural elements such as pumpkins, gourds, fall branches, baskets, and pine cones. Metallic tones add extra warmth and beauty. Try filling tall vases with acorns or create a fall floral arrangement.
Fall Entrance Way Ideas
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Fall Entrance Way Ideas
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Faux Cone Hydrangea in the Entryway
With its joyous profusion of petals and lavish pom-pom shape, the hydrangea expresses abundance, generosity, and grace. This large, cone-shaped botanical glows with warm, pale tones – no watering required and no wilting. Even better, wires in the lifelike stems let you compose your bundle in any way you like.
Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas for the Living Room
The living room is often the heart of the home, and it’s the perfect place to incorporate rustic fall decor. Add cozy textiles like wool and flannel by incorporating a chunky knit throw blanket to your couch or swapping out your throw pillows and area rugs for ones with a warm, autumnal pattern. Another idea is to incorporate natural elements like wood and stone. Add wooden accent pieces like a coffee table or a side table.
Try adorning the hearth with spice-scented candles and colorful vases filled with artificial flowering branches. Seasonal garlands and tapered candles on the mantel add even more warmth. Additional decor that works well on a mantel are lanterns, faux pumpkins, artificial flowering branches, and vessels filled with acorns or pinecones.
With the hearth completed, it is time to tackle other surfaces, such as tables, window sills, and countertops. Here you can add small-scale floral displays and statement bowls with rustic decor. A statement mirror framed in warm bronze adds depth to the room.
Warm & Inviting Living Room in Gorgeous Fall Colors
Image courtesy of Pottery Barn Fall Decor
Fall Decorating Ideas for the Kitchen
The kitchen is another great space to incorporate rustic fall decor. One idea is adding warm, earthy tones to your kitchen decor. You can do this by bringing in a burnt orange or deep red kitchen rug or incorporating fall-inspired dish towels. Another idea is to add some natural elements like wood and stone. You can add a wooden cutting board or stone accessories. Finally, add some fall-inspired decor, like a bowl of apples or a vase of fall foliage. These natural elements add warmth and texture to any space.
The kitchen in the image below already has beautiful warm tones. Adding a few fall elements, such as the wreath and pumpkin, is a perfect festive touch. Plaid napkins and dry clothes in warm earth tones would also work well in this kitchen.
Rustic Decorating Ideas for the Bedroom
Autumn brings cooler nights that require cozy covers. Bedrooms have become one of our favorite retreats in fall and winter. If you have brightly colored bedding, replace it with warmer tones, such as duvet covers in forest green, pale yellows and oranges, grey, or taupe. Quilts and coverlets also add plush comfort and provide a cozy touch to the bedroom. Decorative pillows are the easiest way to transform the living room and bedroom. Compliment the bedding with fall-themed pillows for additional texture and pattern.
A Serene & Cozy Fall Bedroom | Velvet Tufted Quilt
The feel of velvet is irresistible, and this bedding layers your bed with a sumptuous texture and lavish softness. Mix and match these shams with other textures, prints, or solids to create a rich and relaxing bedscape perfect for the cooler months.
Layered Bedding in Autumn Hues | Cozy Cloud Quilt
A best-selling quilt reimagined in supremely soft cotton chenille. Each piece is hand stitched into little pockets of warmth that lend plenty of lofts. Cue the cozy.
Juliette Toile Handcrafted Reversible Pick-Stitch Quilt in Golden Yellow Tones
Using a vintage floral design, beautiful blooms decorate this bedding in stunning autumn tones. Each piece is finished with traditional kantha stitching done by hand for a design detail we love. Reversible patterns allow you to easily switch up the look with a simple flip.
Fall Entranceway Ideas
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Fall Entranceway Ideas
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DIY Rustic Fall Decor Ideas
If you’re feeling crafty, there are plenty of DIY rustic fall decor ideas you can try. One idea is to make a fall wreath using natural materials like twigs, leaves, and acorns. Another idea is to create a fall-inspired centerpiece using a wooden crate, foliage, and candles. Make your fall-inspired throw pillows using cozy flannel fabric and a sewing machine. The possibilities are endless, and the best part is that you can customize your decor to fit your style.
Where to Buy Rustic Fall Decor
If you are crafty, there are plenty of places to buy rustic fall decor. Your local farmer’s market or pumpkin patch is a great place to start. These places often have a variety of fall-inspired decor like pumpkins, gourds, and fall foliage. You can also check out your local home decor store or online retailers like Etsy or Amazon. These places often have rustic fall decor, including wooden accents, cozy textiles, and fall-inspired decor.
Top Fall Decor Online Retailers
Balsam Hill: Balsam Hill has reasonably priced, good-quality seasonal wreaths and garlands, topiaries, Christmas Trees, and potted arrangements.
Darby Creek Trading: Darby Creek has the most gorgeous high-end seasonal wreaths, garlands, and table arrangements. They handcraft their designs in Columbus, Ohio, using the best materials. Here, you will find unique fall home accents in gorgeous fall hues.
Pottery Barn: Pottery Barn’s Fall Decor leans toward modern rustic, and they carry an extensive collection of fall pillows, throws, decorative accents, bedding, and decorative accents.
Afloral: Afloral is the perfect place to purchase lovely fall branches and botanicals. Here you’ll find fall stems, dried hydrangea, flowers, and grasses. Afloral has pre-made arrangements, but for those who prefer to create their own displays – they have everything from sunflowers to oak, chestnut, and berry branches and rustic vases.
Rustic Fall Decorating Ideas Conclusion
In conclusion, transforming your home into a rustic haven this fall is easy and fun. You can create a warm and inviting atmosphere reflecting the season’s beauty by incorporating natural elements like wood and stone, cozy textiles like wool and flannel, and fall-inspired decor like pumpkins and foliage. Whether you’re feeling crafty or prefer to buy your decor, plenty of options exist.
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