Fall Home Tour: Inspiring Budget-Friendly Decorating Ideas
Welcome to my Fall Home Tour. I’m so excited to share all the budget-friendly decor ideas and tips to help you decorate your home for fall. Learn how creative DIY and craft projects, along with vintage and thrift store finds, can fill a house with a unique, eclectic, industrial farmhouse style.
You can create a look that is affordable but still stylish. Good taste doesn’t have to come with a huge price tag. These ideas will inspire you to think outside the box when decorating and encourage you to look for affordable and timeless pieces to create your own style.
Follow along as I share my vision.
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Welcome To My Fall Home Tour
We will start today’s tour in the entry area, where you can see almost the entire house as you enter the front doors.
When planning the farmhouse, we decided on a modern, industrial style with a laidback timeworn appeal. The farmhouse is based on neutral colors of white, grey, and black. This allows for seasonal pops of color.
Along with the pops of green, rust, orange, and blue, you’ll notice many textures that give the space a warm, cozy feel.
Farmhouse Entry Home Tour
As you enter the home, you are immediately in the living area. This vaulted space includes an entry table, and my workstation layered with creative displays.
The vintage gas station light illuminates the old ceiling tiles above the doorway, enhancing the industrial vintage feel.
The oversized entry rug provides ample space for guests to enter.
Entry Table
The entry table and surrounding area are filled with budget-friendly DIY Projects that help to create a unique fall decorating style.
The unique deconstructed chair was a project from a few years ago. I still want to tackle another chair but I’m still recovering from the real truth lessons I learned during this project.
The thrift store lamp project is still one of my favorites. The lamp looks so much like my inspiration photo, but by scouring thrift stores, it was created for a fraction of the cost.
In addition to these projects, I’ve added two craft ideas to the entry table. Talk about crafting something for almost nothing; you’ll want to check out the sweet gum ball stems and the Corn Stalks Topiaries, which are foraged.
The bedroom barn door is a perfect place to display another recent project, the DIY Preserved Magnolia Wreath.
Office Desk
My desk is on the other side of the door, where you will find me most days as I research new projects for the website.
The desk is a repurposed dining table with many vintage and slightly worn office supplies, such as a typewriter and rotary phone.
The desk chair is also an antique but has an updated chair cushion.
Loft
You can view the industrial loft area from anywhere in the entry and living room.
We spend most of our evenings in the loft because it’s our home’s entertainment area.
Last year I shared this tour of the loft decorated for fall.
Living Area Fall Home Tour
During the daytime, this is work central. That is, unless I’m in the greenhouse or my workshop.
Since my desk is adjacent to the living room, I spend much of my work time between the desk, the sofa, and side chairs.
The living room is also filled with budget-friendly projects, fall crafts, and slightly worn finds that sit harmoniously within the space to give the room a cozy feel.
The side table is my #1 Industrial transformation, and the stationary box on top is a trash to treasure transformation of an old silverware box.
The neutral sofa allows for a mix of decorative pillows, including a scrap fabric craft project from last year.
Coffee Table Centerpiece
The large repurposed coffee table was found while the farmhouse was under construction and is a treasured find. The reclaimed barn wood and industrial metals provide a patina-rich focal point for the living area.
I wanted a centerpiece made using natural elements for fall, so here’s what I did.
A favorite antique wooden bowl holds a bed of corn stalks and husks as a base for the centerpiece.
Then I added a bundle of fall stems to add some color. However, the main focus is the three natural gourdes, which are nestled into the florals and corn stalks.
Additionally, some dried okra pods, dried wheat, and faux berries completed the centerpiece for fall.
A couple of burnt orange pom pom pillow covers add a fun punch of color on the swivel side chairs.
The pedestal table holds more fall decor, including a glass cloche filled with napkin decoupage dollar tree pumpkins. This inexpensive decor technique is a great way to update decor for any season.
Farmhouse Kitchen Home Tour
Next, let’s move into the farmhouse kitchen. Here you will see the play on textures that help to keep a neutral home from looking blah.
The brick backsplash is a welcome break from the white shiplap walls. Although the brick is neutral in color, there is enough contrast to draw attention to the wall.
DIY Kitchen Island
The DIY kitchen island adds a pop of color since it was repainted last summer. The muted green color was a mix of several shades to compliment the original chippy paint on the repurposed pantry door.
The 6 x 7-foot island center is filled with vintage amber bottles for a fall vignette. This also allows plenty of workspaces to remain around the ends of the island.
Amber bottles are a relatively inexpensive way to add a warm glow to your home for fall. You can see 15 more ways to decorate with Antique Amber Bottles for Rustic Fall Decor
The vintage toolbox was one of my first purchases after building the farmhouse. It has occupied a spot on the island ever since. However, it is always filled with new and interesting thrifted finds.
I added several antique amber bottles, DIY, free sweet gumball stems, and fun concrete pears this fall. You may also want tp see 8 Corn Husk Crafts For Fall Decor.
