Fall Decorating Trends for 2025

As September rolls into Butler County, we welcome a slight breeze in the air and colorful leaves falling from trees. We also start preparing our homes to capture the same cozy colors and landscapes we see outside. Each year gives us an opportunity to spice up our spaces with new palettes, decor styles, and scents. 

Curious what this year’s trends are? Check out our list of popular staples, and pop into The Perfect Piece for help bringing your fresh fall vision to life!

Earth Tone Color Palettes

Looking to shift away from classic orange pumpkins and brown linens to a more interesting color collection? We have good news: earth tones are widely available this year to help ring in the autumn season. Beige, forest green, and creamy white decor is in abundance! Add a splash of blue for a vivid twist when arranging your decorative pumpkins, gourds, and seasonal trinkets in mantel, table, and tray displays.

Retro Wares

We want to emphasize one trend in particular when discussing this year’s fall features: retro items are IN. While minimalist decor and sleek lines have their place in modern homes, distressed furnishings and housewares are in high demand. We’re talking old-fashioned kitchenware, quilt patterns, and art deco seasonal items. Take a mental step back into the 1970s and explore ways you can pair these unique pieces with more modern and traditional seasonal decor.

Textures On Textures

Plaid burlap. Embroidered apples. Leafy garland. Rustic branches. 

Collecting and tying together different natural textures, including textured fabrics, will help make your fall spaces feel cozy and stand out at the same time. Branches featuring miniature earth tone pumpkins, leaves, and wheat stalks can be coupled with twine or burlap ribbon or placed into a green or blue vase to create a floral display. Burlap, canvas, cotton, and felt runners can be used on dining tables with leafy garland and creamy white candles and pillars as centerpieces. Mantels and sofa tables also welcome the opportunity for garlands mixed with acorns, branches, and leaves for a rustic, texture-filled display.

Warm and Nostalgic Scents

Warm scents reminiscent of home are staple fragrances this fall. Imagine apple, vanilla, and caramel scents lingering throughout the rooms of your home. Baked goods scents featuring hints of banana, maple, and brown sugar are also in high demand this year. Turn on your wax melts warmer or light a candle then curl up with a good book and plush blanket on a vintage chair for prime autumnal relaxation.

Quick tip! Find some local influencers who showcase styles and the changing weather in your area. We love @BeyondGray in the Pittsburgh area for her style and seasonal decorating.

~Want to save on redoing your fall look? Thrift it & gift it. Thrifting and consignment shops have exploded in popularity the past few years, and they offer a great chance to turn your decor musings into realities. Secondhand stores also feature a unique variety of period pieces, palettes, and textiles suited for every budget, which makes them an ideal stop for fall birthday shopping too!