45 DIY Fall Decorations for a Cozy Home 2024

Ever wish you could preserve the beauty of fall foliage forever? Thanks to this delicate paper leaf garland, you now can! All you need is some fall-colored crepe paper to cut out in the shape of leaves, which are then affixed to floral wire and attached to form the garland.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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Make the season even more magical by adding a touch of gold to your pumpkin decor! With the help of gold leaf, you’re just minutes away from a chic metallic pumpkin that you can use to decorate for fall year after year.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

Protect your tablecloth and up the festive fall flair with these gorgeous autumn leaf placemats. The easy tutorial calls for real fall leaves you can collect on a nature walk and layers of clear laminate to arrange them within.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

This darling decorative shadow box will make the perfect addition to any gallery wall or fall display! Customize it with faux fall leaves, a mini chalkboard sign with a fall message, or whatever your heart desires.

Get the tutorial at Homemade by Carmona.

Would you believe us if we told you these cozy yarn pumpkins started as foam pumpkins from the dollar store? You can add this adorable decor to your home in a flash with some chunky yarn and a little bit of patience.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

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Take your acorn collection from drab to fab with the help of autumn-toned glitter. Then, arrange it in a frame for the perfect piece of fall art!

Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.

Give all those mugs of hot cocoa and apple cider someplace to rest with these gorgeous gold resin leaf coasters. It’s a clever way to capture and display the beauty of changing leaves right in your home!

Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.

Give your fall flowers a vessel that matches their vibe by turning a mini pumpkin into an adorable vase. Plus, you can roast the pumpkin seeds you scoop out to make room for the flowers afterward for a tasty autumn snack.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

Terrariums aren’t just for air plants! They also make the perfect homes for your favorite mini fall treasures, like acorns, pumpkins, and pinecones. Just fill the glass jars with layers of colorful sand and place your items on top!

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Set the mood with these creative and cute autumnal candles! They’re so easy to make with faux fall leaves and wax paper. They’ll instantly inject the essence of fall into your space.

Get the tutorial at It’s Always Autumn.

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No-carve pumpkins are always a great idea. They’re super low-mess and just as easy to decorate. We’re really loving the classic Herringbone patterns on these white pumpkins for a chic and modern touch in any home.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

Sew these pretty pumpkin pillows that have a charming vintage feel and they can double as both indoor and outdoor décor! Make a few then place them on your porch chairs, inside on the sofa, or on a mudroom bench to coordinate your space for the season.

Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.

A little bit scary and a whole lot of cute? Yes, please! Scarecrow mason jars are seriously the best of both worlds. Might we suggest using them as centerpieces for any falloween parties you may have coming up?

Get the tutorial at Mad In Crafts.

Who said acorn squash is only for tasty fall recipes? If you want to give your acorn squash a decorative spin, transform them into hanging acorns! All you need for this simple craft is rope and hot glue.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

Sometimes, it’s the little things that really bring a fall table-scape together. On these sweet little towels, gold glitter letters match a neutral fall pallet of tan, orange, and green. They look so cute that you won’t want to soil them!

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

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Though we love the shades of fall, your autumnal decorations don’t have to be all red, orange, and brown. These adorable paper pumpkins in some of Ree’s favorite colors can be used as garland or grouped together on a coffee table. You can’t go wrong!

Get the tutorial at Gathering Beauty.

It hardly gets more cozy than warm, twinkling lights illuminating your space—especially when that glow is coming from a pumpkin! Needless to say, this drilled pumpkin light is just perfect for your space as the fall nights turn dark and chilly.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

With faux florals in autumn-ready hues displayed in a festive pumpkin, this arrangement is just gourd-geous! Your dining room table will thank you.

Get the tutorial at First Day of Home.

Possibly the simplest way to spruce up your space? Adding some wall art! And yes, you can paint your very own! It’s surprisingly easy to create a cute pumpkin canvas with the help of this tutorial.

Get the tutorial at Crafts by Courtney.

Along with the fall shades gracing your home, add a pop of color with this unique piece that puts a bit of a twist on a traditional fall wreath. You can easily make it using a stenciled planter and florals of your choice.

Get the tutorial at Purely Katie.

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