Dining
Fall is the time for family gatherings and holidays, so it's time to prepare your table! Take the Benchwright Dining Table from Pottery Barn ($1,699) as an example and see which table setting below fits your style:
Add a touch of Fall with new dinnerware. Photo: Freshome
1. Carynthum Square Dinnerware, $10.95 to $11.95 from Pier 1 Imports boasts a beautiful, autumn pattern with modern and traditional shapes.
2. Pfaltzgraff Traditions Pointe 16-piece set, $39.99, JCPenney -- Hurry and get them while they're on sale! The deep dark maroon of this set will bring warmth to any table.
3. The price for this Amber Wheat 16-piece Dinnerware Set from Walmart is fantastic at just $55.48. The amber color and the wheat motif are both perfect for casual dining.
Pillows
We've taken the Holden Sofa from Room and Board ($1,999) and created 3 different looks for fall just by changing out the pillows.
Adding pillows with fall patterns and colors will immediately change the season in your living room.
1. Traditional rusty reds and dark greens accented with gold will add warmth to any plain couch. Tweed Toss Pillow, $12.99, and Regency Stripe Pillow, $17.99, from Target. They'll work right through the holidays with their festive colors.
2. Bring in a more modern graphic pattern with pillows from Inhabit. They're a pricier option, but they are stylin'! Carousel in Grass, and Floating Lotus in Silver and Grass, $60 to $68, Inhabit.
3. Trendy two-tone orange and gray solid pillows will add a modern touch to your living room. Cord Pillow, $39.95, and Felt Pillow, $29.95, cb2.
Window Treatments
Nothing is worse than having blank windows (window photo from Apartment Therapy). I know, because I'm renting and I have quite a few unsightly windows just crying out for attention. Window treatments are one easy way to change your decor without spending too much money. Plus, it's probably time you washed those old drapes, right? Check out these options below to dress your windows for autumn.
1. These beautiful amber and spice sheers are accented with a gold leaf pattern -- feeling luxurious but not heavy and overwhelming. Available as a set of 2 from World Market for just $24.99.
2. Be bold with gold! From Kmart, you can get these Crushed Taffeta drapes for $21.99 to $29.99 per panel. They also come in 4 more beautiful and rich fall colors, and definitely keep the light and the cold outside without turning your room into a cave.
3. If you want to let in a lot of light, try these Asian Poppy Curtains, $28 to $34 from Urban Outfitters.
Want more decorating ideas to make the best use of your space? Check out our post on creating a reading nook or a yoga space.








