Swap Pillows and Blankets

The easiest way to welcome fall into your home is by replacing pillow covers. Think warm colours like burnt orange, emerald green, or dark brown. All say autumn without going overboard – but don’t worry, a few themed pillows can be incorporated too!

Here’s a super cute pumpkin plush DIY that will instantly give your living space all the fall vibes. Make them in whichever colours match your existing decor!

Nothing screams fall like tons of blankets everywhere. They’re also an easy way to bring in more colour if you think your home needs it. Pick ones with warmer tones or with fun patterns like pumpkins and leaves. Drape them over accent chair, or the arm of the couch as a décor element.

Display Seasonal Fruits

Pumpkins will forever be all the rage, but what about clementines, apples, and pears? Along with your preferred gourds, add in the above-mentioned fruit to a decorative bowl to really bring in the cooler season. It’s affordable and you might even be inspired to bake up a pie or tart!

Make Your Own Potpourri

Your home’s transformation into fall will be incomplete unless it smells like the season. What better way to bring the outside in than with homemade potpourri? You’ll even be able to customize the fragrance to your liking.

All you need to do is gather up some dried materials like flowers and fruit. Then add in some essential oils for extra scent. Just make sure the combination of ingredients won’t overwhelm yourself or anyone in your household.

Get the Fireplace Prepped

After cleaning your fireplace (safety first!), it’s time to dress it up for the season. Hang a leafy garland over the mantle or place pumpkins on either side of the floor. For example, over at The Home I Create, they created a simple yet stunning fireplace. (p.s. check out our awesome ideas for an unused fireplace!)

Don’t have an operating fireplace? You can create the same effect with pillar candles of various lengths and sizes. There are even flameless candles that replicate the movement of fire without any hazards.

Declutter

When the leaves change colour, it’s a reminder for us all to follow suit—to evolve, to welcome change, big or small. One way to embrace this theme is by decluttering the house.

Gather up everything you think you don’t want. Then, look for things you haven’t touched in over a year. Ask yourself, do you need it? Do you want it? If you keep it, will you bring/wear/use it ever again?

Divide your items into three categories: keep, donate, throw away. You want to avoid donating anything with visible holes, stains, cracks, or if it’s just defunct altogether—that’s what the throw away pile is for!

Light Candles

This is almost a no-brainer. Bring fall into your home easily with candles. Not only do they smell amazing, with scents like pumpkin spice or fall harvest, but they can double as décor elements.

Worried about lighting an actual fire in your home? Trending are wickless candles. Yup, you read right—candles without wicks. All you do is put them on a jar warmer and they melt! You get all the scent without worrying about kids or pets getting too close.

Make Custom Art

One fun way to make custom fall art is to gather leaves from outside. The more intact they are, the better.

Gently dip them in paint or brush it on to prevent the leaf from breaking. Once there’s enough paint (just enough to coat), press it firmly onto canvas or a piece of paper. And voila! You can also press it against canvas or fabric multiple times as a stamp.

This is also a great way to get the whole family involved!

Add Burlap

Over at Prudent Penny Pincher is a beautiful example of burlap’s versatility. They used it to make a beautiful and easy wreath DIY!

Other things you can do with a bulk roll of burlap is virtually endless. Use it as a table runner, as place mats or as a banner! It adds texture and contrasts easily against richer colours.

Bring the Outdoors In

Dried flowers, twigs, and pinecones are a definite must-have for fall décor. Without them, your tables and entertainment areas might end up looking a little bare. They’re great for filling empty spaces, especially in an Autumn tablescape.

When decorating with outdoor elements such as stems or twigs, utilize their height. Place them in a minimalistic vase at either ends of a table. Or — take things to the next level and create a dried flower wall with all the flowers left in your garden.

Get inspired by beautiful fall centerpieces in every style! Each one is easy to recreate and will bring cozy autumn vibes to your kitchen or dining room.

