As the leaves start changing colors and the weather gets cooler, it’s time to transition your home decor from summer to fall.
And one of the best places to incorporate autumnal flair is in your bedroom!.
Mix and match different elements to create a look that suits your style.
With these tips, you’ll be eager to curl up in your autumn-inspired sleep space.
Time to break out the flannel sheets and scented candles!
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🏡 Start Creating FREE →Warm Color Palette
One of the easiest ways to give your bedroom a fall feel is by switching to a rich, warm color palette.
Look for hues like crimson red, burnt orange, golden yellow, chocolate brown, and deep green.
These colors evoke the shades of turning leaves and harvest season.
Try adding accent pillows or a cozy throw in these autumnal tones.
If you want a quick seasonal switch, just swapping out your lighter decorative pillows for darker fall shades can make a bold impact.
You can also bring in fall colors through area rugs, curtains, armchairs or artwork.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with bold patterns and textures too.
Plaids, florals and geometric designs in fall colors can amp up the coziness.
Mix different patterns and play with contrasting colors to keep things interesting.
The varied tones and textures will give your space a lived-in, collected feel.
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Cozy Layers of Texture
Speaking of texture, fall is the perfect time to add natural materials and soft textiles to your bedroom.
Layers of plush linens, wispy drapes and snuggly knits will make your sleep space feel like a warm hug.
Start by swapping lightweight bedding for cozier layers.
Opt for flannel sheets, a quilted coverlet, chunky knit blanket and furry throw pillows.
Then add accents like woolen slippers, velvet curtains, linen armchairs, rattan baskets and sheepskin rugs.
Don’t forget floor poufs and a shag area rug to sink your toes into.
You’ll be cocooned in cozy goodness.
Fall Foliage & Florals
After you’ve set the seasonal color palette and layered on the textures, have fun accessorizing with fall foliage and florals.
Botanical prints and natural elements will reinforce the autumn vibe.
Fill vases with branches of leaves, pinecones, acorns or dried flowers.
Or create autumn-themed prints for your walls.
Set a birch log vignette on your mantle or side table, complete with pinecones and twinkle lights.
Hang a macrame leaf wall hanging or a wreath made from grapevines, eucalyptus and wheat.
You can also find bedding, curtains, rugs and accent pillows emblazoned with maple leaves, chrysanthemums, oak leaves or abstract flower designs.
Let gorgeous fall botanicals usher in the new season.
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🏡 Start Creating FREE →Warm Metallics & Wood Tones
To balance out all the autumnal colors, add some warm metallics and wood elements.
Copper, bronze and gold metallic accents provide a subtle touch of glam.
And natural wood finishes give an earthy, rustic feel.
Look for copper lamp bases, bronze mirror frames, brass candleholders and picture frames with gold detailing.
Hang a hammered metal wall sculpture or wind chimes for movement and shine.
Then incorporate reclaimed wood pieces, rattan baskets, clay vases, jute rugs and furniture made from oak or maple.
A wooden headboard makes a stately style statement.
Mix the natural textures with your cozy linens, fuzzy pillows and autumnal patterns for a well-rounded fall look.
Mood Lighting
As the days get shorter, create a relaxing evening ambiance with mood lighting.
Take advantage of fall’s earlier sunsets and the cozier mood they inspire.
Make sure you have layers of lighting options, like table lamps, floor lamps and wall sconces.
Dimmer switches also help control the light levels.
That way you can customize the ambiance for evenings spent reading, relaxing or sleeping.
Use smart bulbs like Philips Hue so you can adjust the lighting from your phone.
Opt for warmer light temperatures that feel comforting and soothing.
Set the lights on timers so they’re glowing when you come home at night.
Scented Candles & Diffusers
Speaking of ambiance, nothing sets the mood like scent.
Candles and essential oil diffusers infuse your space with cozy autumn fragrance.
Choose candles that evoke the smells of fall, like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, clove, pine and cedarwood.
Set out candle lanterns or pillar candles for flickering ambiance.
Place resin or soy wax melts in your oil diffuser to scent the air.
You’ll feel like you’re relaxing next to a campfire or baking pies in the kitchen.
Plush & Velvety Bedding
As temperatures drop outside, the bed becomes the centerpiece of cozy hibernation.
Treat yourself to plush new bedding so you can snuggle up in style.
Look for duvet covers in rich fall hues and natural textures like velvet or linen.
Layer on a quilted mattress pad or down alternative comforter for extra plushiness.
