New Living Room Fall Decorating Ideas

For the first time in over a decade, I had the chance to experience fall decorating in my living room in a whole new way.

Okay, maybe not entirely new —I didn’t buy brand-new couches, but I did get beautiful new slipcovers, and let me tell you, they have completely changed the space. The slipcovers are a gorgeous sage green, and that one choice dictated the entire palette for my fall decorating this year.

A white vase with yellow leaves sits on a table next to a book in a cozy living room with a sofa, white sideboard, and wooden floors.
A bright, airy kitchen with white cabinets, wooden dining table, and wicker chairs. Sunlight streams in through large windows, highlighting yellow flowers on the table and counter.
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A living room with light green sofas, a white vintage coffee table, a fireplace, large windows, and a floral arrangement on the table.

Fall Decorating Ideas in the Living Room

When I first saw the couches dressed in their new slipcovers from Calico, I knew I wanted to highlight their soft, calming color rather than compete with it.

So, I built my fall palette around sage green, warm gold, and accents of orange. The combination feels cozy, seasonal, and fresh all at once. It’s different from the traditional fall colors of rust and burgundy, yet it still nods to autumn’s warmth.

A New Palette That Inspires

A bright living room with wooden floors, light-colored furniture, large windows, a fireplace, and a landscape painting above the mantel.

Color is always my starting point when I decorate, and the sage green felt like the perfect backdrop. I love how versatile this shade is as it pairs beautifully with neutrals, brights, and warm tones. For fall, I leaned into the richness of gold and the cheerful vibrancy of orange.

  • Sage Green grounds the room and brings in that sense of calm. It’s sophisticated but soft enough to feel approachable.
  • Gold accents add a touch of warmth and elegance. Whether it’s in the shimmer of a vase or the glow of a candle holder, gold instantly makes a space feel special.
  • Orange is my pop of seasonal fun. It brightens the room and ties everything together without overwhelming the palette.
A white bowl filled with red and white maple leaf ornaments sits on a textured cream-colored table beside a wooden tray with a vase of yellow and white dried flowers.

This trio has transformed the way my living room feels cozy, inviting, and perfectly autumnal.
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A tall, white ceramic vase with a flared rim and a rounded base, featuring subtle textured lines and a slightly distressed finish.

Tall Farmhouse Vase

A round woven basket on a white surface holds a folded white fringed cloth and an air plant.

Creative Co-Op Round Braided Bankuan Tray with Handles

Three decorative pumpkins made from woven natural fibers in various shades of brown, each with a short twig stem, are arranged side by side against a white background—perfect for adding rustic charm to your fall home decor.

Primitives by Kathy Woven Rattan Pumpkin Set

Using Faux Florals to Create Texture and Depth

A living room with light green sofas, a white vase of yellow flowers on a table, a basket with yellow leaves, and sunlight streaming through large windows.

One of my favorite ways to decorate seasonally is with faux florals. They’re an investment that pays off year after year, and the options available now are so realistic you’d hardly guess they aren’t fresh.

This year, I layered faux eucalyptus branches, golden leaves, and small pops of orange blossoms throughout the room. I tucked them into vases on side tables, arranged them on the mantel, and even added a few stems into woven baskets. The mix of greenery with warm tones adds depth to the room, softening the structure of the furniture and giving everything that lived-in, seasonal feel.

A tip I love to share: don’t be afraid to mix your faux florals with real seasonal branches or flowers. Even just a handful of fresh blooms in a vase of faux greenery can add fragrance and life.

Autumn Yellow Eucalyptus

A white vase holds orange and yellow artificial branches with small leaves and berries, creating a cozy touch of fall home decor against a textured gray background.

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Creative Co-Op Finds That Bring It All Together

A woven basket of yellow dried leaves and a glass display box sit on a wooden table by a sunlit window overlooking a grassy yard.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it, Creative Co-Op is one of my favorite brands for home decor. Their pieces always feel stylish and timeless, and they work perfectly with both vintage and modern looks.

