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Hints of Fall in the Living Room

September 18, 2019

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A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall

As summer begins to turn to fall, I start craving a little extra warmth and coziness in the house, and this week I’ve been focusing on our living room. But instead of crawling around my attic and dragging out totes full of pumpkins and my typical fall decor, I wanted to try giving our home the “feeling” of fall this year instead of going the obvious route. You guys know I tend towards a more a more minimalist look when it comes to decorating anyway, and to be completely honest the older I get, the less I feel like completely changing our house from top to bottom each season. Call it laziness, call it being busy, call it motherhood exhaustion, or simply growing into a more grown-up mature style, but I just enjoy simplicity in our home.

And also, I know that it’s easy to get caught up in feeling like you need to go out and spend money on new fall decor so you can have a cute decorated house, but I truly want to inspire you to use what you already have OR if you do buy something, have it be something that can be repurposed throughout multiple seasons. So this fall-inspired living room is not covered in pumpkins; in fact it only has one hiding somewhere in the room… I’ll see if you can find it. : )

Our living room this season is full of warmth and coziness, but instead of my usual recipe for fall decorating I used a combination of:

  • texture
  • layers
  • pattern
  • earth tones
  • natural elements
  • antique metal finishes

A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall

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The first thing you’ll probably notice in this space is the addition of a new rug and lots of fun throw pillows on the sofa. Just these two simple things made SUCH a big change, and I love how cozy everything feels.

I still adore the larger jute area rug I bought for the living room earlier this year, but I wanted something with a little bit of pattern and some richer, darker colors for fall. I’ve never tried layering two rugs together before, but the jute rug I already have happens to be the perfect base for layering because it is thin, simple, and a beautiful neutral color. So I found this more traditional medallion rug with a vintage look and really pretty cream, brown, and gray tones and ordered one size smaller than the jute rug. I don’t think I could love this combination more, and it feels like such a natural fit in this space. I think having the plain jute rug border along the outside helps to soften the pattern a bit, but the colors play together so beautifully. And the other benefit of having this layered look (besides the super cozy vibe) is the top rug is SO soft on your feet, and the jute rug will last much longer because it is mostly protected now.

A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall

And can we talk about these pillows? To be completely honest, this combination of color and pattern was a bit of a stretch for me at first. Usually I go super neutral, but I fell in love with the muted green wool windowpane pillow, and the color palette grew from there. I brought the big tan stripe tassel pillows home from my shop, Love Grows Wild Market, so I wanted something that would play off the warm tan/beige tones. I found a white, beige, and gray color block pillow that was SO pretty, and grabbed a gray lumbar pillow with really pretty texture to finish off the look. The colors are still mostly neutral, but with a lot of warmth, pattern and texture to bring in that cozy feeling of fall.

A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall

If you saw my recent bookshelf post, you already know how much fun I’m having decorating these shelves and that I had to play around with some fun accessories for fall. I kept a few elements the same such as the painting, antique wire basket, some pottery, and the linen-covered books. But then I added in lots of warmth and character with antique brass candlesticks and bowls, vintage books, some fall foliage (a.k.a. dried weeds from my backyard), a brass bunny bookend, and some wood elements like the big bowl full of hanging greenery and one small pumpkin.

I still tried to keep plenty of open negative space on the shelves so they wouldn’t look cluttered, but I love all the warmth and patina and texture I brought in for fall.

A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall

Doesn’t this cozy look just make you want to curl up with a blanket and a cup of hot tea?

A warm and cozy living room with lots of layers, texture and pattern for fall

Thank you so much for stopping by to see the start of my fall decor this year. I hope you feel inspired to cozy up your home this season, and here are a few take away tips that I want to leave you with:

Try in your living room…

  • adding a few extra pillows and/or blankets with lots of soft, warm texture
  • layering two rugs together, starting with a simple, neutral rug on bottom and adding something with more pattern/color on top
  • picking one accent color to play with for fall or bringing in lots of rich earth tones for a more neutral look

