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There’s something about fall that just makes time slow down, nostalgia creep in, and the need to pass on traditions I grew up with. Maybe it’s the way the golden light cascades through windows or the smell of fall leaves in the park that sparks a peek into the past. Whatever it may be, I find myself longing for those sentimental moments that made me feel warm and cozy at home this time of year.
In an effort to do just that, I took a deep dive to find seasonal home decor that will give you all the nostalgic feelings. From festive window stickers, vintage fall kitchen decor, and homemade autumn decor that will make your home feel special. Below you’ll discover all the wistful ways to make your home feel warm and reminiscent of earlier 90s and 2000s days.
1. A Curated Harvest Color Palette
Forget the beige-toned autumn decor this year. Let’s go back twenty years and create a harvest color palette. Think of colors like rust orange, burgundy, moss green, deep purple, and mustard yellow. You can include these fall colors in area rugs, autumnal artwork, pillows, and blankets.
Piper Tweed Pillow
Montreal Velvet Pillow
2. Oak Furniture and Warm Honey Tones
When I think of a cozy 90s kitchen in the suburbs, I instantly envision the honey oak cabinets and kitchen tables. It defined the decade and added warmth to a home. Over the past couple of years, people have been embracing the nostalgia of the wood tone and sharing how to keep the feature while updating other areas in their home.
3. Vintage Fall Dishes
Whether you’re decorating your kitchen counter or setting the table for a dinner party, vintage pieces and dinnerware create a nostalgic ambiance in a space. They will no doubt be a conversation starter around the table too.
Etched Garden Stoneware
Revere Stoneware Bowl
4. Potpourri in Bowls on Coffee Table
Does anyone else remember their mom always having potpourri around the house? Whether it’s a centerpiece of a living room coffee table or as a decorative accent on a dining table, potpourri was a staple of the 90s and early 2000s. This year, bring it back as an accent and aroma to your home.
Harvest Spice Potpourri
Almond & Amber Scent Collection
5. Woven Baskets
From Longaberger to Pottery Barn and Pier 1, woven baskets were a coveted item a few decades ago. While they still aretoday, the hold Longaberger baskets had on women in the 90s and early 2000s was something to be studied. If you want to create a similar look, they still sell their iconic designs.
You can also find a similar option to use as a blanket basket or as a decorative piece around your home.
Parker Handwoven Basket
Asheville Baskets
6. Festive Window Stickers
Growing up, I always looked forward to the fall season because I knew it was time to hang window stickers. These are so adorable and such a fun way to bring the fall spirit indoors and outdoors. Plus, it’s just straight up nostalgic.
Fall Window Clings
Halloween Window Clings
7. DIY Paper Chains
In addition to window stickers, we also make paper chains. During the fall season, we would cut pieces of red, gold, and yellow paper into strips. Then you loop and staple pieces of paper until you create a long paper chain full of autumnal colors. Hang them over an entryway, on your fireplace mantle, or over your dining room table for the season.
8. Charlie Brown-Themed DecorationsÂ
There’s just something about adding Charlie Brown decorations to your home in the fall that makes sense. If you grew up watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, then you probably watched it every year as a Halloween tradition. Adding touches of the characters around your home creates a sentimental feel that’s worth it.
The Great Pumpkin Cookie Jar
The Great Pumpkin Cereal Bowls
9. Checkered Tablecloths
Every 90s suburb mom had a tablecloth on their dining table growing up, and it was most likely a checkered pattern of some sort. Seeing this pattern draped over a table is always reminiscent of that time. Add one to your dining table for fall to recreate all the nostalgic feelings.
harvest Plaid Tablecloth
10. Lit Pumpkin Decorations
How fun would it be to copy and paste this lit pumpkin stack in your home? Whether you fill a window or porch with the decoration, it’s sure to give a spooky glow for Halloween.
Prelit Pumpkin Yard Decor
Warm Christmas Lights
11. A Small Kitchen TV Playing Fall Movies
If you haven’t heard, the kitchen TV is making a comeback, and I could not be more excited. Not only would it be a cozy, nostalgic addition to your kitchen counter, but I can just imagine how comforting it would be watching a fall movie while you’re making pumpkin cinnamon rolls on a crisp fall day. So fun!
12. Cozy Scented Candles
Fall scents have a way of instantly transporting me back in time. Whether it’s the smell of pumpkin, vanilla, and cinnamon or apples and crisp fall leaves. Warm autumnal scents are the perfect way to create a nostalgic environment in your home.
Falling Leaves & Cashmere
The Perfect Autumn Day
13. Candy Corn Jars
My mom always had a candy jar in the living room growing up. During the fall and Halloween season, she would fill it with candy corn. It’s a fun tradition to start and adds a festive touch to your kitchen counter or living room coffee table.
Pumpkin Candy Jar
Candy Corn
14. Pumpkins, Mums & Corn Stalks on the Front Porch
Decorating your front porch for fall is the perfect way to welcome guests all season long. Adding a display of pumpkins, potted mum flowers, and corn stalks creates a classic porch design for the season. These elements are simple and often create a nostalgic feeling of simpler times. You certainly don’t want to overdecorate, but add a few touches that will warm up the outside of your home.
