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13 Fall Decor Ideas to Warm Up 2024, According to Experts

When the leaves begin to stir and the air feels brisker, it’s time to cozy up. To help us get in the seasonal mood, we asked four Living Spaces designers – Brynna Evans, Alyssa Moore, Cha’queza Telp and Maro Zannia – for 2024’s top fall decor trends. Check out their thoughts below, and get ready for a harvest of inspiration!
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1. Nordic Retreat

"The serene Scandinavian style is updated with more sustainable, grounding and artisan elements, giving more character and a more personalized touch to the home. Minimal becomes more studied and unique, warming your space without overpowering the eyes. “Key materials include pieces handmade of earthy materials such as rough wood, stone and concrete. Elements include patterned ceramic accessories and in-tone fabrics with micro-weaved designs.

“Into a neutral living space, implement unique accessories with sculptural forms or accent pieces that you’ll find in a small artisan market. Even better, show off some of your own talent; this trend is all about personal spark and authentic imperfection, so display a hand-knitted throw, embroidered pillowcase or genuine ceramic bowl – made by you!” – Maro Zannia, Visual Stylist

For a Nordic Fall Retreat

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2. Velvet

In terms of upholstery, fall’s biggest trend is velvet, and we couldn’t be happier. Luxuriously plush and all-around irresistible, velvet is the perfect texture for creating a cozy, fall-ready ambience.

To embrace velvet’s plush luxury, think in terms of velvet layers, like the pillows and sofa pictured above. Because velvet is already warm and comfortable by nature, you can have fun with bold, cooler colors – and not worry about detracting from a cozy fall ambience.

Cozy Velvet for Fall

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3. Burgundy + Brown Floral

"Burgundy and brown florals, along with red and orange – and extra greens and browns for a more rustic feeling.

"Add your own touch by pairing your centerpiece with mini pumpkins!” – Cha’queza Telp, Visual Stylist

For Showing Off Your Fall Florals

4. Fall Leaves

"It's not fall without warm colors and cozy textures!

“I love adding pumpkins and fall leaves to dining tables and cocktail tables to help bring the fall feel into all areas of the home.” – Brynna Evans, Design Consultant

Snuggle Up — After a Day Frolicking in the Leaves

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5. Tarnish

Cozy doesn’t just apply to fabrics and upholstery; when distressed with just the right amount of patina, woods and metals bring a soft glow perfect for fall.

Remember, too, that distressed metals aren’t just for furniture pieces – consider incorporating them into wall art galleries for unexpected fall charm.

Warm Metals for Brisk Weather

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6. Candles

“As the wind picks up and the leaves start to fall, candles not only supply luminous features but bring warm, inviting and reasonable options for decor throughout the entire home.

“Placing a few votives on the fireplace, entryway table or outdoor patio is fun - bringing elegance and dimension.” – Alyssa Moore, Design Consultant

For a Glistening Fall Home

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7. Chunky Knits

This fall, expect to see knits everywhere – from sweaters and scarves to poufs and throw blankets!

While a monochrome throw is familiar and cozy, nothing will reflect the excitement of changing autumn leaves and glowy sunsets quite like a multi-color weave – like in the knit throw pictured above.

Knit throw blankets and pillows are a fall design favorite, but they can also work year-round when kept in neutral shades like creamy white or soft brown.

Hibernating Essentials

8. Statement Place Settings
"Whether at the center of your table or at each place setting, a cornucopia of leaves, berries, acorns and more match salute to a season of good crops and feasts. Surround warm-hued plates with traditional harvest elements, such as corn and hay. Add candles to enhance the cozy fall illuminations!” – Brynna Evans, Interior Designer

Seasonal Centerpieces

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9. (Vegetative) Texture

"As the seasons change, the opportunity to add textures is more than a win-win.

