Decorating & Design
15 Ways To Style Fall Foliage
Updated on October 15, 2021
Fall is the perfect time of year to give your interiors a seasonal spruce and incorporate natural elements for warmth and cosiness. Inspired by the changing leaves and the autumnal harvest hues, we’ve rounded up House & Home’s best styling ideas for decorating with fall foliage. Scroll down!
Set The Mood
Accentuate a dramatic look with rich-hued foliage like red maple leaves. In the entry hall of this revamped Tudor home by Julie Charbonneau, the contrast of red foliage and black-stained woodwork adds a moody vibe.
Add Visual Interest
Crisp white walls, cabinets and countertops are the perfect backdrop for accents that add texture and contrast. Display amber-hued autumn leaves in a white vase for a focal point with major impact.
Get Crafty
Forage fallen leaves that catch your eye and display them in a creative ways like this press-and-frame method.
Celebrate The Harvest
Bring your tabletops to life with an eclectic mix of branches and dried leaves for a harvest-themed display. Keep the color palette neutral and present them in a range of vessels for a rustic look.
Bring The Outdoors In
In small spaces like bathrooms and laundry rooms, flowering plants like statice (which look great when dried) offer a subtle touch of the outdoors. Place them in chunky pottery to perfect Mazen Studio’s farmhouse-in-fall vibe.
Add Rustic Elements
In designer Morgan Michener’s woodsy cabin, dried tree branches complement a vintage storage piece and thrifted artwork.
Tap Your Artistic Side
In lieu of a fabric headboard, a Swedish wallpaper mural in burgundy brings a hint of nature to this cabin’s principal bedroom.
Work In A Fall Wreath
Greet your guests with this seasonal staple. Made from bundles of foraged wheat, this harvest-inspired wreath is a definitive sign of fall.
Embrace Pampas Grass
The soft, feathery texture of pampas grass makes a charming addition to any fall-themed display. Cosy yet rustic in its brownish-grey hue, it makes a stylish centrepiece and can last for months.
Add A Dramatic Pop Of Colour
Mirror the warmth of the built-in fireplace with a fiery pop of red, orange and yellow. Blazing maple leaves are a spectacular addition to this country home in Kimberley, Ontario.
Use Branches
Nothing says “happy fall” like apple picking. A display of foraged branches and fruit has dramatic scale and is a charming addition to entryways and mudrooms.
Add Texture To Colorful Rooms
When it comes to fall foliage, vivid colour isn’t the only option. Light pampas, straw branches and faux florals in matching hues can add a dash of texture to a room when paired with bright walls and colorful furniture.
Make It Monochromatic
Place your fall foliage in a vessel of the same shade for a stylish, tonal take on a traditional display.
Play With Height
When displayed on countertops, crisp, bright branches of fall leaves make a dramatic statement piece. Display them in a tall vase to accentuate the height.
Do A Double Take
Even the simplest additions can make a big impact when reflected by a mirror. In the living room of designer J Gibson’s modern Georgian, a large mirror multiplies the effect of the bright red foliage.