The whole time that I was working on my dining room makeover, I was thinking about how much fun I was going to have decorating it for the different seasons and holidays! Do you have spaces that you actually get excited about decorating? {If you missed the reveal of my newly madeover dining room, you can see the before and after’s by clicking HERE.}
My K-I-S-S method of fall decorating came into play in a big way in this room. Do you know what K-I-S-S stands for in the world of decorating? Learn all about it right HERE.
I was able to use candle rings and twig wreaths to dress up the mirror and the plates that are hanging on the shutters. I wired a candle ring to a plain twig wreath for the mirror and then used Command Strips to hold each wreath all in place.
If I turn the camera at just a little bit of an angle, I get a great reflection of the other side of the room in the mirror. Love it! That’s one of the big reasons that I kept a mirror above this little chest, instead of replacing it with a chalkboard, when I gave the room its makeover. Plus it adds quite a bit of extra light to this dark’ish room.
My vintage shelf, that hangs above the sideboard, used to be a fireplace mantel. Someone simply cut the side pieces off and then I added hooks to it. Sometimes I hang baskets from the hooks, but I thought would be too much for this vignette. I made sure to load it up with fall goodies though!
When I made my Fixer Upper style hanging lanterns, I had a feeling that they’d be a fun place to add seasonal accents too. For fall, I dressed them up with a couple of fall colored plates and some cotton stems. You can find the tutorial for making your own hanging lanterns displays HERE.
Using more of the K-I-S-S method of fall decorating, I left my dough bowl on the table and simply refilled it with all sorts of fall goodies. If you have trouble knowing what to fill a dough bowl with or how to do it, I gave step by step directions HERE.
Let me pull the camera back a little to give you a better view of the room and layout.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this tour of my dining room decked out for fall. I’m honored to be sharing Farmhouse Fall Accents with you today along with these other fab ladies! You won’t want to miss what they have to share too. Simply click on the links below to be taken directly to see their projects.
Barb @ The Everyday Home
Angie @ Knick of Time
Kim @ Hunt & Host
Suzy @ Worthing Court
Yvonne @ Stone Gable
Deb @ Seeking Lavender Lane
Sarah @ She Holds Dearly
Doreen @ Hymns & Verses
Sharing at THESE great parties.
Cindy says
September 11, 2016 at 6:43 PMSo pretty! Nice job!
Lou Clifton says
September 11, 2016 at 6:46 PMI think it’s great you included instructions on how to built the hanging lanterns. .no guess work involved
Kathy Robers says
September 11, 2016 at 6:54 PMWhere did you get that scale? I love, love, LOVE it. If you add a link, I will buy it from the link. Fall is my favorite season, and you knocked this seasonal decorating out of the ballpark. Did you do anything on the front porch?
Suzy says
September 11, 2016 at 7:38 PMHere’s a link to the scale: https://paintedfoxhome.com/product/the-jilly-kay/ They’re a little pricey, but usually sell out quickly. This isn’t the only place that I’ve seen them, but it’s the only one I can find at the moment. Still working on the front porch!
Angela says
September 11, 2016 at 7:37 PMLots of good ideas!
Julie says
September 11, 2016 at 7:48 PMI love it all! Everything is beautiful. I bought lanterns for the display like yours. I can’t wait to finish them.
Martha Miller says
September 11, 2016 at 7:51 PMLove the old fireplace mantel and the hooks! thinking about how I can do something similar in the entrance to my home!
Deb says
September 11, 2016 at 8:22 PMBeautiful, beautiful! Love your dining room so much!
Kymberly Ryan says
September 11, 2016 at 8:42 PMOhhhh….I adore that scale with the pumpkins! The plates with the little candle rings and wreaths are breathtaking-it’s all beautiful!
Jan says
September 11, 2016 at 9:17 PMSo pretty, you are a great inspiration. Thanks for the detailed info.
Angie @ Knick of Time says
September 11, 2016 at 9:23 PMYour home looks so cozy and inviting for autumn, Suzy and that antique shelf is stunning!
Doreen @ Hymns and Verses says
September 11, 2016 at 9:25 PMJust gorgeous, Suzie! I think I seriously need to adopt the KISS method!!!! I pinned your dining room last week – it’s just gorgeous!!!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
September 11, 2016 at 9:51 PMI think your K.I.S.S. method is genius! I too try to add seasonal decor into my existing decor. I LOVE your vintage shelf and Fixer Upper lanterns are amazing! I could move right into your home, Suzy! What party girls we are… 2 parties together this week! Talk to you on Friday!
Phyl says
September 11, 2016 at 10:07 PMI love your vintage shelf and will be looking for one of those! I am making lanterns on barnwood left over from wedding decorations. I hope mine look as good as yours.