“In the home, you can add textures with different types of textured pillows, blankets and even tabletop items such as figs and cotton.” – Alyssa Moore, Design Consultant

Plates & Platters to Show Off Your Harvest

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10. Retro Fusion
“I love this trend, because it is one of the most nostalgic ones of the year. It’s all about a combination of 70’s rich warm color palettes, such as mustard-and-honey yellows, millennial shades of pink, dramatic tones of red and lush greens. In the furniture, it combines Art Deco and Bauhaus lines in furniture – and it’s all inspired by the ‘20s and ‘40s of the last century. The perfect way to complement the style in the fall? With pops of vintage tchotchkes: jack-o-lanterns, fashion, and thrifted textiles. It will bring amazing personality, value and eclecticism through nostalgia for the richness and glory of years past.” – Maro Zannia, Visual Stylist

Fall, the Retro Way

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11. Modern Rustic
“A little bit industrial, a little bit rustic-chic and a whole lot cozy, modern rustic is redefining contemporary designs with soft colors and distressed finishes – just in time for fall! In the dining room pictured above, notice how there is almost no instance of pure white; when it comes to fall modern rustic, warmth is found in colors!

Fall for Modern Rustic

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12. Pumpkin + Sage

Incorporate orange and grey, particularly in shades of pumpkin and sage, to warm up any interior. “Savory” isn’t just for autumnal herb-infused appetizers and winter meals – it’s also for fall decor.

Coziness Under Grey Skies

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13. Layers
"Layers of texture (shown here: basket, blanket, pillow and foliage), will bring coziness and get you ready for the fall season. Try alternating warm colors and, as the table centerpiece, placing some decorative pumpkins in a wicker basket for an extra stylish look.” – Cha’queza Telp, Visual Stylist

Pumpkin Catch-Alls

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A quick and short summary of what you just read – plus a couple more ideas for good measure. Happy fall decorating!

Geometric Shapes | You can bring all the right angles to all the right places with geometric-chic pieces, like these faceted tables. This fall, we’re moving towards dimensional styles that play with lines, shapes, forms and figures. Prepare to see typical designs transform into functional, fashionable sculptures.

Raw & Natural Finishes | We’re trading heavily veneered, lacquered and polished finishes for the raw, reclaimed, natural looks that reveal wood’s true character. The more rugged the better, and these bedroom sets feature rough-hewn, sand-blasted, wire-brushed planks that are accented with bandsaw marks.
Statement Lighting | All eyes will be drawn up high thanks to statement lighting that takes bold style to the ceiling. From chandeliers to pendants, drama is the name of the game - whether that comes in the design, size or color of the fixture. Lighting has always been essential to a room’s overall feel, and now it’s the star.
Bench Dining | When it comes to dining trends, “gathering” is in. What we mean by “gathering” is creating an atmosphere that encourages more intimacy and less formality. One way to make that happen is by swapping individual chairs for dining benches that seat a few guests at a time. This brings everyone closer together no matter what the occasion.
Basket & Tray Wall Decor | The ever-popular gallery wall has evolved, so what was once a destination for portraits and paintings is now an opportunity to showcase any collection. What’s the collection du jour for fall? Woven baskets and trays. They’re a total triple threat - adding color, pattern and texture in a completely fresh and stylish way.
Integrated Patterns | Not only are we spotting lots of patterns in all the usual applications - rugs, pillows and throws -  we’re starting to see them get integrated into the actual construction of an item. These cabinets feature materials that are arranged to create eye-catching patterns, so that the motif becomes a part of the piece.

How to Decorate Your Porch for Fall


By: Emilie Baltorinic, Interior Designer


One of the best things about the seasons changing is having a reason to refresh your porch. It’s the first thing you see when you get home, and the last thing you see when you leave, which means it should put a smile on your face. Autumn is such a dreamy time of year - the weather finally cools down, the trees change colors, pumpkin-spice flavored everything is back on the shelves, and people seem to be in a better mood and excited for the upcoming holidays. Decorating your porch for the fall season not only gets you in the mood for upcoming celebrations, it gives your neighborhood something interesting to see as they pass by. If you have enough space on your porch, pick out a few core pieces to style the entire seasonal design around. Start with a bench and some unique planters, then add lanterns for some ambiance! Decorating your porch for autumn should inspire plenty of creativity. You can use real or faux pumpkins, add haystacks for height and a sense of authenticity, use real or faux autumn plants/florals in your planters, and hang a wreath for the perfect final touch.

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