The pantry door is a repurposed screened door, but instead of a screen, it now has a chalkboard and magnet board.
Its angled position is a focal point of the entire kitchen.
Storing collectibles on open shelves is one great way to add vintage charm to a modern kitchen.
Bespoke concrete countertops and an apron front farmhouse sink also add to the authentic farmhouse charm.
Dining Area Tour
Next on the home tour is the dining area. Adjacent to the kitchen, it’s a convenient spot to store copper pots and dishes.
The DIY plate rack is filled with vintage breadboards, french copper, rolling pins and more.
Dining Table Centerpiece
Y’all know that I love setting a seasonal tablescape. However, the centerpiece vignette is my second favorite to create when I’m not adding dishes.
Here I’ve combined a vintage French cheese board with crocks, pumpkins, heirloom salt & pepper shakers, and fall florals to warm up the table for fall.
The rustic chippy church pew has traveled with me from house to house and I always find a spot for it.
A more recent thrift store find is the folding bench. Always look for buried treasures while thrifting. A little white paint brought this dull $10.00 bench to life.
The entire dining area is filled with thrifted finds that are budget-friendly options for decorating your home. You can see more tips for decorating with cheap vintage and thrifted finds here.
Guest Bedroom Tour
Finally, I wanted to share a brief tour of the guest bedroom.
This room has been updated for fall with a vintage quilt that was a recent yard sale find for only $5.00.
The lovely colors in the quilt sparked a couple fall DIY projects.
First, I wanted a throw pillow to add to the bedding and decided a Scrap Fabric Pumpkin Pillow was just the ticket. The pumpkin colors were inspired by the yard sale quilt and added to the stylish, cozy feel to the bedding.
Finally, the DIY Dollar Store Leaf Wreath I recently shared is the icing on the cake. The room is now inviting and warm with pink, brown, and burgundy touches.
I hope you enjoyed seeing the farmhouse home tour today. These tips will help you to create an affordable and timeless style within your home. When you trust your judgment, your home will truly reflect you and your family.
Resources
Many of the items in my home are vintage. However, I have several links for items I have purchased new or similar. You can click below to shop resources from the fall tour if you like.
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Bloggers’ Best Fall Home Tours
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Fall Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each Fall home tour by clicking the links below.
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew // StoneGable // My Wee Abode
She Gave It a Go // Cottage In the Mitten // Simply2Moms
Tuesday’s Tours
Midwest Life and Style // Willow Bloom Home Blog // Bricks n’ Blooms
Cottage On Bunker Hill // Peacock Ridge Farm // Open Doors Open Hearts
Wednesday’s Tours
White Lilac Farmhouse // The Ponds Farmhouse // Eleanor Rose Home
Amy Sadler Designs // Shiplap and Shells // White Arrows Home
Thursday’s Tours
My Thrift Store Addiction // County Road 407 // Thistle Key Lane
Cloches and Lavender // My Family Thyme // tatertots & jello
Friday’s Tours
Le Cultivateur // Southern Home and Hospitality // DIY Beautify
WM Design House // A Life Unfolding // Dabbling and Decorating
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Your home is so lovely Rachel! It’s warm, inviting, and so cozy. I love your work area, such a great space for creativity to flow. Pinned!!!
Heidi,
I’m so glad you liked the tour. Thanks for your sweet compliments.
Rachel, you have such great budget-friendly decorating ideas. I just love your coffee table arrangement. It screams fall! Beautiful home tour, friend.
Tammy,
I’m so glad you stopped by. Thanks for the sweet compliments.
You have such a big space filled to the brim with wonderful finds and crafted projects. I enjoyed this view of how the spaces work together. What room is behind the spindle barn door? The dial telephone brings back fond memories of painting my nails then using a pen to dial a girlfriend
. love that sweet green color on the island. So much to look at and enjoy, makes me smile. Already have my fabrics picked to make the the scrap pumpkins pillows, don’t need another fall pillow but the colors are irresistible.
Pamela,
You are so kind. I’m so glad you liked the tour and I can’t wait to see the Pillow. The barn door leads into the master bedroom.
Good Morning Rachel – Love everything and your creativity is off the chart.
If I were shopping with you, I would need to walk fast so we didn’t grab the same thing.
My best friend and I go thrift store shopping and it’s so much fun. Our tastes is usually different. He like the fines things and I like the chipped and torn up. We usually find deals of a lifetime.
Thank you for sharing the beauty and your very hard work.
Diana,
I appreciate your kind words and it is fun to shop and not be in competition with each other.
Wow! Your home is beautiful. Such lovely decor for the fall, great finds! Thanks for sharing these wonderful ideas!
Anne,
I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks.
My soul Rachel, every single nook, cranny and in between has so many wonderful details I don’t know where to start! You go to such lengths to make it cozy that I don’t see how you do it all. And I was going to leave our guest bedroom alone but now I’m inspired to give it a little fall love. So glad I got to see this tour. Loved it! pinned
Cindy,
I appreciate your sweet compliments and encouragement. You are so kind.
