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Fall Decorating Ideas: Decorating with Neutrals

Fall Decorating Ideas: Decorating with Neutrals

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019

I am fanatical about decorating for Fall, but I find that my home feels a little chaotic when I have too much red, orange and purple going on. All those vibrant hues are gorgeous but can become distracting, and I tire of them easily.  So, this Fall, I decided to try and keep things more neutral, starting with my ‘Unfall’ Fall Mantel (<– click to view) which I talked about here the other day.

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Neutral Fall mantel decor

Fall isn’t usually a season associated with neutrals, but, there are actually a lot of Fall trademarks that don’t have much color.

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Fall Decorating Ideas - Fall Neutrals

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The great thing about these Fall ‘neutrals’ is that they have a lot of texture, which helps create visual interest in a room without a lot of jarring color.

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Here are just a few ideas:

  • white / cream pumpkins
  • silver dollars
  • grain sacks
  • acorns
  • wheat
  • straw
  • twigs
  • burlap
  • white ceramics – owls, pumpkins, etc.

The great thing about these neutral Fall elements is that they have a lot of texture, which still makes them visually appealing, despite their lack of vibrancy.

decorating ideas for fall

To keep the neutral palette interesting, I mixed up these natural textures with some shine and sparkle.  You’ll see that I’ve thrown in some smooth, shiny white ceramics and silver pieces here and there.  They help to create more dimension, as well as balance out the rustic feel of burlap and twigs.

Fall Decorating with wheat

 

ideas for Fall decorating

Honestly, I think my whole approach to seasonal decorating is evolving.  I’ll always be excited about changing things up for special holidays or when the seasons change – that’s not going to change. (For starters, I’ve collected too much seasonal decor over the years to cop out now, lol.)  But, lately I find myself liking when seasonal decor blends into the landscape, rather than stands out. Simpler and less distracting is my new motto.

Fall Mantel Decorating

 

Fall Decor

 

Fall Decorating Ideas

 

Fall Decor Silver Dollars

So, do you decorate for Fall? If so, do you enjoy adding Fall’s vibrant colors to your home, or do you prefer a simple, understated nod to the season?

Until next time,

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Kerri Roche is the voice behind A Pop of Pretty, a Canadian-based home decorating blog, where she shares her love of modern cottage and coastal style, from the island of Newfoundland. Kerri is a lifelong interiors lover and an avid home enthusiast. She holds an MBA and Bachelor degree in Commerce (Marketing). Her blog is a creative outlet where she loves to inspire other style seeking home lovers with design and renovation ideas, DIY home decor tutorials, and shopping tips as she decorates her suburban family home and coastal cottage - all while juggling a busy young family, including a globe-trotting husband, 3 busy kids (including twins), and two energetic dogs named Finny and Winnie.

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  2. Edie Anderson says

    Loving the toned down fall decor! I’m really liking the white pumpkins & plan on using them in my fall decorations this year.

  4. Bronwyn says

    Lovely! It sounds your decorating style has gone through the same changes as mine has lately. I used to be all about the high-power orange and yellow autumn decor, but this year I am toning it back in colour and varying the textures, too. I really like how you mixed in so much wood tone and metal. The addition of these has made your neautral decor pop! Well done!