Best Paint Colors
20 Fall Color Combinations To Warm Up Your Home
Published on September 24, 2021
You don’t have to stray far from home to find color inspiration for fall. Just look outside your window: trees ablaze in fiery shades, piles of pumpkins on the front porch, tart cranberry sauce on your Thanksgiving plate — the list goes on. Decorating with bold hues can be intimidating, so before you even pick up the paint brush, look to these 20 fall color combinations to help you find your perfect palette.
The Fall 2020 Princess Margaret Showhome den expertly layers moody, tonal blues for an atmospheric effect, which emphasizes the warm metal accents. Varying the blue shades of the rug, sofa, wall and drapery creates a comforting, enveloping feel. On a fall evening, it’s like slipping on your favorite pair of jeans.
Plum and peach tones conjure up a fresh picked fruit basket in this dramatic yet serene bedroom. Rich hues are grounded by a graphite gray grasscloth wallpaper. The most indulgent fall move is a channeled eggplant headboard that crosses the breadth of the wall, creating extra comfort when reading in bed.
Luscious chocolate brown and pumpkin are a perennial fall pairing. In this den, the warmth of the medium tone woods and cognac leather adds to the autumnal appeal of this space.
Fans of wine will raise a glass to this velvet sofa. Amped up by merlot velvet pillows, this cozy perch is perfect for a relaxing fall evening by the fire (with no worry of spills). An armchair with oatmeal upholstered cushions is given a surprise treatment with a contrasting back — a great way to inject subtle pattern.
Grounded by sage green, this pretty kitchen shows the power of borrowing hues from nature. The hardware and polished brass faucet offer a warm contrast to the dark slate floors and wood shelving, while rusty lanterns mimic the texture of fall leaves.
The farmhouse of Mjölk shop owners John Baker and Juli Daoust-Baker is full of autumn-inspired design moments, but by far one of our favorites is this parlor. The amber Danish-modern sofa may steal the show, but the patinated piano and cobalt blue pillow play strong supporting roles.
Monochromatic decorating is easier than you think. Take one hue you adore — in this case, designer Joel Bray chose deep turquoise and added shades with more green undertones (the chaise) and blue undertones (the wall) for interest.
When paired together, primary colors — like cherry red, royal blue and gold — create a statement-making gathering place. A beige high-gloss ceiling acts as a place for the eye to rest. “The eye almost sees through it, giving it a more effortless and effervescent feeling,” says designer Garrow Kedigian.
It may seem like a lot of prep goes into decorating a harvest-inspired table, but you only need two types of colors: warm shades of honey and wheat and deep tones of black and gray. The combination creates a beautiful contrast inspired by the season.
Is your fall mood more glam and high-fashion rather than rustic and cozy? This sunset-hued living room is for you. A peachy-pink built-in console and red accent chair get even more style cred, thanks to a gilded coffee table and mod black accents.
Evoke the feeling of wandering through an enchanted forest with layers of blue and curvaceous shapes. An easy way to inject color into a space is to bring fall foliage indoors, like this sculptural burgundy branch.
Bookcases this beautiful deserve to be highlighted! An impressive collection of books, photos and objets pop against the mahogany red hue, while a muddy taupe sofa acts as the perfect palette cleanser.
A range of soft, heritage-inspired hues proves that sometimes, less is more in this Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Saltbox. The beautiful architecture is highlighted with Farrow & Ball’s Lime White on the walls and Lichen in the pantry for subtle contrast.
Prepare for hibernation with a calming combo of olive green, warm pink and petrol blue. A velvet–upholstered headboard and piece of abstract art break up the blocks of solid color.
This dining nook feels like it belongs in a mod London townhouse. The plaid wallpaper ties the whole look together — the mahogany red chairs and gray-blue tufted banquette make it feel cohesive.
Don’t know where to start on your fall color journey? Look to nature for inspiration! Earth-toned pillows in nutmeg, moss and forest green bring the colors of autumn indoors, making this cozy bedroom the ultimate sanctuary to catch some zzz’s.
Designer Luke Havekes’ country kitchen has all the charm of a harvest gathering with hits of gold, rich wood and dark turquoise. For something a little unexpected, he added a shocking pink striped rug which feels anything but juvenile.
In case you missed it, pink and red aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. This sophisticated version showcases a more mature millennial pink and deep burgundy paired with rich navy and a hit of bronze — talk about a conversation starter!
If your love affair with neutrals isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, there are lots of ways to add interest to a monochrome palette. Soft shades of cream, sand, light gray and black feel dynamic with an eclectic array of texture, from fringe tassels to lived-in linens.
Eggplant is a staple for fall — not only in the kitchen (for cooking) but in the living room, too. Designer Gillian Gillies layered a sumptuous velvet couch with pillows in shades of purple to create an ombré effect. She kept the rest of the room grounded with charcoal gray and muted beige accents.