Are you looking for ways to add rustic charm and warmth to your bedroom and living room areas for fall? Easily update your home by swapping out everyday decor with simple seasonal pieces to style a cozy space perfect for autumn.
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Welcome To Our Fall Home Tour
I’m excited to welcome you to part two of our fall home tour. Recently, I shared ideas for creating a rustic and welcoming fall entryway.
Today, I’m continuing the tour by sharing tips and tricks for using budget-friendly pieces to help you easily add cozy and rustic fall charm to your bedroom and living room spaces.
Before we get to the tour, I want to say a big thank you to Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for hosting and organizing this week-long fall home tour.
And an extra big “hello” and welcome to those of you joining me from my friend Tammy at White Lilac Farmhouse. I adore Tammy’s beautiful home, and I love how she decorated her porch for fall!
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Rustic Fall Touches In The Bedroom And Living Room
After what seems like a (very) hot and endless summer, the last few cool, crisp days have been a welcomed change here in the Midwest. Aside from the leaves slowly changing colors, the shift in weather signals the arrival of one of my favorite seasons – fall!
To help you prepare your home for the season, I’m sharing how you can use a few simple and budget-friendly decor staples to update your bedroom and living room for fall to create a rustic and cozy feeling perfect for the change of seasons.
How To Decorate A Cozy Fall Bedroom
In my opinion, the words cozy and fall go hand in hand. As a blogger on a budget, I’ve learned a few tricks over the years for ways to add warmth and charm to our bedroom for fall without breaking the bank.
These next 3 ideas are a few of my favorite ways to add subtle hints of rustic charm to our bedroom for fall.
1. Update Your Bedding With Cozy Fabrics
One of the easiest ways to make your bedroom feel cozy for fall is to refresh your bedding with seasonal throw blankets and decorative pillows.
Nothing says autumn like plaids, and I fell in love with this blue and white checkered blanket the moment I saw it.
The plaid pattern adds a layer of coziness to our bedding, yet still coordinates perfectly with our everyday blue pillow shams for a fast and affordable update. Casually draping the throw blanket on the end of our bed adds warmth and instantly updates the look of our room.
You can also swap out your lightweight summer bedding for something cozier. Look for fabric with texture such as fleece, or cable knit.
On top of our white duvet, I’ll often layer a light waffle weave blanket or a heavier Sherpa blanket for those extra chilly nights.
Decorative pillows are one of my favorite ways to transition between the seasons. Look for coordinating patterns like plaids, stripes, or fall florals. And, whenever possible, opt for buying pillow covers instead of the whole pillow to save money and storage space!
2. Embrace The Season With Some Fall Foliage
Using a mix of seasonal foliage is another easy and budget-friendly way to bring the outdoors into your bedroom for fall.
Fill a vintage jug with fall stems and place it on your nightstand. These golden yellow leaves add a subtle pop of color and perfectly complement our blue and white bedding.
Don’t be afraid to use more than one type of rustic-looking fall floral when decorating your bedroom. Mixing and matching fall foliage is a great way to create a more realistic and interesting arrangement as I did here in the black metal wall pockets above our bed.
Decorating Tip: Add some pinecones, twigs, or other natural elements to your arrangement. This will help to ground your fall foliage and make it look more natural
3. Hang A Fall Wreath
Hanging a fall wreath above your bed is a great way to add a touch of seasonal charm to your bedroom…or, in my case, two fall wreaths!
Most years, I like to center one wreath over the tin ceiling tile that hangs above our headboard. This fall, I used blue velvet ribbon to hang matching magnolia and pinecone wreaths from the thrifted shutters that flank our bed.
When choosing a wreath, be sure to pick one that is the right size for your space. The wreath should be large enough to make a statement, but not so large that it overwhelms your bed.
Hang the wreath at a comfortable height, and make sure it is hung securely to prevent it from falling.
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Fall Decor Ideas For A Cozy Living Room
The next stop on the tour is our living room. If I’m being honest, it’s not my most favorite room in our home for many reasons. But slowly, I’m learning to lean in and embrace the season of life we’re in by finding creative and affordable ways to make this space feel extra cozy and inviting – especially for fall!
Here are some easy ways to add rustic and cozy charm to your own living room for the fall season.
1. Incorporate Natural Elements
Bring the outdoors inside by incorporating natural elements. Place a vase with dried wheat stalks, branches, or fall leaves on a side table.
Gourds, acorns, apples, and pears also make good (and cheap!) fall decor.
Or fill an old soup tureen or vase with dried pinecones as I did here.
2. Create A Fall Centerpiece
The next way to add rustic seasonal touches to your living room is to create a fall-themed centerpiece or vignette for your coffee table.
There are a few rules of thumb I like to keep in mind when creating a vignette, but the biggest takeaway is don’t be afraid to experiment.
If you’re feeling stuck, Pinterest, magazines, and blogs are all great places to look for ideas and inspiration. And remember, it’s okay if your vignette doesn’t look or feel right on the first try.
Save money by shopping your home and using items you already have on hand. This woven basket makes the perfect base for my fall centerpiece created with my favorite glass cloche, some vintage books, and a few faux pumpkins.
3. Decorate The Mantel
If you have a fireplace, the mantel is an ideal spot to add a few seasonal touches for fall.
