15 Simple, Modern Fall Decorating Ideas That Aren't Overdone

Showcase Earthy Tones & Textures

The fall season features a plethora of cozy colors and textures, especially when they're rooted in nature. For a true modern fall style, decorate your space in earthy colors like deep greens, browns, and neutrals while adding texture through natural materials like wicker or rattan baskets.

Incorporate Leather

Leather is a staple for the modern style because of its clean lines and natural materials, but it's also a perfect must-have for fall decor, too! Use rich brown leather seating like the ones in the picture above to pair with a cute fall throw pillow or accents on a surrounding table.

Blend In Jewel Tones

Along with earthy tones, jewel tones are in when decorating with the modern style since they adhere to the cozy, rich feelings of the season. Use deep reds like burgundy or maroon in the form of florals to accentuate any table or shelf this year.

Showcase Distressed Color

It wouldn't be fall decorating without something distressed! Distressed wood is perfect for staying aligned with the modern fall style since it blends the elements. Plus, we love the extra splash of color Margy added to the table by painting it a deep sage green, a color that's part of the earthy palette!

Decorate In Simplicity

Since the modern style is all about decorating with simplicity in mind (and avoiding any old-school symbols), keep your home feeling subtle and fresh this fall with simple decor.

While pumpkins are a must for fall decorating, what keeps them modern is when they're plain and faceless. Focus on styling pieces that highlight the modern color palette or textures for a modern fall scene.

Make A Homey Spread

Modern fall decorating has a key focus on building homey spaces, and there's no place better to enhance this feeling than at your dining table.

Design a homey spread with candles, plates, and table linens that come in warm colors while also throwing in a wicker bread basket for extra texture and dimension.

Cozy Up Your Bedding

Curl up to the beloved cozy feelings of fall this season by keeping your bed modern-focused through layers. The picture above is a beautiful example of a modern fall bedroom that features clean lines from the canopy bed that ties in fall with the wooden frame.

Plus, we can't overlook the bedding that showcases the colors of the season and looks ultra cozy with the layered green and orange blankets.

Don't Forget the Details

Once you're finished decorating the bigger areas of your home, don't forget the details! Style a decorative tray with fall accents since they invigorate the warmth of the season and are simple enough to resonate with the modern side of the style.

Fill Your Mantel

Who doesn't love a fall-decorated fire mantel? Mantels have the perfect space to fill with seasonal decor such as garlands, florals, and candles to leave so space untouched with seasonal greetings.

Style The Kitchen

This chic decorated kitchen by Holly combines the best of traditional fall decorating and the modern style. By focusing on the staples of the season (pumpkins, florals, pinecones, and wicker), she created a modern scene that elevated her favorite materials through the earthy color palette and homey arrangement.

Make a Simple Statement

Less is more when it comes to decorating with a modern twist, and that's everything this tablescape evokes.

From the earthy jewel-tined florals on the table and the chandelier above to the warming candle and pumpkin in the textured tray, this is a beautiful example of how to decorate with the modern fall style this season.

Blend the Holidays

If you love all there is to fall, especially the two holidays, blend them in your decor as Holly did here. While the ghosts contain faces, they look natural and subtle next to the neutral garland and pumpkins that keep the space feeling simple.

Use Your Books

Use your bookcase to make a unique, cozy statement this fall with a simple twist in your book arrangement.

Flip the books over to where their spines are facing backward and their pages are front and center. The color of the pages ties in nicely with any deep earthy tones you have in the room, plus it's a unique twist for visual dimension.

Have Fun With the Holidays

We love how playful yet modern this Halloween-themed fireplace is that Margy decorated. If your favorite part of fall is Halloween, incorporating black decor along with pumpkins wrapped in wicker is a great way to stay true to the modern side of decorating without going over the top.

Design a Cozy Entrance

As guests arrive at your holiday get-together, ensure your entry table decor is fit for the season with a modern touch. Using jewel-toned florals in a textured vase along with simple art pieces and warm taper candles showcases elements of the season while staying simple and cozy.