15 Overlooked Spaces You Forgot to Decorate for Fall, According to Designers

Fall is sort of the pre-game of the holiday decor season. Shifting your home's accessories a bit for the chillier months can help you create a relaxing and inviting space to unwind in the evenings.

Decorating spots in and around your home for fall, such as your front porch, fireplace mantle, and dining room table, are all obvious choices. But for those of you who really want to maximize the cozy during this time of year, here are some spots that you may have never thought of decorating before.

Spruce Up Your Bar Cart

Bar carts are already a spot where you concoct a little cheer for yourself via spirits (see what we did there), so they are the perfect spot to add a touch of fall decor. Simply drape some garland along the top and anchor the look with pumpkins on the bottom shelf.

Curate a Cozy Coffee Table

If you don't have a mantle in your living room, your coffee table can serve as your holiday decor focal point to dress up. Designer Meg Leonard recommends adding a few neutral accents, and you don't need to go overboard.

"I believe in simple, minimal accents that pull in the tones and textures of the season," she says. "A coffee table anchors your living room, so by nature, incorporating fall decor, from bowl filler to stems and seasonal figurines, fills the space with fall cheer."

Don't Forget the Hearth

Chances are, your fireplace mantle is your go-to spot for adorning with seasonal decor. However, adding a few touches to the hearth of your fireplace rounds out the look and creates balance.

Draw Attention to Your Island

A kitchen island is where you prep all those comforting fall soups and warm pumpkin baked goods. For this reason, it's also a good spot to place a branch or two of fall foliage in a pitcher of water.

Deck Your Dining Chairs

The dining table is another obvious place to decorate for fall, but don't overlook your dining chairs. Draping a cozy autumnal-hued throw blanket is a good start, but if you want to take it even further, why not give a life-sized skeleton a seat at the head of the table?

Give Your Guest Bath a Cozy Glow Up

Small powder rooms are great spots to go full-on fall, because these frequently-used rooms often get a lot of foot traffic from your guests. This design by home decor content creator Alyssa Sena shows that you can fit plenty of fall decor into a tiny space without making it feel too crowded.

"This bathroom has always been a challenge because of its size, which means I’m very limited for decor, but it’s also one of my favorite rooms to decorate," she says. "I try to use small vintage things that will make an impact without affecting the functionality of the tiny room."

Bring Fall Cheer to a Child's Room

The littlest members of your family deserve some cozy fall decor in their rooms, too. A little reading area is a great spot to do such, especially because you can swap out the books for beautifully illustrated fall-themed ones.

Give Your Backyard Some Attention

Front porches seem to get a lot of attention in the fall. However, if you tend to spend most of your outdoor time in the fall around your backyard fire pit, then we say it's worth it to make your own mini pumpkin patch in the seating area around it.

Add Pumpkin Spice to Your Coffee Bar

When thinking of which nooks in your house to decorate for fall, just think of your favorite spaces in your house. For example, content creator and blogger Miranda Smith gave her coffee area some special attention.

“My favorite autumn moments are waking up, lighting a warm scented candle, and shuffling to my little coffee station to make a pumpkin spice latte," she says. "My little coffee station does is also very functional, serving as storage for my favorite cups, teas, and coffee syrups."

Place Wreaths on Your Cabinets

Wreaths aren't just for front doors. Mini wreaths look great hanging over your cabinets in the kitchen. You can attach them using small adhesive hooks that won't damage your cabinets when you remove them.

Bathe in Fall Beauty

If you're one to take luxurious baths when there's a little chill in the air, content creator Michele Bipath suggests leaning into that.

"Fall is the coziest of seasons, and there's no better place to embrace its warmth and comfort than in your bathtub," she says. "Deck it out with spooky decor, tasty snacks, and scented candles with soothing autumn scents. It's a unique yet perfect spot to unwind for a cozy autumn retreat right in your home."

Decorate Your Piano

A piano can almost double as a second fireplace mantle when it comes to seasonal decor. Some mini pumpkins, dried florals, and fall candles go a long way. Bonus tip: If you have The Frame TV by Samsung, consider swapping out the art for a fall-themed scene.

Elevate Your Kitchen Sink View

If the dishes are your responsibility, you might as well make the activity a bit more enjoyable. Adding fall decor along a window ledge or shelf above your sink will give you a little boost of happiness before you tackle the chore.

Make Your Mudroom Cozy

Mudrooms already tend to reflect the season since they are where people typically store their shoes and outerwear. You can really play into this effect by adding some pumpkins, vintage picnic baskets, and even cozy blankets.

Fill Your Hutch With Pumpkins

Give your year-round displays a little rest and let pumpkins take center stage in your hutch instead. For a layered look, prop up plates behind them and elevate a few smaller ones with cake stands.

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