60+Simple Ways To Cozy Up Your Fall Home You Will Love

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Discover 60 simple and stylish ways to cozy up your home this fall with warm colors, soft textures, and seasonal decor ideas that create a welcoming autumn atmosphere.

The Digest #16- Simple Ways To Cozy Up Your Fall Home

There’s that first cool morning when you feel a fresh, crisp breeze, and you just know—it’s on its way. Fall is gently knocking, sending its subtle calling card to remind us that it’s time to think about getting cozy. I’ve always loved the word cozy. It’s not just a feeling; it’s an experience that engages all five senses, wrapping you up in warmth, comfort, and ease.

Cozy is the very essence of why we adore fall. It’s the season of sweaters, pumpkin patches, and long walks through a landscape painted in rich hues. It’s sipping hot apple cider, chowing down on hearty stews, and gathering around the fire. Fall gifts us golden afternoons and harvest moons, and it has mastered the art of cozy like no other season.

So today, let’s embrace the beautiful spirit of autumn and up our cozy quotient with these simple, charming ideas to make your home feel like a snug fall retreat. Let’s fill our spaces with warmth, inviting us to slow down and savor the magic of the season.

• Light a pumpkin-scented candle.
• Add a chunky knit throw to your living room.
• Place a basket of birch logs near the fireplace.
• Swap out your summer bedding for flannel sheets.
• Decorate with lanterns and battery-operated candles on timers.

• Display a bowl of scented pinecones on your coffee table. See How To Make Scented Pinecones.
• Layer rugs for extra warmth and texture.
• Create a cozy reading nook with a plush chair and soft blanket.
• Hang fall-themed wreaths on your doors.
• Diffuse essential oils like cinnamon and clove.

• Set up a fall coffee, tea, or cider bar station in your kitchen. See this pretty and easy Fall Coffee Bar.
• Bring out fall-themed mugs for your morning coffee. See my cute fall coffee mugs.
• Use velvet pillows on your couch.
• Bake a batch of fresh pumpkin bread. See Pumpin Coffee Cake With Streusel Topping.
• Drape a plaid blanket over a chair.

• Add a faux fur rug by your bed.
• Display a stack of fall-inspired books on your coffee table. See my new favorite HERE.
• Place a fall mum or arrangement on your kitchen island.
• Light a Woodwick candle for that crackling sound. See Pumpkin Butter Woodwick Candle
• Swap your summer table linens for warm, autumnal tones.

• Make a simmer pot with apples, oranges, cinnamon, and cloves. See Fall Simmer Pot DIY
• Use amber-colored glass vases for your fall flowers.
• Set up a cozy movie night with blankets and popcorn.
• Tuck mini pumpkins into shelves and other small places where you need some fall decor.
• Use a basket to store cozy blankets in your living room. My favorite basket for stashing a throw blanket.

• Place a plaid throw on your dining table instead of a tablecloth.
• Hang a garland of autumn leaves on your mantel.
• Add a small cordless lamp to a kitchen counter for a warm glow in the evening. Here’s the lamp on my counter.
• Display dried hydrangeas in a vase, basket, or dough bowl for a rustic touch. See The Easy Way To Dry Hydrangeas.
• Layer pillows of different textures on your bed.

• Arrange a fall vignette with fall candles and other decor. Get ideas for Easy Fall Vignettes.
• Play soft, ambient music in the background.
• Add a wreath to a mirror.
• Use copper accents in your kitchen for a warm feel.
• Add light layers of bedding to your fall bed.

• Sip warm mulled apple cider.
• Drape a blanket over the back of your couch for an inviting look.
• Display fall fruits like apples and pears in a large bowl.
• Set out extra pillows on your sectional for added comfort.
• Fill your home with the scent of freshly baked cookies. See our favorite Barely Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies.

• Decorate your mantel for fall. See How To Decorate A Fall Mantel With A TV or Artwork.
• Swap out your doormat for a fall-themed one. See my fall Doormat HERE.
• Decorate with funny gourds.
• Place an ottoman near your favorite chair for extra comfort.
• Add a touch of plaid to your space with pillows and other textiles.

• Incorporate a new fall color into your fall home.
• Add mini Indian corn to your fall display.
• Dig out your fall-inspired dishes.
• Fill a vase with wheat stalks for an autumn centerpiece.
• Put a pumpkin cast iron Dutch oven on your stove. See this pretty pumpkin Dutch oven.

• Make your own fall potpourri with dried fruit and spices.
• Display your favorite fall cookbooks in the kitchen. If you have a Kindle, this one is free.
• Place a battery-operated candle on your nightstand for cozy evenings. See these moving flame candles.
• Add a buffalo plaid throw to your favorite chair.
• Put a fall-scented candle or diffuser near your front door for great friends and family. I love this one.
• Display fall pillows on your porch.

• Replace your kitchen towels with ones in fall colors.
• Make a DIY fall garland with felt leaves or paper.
• Fill an interesting bowl with acorns and display it on a table in your living room.
• “Scrunch” throws so they look like you were using them. It’s a welcoming look.
• Use your fireplace! It does not have to be for special occasions.

• Cover books with burlap and use them in fall decor. See How To Cover Books With Burlap HERE.
• Mix rustic wood with silver or gold tone metal for a rich look.
• Make placemats from old throw blankets. See Easy To Make Placemats from An Old Throw Blanket.
• Stack neatly folded quilts and throws on a bench or chair.
• Use textural baskets to put mums in. This is the perfect utility and mum basket.

• Simmer your favorite soup or stew on the stove very slowly all day. See Nani’s Sauteed Chicken. It’s a super old recipe, but so delicious!
• Stay at home on a rainy fall day. Snuggle up with a good book.
• Add fall-scented soap and a thick towel to your powder room.
• Stay in your pajamas all day.

• Gather around a simple coffee bar.

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Happy Fall Decorating!