Fall Home Decor Ideas 2021

Happy October! We are well into the fall season and I’ve been loving all the pumpkin spice lattes, crisp fall leaves, pumpkin patch outings, and — most of all — fall home decor. 

My fall decorations come out of the closet on the first day of fall and they make me so happy. Adding fall home decor to any room makes it feel immediately cozy and warm. I’ve compiled quite the collection of fall decor over the years and I’m going to share some of my favourite staple fall home decor pieces!

Pumpkins

You can’t decorate for fall without pumpkins! Real ones aren’t expensive, however, they don’t last long enough to keep them from September to the end of October. Invest in a few decorative pumpkins to place around your home. They’ll add colour and you can keep them year after year.

I love large plush pumpkins like this pink velvet one that I purchased at HomeSense for $16 CAD. You can purchase a few to decorate a fireplace or you can buy one for a side table. It’s so simple yet looks so cozy.

Alternatively, you can purchase glass decorative pumpkins. I have two glass pumpkins on my desk, and they bring me so much joy. They’re also super inexpensive. I bought the large glass pumpkin at HomeSense for about $20 CAD and the smaller glass pumpkin at the dollar store! The dollar store has great fall home decor if you’re on a budget. I also have a few plastic pumpkins from the dollar store that I’ve placed around the house on side tables and shelves. They add a touch of fall without being too overwhelming.

Faux Flowers

I love the look of flowers and think they add so much value to a room, but it’s expensive to buy flowers every week or two. I buy fake flowers during the fall and winter because it’s cost effective and I can use them every year.

Buy a gorgeous vase and a selection of fake flowers in fall colours to brighten up your space. I like to buy a few different stems and mix them together to create my own arrangements. Flowers are simple, but the look of them adds so much to your space. I purchase my fake flowers from Michaels, but you can buy them anywhere. Again, the dollar store has great options if you’re on a budget. 

Wooden Signs

Add wooden signs to your home for a rustic fall home decor aesthetic. Some of the signs on the market are super cliche, but there are a lot of minimalistic signs out there that are perfect for a desk or shelf. You can buy wooden signs anywhere and you can even make your own if you’re creative! 

Pillows and Blankets

I don’t typically change out my bedding every season, but I love switching out pillows and blankets to match the decor. There are so many adorable fall pillows out there that it’s so hard to choose just a few!

I like to have one statement pillow, such as this pumpkin spice pillow from Michaels, and a few basic pillows that match the fall aesthetic like this orange, pink, and white plaid pillow also from Michaels. It’s a simple switch out, but it will make your bedroom feel extra cozy.

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It’s important to note that you don’t need to go overboard with decorations to achieve a cozy fall atmosphere. Even just adding small pumpkins on shelves or side tables is enough to make a difference.

It’s also important to purchase fall home decor that you’re going to use every year. Pick decor that looks good together and never buy decor without a place for it in mind, or else you’ll buy way too much (been there, done that).

Happy fall and have fun decorating!

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