Autumn Harvest Decor: Best Fall Home Decoration Ideas

With autumn in full swing, we’re enjoying the shorter days, chillier nights and retreating indoors a little more. Early autumn is traditionally the time of natural bounty, with seasonal fruits and flowers in abundance and it’s a time to celebrate nature’s bounty and harvest. We’re transitioning into the new season with earthy tones, cosy textiles and pumpkins and pine cones galore.

Creating an autumn harvest ambiance in your home can bring warmth, comfort, and a sense of the beauty of the season indoors. With the right accessories, colours, and a bit of creativity, you can capture the cozy feeling of fall even if it’s chilly outside.

Here’s a guide to transforming your home with autumn-themed seasonal decorations and seasonally colored accessories, achieving that inviting autumn atmosphere with fall home decor.

1. Bring In Autumn Colours

Cozy autumn harvest living room decor ideas
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The classic autumn palette includes rich hues of burnt orange, mustard yellow, deep reds, browns, and earthy greens. Each colour reflects the beauty of fall leaves and harvest. Incorporating these colors into your home décor can be as simple as adding throw pillows, blankets, or rugs in these tones.

Look for plaids, chunky knits, or fabrics like wool or fleece that echo the texture of the season. Pillows in deep reds and warm yellows or a burnt-orange blanket tossed over a sofa can set a warm, cozy tone.

2. Layer TextilesFor Texture and Warmth

Layering textures is key to capturing the cozy feel of fall. This can be done through blankets, cushions, and throws. Woollen throws or chunky-knit blankets instantly evoke warmth, while soft cushions add comfort. Choose items in colors like rusty oranges, muted greens, and golden yellows to echo the hues of falling leaves.

Mixing fabrics like velvet, wool, and fleece creates a tactile variety that is both visually and physically comforting. A deep-red velvet pillow combined with a plaid wool blanket on your favorite armchair will instantly make it feel snug and seasonal.

3. Introduce Natural Elements

Using natural elements like branches, pinecones, acorns, decorative pumpkins and dried leaves connects your home décor with the outdoors. For instance, display a bowl of pinecones on a coffee table or add dried leaves to a wreath on your front door.

Wood accents such as rustic wooden trays or bowls add a natural, grounded feel to your living space. Consider arranging a few small classic orange pumpkins or gourds as part of a centerpiece on your dining table or mantel to enhance that fall look. These items, especially when displayed with candles or string lights, add both texture and an organic touch to your autumn aesthetic.

4. Light it Up With Candles And String Lights

As daylight decreases, lighting becomes a critical component in creating a cozy atmosphere. Candles are an ideal choice, adding both warmth and fragrance to the room. Choose candles in autumnal scents such as pumpkin spice, cinnamon, or apple cider. Their flickering light and warm scent add a cozy, intimate feel to any space. Place them in clusters for a stronger visual impact—consider putting them on a coffee table, mantle, or even the bathroom for a soothing autumn glow.

String lights are another way to add soft, ambient lighting, especially around a fireplace or in an entryway. Their gentle glow can mimic the warmth of an autumn evening.

5. Decorate With Wreaths and Garlands

Wreaths aren’t just for the holiday season—they can be the perfect touch to welcome autumn. Create or buy fall wreaths with autumn foliage, dried leaves, berries, or mini pumpkins, which adds color and texture to your entryway, front porch, porch decor or any indoor wall.

Garlands can also bring a lovely seasonal touch. String a garland made of leaves, acorns, or mini pumpkins across a fireplace mantle or staircase railing. These accessories not only add a natural element but bring autumn indoors in a charming, visually appealing way.

6. Incorporate Autumn-Inspired Tableware

Dining and coffee tables offer a perfect canvas for autumn décor. Swap out your regular tableware with pieces in fall colors—amber, burnt orange, or forest green dinnerware can add seasonal flair to every meal. Autumn-inspired napkins, table runners, and placemats in warm, earthy hues can complete the look.

Even a simple plaid table runner or a centerpiece bowl filled with apples or pumpkins can make your dining room table feel seasonally decorated. For a more elegant touch, consider using gold or brass cutlery and adding a few mini pumpkins or candles to the table setting for an inviting look.

7. Choose Autumnal Florals

Flowers can enhance the autumn atmosphere through colors and textures. Swap out bright, summery arrangements for bouquets of chrysanthemums, dahlias, sunflowers, or dried lavender. These blooms come in autumn-inspired colors and textures that can soften and warm up any room. Display them in rustic vases, mason jars, or amber glass bottles to add a vintage, cozy feel. Incorporate branches with fall leaves or dried wheat to add height and texture to floral arrangements.

8. Add Seasonal Artwork and Prints

Another simple way to shift the mood of your home for fall is by changing wall art and prints. Consider switching out artwork for pieces that incorporate autumn seasonal color or scenes—think prints with landscapes, falling leaves, or harvest themes. Or, frame your favorite autumn photos, whether from nature hikes or cozy indoor gatherings.

Printable autumn quotes or typography that reflects the coziness of the season, like “Gather” or “Harvest,” can be placed in frames around your living space. This touch subtly reminds you of the warmth and togetherness the season represents.

