2024 Fall Home Decor Trends: Seasonal Colors & Textures to Refresh Your Home for Autumn
Get ready for fall with these popular fall home decor trends and decorating tips that will transform your home into a cozy autumn retreat
As summer comes to an end and we start transitioning to cooler temperatures and shorter days, it is the perfect opportunity to update your home’s interior to welcome a new season. Fall is associated with beautiful autumn foliage, cozy sweater weather, and seasonal fruits and seeds such as pumpkins and pine cones. All of these things can be integrated into your home to connect with the natural beauty of the season and make your spaces more warm and cozy for your entire family to enjoy.
Let’s take a look at 2024 fall home trends that are taking the interior design industry by storm along with some simple tips for integrating these trends into your home.
Top Fall Color Palettes for Home Decor
One of the biggest fall home decor trends is earth-tone color palettes and moody hues that emulate the changing colors outside. Best colors for fall home decor include Terracotta, sage, and beige colors; these are all popular earth tones because they invoke feelings of calm and a connection to the natural world while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic.
Earth tones are great options for paint colors because of their versatility and timelessness. Off-white, cream, and beige colors work well throughout a room or entire home because they are the perfect backdrop for furniture, artwork, and other decor pieces. Bolder earth tones like greens and blues work well as accent walls to give a room a focal point and add a touch of personality.
However, if you are looking for less permanent ways to update your home for the fall season, try incorporating home decor items in earth tones that compliment your room’s existing color palette. Keep things simple by switching out small items like throw pillows, blankets, curtains, and lamp fixtures to transform your space for fall.
Moody hues like deep purples and rich burgundies are also gaining popularity, particularly for home accessories. Adding these edgy and dramatic colors to your home decor through table linens, candles, vases and baskets adds a fun pop of seasonal color.
Incorporating Natural Elements into Fall Decor
Curious about how to bring nature indoors for fall decorating? Bringing the outdoors inside is a consistent fall interior design trend. Fall brings many unique colors, flowers, fruits, and textures you can draw inspiration from for your home.
Let’s start with flowers. Flowers such as chrysanthemums and mums are common in fall and can be made into arrangements to bring autumn colors indoors. These fall flower arrangements are the perfect centerpiece for your mantel, coffee table, and dining room table. When choosing the flowers in your arrangements, consider the color palette of other items in your space to ensure the flowers complement and heighten the fall aesthetic of those items.
Be creative with the vases and containers you use too. Experiment with bold and moody fall-colored vases that add a pop of festive color or non-traditional containers like pumpkins. For example, “Mumkins” are popular and an out-of-the-box way to combine mums with pumpkins. Some flowers can survive inside and outside your home giving you the freedom to place similar arrangements in both places to seamlessly transition between both worlds. Learn more about fall flower arrangements and centerpieces in Better Homes & Gardens’ article “30+ Fall Home Decor Ideas to Add Seasonal Style Inside and Out”.
When you think of fall, fruits may not be the first thing to come to mind, however, there are lots of fruits that are in season in the fall. Pumpkins and gourds are plentiful in autumn and a staple in fall home decor trends. The evolution of pumpkins in home decor has been fascinating expanding beyond cute Halloween decorations for your patio to sophisticated designs including elegant stencil working and custom colors. Gourds are also popular and typically used as an alternative to pumpkins because of their diverse shapes and sizes.
Lastly, layering and experimenting with different textures are becoming a popular 2024 fall home trend. In interior design, textures create a multi-sensory experience and bring balance to a room. In fall, textures enhance the cozy autumn vibes and add visual interest to the room.
Popular fall textures include corduroy, cashmere, woven, burlap, wicker, and velvet. Woven and wicker textures are typically incorporated through baskets and chairs, while corduroy and cashmere are usually added via throw pillows or blankets. If your interior design style is country chic or farmhouse style, burlap would be a good option.
The most popular texture this fall is velvet. Velvet has been popular for years because of its sophistication and comfort, a perfect combination for fall decor. Over the years, velvet has expanded beyond pillows to headboards and sofas, and the trend is expected to continue.
5 Ways to Incorporate Fall Interior Design Trends into Your Interior Style
1. Keep things subtle
My number 1 fall decorating tip is to keep things subtle but not boring. Some people enjoy pulling out tons of boxes of fall decorations but that isn’t always feasible for people with minimalist homes or families with busy lifestyles.
Prioritize changing items like throw pillows, blankets, accent rugs, table settings, and fireplace mantel decor that are easier to switch out. Experiment with the different fall colors and textures mentioned above to achieve the perfect autumn aesthetic for your home.
2. Focus on key areas
Fall only lasts for three months, so you shouldn’t stress yourself out trying to change every square inch of your home. Instead, focus on high-traffic areas and spaces where your family typically gathers. In most homes, this will be the entryway, living room, and dining room so focus on those areas. I recommend keeping your fall decor consistent across every room to maintain a harmonious balance and flow between spaces.
3. Go outside & explore
Before making your fall decor shopping list, stroll outside and look for items in your backyard. One of the most beautiful things about autumn is all the tangible items the season naturally provides us. The fall leaves, pine cones, and flowers around your home can be used as decor pieces at no cost to you.
If you have young children, use this as an opportunity to do a scavenger hunt that teaches them about nature. The items you find can be displayed as part of a centerpiece or arrangement that the whole family can be proud of.
4. Pick fall decor that compliments your interior style
It is important to have a clear understanding of your home’s interior style before purchasing new home decor items. This remains true even for seasonal home decor pieces that will be switched out every few months. Avoid pieces that may clash with your room’s color palette or buying items simply to follow a trend.
Your fall home decor should do 2 things: 1) blend seamlessly with the existing items in the room and 2) set the mood so you can fully embrace the season.
5. Combine coziness with functionality
Fall is known for being a warm and cozy season when people spend more time indoors snuggled up on the sofa with a pumpkin spice latte or their favorite book. When picking out fall home decor, I recommend looking for pieces that match your interior style while elevating the warmth and coziness of the room. For example, if you have a leather sofa consider adding a faux fur blanket in a complementary earth tone that adds warmth, not only to the sofa but for you as well.
Decorating Your Buffalo Home for Fall: Tips and Inspiration from Local Markets
As autumn blankets Buffalo in vibrant hues, the city comes alive with seasonal festivities that inspire creativity in home decor. One must-visit event is the Buffalo Falliday Market, where local artisans showcase unique, handcrafted fall decorations that reflect the charm of our community. In addition to the holiday market, the Elmwood Village Farmers Market offers a delightful array of fresh produce and fall-inspired goods, from pumpkins to handcrafted seasonal crafts. These local events not only provide an opportunity to gather beautiful decor for your home but also celebrate the rich tapestry of Buffalo’s autumn spirit, making it easier than ever to infuse your space with the warmth and beauty of the season.
Embrace the Season and Enjoy!
Decorating your home for fall is a lot of fun and a way to increase your excitement for a new season. There are many ways you can bring the beauty and coziness of fall inside your home simply by experimenting with its natural colors and elements. Consider your home’s interior style and color palette when deciding on fall decor pieces so they don’t overshadow existing decor or throw the room off balance.
If you have questions or need assistance getting your home ready for fall or any other season, reach out. I offer personalized floor plans, furniture shopping, and other interior decor solutions to help you design the perfect home for your family seasonally or all year round.
