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Decorating for Fall while on a budget and without spending a lot of money is possible! Follow these simple tips and your house will look beautiful and your bank account will thank you!

Decorating for Fall on a Budget

I work with a lot of bloggers and this time of year can be a bit discouraging going through all of their amazing blog posts and seeing how they decorate for Fall.

Spending even a few minutes on Pinterest and seeing the beautiful ideas can make anyone not want to pull out the same decorations you've been using year after year. But if you're like me, money might be tight. We have bills to pay...college tuition...car payments and we need to stick to a budget when it comes to decorating.

Today I'm going to share with you ideas on ideas on Decorating for Fall on a Budgetwithout spending a lot of money. And yes, a lot of these items I'm sharing with you I've had for years.

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Tips for Decorating for Fall on a Budget

Glass Jars

This is a new idea for me for our kitchen hutch. I found my inspiration from a recent visit to Lancaster, PA and walking through the beautiful Old Candle Barn. I took a galvanized tray and placed a few glass jars on top.

Galvanized Trays

I have quite a few galvanized trays and I love to use this one on the dinning room table looks great filled with mini pumpkins, pine cones, berries and leaves. You can't see it, but I have the red seeds at the bottom of this tray also. This galvanized tray was a birthday gift from my mother.

But you can find others for not much money on Amazon. I've listed a few below that would look great filled with mini pumpkins, gourds and pine cones.

Popcorn Kernels and Candles

Glass Jar with Candle and Popcorn. Yes, just a bag of popcorn that you can purchase in the grocery store. I actually had the popcorn in my pantry. The small jar is a mason jar and the large jar is one that I use for seasonal decorating quite often. I love the look of the lit jars in the mirror of our hutch.

A close up of the jars on our hutch in the kitchen. I filled one with the red kernel seeds and the other with paper mache mini pumpkins and star anise. I love these mini pumpkins! They look so cute!

Star Anise is something I've been using more in my decorating especially around candles because of the smell. They smell amazing when added to simmering potpourri as well.

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Think Outside the Box

Ten years ago, a week before Thanksgiving actually, I purchased the ceramic pumpkin for under $10. It was on clearance at Walmart.

It's a soup tureen and I have used it to serve hot apple cider when entertaining, but I think it looks pretty on our side board in the dining room. Sometimes you need to think outside the box when decorating and use an item differently!

I found a few different soup tureens on Amazon that would work just as nicely in your home and they're not that expensive either!

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Pillow Covers

AND the last thing I want to share with you on how to decorate for Fall without spending a lot of money is with these amazing pillow covers. I have a few of these and they really do make a huge difference in our living room!

Just add a few to any room and you'll change the look immediately! These are all under $10 and some are even under $5.00.

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And in case you're interested in the Simmering Potpourri I made last year, just click on the photo and you can read the post.

Decorating for Fall while on a Budget | Walking on Sunshine Recipes (2024)

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How can I decorate my house for fall on a budget? ›

Bring The Outdoors Inside

Bringing the outdoors inside is another economical and smart way to decorate for fall. Incorporating natural elements such as colorful leaves, pinecones, branches, and seasonal fruits like apples and pears adds a touch of autumnal beauty to our living spaces without breaking the bank.

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How do you decorate tastefully for fall? ›

Choose Your Favorite Fall Fabric

Your major tones should be more naturals such as browns, greens, and even tones of yellows. Then, you can add your vibrant colors such as bright oranges and reds. When decorating your fireplace mantel or your dining room table, try to incorporate the same patterns.

How can I decorate for fall for free? ›

Foraged decor is one of the very best and easiest ways to decorate for fall on a budget or for free! Clip tree branches, pick gourds, squash, pumpkins or dried florals from the garden. Gather baskets of apples and display them in bowls or crates.

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What are good fall decorations? ›

Pumpkins, gourds, autumn foliage, and pinecones are a handful of popular themes that can serve as inspiration. You can mix all of these elements together across your mantle or you can stagger them artfully down your front steps.

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When should you start fall decorating? ›

The best option is to put up fall decor in September or October, once the weather starts changing. Avoid hanging fall decor anytime before late August so your decorations can be in sync with the season. You'll also want to avoid confusing holiday decor for fall decor.

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How to decorate your house in September? ›

Include Natural Elements

Decorate with pinecones, apples, leaves, branches, acorns, pumpkins, and gourds. Natural touches bring in just the right amount of fall and are also easy on your wallet. To keep your decor neutral, use a white or tan color scheme to unify a space.

How to decorate a living room for autumn? ›

Autumn is all about comfort, simplicity and creating an inviting atmosphere, so keep your seasonal decor simple and nature-inspired with clay vases, rattan baskets and lamps on top of a wooden console table. Wall art featuring harvests, woodland and nature add to the theme.

How can I make my house look more fall? ›

One of the easiest ways to bring the warmth of Fall into your home is by adding more warm colors and cozy textures. Think about incorporating throw pillows and blankets in shades of terracotta orange, earthy greens, and honey-toned yellows. You can also add some cozy texture with knit or velvet throw pillows.