As the days grow shorter and the air turns damp with fog, the enchanting season of fall invites us to embrace the beauty of change. It’s time for some fall decor and DIYs.
What better way to celebrate the autumnal spirit than by adorning your home with cozy and charming DIY decorations?
From rustic accents to vibrant hues, it’s time to infuse your space with the warmth of the season. Join us on a journey of creativity as we explore delightful DIY projects that will transform your home into an autumn haven!
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no cost to you.
It never fails that once the leaves start to fall I get bitten by the craft overload bug. I want to make my home as cozy as possible. I guess I’m a little like a squirrel preparing for winter but I’m collecting pillows and crafting supplies.
Cozy Fall home decor DIYs and products
I have scoured Pinterest and Amazon for things to buy and make to bring the perfect cozy fall vibe.
1. Warm Welcome Wreath: Craft a wreath using faux autumn leaves, pinecones, and a touch of burlap for that inviting touch on your front door. A fall home decor piece that will last the whole season.
2. Pumpkin Spice Candleholders: Hollow out mini pumpkins to create adorable candleholders, perfect for adding a warm glow to your evenings. Take a peek at this super simple but impactful DIY from Clochesandlavender.com. With a few tools and a little elbow grease, you can transform some small unassuming pumpkins into a festive cozy fall display.
3. Foliage-Filled Mason Jars: Fill mason jars with colorful fall leaves and twinkle lights to create whimsical centerpieces for your dining table or mantel.
4. Fall Leaf Banner: Collect vibrant leaves from your backyard and string them into a stunning garland to hang along your staircase or across your fireplace. This rustic leaf banner from Sondralynathome.com is a DIY that anyone can do. I believe you could even get all of the supplies from Dollar Tree for a few bucks! These would also make a charming name-tag place setting for Thanksgiving. A true example of fall decor and DIYs.
5. Fall Placemats: Transform your table with the simple addition of some fall-themed placemats. These woven placemats offer a neutral base and a lot of texture to build your beautiful tablescape around.
6. Woodbead napkin rings: All you need are a few wood beads and some wire to create my rustic wood bean napkin rings. Each napkin ring takes about 2 minutes to make leaving you plenty of time to work on your other festive fall crafts.
7. Pinecone Door Hanger: Dip pinecones in white paint and arrange them into a delightful door hanger, welcoming guests with a touch of elegance. This is a perfect example of using nature’s abundance to make something for your home. You can find the tutorial at Newwittys.blogspot.com.
8. Harvest Table Runner: You can find an abundance of rustic table runners on Amazon or at your local HomeGoods!
9. Acorn Napkin Rings: Glue acorns onto ribbon loops to create adorable napkin rings that bring nature’s beauty to your table setting. There are SO many adorable acorn napkin rings on Pinterest it was hard to choose but this one from Newengland.com wins the day for the natural charm and super easy DIY!
10. Printable napkin and utensil wraps: Create a rustic table setting with my free printable utensil wraps. They look super cute on brown kraft paper and are a cheap and easy way to decorate a fall table.
Look at this sweet leaf luminary from Twigandtoadestool.blogspot.com
11. Leafy Luminary Jars: Mod Podge pressed leaves onto glass jars, then insert tea lights for a mesmerizing display of natural beauty. This leaf luminary from Twinandtoadstool.blogspot.com is just what the fall seaoson soul is looking for. I think this craft is one the whole family can participate in. I don’t think you will find a better example of a true fall decor DIY.
12. Cinnamon Stick Coasters: Arrange cinnamon sticks in a square shape and secure them with twine to create aromatic coasters for your drinks. The recipe for an amazing hot chocolate is also in this blog post from Cookquiltmakeandbake.wordpress.com.
<
13. Fall-Inspired Throw Pillows: Sew or paint autumn-themed designs onto plain throw pillow covers to instantly cozy up your couch.
Now this is fall! Garland and photo by Hootshack.com
14. Autumn Garland: String together mini pinecones, felt leaves, and tiny pumpkins to craft a charming garland that can be draped along shelves or mantels. You can see by this amazing picture that this creator used felt and wood beads to make this rustic and wonderful fall garland. Please go check out her other DIYs they are all super cute! You can find them at Hootshack.com.
15. Blanket Ladder: Build a rustic wooden ladder to hang your coziest blankets, transforming them into both functional storage and decorative pieces. Now, you could make one of these but they are relatively affordable on Amazon and I’ve also seen them at Hobby Lobby.
16. Hot Cocoa Bar: Set up a hot cocoa station with DIY mugs, marshmallow jars, and flavored syrups for a warm and inviting treat corner. After looking through tons of posts on Pinterest this set up by AspenJay.com stole the show for me.
Beautiful DIY sweater vases from Schoolofdecorating.com
17. Sweater Vases: Slip old sweaters over glass vases to give them a textured, cozy makeover. Fill them with seasonal blooms or branches. More than likely you already have everything you will need for this craft at home. Find the tutorial at Schoolofdecorating.com
18. Washi tape-wrapped tealights: Look no further for a super easy, cheap, and fun DIY. All you need is some tealight candles and any type of Washi tape you can find. I gift these to friends and family with a cute holder.
19. Embroidery Fall Hoops: Create embroidered hoops with autumn-inspired designs to hang on your walls and add a touch of whimsy. You can see that all I did was purchase an assortment of fabrics and hang them up over my mantel.
20. Mug Cozy: Don’t worry if you can’t knit or crochet! You can make this versatile mug cozy using a SOCK!! You can find the easy-to-follow tutorial on Mommypotamus.com.
As the leaves change outside, let the season’s spirit transform your interior into a cozy retreat. These DIY projects and products offer a blend of creativity and warmth, allowing you to infuse your home with the very essence of fall. Whether you’re sipping pumpkin spice lattes by candlelight or gathering with loved ones for a festive meal, your space will radiate the beauty and comfort that autumn brings. So, grab your crafting supplies, embrace the changing scenery, and embark on a journey of crafting joy that celebrates the wonder of fall!
Thank you for sharing my pumpkin candle holders.
My pleasure! They are wonderful.
Love these fall decor DIY ideas. The creativity is inspiring, and I can’t wait to try some of these. It is also worth trying essential oils in a DIY room spray to add an extra touch of autumn aroma to the home – just a few drops mixed with water in a spray bottle can really enhance the cozy atmosphere. Thanks for sharing these great ideas. Matt