Chic Fall Home Decorating Tips Designers Swear By (2024)

What’s more “fall” than some fallen leaves? Create a gallery wall of leaves in mismatched frames to bring in a cozy feel like author Kathleen Hackett has done in her house in Maine.

The ground floor in ELLE DECOR visual director David Murphy’s Columbia County, New York, retreat incorporates fall hues throughout. In the dining area, pops of a muted blue on the chairs and rug complement the the sand-toned shiplap walls and wood furniture.

Let this built-in-bar area in an Upper East Side apartment inspire your next fall co*cktail hour. All you need are vibrant glasses in shades like blue, green, and orange, and warm gold accents.

An easy update to a room is a fresh coat of paint. For fall, opt for a warm tone. A pale yellow covers the walls in Julia Reed’s New Orleans living room along with traditional furniture pieces to match.

A skirt on a powder room sink can go a long way to conceal unsightly plumbing and add a serious dose of grandmillennial chic. We love the rust-colored floral that textile designer Remy Renzullo selected for this Hamptons home.

Cozy patterns and textures can work well together in any context. For fall, these neutral textiles along with tan and khaki textured details, like the headboard and rug, bring a sense of style and comfort to this East Hampton, New York, guest bedroom.

The neutral tones in the furniture, accessories, and framed maps add a rustic touch to this historic Hamptons living room—perfect for the fall season.

A bright and airy New York City dining room features a large, leafy centerpiece, which lends a subtle pop of autumnal color.

This small but mighty powder room shows a vintage dresser topped with a framed artwork of tiny leaves and a single magnolia branch.

Consider painting your cabinets and bookcases, like in this moody library designed by Lily Dierkes. The dark green cabinets against dark wooden floors and furniture create a perfect atmosphere for curling up with a book on a chilly evening.

A contrasting palette of gold and green creates a cozy and stylish room, as with this SoHo loft designed by Nicholas Obeid.

An eclectic gallery wall with mismatched frames and art is the perfect recipe for a homey interior—take note from interior designer Sean Anderson’s Memphis Bungalow.

This Italian farmhouse features green and blue sofas that are topped with mismatched yet complementary cushions—colors that all work for autumn.

Wherever your fireplace is—in this case, a bright kitchen in Washington, D.C.—surround it with stacks of firewood. It’s another easy way to bring the outdoors in, and it will save you a trip outside!

Create a cozy and inviting space by mixing in hues found in nature. Keita Turner of Keita Turner Design added dimension to this living room by layering rich rust furniture and gold art and accessories.