5 Fall Interior Design Trends You Can Incorporate This Autumn

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Fall is the favorite season among adults in the U.S., according to a survey by Morning Consult. In fact, 41% of respondents prefer fall, compared to 24% each identifying spring and summer as their season of choice, and only 11% claim winter as their favorite time of the year. And it’s easy to see why: the end of unbearably hot weather and insects, the MLB playoffs (Let’s Go Yankees!), the NFL regular season (Let’s Go Cowboys!), kids go back to school, and TV networks air new episodes of popular shows. Fall is also a changing of the guard, evidenced by beautiful fall foliage, sweaters and boots, throw blankets, and toasty fires.

Houzz just released its 2025 Fall Design Trends Report provides insight regarding the home trends that can help you incorporate fall in your home. “From cozy textures and seamless features to bold personality and showstopping stone, the season’s top trends reflect homeowners’ desire for spaces that feel warm, one-of-a-kind and effortlessly sophisticated,” says Mitchell Parker, Houzz home design expert. Since Houzz is a community of over 70 million homeowners and design enthusiasts, along with more than 3 million residential construction and design professionals, I always pay attention when one of their design trends reports is released.

Below are five key fall trends from the report, along with commentary from Parker, and tips from several top designers on how to get the perfect fall look.

Fall Design Trend 1: Bold Color, Personality, And Individuality

According to Parker, Houzz design and construction pros agree bold choices are popular among homeowners. “Jewel tones, statement ceilings, wallpaper, painted doors, and playful patterns are some of the ways that homeowners are making individual statements,” he explains. Parker notes that this is a shift from resale-driven decisions – for example, experts recommend that you avoid these paint colors when selling your home.

Instead, Parker believes that homeowners are embracing deeply-personal designs, and choosing, vivid, expressive details to make their homes feel unique.

Katie Cunningham, principal designer at Light and Dwell, tells me that her firm is seeing a major shift away from safe, neutral interiors and toward spaces that feel deeply personal. “Bold color is not about being loud for the sake of it, but about creating a mood that reflects the homeowner, and whether it’s a saturated green on kitchen cabinetry, a jewel-toned velvet sofa, or a painted ceiling, color is being used as a storytelling tool.” In fact, Cunningham says her team will often paint contrast trim, lacquer entire rooms – including the ceiling – in rich hues, and also layer rich patterned fabrics on complementary rich colored walls and wallpaper.

Neutrals are on the back burner, according to Kristen Wolff, principal of interior design at Brandon Architects. This fall, she says homeowners are embracing bold colors with confidence. “People lean into palettes that feel more personal, and shades like emerald, plum, ochre, and cobalt are showing up everywhere.” She notes that they’re adding depth and personality to everyday spaces ranging from kitchens to bedrooms.

“Instead of following trends, homeowners are pulling inspiration from places and moments that matter most, like a favorite trip, a piece of artwork, or colors that make them feel happy and excited.” And Wolff says bold color goes beyond design: it also makes a home feel like a true reflection of the people who live there.

Fall Design Trend 2: Layered Textures

“We’re also noticing that layered textures, including boucle, grasscloth, zillige tile, plaster, fluting, and handcrafted details, are quite popular,” Parker reveals. In fact, he says texture is the new neutral. “Layered textures can add three things: warmth, depth and subtle dimension, allowing homeowners to create, rich, lived-in, inviting spaces with personality.

Cunningham, agrees, noting that texture gives a room both depth and a sense of comfort. “I love mixing rough with refined—like nubby linens against smooth plaster walls, or a carved wood sideboard paired with a high-gloss lacquer lamp.” And during the fall season, she says layering textures can makes a space visually rich and tactile.

Fall Design Trend 3: Statement Countertops And Backsplashes

Houzz has already identified several bathroom design trends you’ll want to incorporate. However, Parker says that countertops and backsplashes are also trending in the kitchen this fall as well. “Statement countertops and backsplashes are becoming the centerpiece of kitchens, with quartzite and dramatic-veined stone in high demand,” he explains. For example, one-of-a-kind slabs that feel like art are popular, as well as zellige and other handcrafted options.

