Vintage And Retro Fall Decor
Fall is such a fantastic time of year. The weather is cooler, the colors are changing to beautiful reds and oranges, and the sweaters start to come out. Bringing simple vintage and retro fall home decor inspiration into your home is easier and more budget-friendly than you might expect. There are a few simple home decor staples that you most likely have around the house already. Or maybe you can find these pieces on your next thrift store run or flea market adventure.
Simple pieces like pumpkins, blankets, wood accents, and candles can make your home feel nice and cozy as we get into the fall season, while giving off retro and vintage vibes. We do not have to go out to the store to buy expensive brand new things every season. In fact, much of the home decor that people enjoyed decades ago were things that they had purchased to use year-round, were handmade, or were gifted to them. These are some of the traditions that we can still hold onto today when we are setting up cozy spaces in our homes.Â
Pumpkins as Simple Vintage And Retro Fall Home Decor
Using pumpkins as home decor is a quick and easy solution when you are looking for a pop of color. There are many you can choose from. You can buy faux pumpkins from a store, score vintage pumpkin decor at thrift stores or flea markets, or use fresh pumpkins. As much as I would love to one day grow my own pumpkins and use them as seasonal decor, I am not ready for the level of gardening that requires. Pumpkin patches are a fun way to get fresh pumpkins, and they get the family excited for the season. To keep the pumpkins fresh longer, display them without carving into them. Otherwise, you can display carved pumpkins as jack o’ lanterns for about a week before they start to show signs of rotting. Pumpkins as fall or Halloween decor is an American tradition now.
When Did Pumpkins Become Popular in the US?
Pumpkins became popular as home decor in the US in the nineteenth century and gained momentum in the twentieth century. Using pumpkins as decorations around Halloween is a centuries-old tradition that evolved and became part of American iconography over the years. Originally, immigrants from Ireland and Scotland brought their tradition of carving turnips with them to the US. Once in the US, the Irish and Scottish immigrants saw that pumpkins grew easily, and there were plenty of them, as pumpkins are native to North America. So the turnips and other root vegetables were switched out in favor of pumpkins.
Blankets
Blankets as fall decor are another way to change up the look of a room. For fall coziness, opt for blankets that have beautiful textures and designs. A sweet and nostalgic choice would be to use a handmade blanket or quilt made by a loved one or that was passed down and gifted to you. Blankets like quilts, crocheted or knitted blankets. Look for blankets that are made of wool and other natural fibers. Fabrics that are woven are also nice options when creating your cozy space. The blankets will add color, texture, designs, and coziness in your home this fall.Â
Wood Accents
Wood accents bring an interestingly earthy element to your retro fall home decor. The fun thing about wood accents is that the item can be just about anything. Your wood accents can be a small serving bowl or a tray, a beautiful wooden picture frame, or small wooden statues. Flower vases are another great option for wood accents for your cozy fall retro vintage home decor. Wood accents all come in different colors and patterns, too. Look for colors of wood that complement the rest of your home decor. People have been using wood since prehistoric and Neolithic times. In this period of prehistory, people used carved wood as carrying vessels or carved the wood into figurines. Woodworks were also used as decorative figures. The use of wooden objects in the home is an age-old tradition that you can uphold in your household.
Candles
Candles as simple vintage and retro fall home decor are a budget-friendly way for a cozy home this fall. They can be store-bought or handmade. Candles date all the way back to ancient Egypt thousands of years ago. Store-bought candles are a fast way to add color as well as fall-themed scents in the home. Not only do they add beautiful colors, but they can also add interesting shapes and more textures in the space they’re used in.
On the other hand, it can be a fun activity to make your own candles! You can pick your own colors and custom scents when making your own candles. There are also a wide variety of waxes to make your candles out of, such as beeswax or soy. It would be so sweet to have a candle in your home that you made or that was gifted to you as a handmade present. Your candles can be as extravagant or as simple as you want them to be. If you have never made candles before, then you can purchase candle-making kits that are made for beginners.Â
SimpleVintage and Retro Fall Home Decor Inspiration
While there are plenty of ways in which someone can honor age-old traditions when decorating their home for fall, it can become a bit overwhelming if you are starting from scratch. That is why I have shortened the list down to these 4 main elements that you can incorporate into your home decor. Pumpkins, wood accents, blankets, and candles are not only comforting ways to incorporate a unique vintage feel to your home, but they are beautiful ways to honor old traditions and feelings of nostalgia. Consider picking up a few of these pieces when you are out. Or if you already have them in other parts of your home, rearrange them and style the items together. Have fun when designing your cozy fall vintage retro-inspired home decor.
