Fall is known for its rich palette of colors, emphasis on nature, and cozier atmosphere. Luckily, the neutral kitchens popular today are the ideal canvas for all things autumnal. 

Keep scrolling to see how to decorate a neutral kitchen for fall, with familiar concepts and unexpected accents. 

Branching out, but leaving nothing behind

Leaves and branches are booming in modern fall décor. Incorporate more gold leaves and designer takes on fall foliage. It’s a good idea for spaces where you want one seasonal display to do all the talking, instead of a fall overhaul.


Romantic, homespun bouquets

The last vestiges of the growing season inject a bit of sentimentality into fall décor. The season’s serving platters and must-have pumpkins are softened and adapted to your style with buds, blooms, and greens on their way out.

Maintaining a placid palette

Stay neutral by going natural. In addition to the ubiquitous white pumpkin, dried wheat signals the season and represents prosperity and hard work that paid off. 

Classic fall color from chrysanthemums

If you’ve been looking forward to a brighter pop of fall color, mums are where it’s at. Adorn kitchen island counters and breakfast tables with the golden ochre and deeper rusty shades common to fall’s favorite flower. 

Celebrating the local harvest

You don’t have to go full cornucopia, but bakers and home cooks have a leg up on fall décor. The final stretch of fresh herbs, a bounty of apples, and pie pumpkins is practical, sustainable, and aesthetically unmatched. 

Autumnal decor themes that last through Thanksgiving

If you’re hosting, take the harvest theme to the limit. Lanterns full of mini gourds last the whole season, while pumpkins waiting to become soup are the simplest, high-impact centerpiece we can choose.

Weaving nature into cozy fall gatherings

Textural woven mats and trays are a neutral, seasonally relevant base for all of your fall designs. Group your settings and layer your displays on top for fall looks that always feel naturally pulled-together.

Pro Tips: Fall décor for neutral kitchens

Before trying to recreate any look you see online, read this. The following tips can make your fall displays higher-quality, more cost-effective, and always feel authentic.

  • Choose linens that align with the seasons, not specific holiday themes. Cozier waffle knits and plaids, for instance, will be in-season from September to February. You’ll get more use out of these than separate sets printed with turkeys or elves.

  • Leverage scent. Your favorite pumpkin cinnamon candle is just the start. Add more olfactory ambiance with hand soaps and multipurpose cleansers in spiced-up seasonal scents.

  • Think of fall colors in every hue and texture. The warmth of a copper tea kettle and the subtlety of dried wheat can suit neutral kitchen palettes even better than the average orange and gold. 

  • Be selective. Americans have been spending more money than ever on holiday décor. However, many find that the quality of the items doesn’t reflect their extra spending. Use more sustainable décor (like gourds) or items you know you’ll use for more than one year.

The Designery can help you build a kitchen for all seasons

Far from plain, neutral kitchens are a canvas for all seasons of life. If you’re ready for a remodel, fall is a great time to get it done. 

Schedule a consultation with your local pros at The Designery. You’ll get instant access to helpful design expertise, custom cabinetry, premier countertops, and many more fine details.