Fall will be here before we know it so, let’s see how to add rustic fall décor to the home.
I have been a fan of fall and the colder months since I can remember. I enjoy so many things about the colder months ahead. As an example, I love the smells in the air of the leaves falling, acorns, apples, sweaters, boots, and yes adding rustic fall décor to the home.
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Immediately, I begin thinking of fires, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin bread, cinnamon butter, and pumpkin cornbread to name a few. Fall is also a time to snuggle under those heavy throws of course while reading a favorite magazine or watching a movie.
Adding autumn to décor in the home is easy by adding baskets, trays, fall leaves and branches to name a few.
As an example of how to add rustic autumn décor to the home, you may enjoy reading this post. Also in this post, you will see a collection of acorns I collected which adds a rustic touch. I also share tips to preserve them for years to come!
Add Dried Hydrangeas
First Idea
Incidentally, dried hydrangeas are often a favorite of mine to add nature and autumn décor to the home. Faux flowers, fall foliage, or real flowers from the garden will work as well. In addition to hydrangeas, whole walnuts, dried artichokes, and white pumpkins are a great combination for a simple look.
If you enjoy deep rich colors for the season add color leaf branches, orange berries, or darker color flowers.
Add Nuts And Branches For An Easy Look
Second Idea
Fall is a particularly great time to grab branches and other faded flowers from our gardens. Add them to baskets, crates, or vases you already use in your country décor and love.
Indian corn especially adds rustic décor to the home. For example, this is the Indian corn wreath I made to add a natural look to our home last week. It’s easy and fast and adds is rustic!
Another Suggestion
Third Idea
As an example, an urn filled with dried hydrangeas and small pumpkins is perfect for natural fall décor.
An old crown and a Florentine picture add a bit of elegance to a rustic look.
One of my favorite things to add to our rustic fall home is walnuts and pine cones. Add them next to a French antique compote filled with a pumpkin and Spanish moss which adds a bit of nature.
Also, the rust on the crowns adds instant character and charm for a fall home.
Fourth Idea
Because apple picking season is around the corner. Look to farm stands and your local food market for red and green apples or pears to display inside an ironstone dish or large bowl for a festive autumn look.
Adding Dried Orange Slices and Pinecones For Home Décor
Fifth Idea
Dried orange slices are also great additions to fall décor. HERE, I share ideas to use them in many ways. I also share HERE, how to dry orange slices as well as dry whole clementine. Adding these to rough wood lanterns is perfect for a simple look.
Candles Are Great For A Fall Home
Fourth Idea
Candles are great this time of year for fall décor. In our home, I use a combination of battery-operated candles and scented candles. As an example, in this picture, you can see how I add a pillar flameless candle to a lantern and orange slices.
The scented candles I use are always from Bath and Body Works, they burn clean, smell amazing and they have fantastic sales. They are adding more fall scents every day so check often.
Lastly, Adding Décor To The Home
Throw pillows are a must for any home. For the most part, when thinking about toss pillows, I buy pillow covers. Pillow covers are easier to store and there’s a wide variety available. Instead of buying specific pillow covers for one season. I try to look for pillow covers in faux fur or cable knit because they work from fall through winter.
I hope this post gives you inspiration as well as ideas to fill your home with rustic fall décor.
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Love the garden urn with the dried Hydrangeas and small white pumpkins. I have just the urn to use and like the idea of using inside during fall and winter. Too nice to store away in the barn. Even though our weather here in N.C. is hot and humid with no relief in sight I still find my New England soul yearning for fall. Thanks for your beautiful photos and great ideas.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Love it all Cindy. Dried Hydrangeas are so pretty with the pumpkins and that cool basket. I have started to gather things for fall decor. Usually I hold out as long as I can on Summer but this year with this hot and humid summer I am ready for fall. Have a great day. xoxo Kris
This summer has been ridiculously. Hot, humid rain. I have had enough to say the keast
Such beautiful ideas for rustic fall decor. I love your urn and oh my that basket filled with hydrangeas is gorgeous!
Thank you Debra. Hope you’re feeling well
The dried hydrangeas look beautiful!
Thanks Gail
Your home is looking mighty cozy! 🙂 I love everything you have placed in your home for Fall. Love the rustic flare!
Thanks Terrie. I’m going full fall mode next week.
I can’t stand this summer
I love all of the rustic fall vignettes that you have created!
Cindy, your house looks lovely in every season!!
Beautiful, Cindy! Your style is so unique! I love the hydrangeas in the urn.
These are all great suggestions for fall decorating. Thanks for sharing.
Loved all your ideas. The crown in the first pic is awesome especially mixed with nuts and pine cones! Beautiful! Pinned!
Hugs,
Karin
These are such great ideas…really nice
Great ideas Cindy! When I was a child, my mom always put out nuts during the fall and winter seasons. For some reason, I had forgotten all about that til you mentioned about putting our walnuts! Thanks! Pinned!
Oh, my goodness! I love your ideas so much! And then you mentioned pumpkin cornbread..?!?!!!! What?! I need that in my life! Happy fall, Cindy!
Thank you Leslie. Pumpkin cornbread with homemade cinnamon butter, awesome
So many beautiful things to pin, Cindy, I don’t get know where to get started! Love these ideas so much and can’t wait to try them in our Fall decor too. I swear your creativity never ceases to amaze or inspire me! Hugs, CoCo
You’re always so kind
So many pretty things. I loved the way you used the dried oranges. Happy fall!
Thank you Kim. They smell amazing
So pretty!! You’re all set for fall!! I love the hydrangeas. I keep telling myself I’m going to try to cut and dry some of mine.
Love all of your ideas! I have some dried orange slices that I am going to get out today to use in my early fall decor!
I love them and use them from fall through Christmas
Good ideas. Love the use of walnuts and other types. Candles are a must! Linda
Thanks Linda
So many gorgoeus ideas Cindy! I am happy to feature you at TFT this week! https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/easing-into-fall-at-thursday-favorite-things/
Thanks so much for the feature.
Happy you’re feeling better. Thank goodness
Love your fall ideas. The giant white pumpkin is a wow. I am happy to feature your rustic fall decor at Love Your Creativity Cindy.