For this living room refresh, I used a few Creative Co-Op items that were just right for the season. Three textured ceramic vases on the side table became the highlight. A set of painted mercury glass balls added that extra glow I was looking for on the coffee table. And I couldn’t resist one of their gold glass boxes (this is out of stock right now, but I love this mango wood box as an alternative!) for the center table as it’s playful but still chic.

Three textured white ceramic vases of varying sizes and a rectangular wooden box are arranged on a wooden table in front of a window with a leafy green view.
A white bowl filled with small white ornaments decorated with red maple leaves, sitting on a textured white surface.
A woven basket of yellow dried leaves and a glass display box sit on a wooden table by a sunlit window overlooking a grassy yard.

The beauty of pieces like these is that they can stay out long past the season. Mix them with other accents and they’ll transition seamlessly from fall to winter.

Five round, white Christmas ornaments with red floral patterns are placed on a cream-colored textured surface, four strung on gold thread and one lying separately.
Creative Co-Op Etched Mercury Glass Ball Ornament
Three white vases with dotted patterns, two holding trailing plants, placed on a vintage wooden crate with blue lettering.

Creative Co-Op Round Stoneware Vases

A white ceramic bowl with a short pedestal base and a small side handle, featuring a slightly uneven, handmade appearance.

Creative Co-Op Stoneware Bowl w Reactive Glaze, White

A rectangular wooden and glass display box with a brass knob sits on a white marble countertop in a modern kitchen.
Creative Co-Op Mango Wood & Glass Display Box with Lid
Three artichokes, one green, one purple, and one with a purple thistle flower, arranged on a green plate with a scalloped edge, set against a beige background.

Creative Co-Op Stoneware Bowl with Scalloped Edge

Two rows of stacked orange objects in a box are placed on a white textured surface, with two identical objects lying next to the box.

Creative Co-Op Unscented Acorn Shaped Taper Candles

A rectangular wicker basket with an open-grid design and a single handle on top, perfect for adding rustic charm to your fall home decor.

Creative Co-Op Woven Rattan Wall Hanging Basket

A decorative garland with small, textured pumpkin shapes and metallic bells, connected by a multicolored braided string, displayed on a light surface.

Creative Co-Op Decorative Hand-Woven Mélange Fabric Pumpkin and Metal Bell Garland

Three orange yarn pumpkins with brown stems are displayed on stacked books against a light textured wall.

Creative Co-Op Wide Wool Pumpkin with Jute Wrapped Stem

The Power of Pillow Covers

Light blue upholstered sofa with two patterned cushions sits in a living room with built-in shelves in the background and a decorative bowl on a white coffee table in the foreground.

If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know how much I love a good pillow cover swap. They’re such an affordable way to give a room a whole new look without needing to buy all new pillows.

This season, I chose pillow covers in soft sage, muted gold, and a patterned fabric that ties everything together with touches of orange. Layering them on the couches instantly made the slipcovers feel styled for fall. I love mixing textures, too, with a velvet pillow against a linen one, or a knit paired with a smooth fabric. It keeps the look cozy and enjoyable.

Pillow covers also let me experiment with bolder colors without committing long-term. If I decide next year I want to lean more into rust or brown, I can swap them out. For now, I’m loving how these hues echo the slipcovers and florals throughout the space.

Two square green cushions with a white floral and vine pattern overlap each other against a plain background.
Sage Green Floral Throw Pillow Covers
Two light green square pillows with textured edges on a light-colored sofa, next to a beige knitted throw blanket, against a white paneled wall.
20×20 Inch Light Green Farmhouse Decorative Pillow Covers
Two square decorative pillows with a beige and brown floral pattern rest against a textured light-colored wall on a neutral woven surface.

Handblock Printed Cotton Decorative Throw Pillow

Small Touches That Make a Big Difference

A living room with a light green sofa, white mantel fireplace, landscape painting above the mantel, and a coffee table with a vase of yellow flowers.