To add some rustic fall charm to our living room, I used autumn foliage on our mantel paired with some small branches to give the garland a more realistic look.
Then I layered in some chunky wood candle holders, stacks of vintage books, and a seasonal sign to complete the look.
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Rustic Fall Touches In The Bedroom And Living Room
Thanks so much for stopping by. That’s a wrap on our 2023 fall tour! I hope this post was helpful and leaves you feeling inspired and ready to decorate your home for the season.
If you are looking for even more fall decor ideas, check out all my seasonal decor and DIYs here.
Previous Fall Home Tours from Midwest Life And Style
Click any of the links below to see more photos of our home decorated for autumn.
Fall Home Tour with Navy and Neutral Colors
Cozy and Colorful Fall Home Tour
Tour More Fall Homes
Next, don’t miss touring the gorgeous Wisconsin cabin that belongs to my friend Kristin at White Arrow’s Home.
Then don’t forget to visit all of the homes that are part of the 2023 fall home tour, linked at the bottom of my post.
Xo,
2023 Fall Home Tour
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the 2023 Fall Home Tour. More than 25 friends from across the country will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each fall home tour by clicking the links below.
Monday’s Tours
A Stroll Thru Life // Peacock Ridge Farm // Eleanor Rose Home //
Worthing Court // Southern Home and Hospitality
Tuesday’s Tours
Decor To Adore // DIY Beautify // Amy Sadler Designs //
Calypso in the Country // The House on Silverado
Wednesday’s Tours
StoneGable // My Wee Abode // Thrifty and Chic //
Chalking Up Success // Pasha is Home // Thistle Key Lane
Thursday’s Tours
Our Southern Home // Whispering Pines Homestead // Follow The Yellow Brick Home // County Road 407 // She Gave It A Go // The Tattered Pew
Friday’s Tours
White Arrows Home // White Lilac Farmhouse // Midwest Life and Style
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Your home looks so beautiful with all of its charming rustic details. I especially love that you included your bedroom. Sometimes, I think we forget about seasonal decorating in our bedrooms! Great post, Jen!
Thanks so much, Missy. Yes, I sometimes forget about our room too. But when I remember, I love to add a few seasonal touches to make it extra cozy!
Your home looks so beautiful. Happy Fall, my friend.
Thank you, Renae. Happy fall to you too my friend!
Jen, what a beautiful bedroom you created with blue and gold accents! I’m thinking about going in that direction too. Love how your decorated your living room with leaves, and how you styled your trunk coffee table. The wicker tray with the cloche and pumpkins is so pretty! Happy Fall!
Thank you, Michelle. So glad the autumn season is upon us. Happy fall to you too!
Your fall bedroom and living room are some of the prettiest this week! Love all the branches! Your sofa table looks gorgeous… especially the box in the bottom! Just lovely, Jen!
Thank you so much, Julie. Always so fun to tour with you. Happy fall, friend!
So warm and cozy, Jen! I love the touches of plaid and all the leaves – perfect for fall! Great to tour with you again!
Shelley
Thank you, Shelley!
Oh my goodness, I love the color combination in your bedroom. Do you just walk in there and smile from ear to ear?! I would! Everything looks so cozy and inviting. I know your family must love coming home to a beautiful space. Happy fall! pinned
Thank you, Cindy. At the end of a long day, it’s nice to rest and relax in a cozy space. Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I’m so glad it’s finally here! Happy fall to you too, friend!
It all looks SO pretty, Jen!! I love all of your stems, the large amber jugs and the cloche filled with pumpkins. Your home looks so cozy for the season!!
Thanks so much, Rachel! Give me all the cozy fall things…now I just need our weather to get on board. It’s been so all over the place. I’m ready for it to be fall full-time!
Jen, your home is so beautiful. I love the coziness of your home. Your bedroom is gorgeous. I love the blue and white checkered blanket and the gold in the room.
Thank you, Tammy! Happy fall, friend!
I like your living room. It feels warm and inviting. Decorating is a hungry beast if we try to keep up with the latest trend. The most attractive homes are the ones that feel timeless and reflect the person that lives there.
Thank you so much, Cathy. Your comment really means a lot. The room itself is long and narrow which makes it a bit challenging to style (and photograph!) but I try to make it as cozy and functional for our family as possible. And you are so right…it can be exhuasting, and expensive to keep up with the trends. Its something I try to remind myself of often. Especially this year as I’ve put more focus on being mindful of our expenses and creating a home filled with unique pieces that are are meaningful to our family.
Jen I love how you paired soft shades of blue with cozy fall neutrals in your bedroom. Pinned and promoting on IG today. So happy to be on tour with you!
Thank you so much, Laura. I have a lot of blue in my decor year-round, so I love that I’m able to work in into our home for the fall to keep my decorating easy and affordable.
Your bedroom looks so cozy and inviting and I agree. That blue check throw is perfect, such a great accent for your bed. Your living room looks like the perfect place to snuggle up and enjoy a great movie or just read your favorite book. I love your cloche vinette. Cloches are one of my favorite accessories. Thanks so much for joining the tour this season, your home is filled with tons of inspiration.
Thank you so much Marty for hosting. It wa a fun week with a lot of beautiful inspiration for the season. Thank you for including me. Happy fall!