12 Fall Decor Ideas At Home That Aren’t Tacky
This post is all about modern and stylish fall decor ideas.
Fall is soon approaching! With that, comes cozy outfits, warming drinks and fall activities like pumpkin patches. It’s also a fun opportunity to update your decor to reflect the change in season.
Adding fall decor to your home makes it easier to say goodbye to summer and a great chance to make your home feel cozier.
Fall decor ideas for the home don’t need to be tacky though! They can be tasteful, and modern and add style to your home.
Whether you’re seeking fall decor ideas for Halloween, a fall dinner party or just to fall-ify your home – we’ve got you!
Here are 12 fall decor ideas that aren’t tacky:
1. Fall Throws
With the seasonal change, also comes cooler weather. What is more fall-coded than cosying up on the sofa with a throw keeping you toasty and a warm drink in hand?
Throws are an easy way to introduce fall decor into your home without being too literal.
Opt for warm, fall colors like orange, oat, dark green or maroon.
Place the throws on sofas, the end of your bed or on an ottoman.
We suggest draping the throw in an organic, ruched fashion to add that fall effect.
Play with textures, patterns and fabrics! Even experiment layering throws in differing textures. We love a velvety orange throw draped over a chunky knit-style cream throw.
Nothing says fall more than a tartan throw as well.
If you’re looking for more cozy bedroom decor ideas that aren’t necessarily fall-themed, then check out our 25 ideas.
2. Cushions For Fall
Another non-tacky way to introduce fall decor into your home is cushions. Use the same pillows and just change the cases to make this a more affordable choice too.
You can have fun here with patterns and texture as well. Think gingham, tartan, and fall-inspired patterns.
You definitely don’t need to go too literally with pumpkin or ghost-related cushions!
We recommend a large and medium square cushion, with a smaller rectangular shape. This combo is stylish and allows you to add more depth to color and pattern.
3. Candles For Fall Decor
Candles are the perfect, classy way to inject fall decor into your home.
The warm glow of the flame alone is enough to give fall vibes. But you can play with different colored candles along with the candle holders to make it even more reminiscent of fall.
We love tea lights in stylish holders. We love a rust-colored, glass tealight holder. Bundle a few of these together along a tablescape for the ultimate fall feeling.
A group of two to three twisted taper candles also look extremely stylish. Search for some antique, golden holders for that cozy fall look.
Aside from candle shape, color and holders – you can also subconsciously add more fall vibes through scent. Opt for candles with woody scents like cedar or walnut, or spices like cinnamon, cardamon or vanilla.
4. Lighting
Aside from candles, you can illuminate your home during fall in other tasteful ways.
We love the idea of feeding fairy lights through a dried leaf bouquet or through a fall wreath on your front door.
You can also lay a string of fairy lights along your tablescape.
You could also minimally use acorn-shaped fairy lights to add more of a fall touch.
In general, with lighting during fall – opting for warmer bulbs is better. It adds warmth to your room that just feels so cozy.
5. Dried Flowers
Adding organic elements to your home is a great way to make your home feel like fall.
After all, one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of fall is crunchy, fallen leaves and pumpkin patches.
Decorate your fireplace mantle by draping dried flowers or leaves along it.
We love an oversized statement vase with some dried flowers in fall colors like ochre, red wine, or rust.
You also can’t go wrong with some muted pampas grass for fall decor.
We think adding in organic elements is the most tasteful and creative way to add fall decor to your home.
6. Mugs
When you think about fall, warm, cozy drinks likely comes to mind. Warming up over a hot brew is quintessentially fall.
Why not switch up your collection of mugs for fall too?
7. Posters
Artwork is another way to add fall decor to your home. We love the idea of buying fall-themed posters.
It’s affordable and you can easily switch them in and out with the seasons.
8. Fall Doormat and Rugs
First impressions are everything! So if you truly want your house to feel like fall, your doormat is the first place to start.
Luckily, there is a plethora of fall-themed doormats online with some of our favorites below.
Of course, you don’t have to stop there – why not switch out some of your indoor summery rugs for fall-inspired ones.
The bonus: You can send the summer rug to the cleaners so it’s fresh for next year.
9. Fall Wreaths
In a similar vein of first impressions, why not also decorate your front door with a fall wreath?
You can DIY it or buy a ready-made one.
To keep it tasteful, we recommend keeping it simple. Stick to just one type of material like brown pampas grass, or olive leaves, or golden autumn leaves.
Accessorize it with a velvety ribbon or bow. Or, as mentioned earlier, stream a string of fairy lights through it.
10. Skulls for Fall
Ok stick with us here – skulls don’t have to be tacky or give off only Halloween vibes.
You can tastefully decorate your home for fall with skull elements. It’ll be stylish yet add an edge to the aesthetic if that’s what you’re seeking.
We love using a skull as a vase for dried fall flowers. Or as an ornament on a tablescape or mantlepiece.
11. Tablescapes
With fall comes new opportunities to host friends and create a fall-themed tablescape.
A rust-colored runner organically draped along the table is always a win. Lay out some dried flowers and leaves to add dimension. And don’t forget to add warmth with candles.
12. Pumpkins
We couldn’t end this list without mentioning using pumpkins as fall decor for the home.
It doesn’t have to look tacky either. There are many modern, classy ways to incorporate pumpkins into your home.
Remember to expand beyond just pumpkins – add in other fall vegetables like squash.
If orange isn’t in your fall color scheme, opt for a classy white pumpkin ornament. Even play with different textures like a woven white pumpkin instead of plastic.
We also love cream wicker baskets shaped like pumpkins – they’re practical and look super lowkey.
Decorate your front porch with a variety of pumpkins in different shapes and colors. This looks more organic and classy than just bright orange pumpkins.
Look out for ornaments like candle holders, cushions or mugs that are pumpkin-themed too.
Now that we’ve inspired you, it’s time to turn your house into a fall-inspired home!
This post was all about 12 modern and stylish fall decor ideas.
