It’s September and fall is just around the corner. I welcome the fall weather and a chance to decorate the home for a new season to make it cozy for fall.
Is it hot outside where you live? Here in Maryland (90s all week). It is hard to think about pumpkins when the temperatures feel like summer.
It makes no difference to me. The fall décor has come out! I have 7 ways to make a home cozy for fall.
Today I’m participating in the Bloggers’ Best Fall Home Tour hosted by my sweet friend Kelly from The Tattered Pew. Each day this week, six different bloggers will be sharing their fall homes with you. I love home tours, don’t you? It is wonderful to see home beautifully decorated for the season. Fall happens to be my favorite season of the year.

If you have come over from Mansa from This is Simplicite, welcome! Mansa always has her home beautifully decorated for the seasons. I am glad that you stopped by today.
7 Ways To Make A Home Cozy For Fall
1. Bring in the fall scents
There is something wonderful about the wonderful scent of a season. The Fall season has the best smelling scents.
Fall scents:
- Cinnamon
- Apple
- Pumpkin
- Pecan
- Bonfire
- Toasted Marshmallows
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
- Orange
- Pine
- Maple Syrup
You can bring in the smells of the season with candles, essential oils, incense, potpourri. diffusers, wax melts or room sprays.

I love the scents of apple, cinnamon, and anything pumpkin for the fall. There is something about certain scents that gives a home a cozy feeling. Like fresh pies baking in the oven without all of the work.

Try making some homemade stovetop Autumn Potpourri. What can I simmer on my stove to make my house smell good?
Stovetop Potpourri SCENTS FOR THE FALL SEASON: Sliced apples, pears or oranges (any combination), vanilla, dried cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. Throw in some store-bought simmer pot mix (optional). I found mine at a local small business. Simmer over low heat for an hour then turn off. I will set my oven timer to remember that the burner is on.
My favorite is to diffuse orange and cinnamon throughout my home during the fall as well.
2. warm & cozy thick throw blankets
It’s time to swap out the lightweight throw blanks for something thicker. Soon the air will be turning crips.
Drape a throw blanket over the arm or back of the sofa. I have throws hung on a ladder in my living room and in a basket. My grandchildren will gravitate to their favorite throw.

There is something cozy about curling up in a chair or sofa with a soft throw blanket and a good book.
3. Pillows in various colors and textures

Add pillows with various textures on your sofa and chairs will make it cozy for fall. How do you mix pillow textures? Mixing patterns and colors with a variety of textures. You can have soft, smooth or raised patterns on the pillows. Try using cotton, velvet, faux furs, soft chenille, and knitted wool.

Where to sit? This is the family room. Yes, I have six pillows on the sofa. My pillows are made to be tossed on the floor. The grandchildren will grab a few and lay on the floor to watch tv.
A cozy home is one that is comfortable. If you have expensive pillows, keep them in the living room. In a family room, it can be pretty and functional.
Buy pillow covers! They are easier to store and more cost effective.
4. color



You can add color or go with neutral tones. Not everyone is comfortable with color.
Not a fan of orange, not a problem either. You select a color pallet that works best in your home.
For me, I do love color. This year my color pallet incorporates blues, greens, creams and just a touch of yellow and orange.

Some people like to change out rugs and draperies during the fall or winter months. You can and it is a personal preference. I tend to keep my draperies neutral. This way, I can use any color in my home decorations for the season.
Pops of color can be added through your accessories or artwork in the room. Use a color pallet that makes you happy to bring that sense of coziness into your room.
5. Create a cozy Nook
It’s the time of the year when furniture may get changed up a bit. I love creating a cozy nook to sit in.

Yes, there are lots of pillows! Lots of great textures. I love to stack up a few pillows behind my back and neck. Sometimes two of them will get tossed to counter stools. It is the perfect spot to sit and flip through a magazine or read a recipe.
Add a cozy throw blanket for those chilly days. Pillows and throw blankets in a nook make it cozy for fall. Honestly, I could sit here for a couple of hours. This bench is so comfortable. That stool to the left is perfect to put your feet on.
Fall artwork also makes the nook warm and inviting. This piece of art was made with friends at Board and Brush in Leonardtown, MD. I love the contrast of the different wood of the artwork with the painted wooden bench. It is important to add items you love and hold special memories.
6. fall Foliage & florals
Small touches that bring the outdoors into your room. Why use fall foliage in home decor? It makes our surroundings in the home feel cozier. That touch of autumn can be brought in by using wreathes, garlands, centerpieces, etc.



The foliage is hues of light brown with cream and placed in a large vase on the fireplace. This year, orange is used sparingly in a vase on the buffet and in a wreath. What I love about this wreath is the natural tones of the straw stems, feathers, faux pomegranates, green and orange leaves. It adds a pop of color into my entry and dining room.

Green foliage is a large white vase for the table. A few mercury glass pumpkins and artichoke tea lights finish the table. I love the simplicity of the plain linen table runner. It brings in that neutral color and let the foliage add color to the room.

The kitchen dining area was kept simple with a few sprigs of fall florals. The terra cotta vase is perfect for any season. You can change out your florals.
7. Natural elements

Bring in some natural elements by using items found in nature. A wooden bowl with cauliflower root. You can use pinecones, nuts or pods.