Don’t forget shams, cushy pillows and a soft throw at the foot of the bed.
If you can splurge on bedding, go all out with a decadent plush insert, featherbed, mattress topper, silk sheets and a plush wool duvet.
You’ll never want to leave your fall fortress!
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🏡 Start Creating FREE →Rustic Furniture Finds
Update your bedroom furniture with rustic, natural pieces that feel fresh and cozy for fall.
Look for vintage-inspired accents like barn doors, reclaimed shutters, salvaged windows and galvanized tin lighting.
Search flea markets or Etsy for unique reclaimed wood or metal bed frames, side tables, trunks and dressers.
A wooden ladder adds a rustic touch leaning against the wall.
Repurpose crates, barrels, and baskets as charming alternative nightstands.
Layer in some handmade pottery, woven wall hangings, wrought iron candleholders or fabric poufs for extra seating.
Rustic charm meets fall coziness.
Reading Nook
As the weather cools down, curling up with a good book sounds pretty appealing.
So why not create a cozy reading nook in your bedroom?
A comfy chair with a side table, floor lamp and plush blanket is really all you need.
Place your reading chair next to the bed or in a quiet corner.
Add a rattan side table for setting books, snacks and tea.
Drape the chair with a soft throw for extra warmth.
Tuck a footrest or pouf nearby so you can put your feet up.
For serious bookworms, consider a built-in window seat or banquette with storage underneath.
Just add pillows and you’ve got a perfect perch for getting lost in literature.
Your fall reading list awaits!
💭 I Wrote a Book About My BIGGEST Decorating Mistakes!
When I decorated my first home, I thought I knew what I was doing. Spoiler alert: I DIDN’T. 😅
💸 I bought a sofa that was WAY TOO BIG for my living room. I chose paint colors that looked amazing in the store but terrible on my walls. I spent THOUSANDS on pieces that didn’t work together. Sound familiar?
“Things I Wish I Knew Before I Decorated My First Home” is your shortcut to avoiding ALL my costly mistakes. ✨ Inside, you’ll find practical, NO-NONSENSE advice that will save you time, money, and a whole lot of decorating regret. 🏡
Gallery Walls
If you want an easy way to personalize your space for fall, create a gallery wall display.
Gather framed prints, paintings and photos on your wall in an artful arrangement.
This pulls together all your fall design elements into one beautiful feature.
Incorporate warm color schemes, natural textures, fall botanicals or seasonal quotes.
Mix classic wood frames with metallic accents.
Lean mirrors against the wall for depth and shine.
Group items based on color, theme or size for visual impact.
Float pieces above furniture or fill an empty wall space.
The personalized possibilities are endless with gallery wall style.
Cozy Fireplace
As the weather turns chilly, a fireplace instantly amps up the cozy factor.
Even better if your bedroom has a gas fireplace built right in.
Just flick it on whenever you need some quick warmth and cheer.
If you don’t have a fireplace, create a faux version instead.
Mount a flat screen TV and display a crackling fire video from YouTube.
Place flameless candles inside a decorative fireplace unit surrounded by birch logs.
Or simply set up a space with comfy seating and ambient lighting.
Add a plush rug, sheepskin throws, warm metallic accents and faux fur pillows.
Light a few candles and soak in the hygge vibes.
Your mind will be tricked into feeling fireside cozy.
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🏡 Start Creating FREE →Pampering Touches
Don’t forget those pampering touches that make your bedroom an oasis.
Bring in lush accessories that appeal to the senses and soothe your soul.
Set out body lotions and essential oils scented with relaxing fall notes.
Soak feet after a long day in an epsom foot bath.
Plug in your most soothing sound machine or playlist.
Keep snacks like herbal tea, warm apple cider and pumpkin bread nearby.
Stay snuggly warm in your favorite sweatshirt and fuzzy socks.
Take time to unwind in your personal sanctuary.
You deserve it!
With a few simple updates, you can easily refresh your bedroom for the fall season.
Focus on warming up the palette, layering natural textures, incorporating foliage and florals and adding cozy seating nooks.
Things like plush bedding, mood lighting and sensory pampering accents will make your sleep space so restful.
Follow your inspiration and get creative with these fall decor tips.
You’ll love coming home to your autumn-themed bedroom oasis.
Before you know it, you’ll be looking forward to hibernating in style.
So cozy up with your favorite sweater, light a cinnamon scented candle and enjoy the magical change of seasons.
Let us know if you have any other fun ideas for enchanting fall decor in the bedroom!
