Elegant Fall Decorating Ideas That Don’t Involve Orange
Inside: Fall decorating doesn’t have to include only traditional fall colors. These fall decor ideas are subtle, neutral, and natural, and don’t use any of the color orange!
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Orange is not my signature color.
Not only does wearing it make me look like I’m recovering from the flu, I’m just not a huge fan. But if fall has one signature color, it is orange. Do I have to use it? Nope.
I decided to go nontraditional and neutral in my living room and dining room this fall. I found the most lovely autumn color palette—and it doesn’t involve one bit of orange.
If you’re looking for a little orange-less inspiration, come on in for the first part of this year’s fall tour, and see how I’ve decorated for the season with green and white!
I’m thrilled to be part of the Bloggers Best Fall Home Tours, hosted by Kelly at The Tattered Pew. This group of talented bloggers is opening their homes to show you how they’ve decorated for the fall season. If you’ve landed here from my dear friend Suzy’s beautiful home at Worthing Court, welcome! Make sure to visit the rest for lots more fall inspiration at the bottom of this post.
Neutral Fall Foyer Decor.
This neutral fall color scheme starts right inside our front door. Pumpkins say fall even more than orange, so I’ve piled a few neutral pumpkins in green and white on and around the entryway table.
Faux pumpkins are a godsend when you live in Texas! We have a hard time with rotting pumpkins, and if we wait for cooler weather, it might be time to decorate for Christmas instead.
Using natural elements that look like they’re actually going through their fall season outside is an easy way to subtly say autumn inside the house.
So instead of a fall floral arrangement in the entryway urn, I made a dramatic “fall tree” with a branch from the yard and a few faux fall leaves from the craft store. The great thing is, this is one of those DIY projects that cost almost nothing but has big impact.
See the details of this easy fall project in the post, “Make This Dramatic DIY Fall Tree For Under Ten Dollars“.
Fall Decorating Ideas for The Living Room Without Orange.
Over in the living room, we’ve had a little fall refresh beyond swapping summer for fall home decor.
I replaced the coffee table and added an area rug this summer, which I’ve been wanting to do for a long time! After much internet shopping, I found this coffee table and I couldn’t be happier with it. I also love the neutral pattern of my new washable rug.
The rug will be tempting for my dog to use as a private potty. We’ll see how the cleaning goes because there’s no way the 8×10 will fit into my washer at home, which is why I chose to go washable in the first place😭.
The decor for fall is simple in our living room. Using darker, muted shades of green was a more subtle way to make this room fall-ish rather than using literal fall elements.
I brought in a dark avocado green with these new throw pillow covers on the sofa:
The velvet of the throw pillows and the faux fur throw blanket add snuggly textures to cozy up the living room for the season.
The fall fireplace mantel is also simple and subtle, with a white pitcher of cream faux hydrangeas. The addition of faux dried leaves brings more green and an autumn vibe to the arrangement.
On the coffee table, a simple tray of organic preserved moss adds a pop of muted green and natural texture.
And shades of green come to this seating area with a couple of cut velvet green throw pillows.
And the only actual fall decor item in the room is this lone dark green pumpkin!
Fall Dining Room Ideas without Orange.
The last area is our formal dining room, and it really brings this year’s green and white fall color scheme.
I set a neutral table for fall full of soft mossy green, brown, and cream.
These velvet napkins brought the most beautiful shade of green to the room:
I paired them with some natural fall elements—dried magnolia leaves and pheasant feathers. I love how the brown of the backside of the leaf and the feather coordinate with the luxe green napkin to give a natural fall look to the place settings.
The rattan charger plates and the nubby table runner add more brown and fall texture.
And speaking of texture, my green and white velvet pumpkins were a perfect addition to the dining room table.
I pulled out some brown rimmed hurricane candle holders, and added a few cream pumpkins down the center of the table. (The crackle ones are from Dollar Tree!)
The fall centerpiece started with a white pedestal bowl on a white tray. I wound a deconstructed faux dried magnolia leaf candle ring from Hobby Lobby over the bowl to make a nest for the large faux white pumpkin.
See how I used these same faux leaves last year in the fall family room tour.
Underneath, I filled in with real dried magnolia leaves, the velvet pumpkins, and a few feathers.
Check out my tips on how to make faux pumpkins look more real.
Over on the sideboard, I set out a couple of avocado green faux pumpkins from the dollar store. And even though it’s still quite a ways until Thanksgiving, the green glass turkey tureen was too perfect not to put out now.
Pine cones would have also been a great way to add more brown with natural textures—I may layer some in here as we get deeper into autumn!
And I always like to add a touch of the season to the wine bar, This simple copper acorn brings the fall to this area:
Make sure to check out part two of the tour next to this area of our cozy fall kitchen and family room!
Fall decorating doesn’t have to mean bright orange pumpkins. Or even hay bales, corn stalks, or scarecrows (the clowns of fall in my opinion).
It can be understated. Elegant. And neutral. With no orange in sight.
If you’re also looking for some fall front porch ideas, see my fall front porch decor from last year and these easy fall wreaths.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this part of my fall home tour and you’ve found a spark of inspiration to get you excited to decorate for fall!
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Continue with the fall home tours.
Grab your pumpkin spice latte and check out the fall decorations of my blogging friends! There’s a wide variety of decorating styles, so you’re sure to find something that jives with you. Hop on over to the next stop, Amy Sadler Designs to see the creative ideas Amy’s come up with for the season!
