50+ Subtle and Elevated Fall Decor Ideas for Under $300 

The Nancy Meyers-inspired home of your dreams awaits you. 

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When the time comes to swap summer decor for fall, it’s easy to veer into gourd overload. But creating a cozy vibe that’ll have you looking forward to staying in, as we say goodbye to warmer weather, doesn’t require recreating a pumpkin patch indoors with disposable decor that’ll feel dated by Thanksgiving. You just need some thoughtful tweaks that feel warm and inviting.   

This could simply mean swapping out a few summer linens for earth-toned velvets, introducing candlelight in elegant vessels, or arranging a few stems of dried foliage in a sculptural vase. If your house is shrouded in beige, incorporate homestead prints like a plaid wool throw that looks like it belongs in a Nancy Meyers movie, or swap in a reclaimed wood bowl that turns grocery store apples into art. It’s small, seasonal refreshes that’ll make your home feel festive, not forced.

Luckily, achieving that kind of understated luxury doesn’t actually require a Nancy Meyers budget. Brands like Target, H&M Home, and even Amazon have elevated their seasonal offerings, while independent makers on Etsy and small retailers offer handcrafted items you won’t find anywhere else. From artful wreaths to scented candles, tablescape decor to surprisingly sturdy furniture, here are affordable ways to update your home for fall. And don’t worry, there are still a few super sleek pumpkins in here for your fall-ophiles.

Best Fall Living Room Decor
Best Fall Bedding
Best Fall Kitchen & Dining Decor
Best Fall Lighting
Best Fall Rugs
Best Fall Curtains


Best Fall Living Room Decor

Diptyque Citrouille (Pumpkin) Gourmand Candle

Citrouille (Pumpkin) Classic Candle Diptyque

Nordstrom

Birch Lane 24″ Artificial Eucalyptus Berry Wreath

Birch Lane

$69 at Birch Lane

Rowena Interiors Greta Gold Wall Mirror

Wayfair

$150 at Wayfair

Primrue Adcock Faux Olive Tree 

Wayfair

$65+ at Wayfar

10 Strawberry Street Pumpkin Canister Set

QVC

$33 at QVC

Apotheke Charcoal Classic Candle

Apotheke

$46 at Apotheke

Lider Decorator Switch

Amazon

$13+ at Amazon

H&M Tea Light Carousel

H&M

$11 at H&M

Best Fall Bedding

Quince Cotton Velvet Quilt

Quince

$180 at Quince

Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket

Cozy Earth

$278 at Cozy Earth

​​Eddie Bauer Classic Patchwork Quilt Set

Nordstrom Rack

$90 at Nordstrom Rack

Garnet Hill Micro-Print Organic-Cotton Percale Sheet Set

Garnet Hill

$59+ at Garnet Hill

Ugg Adalee Faux Fur Throw Blanket

Nordstrom Rack

$60 at Nordstrom Rack

Lulu & Georgia Langford Linen Cotton Duvet Cover

Lulu & Georgia

$238 at Lulu & Georgia

Best Fall Kitchen & Dining Decor

Oversize Acacia Serving Board

Nordstrom

$30 at Nordstrom

Cozy Cottage by Liz Marie Cabbage Teacups

QVC

$50 at QVC

Le Creuset Stoneware Pumpkin Gravy Boat With Lid

Wayfair

$65 at Wayfair

Kate Spade Make It Pop Apple Teapot

Kate Spade New York

$80 at Kate Spade 

Threshold Stoneware Tilley Dinnerware Set

Target

$70 at Target

Sango Siterra Painter’s Palette 16-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set

$53 at All Modern

Rika Stoneware Mug

Anthropologie

$18 at Anthropologie

Best Fall Lighting

Threshold designed with Studio McGee Whipstitch Lamp

Target

$95 at Target

Fabric Lamp with Brown Ceramic Base

Etsy

$198 at Etsy 

Farmhouse Cute Small Table Lamp

Amazon

$31 at Amazon

Threshold Wood Table Lamp

Target

$30 at Target

Home Decor Collection Ribbed Ceramic Table Lamp

Walmart

$50 at Walmart

Ceramic Table Lamp Set of 2

Walmart

$47 at Walmart

Article Layne Table Lamp

Article

$129 at Article

Best Fall Rugs

Rosette Medallion Fringed Rug

Rugs USA

$19+ at Rugs USA

Quince Saje Wool Shag Rug

Quince

$200+ at Quince

Orville Hand Tufted Wool Area Rug

Wayfair

$42+ at Wayfair

Ruggable Dress Stewart Tartan Khaki Rug

Ruggable

$101+ at Ruggable

Arrel Speckled Wool-Blend Rug

Rugs USA

$69 at Rugs USA

Revival Gearhart Washable Wool Rug

Revival

$199+ at Revivals

Jason Wu Maize Orange Rug

AllModern

$159 at AllModern

Best Fall Curtains

Quince Cotton Velvet Curtain

Quince

$80 at Quince

Woven Semi-Sheer Cotton Plaid Curtain

$78 at Anthropologie

West Elm Pierce & Ward Cotton Linen Stripe Curtain

West Elm

$129 at West Elm

DriftAway Buffalo Plaid Blackout Curtains

Amazon

$48 at Amazon

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