Your Guide to Fall Decorating

10 Tips to Embracing the Seasons Changing Indoors

With the seasons changing you may have noticed that its beginning to feel like fall. Football season is here, temperatures are cooling and leaves are starting to change. Well que the champagne pop because it’s time to start transitioning from summer to fall décor and it doesn’t have to be difficult!

In this article we will feature fall decorating tips and tricks to embrace fall within your home and on a budget. S whether you're in the market for some DIY fall decor, or just need some inspiration for sprucing your space up, we've got something for you!

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1. AUTUM COLORS

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When you're not sure how to rock your color scheme for your fall decorating, the Autumn leaf contains the ultimate guide to inspire you! Because if it's varying hues of red, yellow, orange, purple, green, black, pink, magenta, blue and brown; you’re sure to find a variety that creates harmony and interest in your fall decorating. In addition, for a neutral farm fresh look, stick with greens, white, black, silver and golds.

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2. STAY LOCAL

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Fall decorating 101 is to embrace the broken tree branches, bark, acorns, flowers and leaves you see outside. So head to your local farmers market for fresh cut flowers, fruit and herbs that bring the harvest magic in.

In addition, you can fill glass containers or even galvanized buckets with your organic elements in order to create centerpieces. Don’t hesitate to be eclectic with your fall decor displays because a variety of flowers, stems and fillers such as twigs, add more dimension to this organic look! In addition you can add a little glam to twigs with gold spray paint and loose glitter. Aren't these fall decorating ideas fabulous!?!

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3. ORGANIC BLISS

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Capture fall decorating inside a glass dome by using a cake stand for your base. Start by lining the dish with moss, and then add a few branches with leaves, some gourds and then bam! You’ve got a beautiful focal point with unexpected beauty! These simple fall decorating tips and tricks go such a long way, are especially relevant and dont have to cost an arm and a leg.

4. PUMPKIN ECSTASY

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Bringing in fall shape and texture doesn’t limit you to just fall colors such as bright orange. Groupings of pumpkins with varying shapes and sizes is a classic and due to too much orange the space as a whole can start to feel off balance. So add a touch of glam and spray paint them gold. Or, one of my favorites, stay neutral and stick with varying white pumpkins and add greenery beneath your display in order to add visual interest.

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5. TABLETOP DÉCOR

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A centerpiece is the perfect way to set the stage for your dining table this fall. In addition, neutral centerpieces are a big hit this year! Embrace the look with varying sizes of white pumpkins, gourds, a touch greenery, straw and rustic dish for the perfect centerpiece.  Furthermore, you can add even more creative glam by draping a garland across the table for a truly unique look!

 

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6. ACORN BLISS

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Here is an especially fun fall decorating tip.  Find a simple mirror at home goods or the thrift store and then hot glue acorns onto the mirror for some amazing DIY fall decor. As a result this decor adds texture and lines that create visual interest for any space.  In addition, this project is a fun DIY fall decor project to work on with the kids!

7. SEQUENTIAL ARRANGEMENTS

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Set the stage with popcorn kernels with this cheap DIY fall decor. Start by taking a glass cylinder vase, fill it with popcorn kernels, set a candle on top and wrap the vase with twine! Create 3 of these gorgeous accents and set them on a fitting tray. Furthermore,  add additional accents such as straw, sticks or greenery.

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8. DIY GARLANDS

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Get this look by following these simple steps to creating your own garland.

Start by cutting your greenery into 8 inch pieces and separating these into piles with 3-5 stems for a simple assembly process. Then wrap the ends of the stems with green garden wire 4-5 times or until secure. Wrap again 4-5 times with wire twine. Do not cut the wire. Place the 2nd bunch of greenery about 2 inches down and make sure to cover the stems of the previous bunch. Do not cut the wire or twine until your garland is complete.  Be sure to wrap the final bunch the oppose way and hide the stems by tucking them into the leaves of the previous bunch. Now you can cut the wires! Be sure to leave enough wire on each end for hanging. Drape the garland across your table top, fireplace mantle, or doorway. Add additional interest with pumpkins. Finally, admire your efforts and enjoy the fall season with this beautiful look!

9. DIY FALL ART

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There are many fall prints out there available for free download so print a few out and create a beautiful wall display! Furthermore, printing on newspaper is a cute way to add texture and interest to your display.

Get creative with a large wood plank like you see here. Go neutral by spray painting the leaves gold. Or even a combination of white and gold.  Then add greenery into your basket with a mix of white and gold pumpkins in varying sizes on top. Finally, use a clear vase for the straw and wrap it with twine. This project is especially relevant and great because it's a simple and gorgeous way to create a bold and beautiful focal point!

Almost there, our final fall decorating tip is here!

10. DON’T FORGET THE EXTERIOR!

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Bring the traditional fall colors used within your home to your front porch. Start by setting the tone and feeling you want to evoke as you and your guests walk into the space. Use white mums, heirloom pumpkins, lanterns and some hay stacks to create depth and dimension like you see here!

THANK YOU

There you have it! With these fall decorating tips and tricks, you’re bound to create a beautiful fall setting within your home!  I'd especially like to thank you for reading this blog and in conclusion, wish you luck in your fall decorating! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or simply need some design advice by commenting below!  Thanks again!

Check out our related articles on home staging tips and tricks you should know as well as 5 interior design mistakes to avoid.

 

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