9. Use Scent to Set the Scene

Scents are powerful in creating an atmosphere, and fall is filled with nostalgic, cozy fragrances and warm spices. Besides candles, consider using essential oil diffusers or scented wax melts to fill your home with autumn scents.

Scents like cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and sandalwood are reminiscent of seasonal baking and warm firesides. Potpourri made with dried oranges, cloves, and cinnamon sticks is another way to bring in seasonal aromas while adding a rustic decorative element to your home.

10. Create A Cozy Corner

Finally, dedicate a small nook in your home to seasonal relaxation and create your own cozy autumn reatreat. This could be a reading corner with a comfortable chair, a blanket, and a small table for your hot drinks. Add an autumn-colored pillow and a candle to make this spot especially inviting. This “autumn corner” is perfect for reading, enjoying a warm beverage, or simply taking a break on a chilly day.

By incorporating these accessories, colours, and touches of nature, your home can feel as warm and inviting as a crisp autumn day. From cozy blankets and ambient lighting to natural decorations and the warm hues of fall, each element contributes to a seasonally inspired sanctuary where you can enjoy all that the change of seasons has to offer indoors. Whether you’re planning to entertain or simply want a cozy retreat, these autumn accessories create the perfect seasonal transformation.

Autumn Harvest Decor Ideas

Here’s our pick of the best home accessories to buy this season to bring the classic autumn harvest feel into your home interior.

Autumn leaves LED lights, Annabel James

Autumn leaves LED lights, Annabel James

Add light and warmth with these autumnal shades – russet, orange, yellow and green – which bring the metallic leaves on this hand crafted light string to life. Lit by warm white LEDs, these fairy lights are suitable for use indoors or outdoors. Battery operated, tthey have a timer function set to six hours on and eighteen hours off so they can switch on at the same time every day for feature lighting. £36.95, available from Annabel James.

Hugo saffron merino wool throw, Country Mouse

Hugo saffron merino wool throw, Country Mouse

This saffron yellow merino wool blanket has a classic repeating pattern with a Swedish vibe and is finished with a creamy tassel fringe. Yellow blends easily with many colours including blues and neutrals. Enjoy this wool throw in any room of your home, leave the throw on the back of your sofa or favourite chair to snuggle under on chilly nights. This throw can also be used as an additional layer on your bed. £98, available from Country Mouse.

Hello autumn ceramic jug, Tenovus Cancer Trust

Hello autumn ceramic jug, Tenovus Cancer Trust

This white ceramic flower jug features an artistic leaf design accented by a contrasting handle, perfect for displaying autumnal blooms throughout the season. 100% of the net profits made from every sale go towards care and support for all those affected by cancer. £15.99, available from Tenovus Cancer Trust.

Felt pumpkin autumn garland, Lights4Fun

Felt pumpkin autumn garland, Lights4Fun

This cute felt pumpkin garland is perfect for displaying indoors on mantels or on windowsills. With two loops included at either end of the garland, you can display it as it is or entwine with micro lights to bring it to life once darkness falls! As a handmade product, it has varying shades of orange and brown and has 1.3m of string to display it easily. £16.99, available from Lights4Fun.

Autumn leaves merino throw, Annabel James

Autumn leaves merino throw, Annabel James

This quiintessentially autumnal reversible jacquard plaid throw (above and main image) is woven from soft, pure merino wool in a leaves design with deep cream fringe.  The perfect blanket for snuggling up on the sofa or covering your bed, it’s made in Scotland and costs £145.95 from Annabel James.

Artificial maple wreath, LivingandHome

Artificial maple wreath, LivingandHome

Featuring an assortment of maple leaves, berries and pine cones springing from a woven branch ring, this wreath is made from eco-friendly materials and will help bring interest to a front door or living room. £34, available from B&Q.

Rustic pumpkin and leaves coasters, Gisela Graham

Rustic pumpkin and leaves coasters, Gisela Graham

This set of four resin coasters has a rustic pumpkin leaves design and is backed with cork so won’t slip. Made from acrylic, they’re practical to wipe clean and will help protect furniture. £13.98 for a set of four, available from Gisela Graham.

Hedgehogs lampshade in red, Mountain & Molehill

Hedgehogs lampshade in red, Mountain & Molehill

Add a touch of nature to your home with this handmade shade, featuring hedgehogs peeping out of a bed of leaves. Made from a mix of antique illustrations with a chic monochrome design, this is a lampshade to suit every taste, from classic to contemporary. Prices start at £65, available from Mountain & Molehill.

Silver acorn tea light holder, The Wisteria Tree

Silver acorn tea light holder, The Wisteria Tree

This quirky tea light holder reflects soft candle light from its angular detailing. Perfect as a centrepiece or to add depth and interest to a room, it was £24.95 now £19.96, available from The Wisteria Tree.

Wooden acorn bird box, Homescapes Online

Wooden acorn bird box, Homescapes Online

 his novelty bird house is made from responsibly sourced pinewood, with a waterproof PVC roof and is designed to attract more wildlife to your garden. £14.99, available from Homescapes Online.

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