This fall, breathe new life into your home with enchanting fall family room decor. This article walks you through creating a warm and inviting atmosphere using various decorative elements, from a distressed mantel to a charming blue owl vase.
Understanding the key elements of fall decor
Before diving into the transformation, let’s first establish a few fundamental principles. Thoughts about autumn often envision images of warm, rich colors reminiscent of turning leaves and harvest produce: think burgundy, pumpkin orange, mustard yellow, and earthy brown. Texture and materials are equally essential, with a preference for rustic, natural elements such as distressed wood, felt, and ceramics. Consistency is the key to a cohesive theme.
A distressed mantel takes center stage
Our decorating journey begins with a distressed mantel – a beautiful focal point that adds rustic charm to the family room. Your mantel can be an antique piece or a DIY project achieved with sandpaper and a little elbow grease. Positioned as the centerpiece, it offers a perfect stage for various fall-themed decorations.
Adorning the mantel
The mantel becomes a canvas for an array of fall-themed decor. A photo shows a felt banner with fall leaves, a delightful addition bought from Walmart, draped across the mantel. Alternatively, you can create your own with felt leaves from a craft store. A ‘thankful’ wooden sign, a charming find from Michaels, adds a heartfelt message to our autumn display.
To incorporate a bit of harvest spirit, consider repurposing mason jars to house small gourds. This DIY project is both easy and fun, adding a unique, personal touch to your mantel. Another photo presents large vintage keys on a keychain – an unexpected but intriguing addition that adds a hint of mystery and nostalgia.
An antique chest adds old-world charm
This family room also features an antique chest reimagined as a table for decorations. It’s a testament to the beauty of repurposing and adds an old-world charm to the room. Antique fairs, thrift shops, or even your attic might hide such a treasure waiting for a second life.
On top of the chest, a ceramic pumpkin with a lid provides a playful nod to the season. Paired with fall flowers and candles, the chest exudes an inviting, warm glow, perfect for chilly autumn evenings. An inspiring sign reading ‘Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed’ rounds out the display and adds a thoughtful sentiment to the room.
Details make the difference
The magic of a beautifully decorated room lies in the small details. A handmade garland from twine and small copper owls offers an eye-catching accent. The surprising blue of a ceramic owl vase adds a pop of color, and the French shutters hung above the mantel bring a touch of elegance to the rustic setting, rounding up the entire fall family room decor.
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As I said yesyerday, simple is the best. Would love to sit and visit in your fall family room! Love your style.
Would love to have ya! Thank you.
Your room looks so cozy and perfect for fall.
Thanks Penny! You sure are busy these days with your house build. Looks amazing too.
Looks awesome…..we seem to have the same taste in things I see..lol
COOL!~ I love to hear that. Thanks for stopping over.
Looks lovely Debbie !! A scarecrow needs to sit a spell on your mantel ….? I’ll be checking out your dump cake recipe for sure . Have a beautiful day !
Thanks Mary! Do you have a pressure cooker?
I am so glad I subscribed to your site. I have made several of your ideas/posts for Halloween and Fall. They all turned out darling. I did not see your mantels before but I am sure they were not overdone. Your style and mixing of copper and silver is right up my alley. I have allot of “stuff” also but it makes me happy and it’s what I enjoy. I am always adding or changing things around. I think it keeps us women sane!! Thankyou again for sharing your beautiful home and ideas!
LOL!~ I think you hit the nail on the head. SANITY!~ Yes, I love to shop the house. I rarely shop retail and if I do it is for very small things. I am happy you subscribed as well. I don’t post as much as I used to, but obviously for the seasons, and misc. ideas I certainly will share. Thanks for your kind visit.
Thank you so much for allowing us into your home to see the beautiful mantel and all the gorgeous decor God bless and have a blessed Sunday
Thank you sweet Norma. God Bless you too. xo
Beautiful, Debbie! Your style is exquisite! Thanks for sharing with us!
Love your style. I think it looks homey, and very inviting. I think decorating shows our likes. Who wants to go into a room and not love what they have to look at each day! Not me!!
Another beautiful Fall room…and you always create the cutest seasonal mantels!
I really look forward to your posts -so happy you shared these ideas!
Peggy
I love it!
Just perfect, Debbie! Your decorating is always so warm and welcoming!
I love all the wonderful color, Debbie! If it makes you and your family happy, it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks or whatever the “rules” might be. I don’t believe creativity follows a rule book…just sayin’!
I agree! Thanks Carol. xo
So simple and sweet. I love it.
Your home looks lovely.
Love the rustic feel here. Everything looks really nice. I love the cotton. Where my husband and I deer hunt at has cotton galore right now. I might just need to grab some this weekend while bow hunting. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks Cindy! So nice to see you.
Stunning! Your Decor is my Favorite of all blogs I’ve come across! I live on 5 acres & also have Rustic theme throughout our Stone House. My Stone Hearth Fireplace remains bare since I haven’t found the right Screen, until I saw your Copper (?) one! It’s so Beautiful! May I ask where you purchased? Antique? And Please keep up the Great Work! You have talent & are very good at what you do! Like Eye Candy for my Soul…..Cozy!
Thank you Summer, that is very kind of you! The copper screen came from a catalog, I believe Home decorators..many moons ago. I bet you can find one similar somewhere. Thanks for your kind visit.