Easy Rustic Fall Decor Ideas for the Living Room and Bedroom

Are you looking for rustic fall decor ideas to bring more charm and warmth into your home? With just a few simple swaps, you can update your bedroom and living room using seasonal pieces that create a cozy, inviting space for autumn.

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Rustic Fall Touches in the Bedroom and Living Room

After what felt like a long, hot summer, the cooler days and changing leaves here in the Midwest are a welcome change. Fall has officially arrived, and it always feels like the perfect time to cozy up our home with a few seasonal touches.

Recently, I shared some ideas for creating a rustic and welcoming fall entryway, and today I’m shifting to our bedroom and living room to show you how a few simple and budget-friendly pieces can add rustic charm and warmth for the season.

At the end of this post, you’ll also find links to several other beautiful homes full of fall decorating inspiration, so be sure to read through to the end for even more fall home decorating ideas!

Table of Contents

• Rustic Fall Touches in the Bedroom and Living Room
• How to Decorate a Cozy Bedroom with Rustic Fall Decor
• Rustic Fall Decor Ideas for a Cozy Living Room
• Simple Ways to Add Rustic Fall Decor Ideas to Your Home
• More Fall Decor Ideas from my Friends
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How to Decorate a Cozy Bedroom with Rustic Fall Decor

In my opinion, cozy and fall naturally go together. Over the years, I’ve found a few simple tricks for adding warmth and charm to our bedroom without spending a lot.

Here are three of my favorite ways to bring in subtle touches of rustic fall decor that make the space feel extra inviting.

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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Rustic Fall Decor Ideas for a Cozy Living Room

Our living room is where we spend most of our time together as a family, so I always like to make it feel extra cozy once the weather starts to cool down. A few simple and affordable updates can go a long way in creating a warm and welcoming space for fall.

Here are some of my favorite rustic fall decor ideas to add charm and comfort to your living room this 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. Sometimes it takes a little moving, swapping, and restyling before everything clicks.

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.

A vintage tray, or even a dough bowl, also makes the perfect base for a seasonal display.

One DIY arrangement I’ve put together is a magnolia and artichoke centerpiece in a dough bowl. It’s full of texture and color and feels so cozy for fall. I’ve also made a pumpkin centerpiece filled with fresh flowers, which is another easy way to bring a bit of the season indoors.

Little touches like these rustic fall centerpieces, whether with pumpkins, greenery, or even a few candles, can make your living room feel extra warm and inviting.

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.

And if you’d like a more neutral option, one of my favorite rustic fall decor ideas is to make your own DIY book page garland. It’s a simple project that adds texture and charm without a lot of color.

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More Fall Decor Ideas You’ll Love

Click the links below for more fall decor ideas and a peek at different ways I’ve styled our home for the season.

• Fall Home Tour with Navy and Neutral Colors
• Rustic Cottage Fall Home Tour
• Cozy and Colorful Fall Home Tour

Simple Ways to Add Rustic Fall Decor Ideas to Your Home

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope these rustic fall decor ideas for the bedroom and living room leave you feeling inspired to add a few cozy touches to your own home this season.

Sometimes the simplest updates, like a centerpiece or a bit of seasonal greenery, can make the biggest difference.

And don’t forget to check out the other fall decor ideas from my friends linked below for even more inspiration.

Xo,

More Fall Decor Ideas from my Friends

I am joining some of my blogging friends for a 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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