Simple Fall Decorating: Creating a Subtle Autumn Color Palette

This year’s simple fall decorating in the living room features pale pumpkins and faded rusts and greens to create a subtle autumn color palette. 

Fall. The season of cozy. And probably my favorite!

I mean, who doesn’t like cozy pillows and throws, falling leaves, and yummy soups and pumpkin lattes? There is such a special feeling in this season. It’s the start of football. And school. And of course, sweater and boot weather!

(Well, not quite yet here, but I’m hopeful! 😉 )

If you came here from my friend Jenna at Jenna Kate at Home, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

Every year, I’m excited to start my fall decorating. Last week I started with the kitchen and finished the mantel, and this week, I’m continuing with a complete tour of the living and dining rooms all decked out for the season!

Of course, I say ‘all decked out’ but as is typical, both rooms are full of simple fall decorating ideas. I love to decorate for the season, but I’m not one to go too crazy. 😉

My subtle autumn palette consists of pale greens, faded rusts, leaves and branches, and seasonal florals. 

If you saw my mantel decor last week, then you know I’m going for a slightly muted take on traditional fall colors. 

Cream textured linen, combined with brown and faded green velvet pillows create a pretty palette on the sofa. 

On the coffee table I frequently have flowers, but this year I changed it up with faux olive branches. I’ve wanted some olive branches for awhile now, and I love how real these look! They’re in a rustic white vase creating a vignette with a copper votive and a pale green Jarrahdale pumpkin. 

The ‘Gather’ pillow is an old one from Pottery Barn, but a favorite. But I found some here and here on Ebay! They also have this Thankful pillow this year, and there are a few more similar options below. I love the messaging of gratefulness that the season brings!

And of course, I had to add some seasonal florals somewhere! This year I created a floral arrangement with white hydrangeas and fall florals on the console table. Combined with my favorite brass candlesticks, this simple vignette says fall in a natural way.

In the dining room, I piled up some baby boos and white Casper pumpkins in a white marble bowl for a simple but strong statement on the dining table.

On the sideboard, a chunky basket sits with some faux oak leaf branches and more brass candleholders. Brass is one of my favorite elements to add in the fall!

I hope this gave you some inspiration for simple fall decorating in your own home!

With a few pumpkins, some branches (faux or live), and maybe a cozy fall pillow or two, you can create a subtle but beautiful nod to the season with very little effort! 

To shop of some of what I featured here, click on any of the photos below!

Simple Fall Decorating Resources

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 Be sure to visit Brendt at She Gave it a Go next, and then go on to all of my friends’ tours and their beautiful fall inspiration below!

The Happy Housie

The Tattered Pew

Jenna Kate at Home

Maison de Cinq

She Gave It A Go

A Pretty Life

Taryn Whiteaker Designs

Inspiration for Moms

Rambling Renovators

Grace in My Space

Nina Hendrick Design

Home Made Lovely

House by Hoff

Lemon Thistle

Finding Silver Pennies

A Pop of Pretty

Life is a Party

Deeply Southern Home

Sincerely, Marie Designs

Zevy Joy

Clean & Scentsible

My Sweet Savannah

Joanna Anastasia

Paint Me Pink

Life is Better at Home

Love Create Celebrate

Tatertots and Jello

Craftberry Bush

If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out some of my other fall decorating posts below for more inspiration!

Simple Autumn Decorating Ideas in the Family Room

Easy & Elegant Fall Mantel in Soft Autumn Shades 

Traditional Fall Porch Decor

Simple Fall Kitchen Decor Ideas