9 Ways To Instantly Make Your Home Cozy For Fall

The weather is getting colder, the leaves are changing color, leather boots are back in season, and it’s finally chilly enough to break out the crock pot! Every girl loves fall (even if it’s “basic"), and it’s much easier to get into the seasonal spirit when the decor in your home matches your cozy mood! 

When you think about interior decorating, you might immediately start seeing dollar signs because it’s an activity that can get very expensive very fast. However, there is a fine line to walk when you’re talking about seasonal home decor. 

Since it's only meant to be up for a few months each year, you don't need to splurge on the most expensive, highest quality items. That being said, you also don't want to fill your home with plastic crap that will bring the whole vibe down. So, what's the solution?

Here are 9 inexpensive ways to instantly make your home cozy and ready for fall without blowing your decorating budget. 

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Scented Candles

Few things scream fall as much as a nice scented candle. It’s hard to beat classic scents like pumpkin pie, apple harvest, or chai spice, but a lot of candle companies are stepping up their game these days and offering more and more fall-scented options. 

When it comes to picking out your candles, wandering the scented candle aisle at stores like Marshalls and T.J. Maxx is one option, but unfortunately, many of the inexpensive candles sold in stores also contain harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals. However, there are a lot of new companies that offer non-toxic candle options, and while it might be a slightly more expensive option, the health of you and your family is well worth the extra cost! Here are a few non-toxic options so your home can smell amazing without harming your health.

Root Candles Mulled Cider 3-Wick Candle, $33

Brooklyn Candle Studio Toasted Pumpkin Limited Edition Candle, $34

Primally Pure Crisp Smoky Woods Candle, $54

Fontana Candle Co. Fall Vibes Candle Bundle, $107 

Throw Pillows and Blankets

Colder weather means more excuses to snuggle up with some cozy pillows and blankets! Picture this: It’s Sunday afternoon, football is on the TV, a loaf of pumpkin bread is in the oven, and you’re curled up on the couch under a warm, fluffy blanket. For basic girls who love fall, that’s what heaven looks like. Here are a few throw pillow and blanket options so you can perfect your cozy fall aesthetic with both style and comfort.

Amazon DecorUHome Fall Throw Pillow Covers Set, $12

Double Stitch Alpaca-Wool Plaid Throw Blanket, $80 

West Elm City Trick or Treat Pillow Cover Set, $34

Floral Cottagecore Throw Blanket, $86 

Doormats

Doormats are an easy way to get guests into the fall spirit before they even enter your home. It might sound silly, but I love it when people have a unique doormat. There’s nothing wrong with the good, old-fashioned “Welcome” doormat, but seeing fun and festive ones always puts a smile on my face. Doormats are cheap and easy to swap out, and there are so many cute options for every season! Here are a few festive fall doormat options to get you started. 

Anthropologie Lucy Doormat, $48 

Etsy Custom Pumpkin Family Doormat, $40

Kirkland’s Happy Haunting Ghost Doormat, $17

Rugs

Like doormats, rugs are another quick and simple way to instantly make your home cozier for fall. They’re slightly more expensive and harder to install, but you don’t need to change the huge area rug in your living room for every season. If you have that kind of motivation and time on your hands, more power to you, but a few well-placed runners or small accent rugs are all you need to instantly make your home more autumnal and festive while protecting your feet from cold floors.

Rugs USA Rasali Checkered Box Rug, $61

Threshold Harvest Pumpkin Bath Rug White, $10

Aditi 4' x 6' Rug, $118

Framed Art

You might think of artwork as more of a permanent fixture on your wall than something you change out with the seasons, but hanging up a few fall-inspired pieces is another easy way to instantly make your home cozier and more festive! One simple trick is to keep a section of wall in your living room, kitchen, bathroom, or hallway (an area that gets a decent amount of traffic so people can appreciate it) that’s your “seasonal section” where you change out the art for all four seasons. Or if fall is your favorite season, just leave these pieces up year-round! Your house, your rules. 

Kirkland’s Fall City Scene Framed Art Print, $20 

Pumpkins & Gourds Art Print, $18

Window Shop Gal Stars Hollow "Autumn Festival" Travel Poster, $35 

Home Accents

In addition to larger items like artwork, rugs, and blankets, you can also get a variety of smaller accents to sprinkle around your space. Things like candle holders, tiny pumpkins, lanterns, faux foliage, and vases are a great way to seamlessly weave fall decor into your home without going overboard or making your space seem cluttered. These items are also relatively inexpensive, so you can easily amass a decent collection without blowing your budget. Here are a few ideas.

Pottery Barn Handcrafted Woven Pumpkin, $30-$59 

West Elm Etched Mercury Glass Hurricane, $30-$50

Birch Lane Rustic Artificial Pomegranate Fruit Stem, $22 

Placemats and Tea Towels

Don’t forget to spread the fall love to your kitchen when you’re decorating. A simple, inexpensive way to do this is with decorative placemats and tea towels. Growing up, my mom had festive placemats and tea towels for all four seasons, and it was always fun to switch them up throughout the year. You could opt for designs with general fall foliage and colors, spooky sketches with skeletons and ghosts, or both! Placemats and tea towels are both pretty inexpensive items, and more options are always better. 

Birch Lane Rocklyn Fall Pumpkin 14" Placemat, $23 

Crate & Barrel "Thankful" Embroidered Organic Cotton Dish Towel, $10

Pottery Barn Scary Squad Cotton Tea Towels, Set of 2, $30

Fall Wreaths and Garlands

If you thought that things like wreaths and garlands were only appropriate to hang at Christmastime, you’re sorely mistaken! You can hang these items for any season, and a festive fall wreath with autumnal orange, yellow, and red tones is the perfect thing to brighten up your doorstep and spread the fall feeling outside your home. Fall-inspired garland can be used both inside and outside. 

If you really want to go above and beyond, you could make your own wreath (if you live in a city or larger town, there might even be wreath-making craft classes in your area which could be a fun activity to do with your girl friends), but if you’re lazy like me or simply don’t have that kind of time on your hands, here are a few inexpensive wreath options to add to your cart!

Birch Lane 24" Artificial Eucalyptus Berry Thanksgiving Fall Front Door Wreath, $66 

Sullivans Artificial Mini Maple Leaf Wreath, $28 

Kirkland’s Pumpkin Fall Foliage Mix Wreath, $70 

Pumpkins and Gourds

We’re all familiar with the carved pumpkin on the doorstep tradition, but pumpkins make great decor inside your home as well as outside! And pumpkins aren’t the only fall vegetable you can incorporate into your fall interior decorating. Squashes, gourds, apples, and pears make great additions to seasonal tablescapes or mantle decor. 

You might want to opt for fake versions of the more perishable items, but pumpkins and gourds can last for weeks and are extremely cheap. Most grocery stores have them for sale in the produce aisles, and it’s always fun to sort through the different varieties. 

Hopefully this list gave you some inspiration for how to make your home cozy for fall without blowing your life savings on home decor (although I know it’s tempting when there are so many cute options). You don’t have to go overboard either – simply choosing a few simple accents can make a world of difference and make your home cozier, one scented candle and tasteful throw pillow at a time.