Leslie says
September 11, 2016 at 10:26 PMWhat a bright and comfortable dining room! I love the tan colored lamp ~ so pretty! I need to get upstairs and bring fall down! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kim @ Hunt & Host says
September 11, 2016 at 10:41 PMSuzy, I love everything about this cozy room. The fall touches are perfect as is your KISS method! So glad to be sharing along with you today!
Jean from Georgia says
September 11, 2016 at 10:44 PMThanks so much for sharing your farmhouse projects I have been given several cedar siding boards from a house built in 1901 and also a couple of door knobs and plates. My plan is to try to using these to make a hanging lantern project with the door knobs at the base for hangers and am looking for lanterns at present. Hope you don’t mind a copycat project.
Suzy says
September 12, 2016 at 8:37 AMHi Jean. That’s the whole reason behind this lil’ ole blog – I want to inspire you! Plus, I consider being a copycat the sincerest form of flattery! 😀 If you can, I’d love for you to email me a photo of your finished project.
Andrea says
September 11, 2016 at 10:57 PMI am trying o get into the white pumpkin thing this year. I decided to ease into it use a mix of colors.
Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Marty Walden says
September 11, 2016 at 11:28 PMJust gorgeous as always! I guess it’s about time for me to think about pulling out my tubs of decor!
Chelsee says
September 12, 2016 at 8:16 AMWow this is such a pretty set up! I love your centerpiece!
Julie says
September 12, 2016 at 1:06 PMYour dining room looks fabulous! I am loving that dough bowl , and the way you decorated it for fall. Simple, yet elegant.
Becca says
September 12, 2016 at 5:16 PMSuzy, your Fall dining room is fabulous! I love all of your beautiful Fall embellishments! Your dough bowl is awesome, and your mantel turned shelf is to die for! Look forward to seeing more!
Jen D. says
September 13, 2016 at 7:32 AMI especially like the plates that you put in the wire baskets – very cute….and the mini pumpkins on the scale are my next favorite.
Sarah | She Holds Dearly says
September 13, 2016 at 11:14 PMYour home is so beautiful, well done, my friend! And that wooden lamp is exactly what I have been looking for, I’m so inspired.:)
Kristi @ Chatfield Court says
September 14, 2016 at 1:42 AMYour fall dining room looks beautiful, Suzy. Love how you kept your existing decor and added some fall. I spy that pretty amber bottle. It looks great with all of the other fall colors. Well done, my friend!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
September 14, 2016 at 5:38 PMEverything is so beautiful, Suzy!! Love the weigh scales! And yes, I get so excited to decorate for different seasons! We are out of our home till end of Nov. because of water damage and I miss it so, so much!
Cindy says
September 16, 2016 at 9:30 AMSuzy, ever y touch in the dining room is gorgeous. Love the plates hanging with a touch of fall, ingenuous. The dough bowl is filledith such goodies.
Cindy
Brittany says
September 21, 2016 at 9:50 AMWow this is so beautiful! I don’t decorate for seasons very often, but I see several things you’ve done here that I can quickly and easily incorporate into my living room to make it just a little more festive. Thanks!
Nicki truesdell says
September 22, 2016 at 10:52 AMBeautiful! I love farmhouse, and dining rooms, and fall, and you’ve made it all so pretty. Thanks for sharing! #howweroll
Sabrina says
September 23, 2016 at 12:18 PMWow your home just looks so gorgeous and I love the neutral fall decor. So beyond beautiful Suzy!
Tiffany says
September 27, 2016 at 11:23 PMYour house is adorable! I love the styling. And that scale is fabulous!
Leanne says
October 1, 2016 at 12:39 PMLove the grey and the muted fall accents.
Kelly says
October 1, 2016 at 1:21 PMGreat fall inspiration !! Keep it coming
andrea says
October 4, 2016 at 9:55 AMlove the colors in the dining room You have some great ideas.
Mary Chris says
October 4, 2016 at 10:02 AMI really enjoy your site and your ideas. It is refreshing to see the way you display your treasures.
Brenda says
October 4, 2016 at 10:16 AMLove love love the fall decor. I have used several ideas at my home. Autumn is my favorite season and it is so fun to fill the house with it!
Sinden Harum says
October 5, 2016 at 1:35 PMI so appreciate all the great ideas and especially the Fall decorating inspiration!
Veronica R. says
October 11, 2016 at 6:39 AMI have that same wood lamp! Bought mine from PB. I can’t believe I have something that you do!!!!!? Mine is broken and sitting in a corner but all the more reason to take it in to get fixed now! Thanks.
Sandra M LaFratta says
October 11, 2016 at 7:16 AMLove all your fall decor touches and how easily the season is integrated into your home. So pretty and so inspiring!!
carol easterday says
October 11, 2016 at 7:32 AMI love your fall decor, Now I need to get to work on mine!