Try moss, dried sunflowers or hydrangeas in your fall decorations. You can add them into a vase, vintage dough bowl or in a glass cloche. You can see how I decorate glass cloches for fall here.
Cozy for Fall – my favorite items
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Bloggers’ Best Fall Home Tours
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Fall Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each Fall home tour by clicking the links below.
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

White Arrows Home // A Life Unfolding // County Road 407
Thistle Key Lane // Pasha Is Home // My Family Thyme
Hope you enjoy the 2023 Fall Home Tour. Be sure to stop over to my friend, Kim at Shiplap and Shells for her neutral fall décor ideas. Kim has such a beautiful and cozy home. You will enjoy her home tour.
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Enjoy your day, sweet friend. Be sure to visit me again soon!

RACHEL HARPER says
Tammy,
Your home tour is so lovely and you shared so many great ideas. Glad to be sharing with you today.
Tammy says
Thank you, Rachel. I was thrilled to be with you wonderful ladies today.
Do Dodson says
Love the tips! I’m excited to incorporate some of these in our home. Thanks for sharing. You’re home if lovely and it definitely gives off a sense of coziness.
Tammy says
Thank you my dear friend. Do I just love that ghost painting you did. It was so adorable. You are so talented.
Pamela says
So happy to see cloches back in the mainstream again. I’m always looking for ideas on how to fill them. Your home looks so cozy.
Tammy says
Thank you, Pamela. I love cloches and some of mine for many years. A lot of people do not know what they are or how to use them. They are so much fun to decorate with for the seasons.
Tammy says
Thank you so much, Pamela.
Cecilia says
Tammy, I hear you–I am SO ready for the weather to cooperate–it is supposed to be 107 here Friday! Your fall decor is lovely and I especially love the natural accents you’ve added. Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Tammy says
Oh my, Cecilia. That is crazy at 107. Here I thought 94 or 96 was bad. Hang in there, cooler temperatures are in the weeks to come!
Cindy says
Such great tips! Your fall home is just beautiful, Tammy!
Tammy says
I appreciate you kind words, Cindy. Thank you!
Jen says
Everything looks so gorgeous, Tammy! I love how you’ve brought bits of the outdoors in, and all the pretty fall florals you’ve sprinkled in throughout.
Happy to be touring with you this week. Pinned!
Tammy says
Thank you so much, my friend. So happy to be touring with you as well.
Kim | Shiplap and Shells says
So many great ideas for fall Tammy. I especially love all the things you bring in from the outdoors. It’s always so wonderful touring together. Happy Fall!
Tammy says
Kim, thank you so much. It’s a blessing to tour with you all.
Wendy McMonigle says
Your home is surely looking warm and cozy! You have such great ideas to jazz up your spaces for fall.
Tammy says
Thank you so much, Wendy.
Stacy Ling says
Amazing tips! Your home is stunning!
Tammy says
Thank you, Stacy. I appreciate your sweet comment.
Kim says
It has been in the 90’s here, too. However, I’m finally ready for fall. Your home looks so good, Tammy! Love all the pretty pillows!
Tammy says
Thanks, Kim. Yes, I am so ready for fall too.
Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says
Tammy I’m enjoying your fall tour so much! You have so many lovely ideas, and I especially love the sunflowers. So many pretty ideas to try! Pinning!
Tammy says
Thank you, Michelle. The dried sunflowers are delicate but fun to use for fall.
Jennifer Howard says
So nice chatting with you today!! Everything looks so pretty!
Tammy says
Jennifer, thank you. It is always a fun time chatting with you.
Cindy Rust says
Your home looks so cozy Tammy!
Tammy says
Thank you, Cindy.
Renae Frey says
Everything looks so pretty, Tammy. Happy Fall, my friend.
Tammy says
Happy Fall, Renae! If only we would get the cooler warmer.
Kelly Radcliff says
Tammy I loved your tour! I adore your Fall cloche decor…you have inspired me to decorate mine for fall! Your home is beautiful and reflects you beautifully as well. SO thankful you shared this week!
Tammy says
Thank you, Kelly for you sweet comments. It means a lot to me. I appreciate being on this tour with everyone.
Julie Briones says
Your home is always so lovely, Tammy! Love your style! And all the tips you gave were GREAT! And I learned a couple things, too! Love the natural elements you brought in, as well! I did the same thing this year in my living area! Pinned!
Tammy says
Thank you so much, Julie. I really appreciate your kind comments.
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Wonderful tips, Tammy! Your home is lovely for fall. Your neutral furniture looks so festive with fall decor. Happy Fall!
Tammy says
Thank you so much, Yvonne. I enjoyed being on the home tour with you.
Cindy@CountyRoad407 says
I love how your home is so elegant yet casual and welcoming. The mix of rustic, antique decor with the classic pieces looks amazing together. Great neutrals with the perfect amount of color. So glad I got to see it and tour with you. pinned
Tammy says
Thank you, Cindy. I appreciate your sweet comments.
Libbie says
Lovely! Hopefully, the temps have cooled a bit, so you can enjoy that Fall decor!
Tammy says
Libbie, not yet. It is still in the 90s here. It’s been a very warm September thus far.
Linda Johnston says
Enjoyed this post. It’s remunding me of how beautiful fall decor is. It’s too early here for thick lap blankets but I’ll be ready! I do love having a cosy corner to retreat to also for a good read.
Tammy says
It’s still warm here too. I cannot put real pumpkins out until next month. Glad you enjoyed my post.