The best fall decor to cozy up your living spaces

Way better than pumpkin spiced lattes

By Megan Barber@megcbarber Updated Sep 27, 2019, 12:58pm EDT

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Cozy pillows and blankets sit adjacent to a window that looks out onto an urban street. A book is overturned on the blanket and a tray holds two lit candles and a steaming mug of liquid.

Maybe you’ve noticed a briskness in your morning commute or spotted a changing leaf, and, indeed, the dog days of summer are over. For lovers of cozy homes and all things design, fall brings an opportunity to reconnect with the indoors.

Unlike overhyped pumpkin spiced everything, fall decor doesn’t have to scream autumn to warrant a purchase. A new snuggly blanket, a fun splash of color, or a textured succulent pot can add warmth to any room, with nary a leaf in sight. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite home finds at the moment to help you change seasons in style.

Mix it up with new pillows

It doesn’t make sense to buy a new couch every season, but you can still change things up come autumn. Throw pillows are an easy way to embrace a new look. To dial up the coziness, opt for warm colors and pillows with cool textures.

A dark red velvet throw pillow in a square shape.

Solid Velvet Pillow

With colors like berry, orange, brown, and golden yellow, these velvet pillows will make your couch even more welcoming.

$18 at Target

A rectangular gray pillow with woven texture.

Jersey Interknit Grey Pillow

Made from a super soft cotton jersey, this cross-hatched pillow is handwoven and stitched together for a 3D effect.

$55 at CB2

Two square throw pillows in a yellow hue with tasseled edges.

Tasseled Martina Pillow

This soft tasseled pillow is a fun accent available in two sizes and multiple colors.

$68 at Anthropologie

Add some sparkle with candles

A flicker of candlelight does wonders for a room’s atmosphere. Try a sparkly honeycomb candle, a classic pillar, or get ready for the holidays with a scented fir candle.

Three candles of different sizes with a honeycomb pattern on the container.

Honeycomb candle

Available in small, medium, or large, these charming honeycomb candles add glimmer and playfulness to any room.

$20 at Anthropologie

Three ivory-colored tall pillar candles.

Ivory Unscented Pillar Candles (Set of 3)

This set comes in an array of bright colors, and reviewers rave that the scentless candles are dripless and slow burning.

$19 at Amazon

Two jar candles with evergreen print on the containers sit on a table.

Thymes Frasier Fir Jar Candle

With a stylish design and 50-hour burn time, this beloved fir needle candle is perfect for the holidays or anytime, really.

$30 at Amazon

Cuddle a new blanket

With the temperatures falling, it’s a great time to buy a new blanket. We’ve chosen a few standout picks—across all price points—below.

A throw pillow with orange-yellow hues and a blue stripe.

Stripe Faux Mohair Throw Blanket

Toss this vibrant faux-mohair throw blanket onto a bed or sofa and enjoy a glorious pop of fall colors.

$28 at Target

Two stacks of faux fur throw blankets in various colors like orange, green, and blue.

Sophie Faux Fur Throw Blanket

With an array of color options and a soft, plush fur feel, these blankets are the perfect way to cozy up your sofa.

$98 at Anthropologie

A throw blanket with stripes of warm colors and a deep blue.

Pendleton Grand Canyon National Park Throw

$179

The Pendleton blanket has a reputation for warmth and durability, and we love the new national park line that comes in brilliant warm colors.

$179 at Amazon

Add warmth with wood and textures

Fall decor isn’t just soft and cuddly, it’s also about adding textured elements to interior design. A rattan basket, wood planters, and teak utensils all do the trick.