7 Popular Renovation Trends To Try This Fall for Maximum Coziness and Minimal Effort

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Ready to move on from “very demure, very mindful” looks in the home?

Sure, this TikTok trendlet will burn bright all fall, but we’re here to let you know this cooler season brings other fun ways to refresh your rooms.

We’re not talking about wholesale renovations that’ll run you thousands of dollars. Instead, we canvassed our sources to come up with easy, relatively inexpensive ways to add a bit of seasonal oomph to your home.

And the best part? The following ideas are trending right now, which means you can still feel current as you pick a new shade or try a different design.

Here are seven ways to redo a room or two for the coming chillier season.

1. Palm leaves

The smart folks at Wayfair Professional just unveiled their 2024 Reno Trends report, which was created as a collaboration with Pinterest. One of their findings revisits the age of jazz, complete with vintage brass accents, art deco geometrics, and bayou patterns.

Among these New Orleans-style motifs are palm leaf prints, which can be seen on wallpaper, fabrics, framed art, and more. Try these in a small way with a new pillow or temporary tiles, or go big with an oversized leaf print in your hallway or dining room.

2. Rope accents

The design team at Chairish has rolled out its fall 2024 trends, and fibers, especially rope, are having a moment.

“There’s a distinct cowgirl influence here—thank you, Beyoncé!” says Noel Fahden, vice president of merchandising at Chairish.

“We’re seeing greater interest in rope-wrapped accents on furniture like stools, table legs, and cabinet handles as these designs showcase intricate details that add a handcrafted, rustic appeal, channeling the spirit of Western ranch life,” she explains.

Make it your own at home by “pairing rope pieces with leather upholstery, distressed wood, and warm, earthy tones,” adds Fahden.

3. Deep ruby

The colors of the year are coming in hot—and one of our faves is Rumors by Behr. This dark ruby red is the perfect shade for fall, too, as its deep tones feel like a comfy cocoon that both warms a space and makes it stand out.

An accent wall is a quick and affordable way to try this trendy hue, but you can also debut it in your bathroom this season thanks to the folks at Bemis. The toilet seat maker is now marketing its signature pieces in Loganberry, a shade that very closely matches Rumors.

This shade matches what the folks at Houzz are seeing as well. Mitchell Parker, Houzz senior editor, says many of the top picks for colors of the year have included “deep saturated jewel tones.”

4. Chunky knits

Please say bye-bye to sterile, all-white minimalist looks, says Alice Moszczynski, an interior designer at Planner 5D.

“It’s time for more warmth and character, which is why ‘coastal grandma‘ and ‘cottage core‘ are making a resurgence,” she notes.

To achieve this vibe, turn to layers on your bed or couch.

“Chunky knits, velvet, and bouclé add depth and coziness,” she says.

5. Indoor-outdoor living

It started during the dark days of COVID-19, and then it never left. We’re talking about indoor-outdoor living, seamless transitions that made it easy for people to gather safely, move freely, and enjoy fresh air.

This type of living is still on trend, reports Laura Burton of the eponymous design firm.

One example is this open-air courtyard idea, above. You can achieve the same vibe with a small deck, patio, or piece of lawn.

While you’re at it, include organic, natural elements, like wood and woven products, she adds. This petit space feels verdant and cool, thanks to the wall of greenery, ipe planks underfoot, and the ofuro-style (aka Japanese-style) tub.

6. Western designs

Nope, this isn’t exposed beams and saddles hanging from rafters. Instead, a new Western vibe is coming to town, says Fahden.

“The new Western trend takes inspiration from the Americana aesthetic of the 1980s and early 1990s, but with a fresh, modern twist,” she explains. The main elements are still there (kilim upholstery, turquoise), but it’s updated “thanks to an infusion of minimalism and austerity.”

This time, she points out, “the look is lighter, but still provides an ode to the boundless sky and organic materials of the American West.”

7. Oversized headboards

Fall is also prime time to hunker down and get cozy in large, overstuffed furniture—and take a snooze now and then, says Parker.

“Many of the couches and chairs we’re seeing on the Houzz site are extra-wide and deep, which invites napping. And on the same topic, headboards are also going big and may take on a sculptural aesthetic that extends beyond the sides of beds and past bedside tables,” he reports.

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