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This post is about the best fall living room decor ideas.
One of the best things about home decor is seasonal decorating. It is amazing how the atmosphere of every space of the house completely changes by just changing some decor elements for the season.
One of the best seasons to decorate the home is fall. When it starts to get a bit chilly outside, it is time to get the cozy throw pillows and blankets out of the closet, choose beautiful earth tones for the decor pieces, and display pumpkins with different shapes and colors in every corner of the house.
The house decor gets a comfortable and warm vibe. What not to love about autumn?
If you are looking for fall decorating ideas for your living room, this post is for you! In this post, you will find 23 absolutely fantastic fall decor ideas to completely transform your living room and turn it into the coziest place in the house.
1. Pumpkins in a pastel palette
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Pumpkins are a fall classic for home decor. They perfectly represent fall and because of their different shapes and colors, they bring a lot of interest to any room.
We usually see them in orange and sometimes dark green kind of colors. But what about pastel colors?
Pastel colors make the pumpkins look so delicate and bring a kind of fantasy look to the decor, like the one in the picture.
They could be perfect for coffee or end table and mantel decoration, for example.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this cute set of pumpkins in a pastel palette.
2. Decorate the mantel
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If you have a fireplace with a mantel, there is no better place to decorate to make the room look warm and cozy.
Display candles and candle holders in different sizes on it, and a garland with a fall theme. You will see how cozier and more inviting the room will be.
Placing some small pumpkins in different shapes, sizes, and colors can also make it look fantastic.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this absolutely adorable garland decor for the mantel that can also be used as a centerpiece.
3. Pumpkin throw pillows
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Throw pillows with earth tones are a must for fall decor to make the living room look and feel cozier and warmer.
An idea to make your living room have even more autumn vibes is to place throw pillows with pumpkin shapes, such as the ones in the picture.
This is a creative idea and makes the decor look cute and cozier.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this cute throw pillow in a pumpkin shape.
4. Pumpkins in different sizes and shapes
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As mentioned in idea number 1, pumpkins are a fall decor classic and one of the fall decor must-have elements.
Choose a bookshelf or another piece of furniture to fully decorate with pumpkins in different sizes, shapes, and colors, like in the picture.
Notice how adorable it makes this corner of the living room look and how it just completely changes the atmosphere of the living room making us really feel like the fall season is here.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this adorable set of pumpkins in different shapes and sizes.
5. Cozy throw blankets
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This is another must-have element in fall decor: a cozy throw blanket for the couch.
Fall decor is all about making the spaces feel warm and cozy and there is nothing that makes a room feel cozier than a cozy throw blanket.
Choose a cozy throw blanket with beautiful details that also looks and feels cozy, such as the one in the picture. Earth tones really help to make it look even cozier.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this cozy knitted throw blanket that is perfect for fall decor.
6. Rustic fall wreaths
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If you like a more rustic and cottage style for your home decor this idea is perfect for you.
Place rustic fall wreaths in strategic places to bring the autumn vibes to the living room.
You can place them on furniture, as a wall decor or to decorate the mantel, for example.
Choose a DIY one to bring more character and uniqueness to your living room decor.
7. Decorated candle lantern
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Candle lanterns are great for fall decor because they bring a warm and inviting feeling to the room.
Place a fall decorated candle lantern on the coffee table or mantel to bring the fall vibes to your living room.
You can decorate it yourself by choosing some fall elements such as red and yellow leaves, pines, and pumpkins, creating a beautiful arrangement to place inside the candle lantern, like in the picture, or buy one that is already decorated.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this candle lantern decorated with a fall wreath.
8. Branches with autumn vibes
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A nice way of decorating the living room for the season and bringing the fall vibes to the room is by choosing natural elements that evoke fall.
Decorative branches with an autumnal look are perfect for bringing fall to your living room.
Choose decorative branches with leaves that evoke the season with colors in the earth palette, such as burnt orange or red, and brown, for example.
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Inspired by this idea, I found these gorgeous fall themed branches.
9. Decorate the coffee table
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The coffee table is a perfect place for seasonal decoration because it is right in front of the couch, and the couch is the main piece of the living room.
Placing some fall elements on the coffee table will instantly transform your living room, bringing the fall vibes in.
Decorative fall branches, candles, and candle holders are perfect elements that evoke a warm and cozy feeling.
These simple decor elements can turn your living room into an inviting and elegant space.
If you are looking for more ideas for coffee table decor, this post here can help you.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of candle holders in different sizes.
10. Pines for decor
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Pines are great natural elements that are perfect for fall and winter decor.
You can place them on a tray to decorate your coffee table, end table, or a shelf for example.
It is a way of bringing nature inside, making the living room feel cozier and ready for the season.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of natural pines.
11. Use fall elements
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This idea sounds a bit obvious but it is a really good one for bringing the fall vibes to your living room and turning it into the coziest place in your home.
Think about the elements that evoke fall such as pumpkins, candles, red and yellow leaves, pampas grass, and pines.
Create beautiful compositions with them and place them around the living room.
You don’t have to choose only one spot in the living room, you can do like in the picture and place fall decor elements in different places, such as on the coffee table, on the mantel, close to the fireplace, and on the end table.
You can decorate the whole living room for fall and get incredible results!
