Sharing my fall living room tour full of fresh seasonal flare, sources to recreate the look in your home, and some DIY tips to save money on your fall decor.
Sometimes decorating for the seasons is such a slow gradual process for me. This year, I have really taken my time enjoying the journey of the different seasons. My fall decorating started off one way and I hated it so much after living with it for a few weeks, that I took it all down and started again. When I asked everyone on IG if that ever happens to them, almost everyone said yes. I loved that because no matter how experienced a designer you are, you may never get it right the first time.
So with that said, here is part two of my fall living room tour. LOL!
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Quick Glance
- Start with your largest decor elements first (like big pumpkins or garland) and tuck smaller pieces into the gaps for a fuller, more intentional look.
- A lime green and wheat color palette works especially well in warmer climates where dark, saturated fall colors feel too heavy too soon.
- Mixing mercury glass candleholders from different sets creates height variation without buying a matching collection.
- Budget finds from Target can be dead ringers for expensive pieces, so always check there before spending more.
- Faux florals and faux pumpkins outlast real ones across the full season, making them a smarter investment for a styled space.
- Don’t be afraid to redo your decor entirely. Even experienced designers get it wrong on the first try.
Fall living room decor details:
This year I stayed close to the color palette I had from last year since I loved it so much for my fall living room colors. But went with more lime green colors this time with only a little bit of the wheat color. It has still been hot here in Texas so going full-blown dark saturated colors just didn’t seem to fit the bill this time.
I switched things up and changed out my mirror for the one we used to have in the entryway. When we were building this house, that was one of my first purchases and I still love it so much. It is from Wisteria and as you know they closed but I sourced a few similar options (option 1 / option 2)
I love to layer pumpkins on pumpkins and start with the largest ones first after I lay my garland down on the mantle. Then I tuck the smaller ones in and nestle them in between all the little gaps. It gives it a more full look.
I also used faux magnolia picks in my garland and just stuck them throughout. I used 6 total for a more full look.
Over the years I have been collecting mercury glass candleholders. I love their simple elegant look. These are from two different sets and I mixed them to create a variation in height.
I love having this stack of birch logs next to our fireplace year-round. How I display them changes from time to time but they were totally worth the purchase. They are not that expensive but just a great investment if you want something that can work year-round for fireplace decor.
This might just be my favorite view in this room. I love all the light we get from the windows behind this space and you can see how the kitchen, breakfast room, and kitchen all meld together. I am such a fan of layered textures and you can really see this in the bistro barstools, living room rug, and farmhouse wood paneled ceiling in the breakfast room. I am still dreaming of another space to add that paneling too. It is so so pretty!
I love to light all the candles at night and these lanterns. I got them last year from Tuesday Morning and originally had them outside. I have not found similar ones online but I will keep looking for you!
I had a wood bowl like this years ago and it was pretty pricey but recently Target came out with this one that was a dead ringer and I had to get it because the price was so good. You can never have enough wood bowls! Ha! No, really they are the easiest thing to decorate with so when I see them I snatch them up. This year, I filled mine with simple faux white pumpkins (the real ones tend to not last the full season for me).
What started as a place holder for the faux flowers I was thinking of using, turned into a pretty little display that I decided to keep. Filled with three different hydrangeas and some faux eucalyptus leaves and bam I had a new arrangement for my coffee table!
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You know I am such a sucker for pillows and have a very extensive collection. But I will tell you this, having staples like these linen-textured pillows is a must. I have them in multiple colors and they are such a great neutral patterned pillow to layer with that gives you texture.
I found this great green patterned pillow from Etsy and I love finding designer patterned pillows there. They usually are pretty affordable and you can cut down on price if you only do the designer fabric on one side.
I kept our side table simple with this little urn jug and faux rosemary popping out. I have been pretty obsessed with these little oil diffusers over the last few months and they smell so delicious.
This simple plaid pillow is another designer fabric find that I think you could use in the summer to fall transition. I used the flax color of the linen-textured pillows here on my spindle chairs. As I said, these pillows are the best investment and you can use multiple colors in the same space.
Another recent purchase is the white dipped ladder in the corner of our living room. It is such a great find and a fraction of the cost of the one from Serena & Lily. I still need to add a plant or a chair to that corner but I love having it here for another place to store my blankets. Especially at this time of the year, I pull them ALL out.
I was so happy to see that they brought back similar glass pumpkins this year to Target and I got the small and large ones last year. I will link them for you and hopefully, you can still snag some.
Another blanket I carried over from my summer decor to my fall decor is this gorgeous wool plaid blanket. I bet you will NEVER guess where it is from!!
Things to Know
- Faux magnolia picks from most craft stores blend seamlessly into real or faux garland and look far more expensive than they are.
- Mercury glass from different sets can be mixed as long as you vary the height, which actually looks more curated than a matched set.
- Birch logs work as fireplace decor year-round, not just in fall, making them a cost-effective long-term investment.
- Designer fabric pillows on Etsy often cost significantly less than buying from a boutique, especially if you choose fabric on one side only.
- Faux white pumpkins photograph beautifully and hold their look all season, while real pumpkins typically start to fade or mold before Halloween in warmer climates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors work best for a fall living room in a warm climate?
Lighter fall tones like lime green, wheat, and warm cream work better than dark, saturated colors in warm-weather states. When the temperature outside is still in the 80s or 90s, heavy burgundy and dark brown palettes can feel disconnected from the actual season. Warm neutrals with a pop of sage or olive tend to read as fall without feeling heavy.
How do I make my fall mantle look full without buying a lot of new pieces?
Start with garland as your base, then layer large pumpkins first before filling gaps with smaller ones. This approach creates depth and visual fullness using relatively few pieces. Adding picks like faux magnolia or eucalyptus tucked into the garland adds texture without requiring a major purchase.
Are faux pumpkins worth buying instead of real ones?
Yes, especially if you want your decor to last the entire season without maintenance. Real pumpkins can soften, mold, or collapse before the season ends, particularly in warmer regions. Faux pumpkins, especially white ones or glass pumpkins from Target, hold their shape and color and can be reused every year.
Where can I find affordable designer fabric pillows for fall?
Etsy is one of the best sources for designer fabric pillows at a lower price point than boutique retailers. Many sellers offer the option to use designer fabric on one side only, which significantly cuts the cost. Searching for specific fabric patterns or colorways gets you much closer to what you see in high-end interior photos.
How do I transition summer decor into fall without buying all new pieces?
Focus on swapping textiles and adding a few seasonal accents rather than replacing everything at once. A wool plaid blanket, a pumpkin or two, and some autumn-toned pillow covers can shift a room from summer to fall in under an hour. Neutral staples like wood bowls, linen pillows, and natural textures work across both seasons without any changes at all.
And that’s it my friends! I hope you loved my fall living room tour this year! I added a couple of vases with some fall leaves and some white pumpkins to the kitchen but otherwise, it is super simple in there. BUT I have some fun Halloween decor coming to the kitchen so stay tuned!
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