A Handy Timetable To Know When To Decorate For Fall

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Wondering when to decorate for fall? What month should you put out your fall decor? These practical weekly tips and handy printable timeline will help you decide the perfect time to start bringing cozy autumn vibes into your home.

blue and white lamp and a vase filled with fall stems on a brown wood end table

Whether you prefer decorating late seasonal decorating or decorating in mid August, this guide includes a handy timeline that can be started anytime you want and will ease you into the process of fall decorating.

Less stress = more enjoyable decorating! You’ll find the printable guideline below.

August has finally arrived, so I know that cooler temperatures are on the horizon. As far as I’m concerned, you can bring out all the fall scents and everything pumpkin spice!

two coffee mugs with fall leaves on them in vignette with fall colored linens on a kitchen counter

In all seriousness though, there are some pretty strong opinions out there about when it’s the proper time to add fall decorations to your home decor.

There’s a part of me that wants to jump in and say, “settle down people!”. There is no schedule or “best date” to decorate for fall.

I hereby give you permission to decorate for fall anytime that you want to. 😊

Whether you prefer to start in August, or wait until September or October, it’s totally up to you!

Gathering Fall Decor Ideas

You probably know as well as I do, that if you’re wanting to update your fall decor at all, the early bird literally gets the worm – especially these days.

faux fall leaf stems in a blue and white vase on a white mantel

It seems that if you don’t purchase items when you see them, they’re gone when you go back later. I can’t tell you how many very frustrating times this has happened to me!

I’ve learned my lesson in that department and now start planning and preparing for my fall transition early.

So this year, I’ve been scheming in my head for a few weeks now.

Y’all know I’m not a neutral person at heart, so I always lean hard into incorporating the warmth of all the colors found in fall foliage.

This year, I find myself being inspired by rosehips, berries, fall leaves, mini pumpkins, with a heavy dose of texture.

I’m already putting plans together for a new diy fall wreath for my front door. In my head, it’s amazing!

I just placed my order for some fabulous ribbon that I’ll pair with ribbon that I repurpose from last year’s fall wreath.

My goal is to share fresh fall decorating inspiration each year. As I’ve added chinoiserie touches and blue and white accessories to my home over time, it’s been exciting to see how the warm fall colors work so beautifully with these accents.

I’m also backing away from how many fall decorations I put out by strategically placing seasonal decorations in just a few prominent places:

a pretty fall vignette on the chest in my foyer to welcome guests
a different look for my mantel
a fall refresh for my living room coffee table
a pretty centerpiece for my kitchen and dining table
adding warm colors to my plate rack

plate rack above a white sideboard filled with blue and white dishes and orange dishes for fall

Weekly Guidelines

We all know that this is the time of year when activities are on the increase. My calendar is already filling up into November. It can be a real struggle to find time to do any decorating!

Here’s a breakdown of tasks that I like to accomplish each week, but you may also find it helpful to print and use the decorating timeline that I created for you down below.

WEEK 1:

Now is the time to put away all things summer – pillows, florals, summer centerpieces, throws and any other summer tchotchkes.
Create a blank slate so that you can brainstorm ideas for this year’s fall decorating.
Review what you already have in your fall stash.
Shop for any decor items you may need to bring your DIY fall decor to life.
Mood starter -start a batch of simmering fall potpourri in pretty glass pot on your stovetop.

white brick fireplace with blue and white accessories and diy fall decorations

WEEK 2:

Start easing into the season by displaying seasonal fruit or veggies.
Go ahead and add seasonal throw pillows.
Add cozy linens to your bedroom.
Prep your fireplace in anticipation of those inviting cozy fall nights.
Take a nature walk to collect natural elements like pine cones and acorns.
Make a new DIY fall wreath or other fall homemade craft.
Mood starter – burn your favorite scented fall candles.

WEEK 3:

Purchase real pumpkins and gourds.
Seek out pretty chrysanthemums and other gorgeous seasonal plants.
Decorate your front entry with fall decor.
Create a fall vignette for your fireplace mantel.
Switch out your dishware and table linens.
Mood starter – visit the farmer’s market, make a pot of homemade soup.

Gray front door on a large front porch with fall wreath flanked by two planters with fall decorations and large pumpkins

WEEK 4:

Create a simple fall vignette for your coffee table and other occasional tables.
Add warm and cozy throw blankets in autumn colors.
Create a foraged display using items you collected on your nature walk.
Put together an irresistible hot cocoa bar.
Mood starter – make baked apples (get my World’s Best Baked Honeybaked Apples recipe HERE)
Enjoy your stress-free fall decor!

decorative wall screen hanging above a beige couch with fall throw pillows and a brown wood coffee table with fall decorations

Printable Decorating Timeline

Since I know that switching your decor from season to season can seem daunting, I’ve put together a super helpful fall decorating timeline that you can print for free!

The great thing about this timeline is that it’s designed to start whenever you like. It’s broken into 4 weeks of weekly doable assignments that will help you ease into the fall season.

When you reach the end, all your decorations will be in place and you won’t be suffering from fall exhaustion syndrome.

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Remember there is no right or wrong time to start. Whether you’re an early bird or prefer to wait, the key is to enjoy the process and make it your own.

With these weekly guidelines and a flexible timeline, you’ll be able to create a cozy and inviting space without the stress!

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