10 Fun, Simple Fall Updates for Your Home (and Life)

Call us basic girls all you want, but around here, we’re not afraid to live for fall. With the shortening days, cooler weather and kids decidedly in school, we couldn’t hate this season if we tried. 

But before we enjoy that first bite of our next pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, it’s time for a little seasonal refresh. So if you’re looking to enjoy every single orange and gold-hued autumn day, we’ve got 10 ways to refresh your home, your closet and your life – so you can do just that.

A New Houseplant (or 4!)

While we’ve already expressed our love of the season, we have to admit there’s just a little letdown when life heads back indoors. That’s why we love to bring the outdoors inside by upping our houseplant game – especially if they can double as seasonal décor! 

If you’re not sure what will work in your space, we love this list of fall-approved favs from Costa Farms. Choose a few to bring nature’s goodness into your home all season long. 

A Cozy Couch Throw

Updating your home for fall is all about adding a few touches of coziness to your space. Layering a warm throw over your living room furniture is an easy and inexpensive way to give a little nod to the season – and it doesn’t hurt that it’s a fully functional accessory!

Curl up with a faux shearling number like this one from West Elm, or get cozy with a loose-knit chenille version like this one from Amazon. 

Simple Seasonal Décor

You might not have aspirations to make your home an actual nightmare on Elm Street, but that doesn’t mean you can’t break out a few spooky accessories as a nod to the upcoming Halloween festivities. If you don’t want to commit to storing seasonal décor year after year, we love the look of these easy, inexpensive adhesive bats you can toss (or not) at the end of the season. 

Or if you’re looking for décor with a longer shelf life, harvest or gourd accessories will see you straight through November. We love these quirky, colorful fabric pumpkins from Anthropologie. 

New Kitchen Linens

We’ll never dissuade you from updating your kitchen linens, but we’re particularly keen on the idea this season. That’s because our new fall and Halloween collection are just as sweet or spooky as you’d like them to be. 

For an instant kitchen update, we love our friendly, fall-hued Jack-o'-Lanterns pattern. Or for something that will stretch through the season, pick up a colorful Pumpkin Patch Tea Towel or our delightfully geometric Pumpkin Spice.

A Signature Scent

If there’s one season you have to smell to experience, its autumn. That’s why we love to fill our homes with fall flavors all season long. While plug-in diffusers and candles are easy go-to options, there’s nothing quite as cozy as a homemade potpourri simmering on the stovetop. 

If you’re a newbie to the scent-sational world of potpourri, try this version from Home Baked Bliss, which combines oranges, apples, cranberries, cloves, rosemary, nutmeg and star anise for a full dose of autumn goodness right in your own kitchen.

Upgraded (Read: Warmer) Bedding

It might not be quite time for that long winter’s nap, but baby, it’s getting cold outside. That’s why now’s the moment to update and refresh your bedding for warmer, cozier autumn sleep. If you tend to get chilly during the fall months, try brushed flannel sheets for unmatched warmth and softness. 

If you don’t have a go-to brand, check out Good Housekeeping for recommendations on the best flannel sheet sets you’ll fall into all season long.

Updated Beauty Regime

If you’re like us, your spring and summer skin has surprisingly little in common with your fall and winter skin – and that means your beauty regime probably needs an update when the seasons change. For example, fall and winter often causes skin to be drier than other seasons, so you’ll want a heavy-duty moisturizer to see you through to spring. And of course, it’s always fun to play with seasonal colors when the weather changes. 

If it’s been a while since you’ve explored your options, check out CNN’s list of new fall beauty launches – and give your face a little autumn glow.

Tableware Reset

Revamping your entire home every time the season changes isn’t achievable for most of us (but... goals!). That said, switching out something you use on the daily can be a good way to get some bang for your seasonal buck. 

If you tend to get sick of what you see every meal, every day, we love switching out dinnerware and table linens with the seasons. Your autumn set doesn’t need to be holiday themed; something a little sturdier or fall-hued will instantly update your dining game. This artisan stoneware set from Crate and Barrel is the perfect backdrop for seasonal accessories, like our fall collection of table napkins.

A New Fall Wreath

If a little fall curb appeal is on your wish list this season, there’s no better way to instantly refresh your front porch game than an autumnal wreath on your door. While something spooky – like this black twigged wreath from Crate and Barrel – will no doubt delight the littles, some autumn foliage will have more front porch staying power. 

We love this faux fall grass wreath from Pottery Barn, which offers a pop of seasonal foliage while maintaining a streamlined, sophisticated look.

A New Scarf

If Taylor Swift taught us anything, it’s that it’s not officially fall until you’re rocking a scarf with your outfit. And if you’re already enjoying those crisp autumn afternoons, you may as well wrap your neck and make it official. 

If you’re looking for something versatile, try something in featherweight wool like this scarf from Pendleton, which doubles as a light wrap.