12. Decorated tray
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A decorated tray is great for the whole year for improving your living room decor, but it is also a great element for seasonal decoration.
By decorating a tray for fall and placing it on your coffee table or end table, you will see how the whole decoration of the living room changes and instantly gets the autumnal vibes.
If you are looking for ideas to decorate a tray for the whole year, this post can help you.
For coffee table decor ideas, this post can help you and for end table decor ideas this other post can help you.
13. Pampas grass
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Pampas grass is great for living room decor for any occasion because it brings nature inside.
They are great for complementing fall decoration, making the living room look cozier and more inviting.
Place them in vases and display them on shelves, end tables, or coffee tables, for example, to bring the fall cozy feeling to your living room.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of pampas grass.
14. Some elements in earth tones
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This is a nice way of decorating your living room for fall in a more discreet way.
Choose some key elements in earth colors to make your living room cozier and inviting with fall vibes.
Throw blankets and pillows are elements that already evoke coziness but in earth tones they look even cozier.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this burnt orange knitted throw blanket and this set of burnt orange throw pillowcases.
15. Use natural materials
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Natural materials are great for decoration when you want your living room to have a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Fall decor is all about cozy and warm feelings, so why not use natural materials for your fall living room decor?
Pick classic fall elements such as pumpkins and use natural materials to create something handmade and unique for your living room decor.
You can also create a unique centerpiece by using natural elements and materials, such as leaves and pines, like in the picture.
16. Bright but cozy
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It is possible to make a bright living room feel cozy and with a fall look.
For the fall decor elements, choose warm and earth colors and place them in strategic places, such as on the coffee table and mantel, like in the picture.
Pumpkins in different shapes and sizes, candles, candle lanterns, and some natural elements such as delicate flowers and red and yellow leaves help make the living room look cozier and warmer.
17. Delicate flowers or branches
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Delicate flowers and branches are a fantastic option for decorating your living room for any occasion.
If you want it to have autumnal vibes, choose them in an earth palette, with colors like burnt red, orange, or pink, for example.
Placing other elements that evoke fall, such as candles or candle lanterns can also be an amazing idea to improve your living room fall decor.
This is a discreet and elegant way of decorating your living room for the fall season.
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Inspired by this idea, I found these delicate artificial fall leaves.
18. Make it warm and cozy
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Nothing is more inviting than a cozy and warm living room, especially when is chilly and breezy outside.
Choose warm and earth tones for the decoration, place candles on candle holders of different sizes, comfortable throw blankets and pillows on the couch and chairs, use fall nature inspired elements to decorate the mantel, and of course display some pumpkins around.
Golden elements and colors like burnt orange, red, and brown are fantastic options for bringing a cozy and warm feeling to your living room decor.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this set of golden candle holders in different sizes.
19. Natural elements
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Natural elements help to bring nature inside, which makes a space feel and look cozier and inviting.
Bring elements that evoke nature during fall. Think about yellow and red foliage, pampas grass, and small flowers with earth colors, such as burnt orange, yellow, and cream.
Using natural materials such as wood, water hyacinth, and jute helps with the cozy look.
20. Boho fall decor
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If you like the boho style, this idea is for you.
You can make your boho living room ready for the season by choosing earth colors for some decor elements, such as the throw pillows and blankets, and displaying some elements that evoke fall, such as small fall inspired branches and flowers, and candles. for example, like in the picture.
If you are looking for ideas to decorate your living room in a boho style, this post can help you.
21. Fall signs
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Hanging or placing signs with sentences that evoke fall are great ideas for making your living room ready for the fall season.
If you are hanging a sign, above the couch is a nice place to do it because the couch is the main piece of the living room, so placing it above it would make it hard to miss the sign.
If you are not hanging it, a nice place to display it could be on the coffee table or on a shelf, for example.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this fall decor sign with the same sentence written on it.
22. Chalkboard for writing messages
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Placing a chalkboard with a welcoming or inspiring message is a creative idea for decorating your living room, especially if you are hosting a party.
You can use it for any occasion and your guests will certainly not miss it – they will see it as soon as they step into your living room.
You can place it close to the fireplace and surround it with fall decor elements, just like in the picture, and create something really unique.
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Inspired by this idea, I found this chalkboard with a beautiful frame.
23. A dramatic decor piece
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If you like a more dramatic kind of decor for your living room and don’t want it to be unnoticed by your guests, this idea is for you.
Use pampas grass and feathers in earth colors to create a unique composition to decorate your living room. You can use it to decorate your mantel for example, just like in the picture.
This will for sure be the first thing your guests will notice in your living room and will bring a lot of personality to your decor.
Choosing the perfect fall decor for your living room
When thinking about fall decor it is impossible not to think about earth colors, coziness, and pumpkins. Other elements that really help with fall decor are the ones that evoke a warm feeling such as candles, candle lanterns, and cozy throw blankets and pillows.
Natural elements such as red and yellow foliage and pines are also perfect for creating unique compositions to decorate the mantel or coffee table, for example.
There are endless possibilities for decorating the living room for this season and turning it into the coziest and most inviting place in the house.
Hopefully after reading this post, you are now full of ideas and inspired to start transforming your living room for this cozy season!
This post was about the best fall living room decor ideas.
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