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When hints of cool air start making us long for apple cider and evenings spent by the fire, you know it's time to break out the fall decor. While many of us want to repaint the walls in cozy, warm hues, it's far easier to add small yet meaningful touches. Easy tweaks, like changing out lampshades or throwing a luxurious blanket on the back of a chair, can transform a space into a cozy yet sophisticated environment.
From sheepskin rugs to leather pillows, these designer approved tips and tricks will help you welcome fall. We've also shared our top picks for helping you do so with ease.
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Refresh the Rugs
Start from the bottom up to look for ways to incorporate autumnal tones and textures with your rugs. Place a fine kilim with rich chestnut in your breakfast room or study for an instant fall refresh. Here, designer Palmer Weiss layered an Eliko Rug runner in this Montana kitchen.
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Don't Forget About the Table Linens
A simple switch of a table cloth or napkins can effortlessly evoke the inviting spirit of autumn without feeling overly kitschy. Look for textiles and linens favoring a warm palette or go the unexpected route with plaid patterns in cooler tones.
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This bold,handwoven ikat print will sing at all your fallfêtes. Try it as a chic table runner or playful napkin.
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Embrace the Matchy-Matchy
Enveloping a room in a single pattern makes the space feel in its own cozy world. In love with your bedroom's wallpaper or wall fabric? Try using the same print on throws or even a club chair for a seamless look.
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Transform that guest room or cozy nook into a woodland fantasy with botanical patterns in warm, toasty shades.
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Add Fur
Throwing a sheepskin on the back of a chair or at the foot of a couch is at the heart of laissez-faire fall decorating. Fur adds an instant designer touch that feels sophisticated and cozy at the same time.
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RW Guild features three different varieties of sheepskin rugs from the Organic Sheep. These high-quality skins come from the Faroe Islands and Iceland and are harvested using environmentally responsible production methods.
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Swap Your Lampshades
Switching up your current lampshades for an autumnal hue, like these orange shades around the sofa, is an easy way to subtly inject fall color into the home.
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Brown and White Spotted Pleated Silk Lampshade with Pink Trim
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Brown and White Spotted Pleated Silk Lampshade with Pink Trim
Made of Indian screen-printed silk and gathered by hand,Penny Morrison's bespoke lampshades will add a spot of color and pattern to any corner.
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Add a Wreath
Sprigs of greenery woven together into a simple wreath makes a room feel festive without screaming Christmas. Natural wreaths full of twigs and fall berries will also do the trick in a bit more rustic fashion.
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You'd never believe this olive-and-twig leaf wreath from Monticello is faux!
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Lay Out Your Warm Tableware
Lush patterned dishes in rich hues of the season will instantly give your tablescape fall vibes. Switching out napkins, placemats, or adding colored glassware are also fantastic options for a more seasonal dinner.
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This 24-karat gold-accented plate design originated in the 1930s and was inspired by Chinese motifs.
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Lean in to Dried Florals
Dried floral arrangements bring a bit of the rustic fall landscape to your entryway, and they look refined in formal vases.
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Terrain offers a variety of dried and preserved florals, like this vivid, golden bunch ofhydrangea.
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Try Chic Papier-Mâché
Casa Gusto's papier-mâché leaves make for a chic and elegant twist on fall decorating. Drape them on the table while entertaining or arrange them in a vase for a statement centerpiece.
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These whimsical papier-mâché leaves are handmade and come in sets of three.
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Full of Foliage
Bring the outdoors in with a few sprigs of fall foliage in your arrangements, as exemplified in this breakfast nook designed by Andrew Howard.
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These beautiful preserved and dyed oak leaves are from California and add a festive yet tasteful touch to your dinner table or living space.