16 Easy Ways to Transition Decor from Summer to Fall Without Losing Your Style -

There’s that little shift in the air — the sunlight softens, the evenings get cozier, and suddenly your lemon-print pillows feel… out of season. If you’re like me, you love fall’s warm, layered look but aren’t ready to go full pumpkins-and-plaids overnight.

The key to transition decor from summer to fall is small, thoughtful changes that blend both seasons. Here’s how to ease into autumn without sacrificing the breezy vibe you’ve been loving all summer.

Swap Out Throw Pillow Covers

As a part of transition decor from summer to fall this picture shows a sofa with mixed summer and fall throw pillow covers in warm seasonal tones.

Replace bright summer prints with warm neutrals, jewel tones, or subtle plaid patterns. Keep a few lighter linen textures to bridge the seasons.

Sofa with mixed summer and fall throw pillow covers in warm seasonal tones.

Layer Light Throws Over Furniture

Layered knit throws in warm colors draped over a sofa for seasonal transition.

Trade lightweight cotton blankets for slightly heavier knits or brushed cotton in warm earthy shades. Keep them draped casually for an inviting look.

Add Warm-Toned Florals

Warm-toned floral arrangement with dahlias, marigolds, and sunflowers for fall.

Switch summer blooms for dahlias, marigolds, and sunflowers in amber, burgundy, and deep orange tones. Faux stems work beautifully for longevity.

Introduce Natural Textures

Natural textured decor like baskets and rattan mixed with autumn tones.

Bring in woven baskets, seagrass trays, or rattan accents — they still nod to summer but pair beautifully with fall’s richer palette.

Incorporate Candles & Lanterns

Candles and lanterns adding warm fall ambiance to living room decor.

Swap citrus-scented candles for spiced pumpkin, cinnamon, or amber scents. Place lanterns with LED candles for a cozy glow.

Transition Table Linens

Earth-toned table linens and seasonal accessories for fall dining.

Replace bright summer table runners with earth-toned linens in rust, mustard, or deep green. Add texture with cotton or linen blends.

Layer Rugs for Coziness

Layered rugs combining summer textures with warm fall patterns.

Keep your summer sisal or jute rug, but layer a smaller patterned wool or kilim rug on top for warmth and color.

Add Seasonal Greenery

Seasonal greenery like dried grasses and branches for fall transition decor.

Replace fresh eucalyptus or tropical leaves with branches, dried grasses, or magnolia leaves for a more autumnal feel.

Switch Out Wall Art

Wall art swap from summer to fall with moody seasonal landscapes.

Rotate out summer seascapes for moody landscapes, abstract art in warm hues, or vintage botanical prints.

Warm Up the Color Palette

Neutral living room warmed with autumn color accents in rust, olive, and mustard.

Gradually introduce deeper colors into your space — rust, olive, mustard, and cranberry — through accessories and textiles.

Mix Summer & Fall Decor Together

Mix of summer and fall decor with rattan, pumpkins, and amber accents.

Don’t pack away all the summer pieces yet. Pair your rattan trays with velvet pumpkins, or layer citrus-toned glassware with darker dinner plates.

Add Cozy Lighting

Warm cozy lighting in a living room transitioning from summer to fall.

Use table lamps with warm-toned bulbs to create a golden evening glow. Dimmer switches are perfect for the softer fall ambiance.

Change Up the Entryway

Entryway styled for fall with seasonal doormat, basket, and autumn branches.

Add a woven doormat with a leaf motif, a small basket for scarves, and a vase of autumn branches to greet guests in seasonal style.

Style the Fireplace Mantel

Seasonal fireplace mantel decor with pumpkins and autumn garland.

Replace seashells and coastal candles with gourds, fall garlands, and small seasonal frames. Keep some greenery for freshness.

Update Throw Blankets in Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor seating styled with cozy plaid blankets for fall.

If you have a patio or porch, add cozy throws in plaid or earthy tones over chairs for those early-fall evenings outside.

Introduce a Hint of Metallics

Metallic fall accents like brass, gold, and copper in seasonal decor.

Brass, antique gold, and copper accents feel warm and seasonal. Try metallic candleholders, picture frames, or a statement bowl.

Keep the Best of Both Seasons

Transitioning from summer to fall doesn’t have to be an overnight transformation. By mixing airy summer textures with the warmth of fall colors and cozy layers, you can create a home that feels just right for those in-between months. This way, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds — long sunny afternoons and crisp, cozy evenings — without ever feeling like you rushed the change.