25 Fall Living Room Decor Ideas

Fall Living Room Decor Ideas

Adding candles, adorning your mantle with gourds or a seasonal wreath, filling a vase with fall foliage, or putting velvet throw cushions in mustard, crimson, and rust hues on your sofa are all easy ways to decorate your living room for fall.

Check out these warm and simple fall living room decor ideas that highlight the finest of autumn, from lighting to furniture to decorations and fall-themed paint colors.

Pumpkin Mantel Decor

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Create a seasonal focal point for your mantel using a mix of natural and vintage-inspired elements. Arrange small pumpkins under glass cloches for a polished touch, and add texture with antique-style urns filled with decorative feathers. Finish the scene with framed fall artwork or a digital display to subtly anchor the autumn theme.

Simple Fall Living Room

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A few simple touches can bring a fall feeling to your space without a major overhaul. Try placing a vase filled with colorful branches or autumn leaves on your coffee table. A fall-scented candle and a pillow in a warm hue like rust or ochre help make the room feel cozy and seasonal.

Fall Bar Cart

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Get your bar cart fall-ready with both function and style in mind. Use the bottom shelf for storing beverages, while the top shelf can showcase fall decor like dyed wheat in a vintage container, candles, and seasonal glassware. These small changes can make your space feel festive and inviting.

Budget-Friendly Fall Decorating Tips:
Bring in nature-inspired items like pinecones, twigs, dried flowers, and fallen leaves. Arrange these with items you already own, such as vintage books or candlesticks, to build a charming and affordable autumn display on a side table, bar cart, or shelf.

Cozy Fall Reading Corner

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Enhance your reading nook with cozy textures and seasonal colors. Swap out light summer throws for a blanket in a rich tone like burnt orange or golden yellow. Add a comfy pillow or two, and the space becomes perfect for curling up with a book on chilly evenings.

Fall Built-Ins

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Your built-in shelves can double as seasonal decor displays. Group books by warm tones—such as browns and tans—and mix in seasonal greenery, framed prints, or gold-toned accents. These subtle additions bring a cozy autumnal mood to your living space.

Fall Leaves

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Highlight fall foliage by choosing it as your main decorating theme. Use oversized leaf garlands along your mantel and tall branches in vases for your coffee table. Layering different shapes and shades of leaves adds both height and visual interest, perfect for farmhouse-style decor.

Cozy Fall Textures

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Layering textures helps to create a warm and inviting fall atmosphere. Choose rugs with a plush pile, cozy blankets, and tactile accessories like faux sheepskin or fringed throws. These additions can make even a minimalist room feel more seasonal.

Fall Corner Vignette

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Turn a quiet corner into a decorative moment with just a few seasonal touches. A small table can hold a stack of vintage books, a faux pumpkin, and a scattering of autumn leaves to instantly bring in the feeling of fall without overwhelming the space.

Spooky Side Table

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Add a light touch of Halloween decor to your fall look by updating a side table with a few themed items. Moody branches, dark-colored candles, or small Halloween figures can add a playful vibe while keeping the look balanced and not overly themed.

Plush Velvet Accessories

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Velvet pillows in rich fall hues like burgundy, mustard, or forest green can bring a luxurious, cozy element to your living room. Pair them with natural decorations like autumn leaves in a vase or a lightly scented candle to complete the look.

How to Decorate a Couch for Fall:
Mix and match throw pillows in fall-friendly textures like velvet, faux fur, and knits. Add a couple of soft blankets for warmth and style, making your seating area perfect for chilly days.

Coffee Table Pumpkin Vase

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Use a craft pumpkin as a base for a creative fall floral arrangement. Simply cut a hole in the top, place a waterproof container inside, and fill it with seasonal blooms like mums or dahlias. This makes for a festive and elegant coffee table centerpiece.

Neutral Fall Living Room

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If your decor leans light and airy, you can still bring in fall elements with subtle, natural tones. Decorate with pale pumpkins and minimalist wood vases holding dried or sculptural branches. This approach maintains a calm, cohesive look while embracing the season.

Fall Farmhouse Living Room

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Embrace the rustic charm of fall with preserved flowers or foraged leaves. A large arrangement in a simple vase can enhance your space with organic texture and muted fall tones. This works particularly well in rooms with wood or leather accents.

Fall Cocktail Tray

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Create a cozy, entertaining-ready setup by styling a cocktail tray for fall. Include a pitcher of apple cider, small decorative pumpkins, and a few candles. This transforms any table into a charming seasonal display that’s both practical and festive.

Mushroom Candelabra

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Warm metallics like brass or gold work beautifully for fall. Try crafting a centerpiece with gold-painted mushrooms, faux greenery, and taper candles. It’s an easy way to add seasonal sparkle to a mantel, sideboard, or dining table.

Modern Fall Living Room

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Contrast modern color schemes with bold autumn touches. In a room filled with cooler hues, add a vase of orange flowers or a bright pumpkin to create a striking seasonal statement that doesn’t disrupt your overall decor.

Moody Fall Accent Pillows

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Switch out summer textiles for deeper, moodier hues. Swap lighter pillow covers for rich colors like chocolate or rust to make your space feel instantly fall-ready. This subtle shift is an easy way to embrace the season without a full redesign.

Halloween Decor Accent

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Add a fun and slightly spooky detail to surprise your guests. A playful item like a faux spider or bat can be tucked into your existing neutral decor to hint at Halloween in a subtle, creative way.

Leaning Blanket Ladder

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Display your coziest fall blankets on a decorative ladder leaned against the wall. It not only adds warmth and texture to your living room but also keeps blankets within easy reach for cool evenings.

Fall Vintage Cabinet Display

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Use a vintage cabinet or display case to showcase a curated collection of fall items. Arrange soft blankets, amber-toned glass, and small pumpkins to create a seasonal vignette that stands out without overwhelming the room.

Layered Rugs

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Add warmth to your floors with layered rugs in earthy tones. Start with a neutral base, then top it with a smaller rug in a darker or richer fall color to add both comfort and seasonal flair.

Fall Harvest Wreath

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Celebrate the season with a harvest-inspired wreath as your mantel centerpiece. Surround it with simple accessories like books tied with ribbon or strands of wooden beads in neutral tones for a natural, cohesive look.

Gilded Accents

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Incorporate gold details to brighten your fall space. Fill a few vases with red or orange leaves, and choose accessories with metallic finishes. This adds a touch of glamor while still feeling appropriate for the season.

Coffee Table Book Stacks

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Update your coffee table with books that invite cozy browsing. Stack them in neat piles, and add a candle or small seasonal accent on top. It’s a simple way to make your living room feel inviting and autumn-ready.

Rustic Fall Living Room

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Natural materials and soft, earthy tones make for a perfect fall backdrop. Combine textured linens, dried plants, and reclaimed wood accents to bring warmth and comfort to your living room during the season.