That’s no surprise to Cunningham, who says she loves when a kitchen can balance beauty with function, such as a brass backsplash, or copper countertops in a party barn for a client who loves to entertain. “Playing with contrast, like pairing dark and light marbles, creates spaces that are bold and unexpected, but never trendy.” And the beauty of these choices is that they make the kitchen feel personal and fun. “Bold veining in marble or a handmade tile backsplash instantly becomes the jewelry of the room, and these statement moments elevate even the simplest kitchens, adding luxury, character, and a strong sense of individuality,” Cunningham explains.

Fall Design Trend 4: Wallpaper Re-Revival

Wallpaper has been popular, then outdated, then popular, and outdated again. However, Parker says it’s had several revivals in recent years, and right now, it’s booming again. “And not just on walls — it’s also showing up frequently on ceilings, along with other design treatments like bold paint, beams, and coffers to add character and highlight architectural details,” her says.

For Cunningham, wallpaper never went away, and she’s glad to see it wrap entire rooms, including ceilings. “What’s exciting is the range: grasscloths for organic warmth, bold florals for drama, and graphic stripes for a modern twist.” She points to wallpaper as one of the quickest ways to make a room feel designed. “We especially love matching wallpaper to upholstered bed fabrics or matching drapery to creating a matchy-matchy vibe that’s both trendy and timeless.”

Fall Design Trend 5: Integrated, Seamless, And Hidden Features

Sometimes, great design is about what you don’t see. Parker says design is getting smarter and more discreet. “Hidden appliances, pop-up TVs, integrated lighting, panel-ready cabinetry, hydraulic lift storage, and concealed hoods are growing in popularity as they streamline kitchens and provide a clutter-free experience.” Parker also notes that in open-plan homes in particular, smart and discreet innovations can create a sleek and modern look.

And as much as homeowners are leaning toward personality, Cunningham agrees there is also a trend toward concealment. “Hidden appliances, panel-ready cabinetry, and flush doors keep spaces streamlined, and this balance between bold expression and subtle integration is what makes today’s design feel so dynamic— it’s about choosing where you want to make a statement and where you want to be calm,” she says.

Embracing The Fall Colors And Textures

So, from a design perspective, how can you incorporate the fall season in your home? Drew Michael Scott of Lone Fox tells me that his home is fall-ready at any given moment. “Since it’s already filled with earth tones, transitioning into autumn is pretty seamless for me.” However, he has some tips for those who don’t already have an abundance of warm neutrals at home.

“First, remove any throw pillows, blankets, or small accessories that don’t fit an autumnal palette – you’re not tossing them out, just setting them aside for a few months,” Scott explains. This will give you a blank slate, so you can start layering in seasonal pieces. “Think tan, rust, mustard, deep reds, browns, and creams, basically any color you’d see outside during the “-ber” months,” he says.

Scott recommends throw pillows and blankets as the easiest swaps, but says you can also bring in these tones through more unexpected details like taper candles, pottery, art, foliage, or even bedding. “And beyond color, focus on cozy fall-friendly textiles, chunky knits, plaid, jute, velvet, and leather, which all help create that warm, inviting autumn vibe.”

According to Miami-based designer Ania Agárdy, you don’t have to limit your color palette to the typical orange and mustard colors. “Warm neutrals like camel, soft beige, and brown with pops of deep greens like olive and sage feel just as earthy, but more effortless and elegant.”

She also gravitates toward textiles like cozy knit throws, décor accents like pinecones or dried floral arrangements, and warm lighting, which helps to create a fall atmosphere. “Tablescaping is also one of my absolute favorites since this is the time of the year when we tend to entertain at home more often,” Agárdy explains. She recommends textiles like table runners and napkins in a fall nature-inspired color palette, along with dinnerware layered with warm-toned chargers in autumnal shades, which always make an impact. “All these decorative options bring in seasonal charm without needing a full redesign.”

