Create a welcoming, warm, and cozy setting in your home with these simple, easy fall ideas for decorating and baking.
As I write this post by the open window in my office, the sun is just beginning to set and the crickets are singing a cheerful tune.
This year more than ever, I realize the crickets are the biggest cheering section of this new fall season!
When the seasons change outside, I like to make changes inside, too, to reflect the current season. As the weather cools and the trees change color, I like to set a scene that feels warm, welcoming, and cozy.
Here are some fall decorating ideas that are easy and use things you probably already have at home! Let’s face it, it’s much easier to use what we already own than to reinvent the wheel and buy all new things every season…

1
I love switching up the artwork for a new season, and free printables make it easy, breezy, and budget-friendly, too!

2
Pick an Accent Color to Decorate With
Although traditional fall colors are lovely, you don’t have to stick to them for fall decor. Here are some examples of fall decor in different colors:
- Blue fall decor
- Decorating with sunflowers, and sunflower yellow is so much fun!
- Last year I went with a simple boho decor style for fall, using neutral colors and my favorite vintage pieces.

3
Add in cozy blankets and candles
Having blankets ready to wrap up in and candles ready to light gives an instant cozy feeling. Each year I use a simple basic “formula” for cozy fall decor in our living room. Here are some basic fall decor ideas for the living room.

4
Fill your kitchen with the cozy, comforting smells of fall!
Is there anything more comforting than the smell of fall baking drifting from the kitchen? Since pumpkin spice is a favorite for many, here are some of the most popular pumpkin recipes on the blog:
- Pumpkin bread with cake mix is quick and easy.
- Turkey pumpkin soup is a hearty, filling weeknight dinner idea.
- This pumpkin spice simmer pot smells just like pumpkin pie!
- My mom’s pumpkin cake roll with cream cheese filling is perfect for special occasions.
- This easy pumpkin pie recipe with canned pumpkin is great for a holiday dessert.
I hope this has sparked some ideas and excitement for adding a few cozy fall touches to your home, too.
Happy fall to you!








