Rustic and natural Cozy Fall Home

By Rebecca St. Clair

Autumn is the favourite season of so many people, and, for me anyways, it is the shortest season. So making a cozy fall home is so important to getting the most enjoyment out of this gorgeous autumnal time of year.

Candles and pumpkins in a dimly lit room

Fall is the time of year when the garden is abundantly ready for harvest! Things like pumpkin, squash, and corn are all in their glory in this part of the world, which is probably why they feature in so much fall décor!

Start off with a clean slate

The most important part of decorating for any season is cleaning and downsizing what you already have. Adding more on top of what you already have looks like a cluttered mess.

Take the time to remove any unnecessary clutter and downsize what is no longer in use. Starting off with a clean slate will showcase your fall décor and accentuate the autumnal vibe in your space.

There are pumpkins decorating a streetscape.

Blankets and layering textures for a cozy fall home

One of the easiest ways to bing that cozy feeling into your space is with soft warm blankets. But wait! Don’t just start throwing blankets around, choose a colour scheme and stick to it or the space will feel chaotic.

Having a very limited colour pallet in your cozy fall home will allow you to mix and match with textures, to give a cozy harmonious feel.

There is a collection of textured white blankets. There is a coffee and some decorated fall cookies on top. There are a few white pumpkins around.

Lighting for a cozy fall home

This is one of the most important things that is often overlooked when it comes to creating a cozy fall home. This season sees a change in the amount of sunlight that we get and, as the days start to grow shorter, we have more time in the evening when lighting in the home is essential.

A cup of tea with a leaf in it. Behind is a candle and some gourds.

Soft lights, table lamps, floor lamps, and candles are all ideal choices that make your home immediately feel cozy and warm. The use of the correct lighting changes the whole feel of the room. Bright overhead lighting is much too harsh. Invest in some soft lamps or dimmers for a soft cozy vibe.

Warm drink station

This season is all about warm drinks and pumpkin spice! Setting up an easy DIY home drink station is a fun and affordable way to bring a cozy fall feeling into your home! Dedicate a small area in the kitchen. Fill it with your favourite warm drinks and accessories.

This can include apple cider, hot chocolate, coffee, and tea. Pumpkin pie spice, drink flavouring, marshmallows, cinnamon. Some fun and festive fall mugs are a fun and functional way to add whimsy to this cozy drink station!

Make it accessible so even the little guys can customize their drinks. Make it feel like a special occasion. Like a cozy coffee shop in your own home!

There is a fall themed drink station with coffee, treats, and hot cocolate.

Comforting recipes

This is the time for warm comfort food dinners and recipes with seasonal produce that is in abundance in your area.

Pumpkin and squash are versatile for sweet and savoury dishes. Warm and cozy soups are not only easy to make but can be made in big batches for easy leftovers!

There is a pumpkin and sage pasta with sage leaves on top. There is a plate beside with a serving of the pasta.

Sneaking in some warm breakfasts with make ahead casseroles or freezer friendly pancakes and waffles make decadent fall breakfasts a breeze, no matter how much time you have in the morning!

These are some of my favourite fall breakfast ideas.

Make ahead Breakfast Strata

Ham and Cheese, Potato crust Frittata

Easy French Toast Casserole

Best Homemade Fall Pumpkin Waffles

Dreamy Cinnamon Roll Apple Bake

Classic Asparagus and Swiss Quiche

Spooky pumpkin streusel muffins

There are some pumpkin muffins on a wooden table. There is an apple and a pumpkin mug in the background.

Cozy fall hobbies

As the weather starts to grow colder and the nights are steadily growing longer, we are spending more time indoors. This is the perfect time to learn a new hobby or bring back an old one!

Some favourite cozy hobbies are

Knitting/crochet
Sewing
Embroidery
Journaling
Reading
Painting

A woman is wearing orange and grey crochet gloves. She is knitting.

Colours of the season

Fall is all about warm vibrant colour! The changing of the leaves, the bright orange pumpkins, and colourful squash. These warm colours help bring warmth and colour into our homes. Bringing the colour of the natural environment into the home will transform your home to a cozy fall paradise.

Try shades of orange, brown, red, blue, or green. Stick to one main colour scheme throughout your home. This will give a cohesive soothing look.

There is a trailer full of straw, pumpkins, and squash.

Smells of the season

Bring all of the senses into you cozy fall home! Smell is powerful and can immediately transport you. Whether it is through cooking, essential oils, or candles, spice up your home with these cozy fall scents!

Cinnamon
Pumpkin spice
Apple cinnamon
Sandalwood
Clove
Vanilla

There is a mug with cappuccino and a book off to the side.

Bring the cozy atmosphere to the bedrooms!

A bedroom should be a sanctuary, make sure to bring this cozy fall vibe into all the areas of the home!

Bring out the cold weather linens. Invest in a duvet. Layer some throw blankets in cozy fall colours. Soft lamps for reading or journaling.

Slippers, house coats, rugs, and mats will become increasingly important as the days get colder.

Decorate with natural elements

Fall decorating doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. I love decorating with natural elements. These are easy to find and most of them are completely free, especially if you grow them yourself!

Decorations you can grow or pick up at a farmers market

Indian Corn

Simple Indian corn swag to hang on your door, place in a vase, or group on a fireplace mantel.

Pumpkins and Squash

These double as food and décor! Pumpkins and squash come in so many different sizes and colours. This is a fun activity for the kids to get involved in. They love growing their own pumpkins for halloween painting or carving!