Rachel, your home looks so pretty! I especially love your island and your DIY wreaths! So many pretty items for fall! Nice hopping with you this week!
Kim
Thanks for stopping by. Such a fun tour.
I always love touring your fabulous farmhouse Rachel. You’ve done such a beautiful job decorating for the season.
KIm
I appreciate your sweet compliments.
Hi Rachel, I just love all of your natural fall accents and I admire that green kitchen island every time I visit–pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Cecilia,
I really appreciate this! So fun touring together.
Rachel you always have the best DIY’s! It’s so fun to see many of them in your fall tour too. I love the dollar store wreath! Also, how cute is your office? I don’t think I have seen it before! Pinned and so thankful you could join this week!
Kelly,
You are so kind. Thanks so much for organizing again this season.
Rachel,
Your home is always beautiful, and I am obsessed with how you decorated it for Fall this year. All your ideas are wonderful, pinned!
xoxo,
Brendt
Brendt,
You are so sweet. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Rachel
Gorgeous and cozy home tour. The piece you use for a centerpiece in the coffee table makes swoon every time.
Your kitchen is always a favorite
Pinned
Cindy,
I appreciate all your sweet compliments.
I so enjoyed your tour Rachel. Your home looks so beautiful all dressed up for fall. My favorite space is your cozy little office corner. I’m hoping to finish our basement in the next year or so and an office/blogging space is at the top of my list. I pinned that photo for inspiration.
Happy to be touring with you this week!
Jen,
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Rachel, your home tour is so gorgeous. Those pops of bright orange are so pretty against the lovely shiplap and warm wood-tone floors. That little office nook is so inviting- I could imagine working there on a crisp fall day. And I love your kitchen island and how you decorated the space. Happy Fall my friend!
Shawna,
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement.
The leaf wreath looks perfect over the guest room bed!! Everything looks fab!
Jennifer,
I really appreciate this.
Rachel, I adore your beautiful and creative home! I’ve never seen another home like it! As a creative, I get so excited and inspired by other creatives that have a unique perspective on how to create magnificent things. And your home is MAGNIFICENT! So full of gorgeous fall decor and diy’s and colors. What a treat to visit you this morning. I’m carrying away a huge armful of ideas and inspiration! Happy Fall!
Yvonne,
What a wonderful compliment. Your home is amazing as well, so I’m doubly honored by your encouragement. Thanks for making my day.
Beautiful fall tour Rachel! I’m so glad you shared a photo of your work space. It’s such a lovely view from the living area. Pinning lots of project ideas!
MIchelle,
I really appreciate this.
This is my favorite fall home tour that I have seen this year… I love everything about it!!
Brenda,
You are just so kind. Thanks so much for your sweet compliments.
Rachel! I love everything about your Fall home tour!! Your vintage toolbox, your DIY plate rack, and that way you decorate your couch so effortlessly with gorgeous pillows and a throw!!! AND YOUR COFFEE TABLE DECOR!! I always love hopping with you friend!! PS I had no idea you had a YouTube channel!! That’s where I’m headed next!!!
Aliya,
I’m so glad you liked the tour and thanks for checking out my YouTube Channel.
Rachel I really enjoyed your tour! Now that I’ve previewed the guest bedroom where I’ll be staying when I come visit you and Brad, we’ve got to plan it! xoxoxo
Stacy,
YES! We do need a plan.
Your home is all cozy and inviting for fall, Rachel! And I love your amber bottles (of course), as well as all the gourds and pears you have in your home, too! The crocks on th edining room table with the branches… so pretty! Pinned! Love touring with you!
Julie,
I appreciate this so much.
Coco,
Thanks!
Rachel, your home looks amazing as always. I hope you don’t get hit by this awful hurricane!! Can’t mess up that porch:)
Ann,
We’ve pulled most everything inside. Been a windy and rainy day so far.
The farmhouse is so full of beautiful fall touches, it’s hard to list all my favorites! The magnolia wreath and the coffee table bowl are definitely on the list though. Every room looks stunning Rachel!
Kate,
I’m so glad you liked the tour. Thanks for your sweet compliments.
Rachel, it is always a treat to tour your gorgeous farmhouse! I love all of your creative projects and your attention to detail. Everything looks so cozy and inviting! It is so wonderful to be touring with you. Happy Fall, my friend!
Lynne,
I appreciate your kind words. Such a great tour.
Your home is so beautiful! So warm and welcoming. Happy Fall, my friend
Renae,
I really appreciate this.
Everything looks so beautiful. You have done so many great projects. Hugs to you.
Renae,
I really appreciate this.
OMG! You did find the perfect table for you dining area. Gorgeous!!
Bonnie
I’m so glad you like it. We were thrilled.
You have decorated your home for fall beautifully!
Teri,
I really appreciate your sweet compliments.