You traded in your breezy t-shirts for knitted sweaters and your leather flip-flops for leather boots. With your closet ready for fall, it's time to turn your attention to the rest of your space—a few swaps will go a long way toward acclimating your home to this cozy season. Focus on small material updates and color changes to embrace the tone of the season without veering too much into pumpkin spice territory. Don't know where to start? We have a few fall decorating ideas to inspire you.
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In the kitchen, stock up your entertaining arsenal with patterned table linens and terracotta dinnerware in hues of burgundy, buttery yellow, and ocher (if you're looking for a hostess gift, these are a safe bet). Soft textiles like linens or throw blankets are also low-lift switches: fold away your crisp white sheets and bring soft velvet pillows or a rich brown duvet for instant warmth. If you combine seasonal innovation with something a little bolder, investing in a new piece of furniture—like a marbled console table or a gold ottoman—can make a dull corner feel completely new.
Read on for 24 items to add to your fall decor shopping list.
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Earth tones
It's time to put aside your soft pastels and swap them for moody natural tones. The quickest way to do this is with your textiles: Parachute's chocolate brown bedding is a quick swap that will completely refresh the look of your bedroom, while a moss green plaid throw can add an autumnal touch to your white linen sofa.
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Rich textures
Mohair, velvet, corduroy, marble… This is the time to bet on soft fabrics in equally lush color palettes. From a crimson velvet pillow embroidered with navy flowers to amethyst velvet curtains, it's easy to incorporate these soft accents in small ways — but if you want to take the plunge on a slate blue rug from Nordic Knots' latest launch, it's a great way to anchor the room with texture.
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Fun staples
Set the table with the necessary tableware for a season of dinner parties and holiday gatherings at home. Start with a patterned base in earthy colors – like this burgundy checkered tablecloth; Or, for something lighter, butter yellow-and-brown striped napkins from Autumn Sonata's recent collaboration with Gem Home—and mix in some fun new pieces. (This Italian-made terracotta pitcher is a great vessel to house your farmers market bouquet as a centerpiece.)
Complex delicacies
Just like you layer knitwear or your favorite jackets in the fall, apply the same philosophy to your home. Playing with textures, materials and layered pieces makes everything more interesting – why not stack a cream wool rug over your jute rug or warm up a piece of wooden furniture with some padding or oxidized steel? “The combination creates depth and authenticity,” said designer Karen Spector when we asked her about the biggest design trends of the year. “By combining textures and tones, spaces appear layered and alive, as if they have come together naturally over time rather than just being put together to look perfect.”