Want to add more fall color to your home? Here are 13 beautiful, budget-friendly, and easy-to-copy ideas.
We’re delighted to join the Brilliant Colors of Fall Home Tour hosted by Kelly from The Tattered Pew and Mansa from This is Simplicite this week.
Have you visited the other bloggers sharing their fall decorating ideas? We found so many fresh ideas we want to try!
If you’re visiting from Jen at Midwest Life and Style, or if you’re new here, hello and welcome to Simply2Moms!
We’re two friends who live across the street from each other, and we love sharing simple, budget-friendly home decor, DIYs, healthy meal inspiration, recipes, and tips for raising teens and beyond.
Now let’s talk fall color. We both keep our everyday decor fairly neutral, so adding a few seasonal touches is an easy way to refresh our homes. Below are 13 easy ways to bring fall color into your space without spending a lot — the last idea is our favorite.
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1. Throw Blankets
Even in warmer climates evenings cool down, and a cozy throw is perfect whether you’re inside or out. Throws are an easy way to introduce autumnal hues in whatever palette you choose, and they’re practical for chilly football nights on the deck.
2. Throw Pillows
Pillows are a quick and affordable way to add a pop of fall color anywhere. We prefer pillow covers — they’re easy to swap, less expensive, and take up less storage space. Plaid, goldenrod, or warm neutrals instantly warm up porch rockers, dining chairs, or sofas.
3. Fall Floral Arrangements
Fall florals are easy to find at craft stores, big-box retailers, and even dollar stores early in the season. To make faux stems look more realistic, tuck in real branches, twigs, and grasses from your yard — those natural elements help arrangements feel authentic.
4. Pumpkins
Pumpkins and gourds scream fall. Beyond classic carving pumpkins, heirloom varieties bring interesting shapes, textures, and colors — think bumpy greens, whites, and muted tones for a sophisticated autumn look.
5. Amber Bottles
Vintage amber bottles add warm, translucent color wherever you place them. Hunt locally at antique malls or thrift shops — they’re great grouped on a windowsill, shelf, or mantel where light can shine through them.
6. Seasonal Napkins
Keeping your table set with seasonal napkins and a simple centerpiece is an easy way to bring fall color into your dining room. Green napkins or muted autumn hues work beautifully with neutral dinnerware and a rustic runner.
7. Colorful Wreaths
Switching your front-door wreath each season instantly updates your home’s curb appeal. Wreaths can hang on interior doors too — a bright, floral wreath adds a cheerful dose of fall color to entryways or kitchen doors.
8. Mums the Word
Mums remain a classic fall flower for porches and patios. While there are many lovely autumn plants, mums are widely available, colorful, and low-maintenance — perfect for containers alongside pumpkins and lanterns.
9. Fall Stems
If arranging blooms feels intimidating, use a few well-chosen stems in a suitable vessel. Dried grasses are versatile, affordable, and work with many palettes. Match stem size to container scale for the best visual balance.
10. Fall Berries
Fall berries add shiny, vibrant pops of color that differ from grasses or blooms. Trim or fold long stems to fit shallow containers, and save the full length for taller vases. Berries work beautifully in baskets, wall sconces, or tucked into shelves.
11. Candles
Candles set mood and scent for the season. Choose fall-scented candles and, when possible, pick colors that complement your decor. Group candles with florals, pumpkins, or vintage bottles for a layered display.
12. Pretty Fall Soaps
Seasonal hand soaps and cleaning products add small but effective pops of color in kitchens and bathrooms. Attractive packaging in amber or muted fall hues can tie into your overall seasonal palette while offering pleasant scents.
13. Fall Photographs
Our favorite: display fall photos of family and friends in frames on shelves and mantels. Personal photos add meaningful color and nostalgia while blending naturally with seasonal decor like dried hydrangeas, pumpkins, or amber bottles.
These ideas are budget-friendly and easy to personalize. We hope you enjoyed touring our homes and picked up a few fresh ideas to try this season.
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