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew // StoneGable // My Wee Abode
Cottage On Bunker Hill // Bricks n’ Blooms // My Thrift Store Addiction
Tuesday’s Tours
She Gave It A Go // Midwest Life and Style // Open Doors Open Hearts
Peacock Ridge Farm // Cottage In The Mitten
Wednesday’s Tours
White Lilac Farmhouse // Shiplap and Shells // The Ponds Farmhouse
WM Design House // DIY Beautify // This Is Simplicite
Thursday’s Tours
Eleanor Rose Home // Robyn’s French Nest // Worthing Court
Southern Home and Hospitality // Amy Sadler Designs // Our Crafty Mom
Friday’s Tours
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home! I love how it totally feels like fall without any orange. The colors you chose, are so warm and welcoming. Happy fall!
Kate,
This is all so lovely but that tablescape is AMAZING! I love it so much (taking notes> and pinned!
Very nice! Lovely! I am just getting around to enjoying the tour..
I am curious….there are no lamps in your living room, so what do you use for light in there?
Hi Lee! We have a chandelier in that room that you don’t see in some of the photos because of the tall ceiling. When I want some light but not too much, I turn on the lights in the shelves, foyer, and the lamps in the dining room because it’s all one area. Thank you for reading the tour!!
I’m loving all your darker green accents for fall Kate, and your new coffee table with the simple moss tray looks beautiful! Wonderful tour!!
Thank you Michelle! I seem to naturally gravitate to green alot.
I’m such a fan of Fall decor without orange. Orange isn’t bad, and I’ve used rusty colors or even muted versions of orange before. But that traditional Fall orange just isn’t my favorite. Thanks for sharing all the inspiration without it! PS Good Luck with the rug and your puppy dog. Love hopping with you! Happy Fall!
I’m the same way Aliya. When I use orange, it has to be a very muted version. And I’ll need luck for this rug because the dog pretty much gets away with everything lol.
Kate, your beautiful home looks even more stunning with fall accents and a bit of green. Your fall table so inspires me. Love the napkins with the magnolias and pheasant feathers. Happy fall!
Thank you so much Yvonne! It’s always an honor to be on a tour with you!!
Such a pretty and elegant look you have put together, Kate!
Thanks so much Jennifer!!
I LOVE green, and you have incorporated it so well into your home… just like you always do with pops of color! Love that rug, too… gotta take a look at the options! Love your fall table, too, Kate! Pinned!
Thank you so much Julie! As you can tell I’m a big green fan too!!
Kate you have such a lovely home and I too love greens and white…perfect for fall. Your dining room centerpiece is just gorgeous I love all of the elements! Thanks for joining me this week!
Thank you for that sweet comment! I’m always thrilled to be included in your tours!!
You are so right about waiting for cooler weather to buy real pumpkins! It’s still so hot and I’m still so testy about it. 😉 Love your color choices this year. And the branch in the foyer is perfect! Everything looks so soothing, cool, and inviting. Hope we get cooler days soon. Great tour!
Thank you so much Cindy! And I can’t WAIT for our temps in the 80s this week!!
I’m there with you! Orange is my least favorite color. I’m glad we have other “Fall” options!
Me too Susan!
I love the title! I don’t mind some orange, but I personally lean to neutrals and calmer earthy tones for fall. Your home is gorgeous!
Awww thank you Robyn!!
Everything looks so pretty, Kate. Those velvet napkins are stunning. I need some. Happy Fall, my friend.
Thank you Renae! I was thrilled when those napkins arrived because the color was even better than I thought!!
I’m not a big fan of oranges in my fall decor so obviously I love what you’ve done here for fall Kate. Happy Fall!
Thanks Kim! I think the neutral fall look resonates with so many of us!!
Beautiful job decorating Kate!!!
Thank you Marlis!!
Everything is so lovely for the start of fall…you def. don’t need orange! Question, on your dining room buffet/credenza, I spy 2 buffet lamps. Did they come with their glass base or is this something you added to give them more height? I haven’t seen any like these with a glass base.
You are very observant Judy! I wanted taller lamps but couldn’t find any in my price range that I liked. These came from Homegoods and I found an acrylic vase the exact diameter as the base on Amazon to boost them up.
So pretty, Kate. Happy fall to you!
Thanks so much Jen!!
So beautiful!
Thank you Stacy!!
Kate, Like you, I’m not a big fan of orange and I also highlighted greens and warm tones. Your table setting is lovely–I really love the magnolia leaves, and I enjoyed touring your charming home. Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
So beautiful, my friend! Everything is perfectly elegant. I absolutely love what you did.
Awww thank you Suzy! I loved seeing all the changes around your house in your tour!!
So beautiful! I’m not an orange person either, so your use of green & neutrals is a fabulous alternative to the traditional fall colors. I also hear you about the rug being a personal potty for your dog lol, we have that problem in our house too!
Thanks Heidi! I love green for just about any season. And I’m going to see just how washable that rug is at some point!!
Your home is absolutely gorgeous! I love the white and shades of pretty green for fall that you have used. It is perfect. I also do not like using orange, in that the colors of my home are more toward burgandy and forest green, so this green and white theme would work for me as well. I am liking the new rug and coffee table in your living room as well; they seem to warm up the space. What views from those windows!
Oh thank you Nancee!! Yes, orange doesn’t work with a lot of color schemes that aren’t neutral. And the rug is such a change in that room but I’m loving it so far!
You have such wonderful decorating ideas! I enjoyed this one and looked back at last year’s fall decorating, too. I love it! You have a beautiful home. Thank you so much for sharing!
Comments like yours make my day Diane! Thank you so much for reading my content—I truly appreciate it!!
Beautiful. Love the fall decor 🍁
Thank you so much Linda!!
Wonderful
Thanks so much Marianne!!