Sharon Welch says
October 11, 2016 at 8:59 AMTo say that I love to decorate is an understatement. It’s a passion that I live and breath every day. I joined the Worthing Court blog because I like the idea of sharing ideas and comments. Although my home is French Country and this site appears to be primarily Southern Farmhouse style, I believe there is always an idea or perhaps a little hidden treasure you can find in a photo or a comment that you can incorporate into your own style.
Here are a couple of comments on the Dining Room Makeover/Farmhouse Fall Accents. The dining table centerpiece is very nice. I like the idea of the lanterns but I would have mounted them without the boards to keep it visually lighter. If more length is needed for balance, I would use some type of long iron architectural piece for mounting. I also like the mirror with the shutters but without any accents. I think when you have a few great pieces to anchor a room you don’t need a lot of accessories. I’m a firm believer of less is more.
STACY CONNOLLY says
October 11, 2016 at 4:22 PMLove it! Very warm and inviting!
Hope Moore says
October 11, 2016 at 4:50 PMNicely done!
Sandi says
October 11, 2016 at 6:06 PMLove, love, love your dining room!
Linda Manuel says
October 11, 2016 at 6:23 PMBeautifully done!
Diane Stark says
October 11, 2016 at 8:56 PMYour decorating style is so simple, but effective. I have much to learn from you!
Hope says
October 18, 2016 at 6:27 AMLove your grapevine wreath! Any suggestions where can to buy one that is not flimsy like the ones sold at craft shops?
Suzy says
October 18, 2016 at 10:43 AMHi Hope. I’ve bought a few grapevine wreaths at Micheal’s, but I much prefer the ones at Hobby Lobby. They seem to be better quality and they always have a large selection of sizes.
Heather says
October 18, 2016 at 8:34 AMI am wondering about your table… I have been on a quest to find a farm style table that fits my space (72 x 36) and it is tough. Did you paint a table that was more formal to give it a farm style?
Suzy says
October 18, 2016 at 10:41 AMHi Heather. Yes, that’s exactly what I did! I painted the legs, but not the top because I figured it would get scratched up over time. If you’re interested, you can see what the furniture looked like before in this blog post: https://www.worthingcourtblog.com/dining-room-before-after/ .
Nancy Carroll says
October 18, 2016 at 1:28 PMBeautiful!! Great centerpiece and I want those buffalo checked chairs : )
Claudia says
October 25, 2016 at 8:22 AMI love your mantle and how you change it for each season.
Elaine says
October 25, 2016 at 8:26 AMVery beautiful@@
Phyl says
October 25, 2016 at 8:30 AMI like your wreath in your dining room. I made one for my front porch , but it doesn’t look as good as yours. I went into Pottery Barn the other day and what a beautiful place!
Barbara Barteau says
October 25, 2016 at 9:07 AMI am so happy to have found your blog. I am moving into a new home in a few weeks. Farmhouse decor is my style! I love the small shutters as sconces. That is a fistulous idea. I also the the coat-rack mantle. I will definitely be using some of your ideas in my new home.
Barbara says
October 25, 2016 at 9:10 AMOh my excuse my typo! It’ should have said fabulous idea!
Nancy says
October 25, 2016 at 9:28 AMBeautiful!
Tammy says
October 25, 2016 at 4:26 PMI LOVE the buffalo check fabric on the chairs!!!! You dining room is so warm and inviting!
Susan Benson says
October 26, 2016 at 11:54 AMSuzy,
I’m so lucky to have found your blog. My husband and I have almost completed re-creation of the fixer upper hanging lanterns. However, we have not hung them on the wall yet. The lanterns are suspended from the hanger and I wondered if a support or stabilizing bracket is needed to prevent side to side movement?
Thank-you in advance for your advice. S. Benson, Alpharetta, GA
Suzy says
October 26, 2016 at 12:04 PMHi Susan. If you’re referring to the wood piece that the lantern hangers are mounted on, side to side movement isn’t a problem. The wood pieces are hanging from the wall using a D ring hanger that I’ve added to the upper corner of each side, on the back. If you’re asking about whether or not the lanterns will move, mine hang perfectly still unless they’re bumped – then they swing just a bit. Mine are not hanging in a location where anyone can easily bump into them though. The only time that I’ve bumped them is when I’m doing something in that area – like dusting.
The mantle with the hooks and how you decorated it. Simplistic, elegant, pleasing to the eye. says
October 31, 2016 at 7:04 PMLove The mantle with the hooks and how you decorated it. Simplistic, elegant, pleasing to the eye.
Nancy Carroll says
November 19, 2016 at 10:21 AMLove how you’ve arranged your dough bowl. Mine is so huge it takes too much to fill it. Maybe I need another one ?
Kristen says
September 18, 2017 at 12:24 AMReally pretty. I love the indoor shutters and mirror design. I needed an idea to make a small living room feel larger. Thanks!