6 Fall Decor Trends You Need to Know About
Emily Bihl
Emily Bihl
Emily Bihl is a freelance writer and sometimes-songwriter currently undoing a lifetime of healthy eating in the great city of New Orleans. When she’s not writing, she can be found covered in clay at the ceramics studio or attempting an approximated downward dog. She likes her black labrador Selkie, unexpected anagrams, and cracking the sugar on creme brûlée with the back of a spoon.
Home decor trends move at a mile a minute these days, which might help explain why Etsy has become our go-to for keeping our finger on the pulse. Whether a specific style has hit the big time or not (we're looking at you, Art Deco), there's no question it will be represented by our fellow crafters and decor obsessives on the online marketplace. Here, Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson (you might've seen her on Making It?) shares the fall decor trends that simply cannot be ignored.
I Love the '70s: It's no secret that the '70s vibe has been a major focus this year. "It was a decade that celebrated handmade elements and inspired people to DIY their own personal projects," Isom Johnson says. "This look encourages [us] to create a space that incorporates a bohemian flair, with items like macrame wall hangings, braided rattan accessories, and colors like burnt orange and sunset yellow... but with a personal twist." Put another way? If you've been avoiding the rattan look, it's time to get on board.
Brit + Co Pick: Mighty Vintage Rattan Newspaper and Magazine Holder ($66)
Brit + Co Pick: Mighty Vintage Rattan Newspaper and Magazine Holder ($66)
The Brush-Off: Pieces with artful and painterly brush strokes are in high demand right now, and we can't help but feel like this trend is going to stick around for a while. "From ceramics to textiles, brushstrokes are having a serious moment in fall decor," Isom Johnson tells us. "What I love most about this pattern is the handcrafted effect each brushstroke evokes; you can tell that a real person hand-painted each stroke." Good news for everyone: That's exactly what makes this trend so easy to DIY.
Brit + Co Pick: Buchlyvie Pottery Small Swoosh Hanging Planter ($19)
Brit + Co Pick: Buchlyvie Pottery Small Swoosh Hanging Planter ($19)
Elegantly Upcycled: Sure, it's good for the environment, but there's no need to sacrifice style when it comes to upcycling. If you're not up to the challenge of DIY-ing your next eco-friendly project, do the next best thing and add an upcycled piece to your cart.
Brit + Co Pick: Nordic Uniques Upcycled Cotton Nordic Rug ($466)
Brit + Co Pick: Nordic Uniques Upcycled Cotton Nordic Rug ($466)
Curb Appeal: Spending more time decorating the outside of your place than the inside? You're not alone. Between the custom doormats and mid-century-inspired house numbers, we're definitely shifting our focus to the front door... just in time for trick-or-treaters, no less.
Brit + Co Pick: Urban Mettle Custom Planter With Brass Address Numbers ($245)
Brit + Co Pick: Urban Mettle Custom Planter With Brass Address Numbers ($245)
The Bird Is the Word: Remember the refrain of "put a bird on it!" that was once inescapable? Well this year's aviary-inspired goods are a little more elevated and a little less expected. Just look at this quirky-yet-fancy set of china.
Brit + Co Pick: Yvonne Ellen Vintage Beautiful Birds Plate Set ($74)
Brit + Co Pick: Yvonne Ellen Vintage Beautiful Birds Plate Set ($74)
Catch the Light: While the term "iridescent" might give some of us '90s flashbacks, it's definitely coming back. "This sparkly trend looks almost as if the ever-popular rainbow and pastel hues had a baby, leaving us with a shimmering, glossy texture showing up on everything from planters to light fixtures," says Isom Johnson. Looking to bring some iridescent glimmer into your space? Mirrors or glassware are the way to go.
Brit + Co Pick: Mariella Moon Phase Wall Hanging ($17)
Brit + Co Pick: Mariella Moon Phase Wall Hanging ($17)
Which trend are you totally obsessed with? Tell us over @BritandCo!
Which trend are you totally obsessed with? Tell us over @BritandCo!
Brit + Co may at times use affiliate links to promote products sold by others, but always offers genuine editorial recommendations.
Which trend are you totally obsessed with? Tell us over @BritandCo!
Which trend are you totally obsessed with? Tell us over @BritandCo!
Brit + Co may at times use affiliate links to promote products sold by others, but always offers genuine editorial recommendations.
(Images via Etsy)
Emily Bihl
Emily Bihl is a freelance writer and sometimes-songwriter currently undoing a lifetime of healthy eating in the great city of New Orleans. When she’s not writing, she can be found covered in clay at the ceramics studio or attempting an approximated downward dog. She likes her black labrador Selkie, unexpected anagrams, and cracking the sugar on creme brûlée with the back of a spoon.
Emily Bihl
Emily Bihl
Emily Bihl is a freelance writer and sometimes-songwriter currently undoing a lifetime of healthy eating in the great city of New Orleans. When she’s not writing, she can be found covered in clay at the ceramics studio or attempting an approximated downward dog. She likes her black labrador Selkie, unexpected anagrams, and cracking the sugar on creme brûlée with the back of a spoon.