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57 Best Fall Decor Ideas for 2020

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As soon as the weather turns crisp, we're ready to pull out our autumn decor. We've rounded up 57 of the best fall decor ideas for 2020, including plenty of pumpkins, striking color palettes, tartan, plaids, festive foxes, dried flowers, and so much more. Scroll ahead to get inspired with fresh favorites. 

1. Plentiful Pumpkins

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We'll kick off the list with the OG fall decoration: pumpkins! You can never have too many pumpkins come fall. We love pumpkins of all colors and patterns, fresh or faux. There is no limit to the looks you can create using just gourds.

2. Pumpkin Centerpiece

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Stack your dining table with gourds, mini pumpkins, and, heck, even full-size pumpkins. To make a more modern statement, line small pumpkins in a row down the middle of your table.

3. A Touch of Teal

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Don't feel chained to orange! There are so many colors that channel fall vibes, and tranquil teal is one of our absolute faves.

4. Woven Baskets and Willows

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Transform your pillow and storage baskets into seasonal statements.

5. Cozy Throw Blankets

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Fall-inspired throw blankets do double duty as decor and cozy wraps.

6. Seasonal Candles

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No fall decor is complete without a flickering candle.

7. Whimsical Wheat

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Fill your favorite vases with wheatgrass to create a rustic, farmhouse feel.

8. Amber Glassware

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Create a fall table fit for royalty with rich amber goblets like these.

9. Throw Pillows

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Give your couch a makeover with fresh throw pillows.

10. Heavenly Hearth

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Who wouldn't want to sip some pumpkin spice in front of this festive fireplace? These classic fall decorations rely on earthy browns and calming cream.

11. Marvelous Mantel

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This blue and green palette is equally gorgeous.

12. PSL-Worthy Mugs

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Take your pumpkin spice to the next level. The mugs double as decor if you store them on a mug rack or another visible display.

13. Pumpkins on Cake Stands

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To create visual interest, prop some of your pumpkins (or other fall decor) on cake stands or pillars for candles. The different heights give your decor welcome dimension!

14. Tartan Dreams

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Tartan is another fall fixture—and your trusty tartan throw doubles as a tablecloth.

15. Buffalo-Check Pumpkins

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Plaid's close cousin buffalo check is another one of our autumn go-tos.

16. Rug With Subtle Fall Colors

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Swap out your living room rug for a rich rug inspired by fall colors.

17. Fall Runner Rug

You can also opt for a runner—which is, of course, easier to roll up and store.

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18. Velvet Pumpkins

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These glam, plush velvet pumpkins work in every room in your house.

19. Dreamy Staircase

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We're going to dream about this idyllic staircase that's fully on board for fall.

20. Instagram-Worthy Place Settings

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Create a fall table worthy of a Thanksgiving feast with burlap placemats, timeless charger plates, and the sentiment of the fall season.

21. Enchanting Entryway

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Sweet dreams are made of porches like these.

22. Pastel Tablescape

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These might not be the colors you think of traditionally when you think of fall, but it works beautifully. Fall is what you make it.

23. Backyard Bliss

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Go overboard on fall's vibrant perennials and turn your backyard into an autumn oasis.

24. Straw Bales

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This display of pumpkins on straw bales is the perfect welcome for your Thanksgiving guests.

25. Adorable Doormats

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Fall starts at the front door. Layering your rugs gives them a custom look.

26. Lanterns and Twinkly Trees

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The styling on this front porch is equal parts pumpkin spice and spooky season, and we're here for it.

27. Ghoulish Gourds

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These hollowed gourds are also straddling that fine line of fall and Halloween decor.

28. Fresh Fall Wreath

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This fall wreath makes excellent use of buffalo-check ribbon, tiny white pumpkins, and wispy greens.

29. Cotton and Twig Wreath

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Refresh your front door with this understated wreath made of cotton stems and twigs.

30. Door Hanger

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This vertical, dangling display of bright sunflowers maximizes the space.