Stay tuned for more fall looks coming soon! xoxo Liz


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– SOURCES –

sectional sofa: Wayfair | coffee table: tutorial here | jute rug: RugsUSA
medallion rug: RugsUSA | faux olive tree: Etsy | basket for tree: HomeGoods
tan stripe tassel pillow: Love Grows Wild Market | green wool pillow: Target | tan + gray color block pillow: Target
gray lumbar pillow: Target | long lumbar tassel pillow: Wayfair | camel leather lumbar pillow: Target
rattan lamp: Walmart | wicker trunk: IKEA | wooden tray: Wayfair
succulent bowl: tutorial here | candle: Antique Candle Co. | dining table: tutorial here
dining chairs: World Market | chair cushion: World Market | table runner: Pier 1
woven bag: Target | candle chandelier: Rustic Garden | wall sconce: Wayfair
tie top sheer curtains: World Market | bamboo shades: Home Depot | landscape painting: Etsy

* many of the items on the bookshelf came from my shop or are vintage


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  1. Loretta says: September 18, 2019 at 11:30 am

    I love the subtle touches of fall in this room. I completely agree, I no longer feel the need to rearrange the entire house each season. I love keeping it simple. Maybe it’s the momma of four in me but life’s to busy for turning the whole house upside down no matter how much I enjoy decorating. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Ruth says: September 18, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    Well done-very restful & cozy. There are so many beiges and creams it’s easy to goof up. Superb job blending them. Love your style lady?Ruth

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  3. Belinda says: September 18, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    Oh Liz, it looks so lovely. I love every inch of your living room. So tasteful. I adore your armoire and how you styled the top of it. You never disappoint. Any chance you might sell online anytime in the future ? Your store is full of such goodies?

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: September 23, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Thank you so much, Belinda. You are too kind! I would love to be able to sell online one day, but for now I’m limited on time and resources since it is just me, myself, and I running everything. Hopefully someday! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ceew says: September 18, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    Beautiful!

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  5. Alexi says: September 18, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    I love this! I was wondering where you got your throw blanket with the little white puffs from. Maybe I am overlooking the source, if so, sorry! You do such a great job and your posts bring a smile to my face! Thank you Liz!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: September 23, 2019 at 8:28 am

      That means so much to me, Alexi. Thank you for being here! I got the throw blanket from Wayfair a few years ago, but I will check to see if I can find something similar!

      Reply
  6. Peggy Z says: September 18, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    Don’t comment much, but have to say I love your fall approach to decor. so refreshing. And I’m having pillow envy over those moss green pillows. They make your room.

    Reply
  7. Ann says: September 18, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    I love what you have done. I found the pumpkin and how beautiful it is. Lots of inspiration here, which I will file away as we are just in Spring here in Australia.

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  8. Pat says: September 18, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    Liz,
    I adore this subtle color palette for Autumn!
    I use a “down played” Autumnal decorating, also.
    I want to s l o w down during Autumn and unwind from all the gardening chores of Summer.
    Those pillows are stunning choices!
    Thank you for inspiring!
    Pat

    Reply
  9. Tina says: September 18, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    What size faux olive tree is that?

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    • Liz Fourez says: September 23, 2019 at 8:35 am

      I bought the large 4 foot tree!

      Reply
  10. Jan says: September 18, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    What kind of plant is in the basket at the end of your couch? It has small berries? It’s darling and just perfect in that spot.

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    • Liz Fourez says: September 23, 2019 at 8:30 am

      Hi Jan! It’s a faux olive tree from here, and I love it too!

      Reply
  11. Mary says: September 19, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Found it!

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  12. Carolyn says: September 21, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    This is so cozy and serene looking- I love your style! Since buying your book and discovering your blog a couple of years ago, I have been trying to “neutralize” my home a bit at a time- I crave this calm and cozy feel. Do you have a source for that beautiful throw on your sectional? I don’t see it listed anywhere. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: September 23, 2019 at 8:23 am

      Thank you so much, sweet friend! This throw was from Wayfair several years ago now. If I come across something similar I will be sure to share!

      Reply
  13. renee says: September 23, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    I love those striped pillows too much. Can they be purchased anywhere on line? I would love to have a couple!!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: September 24, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Renee! I don’t know of anywhere else you can purchase the big striped pillows from my shop, but I will certainly keep an eye out and let you know if I find anything!

      Reply
  14. Jenny says: September 23, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    Can you share where the bunny book end is from? I love how whimsical and sweet it is ?

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: September 24, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      Hi Jenny! The bunny bookend is actually from my shop, but I’ve seen a similar one from Restoration Hardware’s children’s site, so you might try there!

      Reply
  15. rebecca says: October 8, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    I bought 2 target pillows via the link! Crossing fingers that they work.

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