Grocery Store Mums Centerpiece

Button mums from the grocery store are affordable and versatile flowers for your fall centerpiece. You can pair two types of mums in the same color family for a simple, modern arrangement. Or mix mums with herbs and twigs to bring rustic charm.

Sticks and Cones Centerpiece

Gather branches and pine cones from your backyard (or take a nature walk) to make this dramatic centerpiece. Fill a large, clear vase with the pine cones; then arrange the cut branches among the cones. Wrap a pretty ribbon around the jar and finish with a knot or bow.

Amber Glass Centerpiece

Elegant amber glass is the perfect finish to use in fall centerpieces. Group several amber glass vases together like in this example from @cleanandscentsible, then add fall foliage to each one. Bring out the rich orangey gold glow of the glass by adding battery-operated twinkle lights.

Candle Pillars Centerpiece

Consider reusing or upcycling unique items when creating your autumn centerpiece. Use candleholders in varying heights to create dimension, then add mini pumpkins or candles to each one. Finish the look with fall foliage arranged at the base of the centerpiece.

Fall Foliage Centerpiece

Before you head to the craft store to spend money on fall centerpieces, remember to shop your house first! You might already have what you need to put together a cute arrangement for your dining table. A wood cutting board, a glass vase, fall branches and a few faux pumpkins are all you need to recreate this cute centerpiece by @sweethomevalley.

Sunflower Centerpiece

Sunflowers usually bloom in the summer, but because of their rich golden color are often used in autumn arrangements as well. Fill a vase with sunflowers to recreate this gorgeous centerpiece by @stonegable_blog. Next to the vase, add a collection of white pumpkins and two or three chippy wood candle holders.

Nutty Vase Centerpiece

Mixed shelled nuts make an earthy vase filler perfect for a fall tablescape. Fill tall, clear vases with mixed nuts. Then, nestle a taper candle in the center, about one-third of the way down. To finish, tie one or two ribbons in autumn colors around the center of the vase.

Book Page Pumpkins

You can get these cute book page pumpkins from Etsy seller,  RootToVine. Or if you want to make your own, take the cover off an old paperback book, and trace half a pumpkin shape on one side of the book. Use an X-acto knife to cut along the lines of the pumpkin shape (you’ll probably have to cut a few pages at a time). Once all the pages are cut, fan the book into a pumpkin shape by bringing the front page around to meet the back page, and glue to secure. Fluff out the pages, and spray paint the edges with orange paint.

Thankful Tree Centerpiece

Here’s a centerpiece that not only looks beautiful but also helps you practice gratitude all season long. Arrange pretty autumn branches in a vase. Then, print photos on your home computer (or use your favorite print shop) of family, friends, pets and other blessings. Use decoupage to attach the photos to wood ornaments and hang from the branches with string.

Jack-o’-Planter Centerpiece

To make this playful centerpiece, carve a jack-o-lantern face into a pumpkin. Then, tuck an autumn bouquet into a vase that fits snugly inside the pumpkin. Arrange and fluff the flowers to hide the rim of the vase.

Modern Painted Pumpkins Centerpiece

Paint pumpkins in unexpected bright colors to create this modern centerpiece by @dixieandtwine. Use acrylic paint or spray paint; both will stick well to the surface of the pumpkin, and dry quickly. You might need two coats for full coverage. Your kids will love helping with this one too!

Caramel Apple Centerpiece

Fall is the season for delicious crisp caramel apples, so why not turn them into a centerpiece? Group caramel apples on a cake stand, and add paper tag labels for each guest. This example from @simpleprairielife actually uses fake caramel apples, great to use year after year. But you could also make the real thing, then after dinner, everyone grabs their dessert!

Pink Pumpkins Centerpiece

Pumpkins in shades of pink? Why not? This boho-chic centerpiece from @ashrobburke layers pink pumpkins, wheat stalks, and a macrame runner. Throw the color rules out the window when making your own fall centerpiece, and you might be pleasantly surprised by the results!