Fall is about all things cozy—chunky knit sweaters and outdoor activities complete with a pumpkin spice latte in hand or marathon baking sessions. There's just something about the cooler temps and shorter days that bring all the chill vibes. And as it turns out, it's relatively easy to infuse your home with the same seasonal spirit.
You don't need to spend a ton of money on store-bought seasonal candles, harvest wreaths, or dozens upon dozens of carved pumpkins and gourds. There are plenty of DIY fall decor ideas that cost little to no money. From mantle decor made out of nothing but found natural elements (like a twig wreath), to pillar candles wrapped in cinnamon sticks, to painted tea towels and no-sew fabric pumpkins, there are homemade options to suit every design style and crafting ability.
You can even create cheap fall decor for more elevated autumnal events, like a backyard harvest dinner or even a fall wedding. Think things like mason jars filled with twinkling fairy lights or homemade wood signs.
As you plot your plan of attack for making your house nice and cozy for fall, consider these simple and inexpensive crafts. Some are so sophisticated, you could even make and sell them!
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1
Harvest Mantle Decor
The space above the mantle is the perfect place for a touch of fall, and this shiplap-backed wreath looks sophisticated enough to be front and center.
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2
Fall Foliage Mobile
As long as you have some fishing line on hand, this easy craft costs no money at all. Simply use found materials—leaves and a large branch—to get the look.
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3
Pumpkin Topiary
You can use faux or real pumpkins for this eye-catching DIY. Either way, it'll look stunning flanking the stairs up to your porch or front door.
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Boho Eucalyptus Wreath
The easy thing about this boho-inspired wreath? Because it's so asymmetrical, there are no rules—simply place leaves at your whim, then step back to admire your handiwork.
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5
Spooky Plant
Infuse a little Halloween spirit into your plant babies by adding an eclectic gilded skeleton to the mix. Can't find a gold one? You can always spray paint the standard variety sold at the dollar store.
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6
Photo Transfer Serving Tray
Though the co*cktail party-ready end result looks like something you'd find in a gift shop, this DIY decor is surprisingly beginner-friendly.
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Harvest Basket
A bushel basket provides the perfect blank canvas for a harvest-inspired arrangement for your front steps. Just add your favorite pumpkin patch finds—mums, cabbage, and, of course, gourds.
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8
Fall Foliage String Lights
Give string lights a seasonal upgrade by attaching some fall foliage behind each twinkling light.
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9
Stenciled Pillow
The easiest way to refresh your decor for a new season? Swap out any throw pillows. This year, why not try your hand at making your own? You don't need to know how to sew. With a the right stencil and a little paint, you can paint a plain canvas pillow.
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10
Crochet Gingham Throw Blanket
That goes for your throw blankets too. Put your quarantine hobby to good use and whip up this gorgeous gingham crochet blanket.
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11
Indoor Coffee Filter Wreath
You'd never guess this textured indoor wreath was made of a regular pantry staple: coffee filters.
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12
Embroidery-Inspired Pumpkin
This embroidery-inspired wooden pumpkin is easy to paint with the right stencil, and will look super sweet on the shelf in your kitchen.
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Personalized Galvanized Bucket
A reclaimed metal bucket gets new life with a single coat of paint. Use stencils or cut vinyl for best results.
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14
Pampas Grass Vase
Large stalks of pampas grass add a sophisticated autumnal touch to any corner of the home, from your living room to your bedroom.
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Cinnamon Stick DIY Candles
Wrap cinnamon sticks around a pillar candle for a piece of decor that looks right at home in the fall, plus has just the right nostalgic scent.
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Wooden Pumpkin Tower
This pumpkin topiary has one big benefit—paint it once, keep it forever.
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No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins
Though they look expertly-sewn, these fabric pumpkins don't require any technical skills.
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18
Pinecone Wreath
As long as you have a wreath form, you can quickly (and inexpensively) pull together this fall decor with a handful of pinecones collected from the backyard.
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Pumpkin Centerpiece
For a centerpiece that will look great on your table all the way through Thanksgiving, carve out a faux white pumpkin, then stuff it with faux fall foliage.
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Styled Bench
If your front porch has a bench, give the space some cozy fall vibes with a few simple pieces of decor—think a throw pillow and chunky blanket and a few gourds.
