16 Living Room Fall Decor Ideas to Get Excited for the Season
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When the fall foliage starts to change color and the pumpkins start popping up at the grocery store, it can only mean one thing: It’s finally time to decorate for fall! While we love readying the porch for the season with plenty of gourds and mums and more, the living room is where some of our favorite fall decor ideas happen. A seasonal fall candle on the coffee table, comfy pillows and throw blankets in warm autumn hues, and of course a few pumpkin decorations—these all come together to bring the best living room fall decor ideas to life.
And it truly doesn’t take much to set the seasonal mood! A few simple autumn swaps make all the difference when you’re looking to embrace the new season. Try hanging a festive piece of moody wall art, draping a cozy plaid blanket over the couch, or styling your mantel with a fall wreath or garland to bring more autumn color and texture to your favorite gathering space. Add just a few indoor fall decorations at a time, and before you know it, your living room will be the coziest spot in the house.
Below, we put together a list of our favorite fall decor picks for the living room this year, along with easy decorating ideas and affordable hacks to make your space feel more like fall. Keep scrolling to get inspired!
Easy Living Room Decorating Ideas for Fall
- Add a Candle: It might sound far too easy, and that’s because it is! But it’s the simple things that really make your space feel like home for fall. Pick your favorite fall scent in a pretty glass jar or pumpkin-shaped candle pot, and you can pull your space into the season instantly. When your home smells like fall, it feels like it, too!
- Swap Your Linens: Changing out your throw pillow covers, cozy blankets, decorative coffee table runners, doormats, and even curtains if you can is a fantastic way to decorate your living room for fall for less. And you don’t have to toss your usual wares to buy all-new everything, either. Simply change out your pillow covers and store them in the basement until you’re ready to pull them out again next year.
- Incorporate Fall Foliage: You’d be surprised with what some flowers (real or fake!) in pretty fall colors can do to make your room feel more in tune with the season. Blend burgundy, mustard, chestnut brown, and sage green to arrange a bouquet that feels perfectly autumnal.
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Colette Glass Vase
Anthropologie
$48.00
After building your bouquet of fall florals or dried stems, it’s time to display it in a beautiful vase—so why not choose one that nods back to the season? This pretty hand-blown pick from Anthropologie features a stunning burnt amber color and a tulip lip for an added design detail.
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Woven Wool Dotted Throw Pillow
Anthropologie
$58.00
Oftentimes, living room fall decor ideas don’t have to be loud—they can also allude to the season simply, either by way of their colors, textures, or fabric types. Pair a cozy pumpkin-shaped pillow with one of these pretty dotted wool throws for an elevated look on your sofa. (Bonus: It already comes pre-filled with plush duck feathers, so you don’t have to buy a separate pillow insert.)
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Pumpkin Wood Serving Board
Crate & Barrel
$29.95
Layering a tray onto your coffee table is a great way to corral items and make them look decorative rather than in disarray. One creative fall living room decor idea is to swap out your everyday tray for one that celebrates the season, like this pumpkin wood serving board. Use it to display your favorite candle, a catchall for your remotes, or a small table game.
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Blaine Check Throw
Pottery Barn
$31.97
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Faux Mixed Autumnal Centerpiece
Pottery Barn
$169.00
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Worn Velvet Blackout Curtain
West Elm
$159.00
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Decorative Spooky Paper Pumpkins
West Elm
$35.00
These paper pumpkins will bring a playful pop to any living room setup. They’re the perfect blend of modern, chic, and cozy fall vibes. Plus, they’re easy to store and reuse year after year, so they’ll quickly become a festive favorite. Arrange them in different sizes on your coffee table or mantel for a playful fall look.
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Orange Spice Live Wreath & Garland
Williams Sonoma
$179.95
Bring the best of fall to your living room with this gorgeous wreath and garland set, hand-assembled with fresh evergreen leaves, dried orange slices, and cinnamon sticks. Not only will it look stunning in your space, but it will make your living room smell positively delightful. Display on a mantel or across the coffee table for a burst of color.
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Terracotta Pumpkin Cachepot
Pottery Barn
$79.00
The fall living room decor ideas are endless with these handcrafted terracotta pumpkins. Fill them with seasonal blooms, use them as quirky candy dishes, or use them as planters (thanks to a convenient drainage hole on the bottom). You could even line a few together on a console or windowsill and fill them with seasonal flowers or greenery.
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JASHIKA 10ft. LED Acorn String Lights
Amazon
$15.98
Light up your living room with these charming string lights featuring festive acorn-shaped bulbs. Wrap them around your mantel garland or drape them across a bookshelf for a warm, whimsical glow. One reviewer raved about these string lights, saying, “The texture and size of the acorns are life-sized and make a perfect embellishment to a fall garland to make it ‘pop.’ Having the remote with all the light options as well as a timer only adds to the quality of this light string.”
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Autumn Embrace Vase Filler
Williams Sonoma
$29.95
Dress up any vase or centerpiece with this autumnal vase filler featuring all-natural, air-dried botanicals like orange slices, pinecones, and Vietnamese cinnamon sticks. It arrives in a charming ribbon-tied bag, making it a perfect gift or a charming addition to your fall decor. Pour it into a clear glass vase or bowl for a beautiful natural centerpiece.
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YourHeartsContent Velvet Pumpkins
Etsy
$49.99
Now these are gourd-eous! Pumpkins are of course one of the most popular fall decorating ideas, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Consider paying homage to the classic symbol with something like these chic velvet pumpkins that can be grouped on a mantel or coffee table. Mix them with brass or gold accents for a festive-meets-glam seasonal look.
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Primrue Autumn Wreath
Wayfair
$99.99
There are so many wreath options for fall, but this statement piece is ideal for a fall fireplace mantel, thanks to its hydrangeas and peonies in hues of green, gold, orange, and red. Hang it above your fireplace and add a few candles below to highlight the warm colors that can fit multiple seasons. One delighted shopper shares, “I love that this wreath does not have orange flowers. This way, I can use it again at Christmas time! Lovely choice of two of my favorite flowers; one of the most unique arrangements I’ve seen. It’s natural in appearance and is quite lovely.”
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MagnoliaProvisions Live Magnolia Garland
Etsy
$50.00
A mantel garland always makes a stunning statement, and while there are ways to DIY your own, save yourself the stress. This gorgeous fresh pick is made to order and delivered within a few weeks. If ordered late enough in the season, this piece could have a spot on the fireplace for both fall and winter. Drape it across your mantel and tuck in small candles or pumpkins for extra charm.
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ForLoveOfPampas Dried Flower Arrangement
Etsy
$48.71
Dried fall flower arrangements make a beautiful accent to a fireplace or bookshelf. These modern bouquets arrive pre-arranged, and are hand-tied with the option to be separated into multiple vases or kept together for a statement piece. Split the bouquets into smaller vases and scatter them around your living room for a cohesive fall look.
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OliveandOakPrints Fall Landscape Print
Etsy
$5.42
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors are trending for fall home decor?
Fall is all about cozy, down-to-earth shades like golden oak, terracotta, deep burgundy, and rich brown, all mixed in with soft neutrals like cream or taupe. If you love a little drama, jewel tones like emerald and plum are also having a big moment this fall.
What are some fall-themed items that aren’t pumpkins?
Do lots of people decorate for fall?
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