Susan Klimala is principal designer and owner of TKS Design Group. She recommends taking your cues from autumn leaves. “Rust, tobacco, ochre, and sage are your friends when it comes to seasonal color palettes, as these tones have a way of warming up a room without overpowering it.”

Also, she says these colors work well with the shifting light this time of year, so the room is soft and golden in the afternoon, and diffuse blue in the morning. “Even in rooms with limited natural light, these shades reflect just enough warmth to keep the space from feeling flat.”

However, Klimala says the key is to add colors without making things feel overly styled. “You don’t need to redecorate, just rotate a few accents – for example, fold a rust-colored throw at the foot of the bed, or add a ceramic vase in sage or deep plum to your entry table.” Even if you added taper candles in a muted tone, she says it can shift the whole energy of a room.

So, instead of trying to change out everything, Klimala recommends that you stick to one or two changes at a time, and then pause, and see how you feel. “Remember, you’re not trying to theme the space, but rather give it a seasonal tilt — the color is there to support the mood, not dominate it.”

Check out all of the fall interior design trends in the 2025 U.S. Houzz Fall Design Trends Report here.

These are some of the items that can help you bring fall colors and textures into your home.

Add color and texture with the Steelcase Frank Lloyd Wright Rockford Ottoman. The striking ottoman is 17-inches high, 16 inches in diameter, and you can rest your feet or it or use for extra seating. It comes in over a dozen colors, ranging from nook slate to remix dark chocolate to remix concrete grey.

Slow cook soups, stews, and casseroles in the 7-quart Perigold Staub La Cocotte Cast Iron Round Cocotte. The enameled cast iron can handle temperatures up to 500 degrees F, provides even heat distribution, and can be used on the stovetop or in the oven. It’s available in several colors including basil, burnt orange, citron, and dark blue. The Sur La Table Enameled Cast Iron 5-Piece Set includes two Dutch ovens (5-quart and 2.5 quart) along with a 10-inch skillet. The pieces are oven and broiler safe to 500 degrees F, and the enamel coating is both non-porous and non-reactive. Color choices include blue, red, light blue, and white.

The stylish, electric Aarke Kettle lets you make hot chocolate, tea, and other hot beverages quickly and conveniently. The temperature settings range from 104 degrees F to 212 degrees F, and the stainless-steel matte-black kettle has a heat-safe handle, and a non-drip spout. If you prefer to watch water boil, the OXO Brew Cordless Glass Electric Kettle is made of thermal-shock-resistant borosilicate glass, and is cordless when removed from the base. The kettle has a non-slip grip that’s always cool to the touch. Markings on the kettle let you easily read measurements.

Don’t forget that artwork can also be used as an easy way to bring fall colors into your home. The BuyWallArt Moody Flower Wall Art comes framed or on canvas and in various sizes. The company sells various types of wall art ranging including minimalism, vintage, modern contemporary, nature, abstracgt, and more.

If you love faux fur, the Frontgate Luxury Faux Fur Throw is 50 inches by 70 inches, making it perfect to drape across a sofa, chair, or bed this fall. It comes in several colors, including timberwolf gray, arctic hare, caribou, chinchilla gray ombre, and lynx. (Some of the colors are also available in 68 inches by 88 inches). Each throw has a polyester velvet reverse lining, and the throws can be machine washed in cold water.

The matching Luxury Faux Fur Decorative Pillow Cover is also available in timberwolf gray, arctic hare, caribou, chinchilla gray ombre, and lynx. Fur is on both sides of the pillow cover, which has a seamless design and is machine washable. The cover comes in a 20 inch square size.

Add warmth and texture to any room with the Riley Home Wool Fringe Throw. Made of 100% premium wool, the throw is both lightweight and warm. The fringe detail is on both the top and bottom of the throw.

This beautiful stoneware set from Thyme and Table features Ocee Leaf, a fall-toned leaf that adds a harvest element to your dinner table. The stoneware is both microwave safe and dishwasher safe. The collection includes dinner plates, cereal bowls, low bowls, a serving bowl with spoon and fork, and a soup tureen.