31. Sunflower Pumpkin

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You can take your front door in a different direction with this bright, happy pumpkin made up of 30 sunflowers.

32. Festive Fox

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Or this incredibly fun fox with the fluffiest little tail.

33. Bushel of Apples

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Give your fruit basket a fall feel with apple after apple. It is apple-picking season, after all.

34. Apples Everywhere

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You can also bring this seasonal fruit out of the kitchen and incorporate it right alongside all those pumpkins.

35. Glamorous Candelabras

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Is there anything more glamorous yet inviting than a candelabra? In a true set-it-and-forget-it situation, most of the centerpiece work is done in three simple steps: 1. Set the candelabra down on the table. 2. Put the candles in the candelabra. 3. Light the candles. Boom. Ambience abounds. Of course, you can add more items to the table, you can sprinkle some flowers or other, less vertically blessed candles at the base of the candelabra, or you can stick with just the ’labra itself and allocate your time elsewhere.

36. Modern Candelabras

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Prefer a less ornate option? Try a modern design like this.

37. DIY Candelabra

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Crafting your own DIY candelabra is also possible with a fresh pumpkin.

38. Eucalyptus

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Eucalyptus is a decorating workhorse. It's affordable, long-lasting, great-smelling, and generally available at your local Trader Joe's. It's easy to underappreciate the true power of green, so this fall give it some time in the spotlight. Fill your coffee table with overflowing eucalyptus bouquets in over-the-top vases or intersperse branches with mini pumpkins, as pictured above.

39. Eucalyptus Runner

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You can also strew your eucalyptus across the table with (carefully placed and constantly watched) candles for maximum coziness.

40. Earthy Macramé

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These gorgeous fall feathers are made of macramé. If you're handy with a knitting needle, it's a great DIY project (or you can buy it on Etsy).

41. Macramé Pumpkin Cover

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This pumpkin decoration is a real head-turner that requires no carving and no mess.

42. Hanging Pumpkins

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You can also swap out the plants in your macramé hangers with pumpkins.

43. Halloween Macramé

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Here's one more macramé hanger for good measure. It's perfect for Halloween!

44. Macramé Table Runner

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You can also take the macramé trend to your dining room with a stylish macramé runner that looks gorgeous all year long (but especially in fall).

45. Burlap and Lace Table Runner

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Speaking of table runners, we're also obsessed with burlap table runners like this one.

46. Perfectly Plaid Table Runner

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Or this stunner that makes the most of two of our favorite fall decor trends: orange and plaid.

47. Tea Lights

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To make these DIY fall decorations, all you'll need are miniature white pumpkins, a knife to carve a shallow center, and, of course, tea light candles.

48. Votive Candles

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You can't go wrong with votive candles in hurricane glass candle holders.

49. Sweet Signage

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We have a soft spot for simple statements in sweeping fonts.

50. Boo-tiful Banner

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How cute is this banner of itsy-bitsy ghosts in some of autumn's best hues?

51. Pumpkin Vases

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How fun is this pumpkin filled with fall flowers?

52. Pumpkin Succulents

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Or, you can fill your pumpkins with succulents.

53. Seasonal Serving Board

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Top a rustic fall serving board with greenery and pumpkins for instantly chic home decor.

54. Bar Cart Beauty

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Don't forget to add a seasonal touch to your bar cart!

55. Fall Flowers

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Whether you go fresh or faux, fall-inspired flowers are one of our favorite decorating ideas.

56. Dried Flowers

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Dried flowers also make for amazing fall decor. Leanne Samuelson, creative director of Afloral, says, “Designing with dried and preserved florals is a great way to bring the outside in while adding extra dimension to your table. I chose preserved terra-cotta palms, pampas and silk grass, and a few silk blooms to create movement and texture. They match my home’s color palette, so I can reuse them time and time again.”

57. Basket of Hydrangeas

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Rounding out our list of the best fall decor ideas is this farm fresh basket. Pair some Granny Smiths with full hydrangeas for unique, seasonal centerpiece.