5 Simple DIY Autumn Decor Ideas to Try This Season

It’s that time of year again, the leaves are falling and the days are getting shorter. Autumn is well and truly here! 

With the air outside getting crisper, Autumn is the perfect time to start turning your attention from outdoors to indoors. It is when we start forgetting about lounging in the garden and start considering cosying up under a blanket on the couch. With the days getting darker, it is important to ensure your home still has an inviting atmosphere. Embrace this change in season by updating your home decor with some simple, autumn-inspired DIY projects.

These 5 simple projects will give your home that welcoming autumnal feeling we all know and love, as well as ensure your house is all set up for the coming change in weather!

1. Light Up Your Garden Path with Autumn Charm

With darker days fast approaching, now is the perfect time to consider creating a lantern-lined garden path. Why not light up your garden path with some autumnal charm?

While these darker days mean lighting might be necessary on your pathways for safety reasons, don’t overlook just how much character the right lighting can add to your space! While they do help guide guests safely along a designated path, they also complement and enhance the features of your garden and home. That’s why it is important to put some thought into what type of lighting you choose.

Outdoor lanterns are great for adding a soft light ambience to any area. Arranging some warm lighting to follow the natural curvature of your pathways can create an elegant and natural effect with an organic flow.

The right lighting can help draw focus to specific landscape elements of your garden, highlighting your favourite flower beds or some small trees is an easy way to add visual depth to your outdoor area. Use big lanterns or post lighting to frame your driveway, outlining the edges can help to guide cars in while also creating an elegant display.

With the variety of styles and colours available you can really get creative with the lighting options and styling. Consider solar lighting such as solar LEDs, which are a great, energy efficient option that could save you some money too!

2. Welcome Guests with an Autumn Entrance

The entryway to your home sets the tone for any visitors. Make sure your entrance creates a warm and welcoming introduction, enticing guests into your home and out of the chilly autumn weather. 

There are lots of autumn decor ideas that can help elevate your entrance in a seasonal and fun way. You can use a combination of decorative ornaments on either side of your entryway to welcome guests into your home. 

On the outside of your entryway you can incorporate some seasonal ornaments or seasonal vegetables such as pumpkins into your garden. Consider using these alongside some potted artificial plants for a sophisticated and rustic entryway to your home. 

LED candles or lanterns can also help to add warmth and give your entrance a cosy look. A great tip here is to have similarly toned lighting on either side of your doorway to create a cohesive flow, gently guiding guests in. Check out our range of candle holders to try out in your entryway and get that charm and warm inviting glow for yourself.

Another great way to seasonally spruce up your entryway is to use some stylish autumn decor wreaths. Perfect for hanging on doorways, you can choose from designs featuring autumnal leaves, dried berries or even mini pumpkins. 

3. Add a Warm Glow with a Candle Tray Centerpiece

Another great, cheap and easy autumn DIY decor idea you can try this season is a decorative candle tray centrepiece. A good candle arrangement always adds a cosy and inviting energy to any room. The candle itself doesn’t have to be the star of the show though. A candle tray centrepiece can create an interesting focal point and elevate an empty dining room table in a fun and festive way. Consider using some autumn ornaments to achieve this or perhaps another wreath to enclose your selection of candles in a circle on your table. 

There are lots of ways to get creative with this, and it can be very easy to DIY. You could forage locally for dried leaves or pine cones to arrange into a creative centrepiece, or you can use what’s readily found in your back garden. Perhaps you could hollow out an interesting looking pumpkin to fill with some seasonal flowers. Once you have a couple of natural elements chosen you can select some seasonally scented candles or maybe even some LED candles if you would prefer to make them last longer.

To tie everything together don’t forget to use a table runner in an appropriate autumnal colour to put underneath your new centrepiece!

4. Create a Cosy Autumn Corner in your Living Room

Decorating for autumn is all about warmth and cosiness. Encapsulate that energy by creating a cosy corner in your living room.

Summer is gone and with it, the sunshine, we need cosy indoor spaces where we can escape from the rain and wind outside. Creating a snug corner in your living room is an easy way to seasonally update your space and it can be super simple to achieve. Simply adding some earth-toned cushions can have a massive impact on the overall feel of the room. Earth-toned colours are great for giving off a soothing and calming energy. They mimic the colours of nature and can help evoke a tranquil and relaxing vibe, perfect for living rooms! Colours like rust, brown, and olive green are great for this. 

Another great idea for your cosy little corner is a nice blanket basket to store all your warm woven blankets and throws. Elevate the area further by adding some wall art and fairy lights to create a warm, enticing glow, creating the perfect corner for escaping from the weather outside and getting lost in a good book.

5. Transform your Bedroom into a Comfy Autumn Retreat

Now is the perfect time to bring the comfort and warmth of autumn into your bedroom. Create a space that elegantly reflects the change in seasons. 

Give your room a complete makeover or simply incorporate a few little touches to embrace the autumnal feeling. Refresh your space with the natural colours and inviting textures of the season. 

Incorporate different textures into your bedding to create a cosy and layered bed design. Adding a chunky knit blanket on top of some earth-toned bedding is a great way to bring the autumnal cosy feeling into your bedroom. Try to pair this with some of those earth toned cushions and throws to create visually appealing colour combinations that give you the warm fuzzy feeling we’re looking for!

As we mentioned earlier, lighting can not be overlooked when it comes to creating ambience. Nothing achieves that warm light feeling quite like some candles. Using candles and candle holders with autumn designs or even autumn scents is a great way to subtly bring that seasonal feeling into your bedroom, not to mention some extra warmth. 

If candles aren’t really your thing, consider using LED fairy lights draped around the room for that cosy, soft glow.

Embrace the Warmth and Style of Autumn with Woodie's Autumn Range

These 5 simple but effective DIY ideas can help you achieve that cosy, warm, welcoming autumn feeling we all know and love. There’s no better way to make the change in seasons so smooth. Saying goodbye to summer is much easier when you have a comfortable, warm and inviting autumnal home ready to go get snuggled up in.

Visit Woodies today and explore our extensive Autumnal home decor range to get everything you need for your cosy, autumn-ready home!