Easy Ways to Dress Up Your Home for Fall
Give your interior a warm autumn feeling with branches, leaves and a burst of orange
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You don't have to spend the big bucks to decorate for every new season. There are many ways to pinch pennies and still achieve great seasonal décor. The trick is using objects at your disposal, then supplement with a few inexpensive items throughout the house. So before you head into shops with your wallet quivering in your pocket, check out this ideabook for budget-friendly fall decorating ideas. Think of it as extra cash saved for the upcoming holiday season.
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Tip No. 1: Go outside! The more you bring in from the outdoors, the more fall-like your home will become. Fallen or trimmed branches are free and add a unique sculptural presence to your space.
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You can even keep your branches up throughout the holidays: Add ornaments in December to keep your arrangement seasonally festive.
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There is no need for branches to be over the top. A simple, small branch placed within a vignette will do just the trick.
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| Leaves are full of beautiful color and can be turned into wreaths, placed on mantles, set in bowls, you name it. Natural leaves will dry and curl after a few days; for longer displays, press leaves under a heavy book to dry them flat, or use faux leaves from the craft store. |
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Bring in leaves still on the branch and place them in a vase for a stunning temporary centerpiece.
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If you don’t want to worry about wilting leaves, create leaf prints by preserving them through wax-paper pressing. There’s nothing like a craft project that results in unique décor.
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Fruit from your local orchards makes a great snack — a great centerpiece, too. Flank it with some small pumpkins, and voila, a fall tablescape has emerged.
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The best thing about a bowl of fruit is that it can go anywhere a drop of color is needed. Place it on your kitchen island, on consoles, on the mantle to instantly heighten the fall atmosphere of your interior.
| Throwing a fall party? You need no more than a bowl of fruit and fresh flowers to liven up the cocktail table. |
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Pinecones were always my mother’s go-to fall decorating specialty, and the house always felt warmer once she had them on display. Mix pinecones with garlands atop your mantle for a seasonal accessory that will last through the holidays.
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Simply place pinecones along your dining table as part of your tablescape.
Get clever with your pinecones by attaching them to string and hanging them in unexpected places.
| Step 2: Add or swap out inexpensive items, such as dishes or placemats throughout your home. This orange and white combo is fresh, contemporary and perfectly fall. |
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The $4.95 Dot Punch Placemat from CB2 may be just what your dining table is looking for in October.
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| With fall comes a cool breeze; layer your furniture with throws to warm up both your décor and yourselves. More ways to decorate with throws |
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With its variety of golds, reds and greens, the Home Tweed Throw from Target is the perfect picture of a fall color scheme.
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| Throw pillows can also do the trick. Look for those that pull in the same colors you can see from your window. |
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You can transform your current pillows into season-appropriate pillows easily and affordably with a pillow cover. This Greek-key design comes from an artist on Etsy.
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When you can get one for only $9 from West Elm, you’ve gotta go for it!
What types of easy and affordable fall decor ideas do you use at home?
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Comments
olga01 Love your ideas and picture #13! It would be fun to see a post on modern/contemporary holiday decorations. Thanks!
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cjcouch Here is a picture of my fall table in progress - still need to add some pinecones and acorns 
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cosmolm I have the tweed throw from target and it is my favorite go-to fall accessory. It's warm and cozy and has the perfect colors.
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Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR Hey, Shawn, thank you for including my work in your IB! The white mats in the place setting are Chilewich and those orange plates were from CB2 -- but alas, they no longer carry them. I love using bright orange. It adds some real vibrance to the fall palette.
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Vintage Renewal Love the first two pics! Awesome!
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