How Can I Make My Apartment Feel Cozy for Fall?

There are countless renter-friendly ways to decorate your apartment for autumn! Before you get into your pajamas and start watching that cozy movie, check out these eight ways to decorate your apartment for the fall season. Montgomery County, PA, has wonderful spots to celebrate the season, stock up on decorations, or have a fun autumn experience at one of the many area fall festivals.

Renter-Friendly Ways to Decorate Your Apartment for Fall

1.) Pumpkins Galore!

Go to your local plant store and pick out several of the best pumpkins they have. This is a simple way to add a fall flair to your living space. If you’re interested in spicing it up even more, get some acrylic paint and paintbrushes and enjoy a craft night.

NOTE: Opt for local growers to support your community! Farms like Merrymead Farm in Lansdale, Northern Star Farm in Trappe, Kohler Farms in Horsham, and Maple Acres in Plymouth Meeting.

2.) Fall-Scented Candles

Pick up a pumpkin or autumn-scented candle to make your apartment smell like a forest or bakery. Not only does this add a nice visual decoration, but it also adds to the ambiance of the season.

If you’re looking for something more natural, get out a pot and some spices and create a fall simmer pot! Toss cinnamon, apples, oranges, and cloves into a stovetop pot with some water and set it to low. Your home will smell amazing!

3.) Decorate Outdoor or Indoor Space with Mums

Did you know you can bring mums inside and they can last for several weeks? Mums are a much-loved flowering plant that represents fall perfectly. Find a cute, fall-themed pot, and you can drop the nursery pot right in. Choose mums that have plenty of unopened flowers, healthy foliage, and even growth. This will add a colorful pop to your apartment!

Primex Garden Center in Glenside, Ott’s Exotic Plants in Schwenksville, Holly Days Nursery in Ambler, and Blue Tree Garden Center in East Norriton are great places to look for beautiful mums.

4.) Welcome Friends in with a Spooky Floor Mat

You can find Halloween welcome mats at your local dollar store or craft store, or you can DIY one yourself! Check out this Instagram Reel for some creative inspiration.

5.) Thrift Adorable Vintage Halloween Pieces

Craving a vintage or retro Halloween this year? Head to your local thrift store to find fall pieces that will make your apartment feel cozy and nostalgic. Look for things like pottery, dolls, candlesticks, wall hangs, vintage records, antique mirrors, or anything that makes you happy!

6.) Set Up a Fall Coffee Corner

Who doesn’t love a delicious pumpkin spice latte? Set up a cute coffee corner in your apartment with fall-themed coffee mugs and decorations. You can also find a fall flavor of coffee that will get you in the spirit. For those of you who love making coffee at home, check out a recipe like this one.

7.) Light It Up With Warm Lights

One thing you’ll almost always notice about your apartment pins on Pinterest is the lighting. That warm, orange-y glow that makes the entire apartment feel welcoming. You can add that vibe to your apartment with string lights, warm nightlights, or by replacing your white bulbs with orange. This is a fun way to add a fall spin to your decor.

8.) DIY Craft Decorations

Embracing DIY fall crafts is a great way to save money, get creative, and bond with friends and family. Whether you’re scheduling a craft night or need something to do while watching your cozy fall movies, there are so many crafts you can try out to fill up your apartment with lovely, handmade decorations.

Social media is full of exciting ideas, or you can check out Better Homes and Gardens’ blog for additional ideas. The best part is, any age or creative ability can join in on the fun.

Fall Festivals in Montgomery County, PA

Once you have your apartment decorated for fall, check out one of the area’s fall festivals to keep your spirits high throughout the entire season.

• Beast of a Feast – Norristown, Oct. 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Feast on all-you-can-eat-and-drink samples from dozens of Montgomery County’s favorite flavor purveyors at the Elmwood Park Zoo. Get up close to some wild animals and enjoy the sounds of several musical acts. Ages 21+ only.
• Upper Merion Township’s Nor-View Farm Fall Fun Festival – King of Prussia, Oct. 10, 17, and 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • This family- and dog-friendly festival features live music, food and craft vendors, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and much more.
• Pumpkin Fest – Arader Farm , Oct. 10 & 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Arader Farm’s Pumpkin Fest is a family-friendly event featuring Troubles End Beer Tent, the Arader Farm Food Truck, live music from 2 to 5 p.m., and of course – tractor rides, corn maze, and honey bee hayland.  
• Montgomery County Autumn Festival – Montgomeryville, Oct. 17, from 12 to 5 p.m.
  • Celebrate fall at William F. Maule Park at Windlestrae for a seasonal celebration filled with music, food, fall crafts, amusements, and more.
• Ardmore Day – Ardmore, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Celebrate fall at Schauffele Plaza in Ardmore! The event features an Ardbark Dog Parade and Contest, a family fun zone, and amazing food.
• All Hallows Eve Fall Festival – Pennypacker Mills, Oct. 24, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • History and fun all in one day! Kids can paint a pumpkin, make fall crafts, press apples to make cider, and shuck corn. Take a hayride around the scenic meadow to enjoy the crisp fall air.

Happy Autumn!

Decorating for fall doesn’t need to be time-consuming or expensive. Give these tips a try, and you won’t want to leave your apartment this season!

Looking for the perfect apartment to decorate in a wonderful, community-focused area of Montgomery County? We’ve got some great options here at Scully Company.