Beyond the significant changes like slipcovers and florals, I added more minor touches that tie the whole room together. A golden-hued throw draped over the couch, a stack of seasonal coffee table books, and a few vintage items tucked into corners give the space layers of personality.

Artwork also plays a significant role in fall decorating for me. I added a single oil painting to a standing gold-painted frame, and the glow it casts at night makes the whole room feel magical.

And because fall is all about creating warmth, I didn’t shy away from texture. Woven baskets, rattan trays, and ceramic vases all add subtle interest without overwhelming the color palette.

Two rows of stacked orange objects in a box are placed on a white textured surface, with two identical objects lying next to the box.

Creative Co-Op Unscented Acorn Shaped Taper Candles

Framed painting of a calm river scene with trees along the banks, a wooden boat in the foreground, and a soft pastel sky in the background.
Vintage Framed Wall Art for Living Room, French Country Decor
A folded mustard yellow throw blanket with fringed edges sits on a white textured surface next to a green plant.
Chenille Throw Blanket

A Fresh Start After a Decade

Two upholstered armchairs with yellow pillows flank a wooden table holding a basket of yellow flowers in front of tall French doors in a sunlit room with hardwood floors.

It’s incredible what a difference these slipcovers made. After decorating around the same neutral couches for a decade, the sage green felt like a fresh start. It inspired me to rethink the palette, the textures, and the mood of the entire living room.

I’ve fallen in love with the space all over again. It feels new, yet still so true to my style and the character of our home.

Decorating for fall with sage green, gold, and orange has reminded me that even the most minor changes, like new slipcovers and a few updated accents, can breathe new life into a room.

Pack of 2, Decorative Linen Solid Throw Pillow Covers

Folded beige and cream plaid throw blanket with fringed edges, displayed on a white background.

Modern Farmhouse Plaid Collection Cotton Fringe Throw Blanket

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Moving Ahead Too

A living room with a light blue sofa, patterned pillows, a brick fireplace with a large landscape painting above, and a rustic white coffee table with a yellow floral arrangement.

As we move deeper into fall, I know this palette will transition beautifully into the holidays, too. I can already imagine layering in richer greens and reds when winter arrives. But for now, I’m savoring the way my living room feels: fresh, cozy, and perfectly decorated for autumn.

A living room with a wooden floor, light green sofa, vintage white console table, upholstered chair, table lamp, framed photo, and window letting in natural light.

This makeover is proof that you don’t need to start from scratch to get a new look. Sometimes it just takes one bold change, like slipcovers in a new color, to spark a whole new decorating direction.

I hope my fall living room inspires you to try something fresh in your own home. Whether it’s new pillow covers, faux florals, or simply rethinking your color palette, small changes can have a significant impact. And if you’re like me, you might discover a new favorite combination in the process.

A wooden cutting board shaped like a pumpkin with visible wood grain patterns, perfect for adding a touch of fall home decor to your kitchen.

Halloween Pumpkin Shaped Wood Cutting Board

Two carved wooden gourds, one resembling a pear and the other a pumpkin, displayed on a round wooden board against a light rustic background.

Wood Carved Pumpkins

Square beige throw pillow featuring a textured, tufted design of a pumpkin shape on the front.

Creative Co-Op 18′ Square Cotton Slub Tufted Pillow

Three gold-colored, faceted decorative pumpkins are displayed against a white background, making them a chic addition to your fall home decor.

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Assorted Small Faux Rustic Harvest Velvet Pumpkins

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  2. Love these new living room fall decorating ideas! The warm colors, cozy textures, and seasonal accents really make a space feel inviting. I think adding layered throws, soft lighting, and natural elements like pumpkins or dried flowers can instantly create that fall vibe. I also found some great seasonal inspiration on Multi Home Decor , especially for mixing comfort with style in small living rooms. Thanks for sharing these beautiful ideas!

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