Decorating Your Apartment for Fall & Thanksgiving








You don’t need big budgets or nails in the wall to make your apartment feel festive. Here are renter-friendly decorating ideas to bring autumn warmth into your space.

🍂 Decorating Ideas

  • Stick with neutrals + one accent: creams, browns, deep reds

  • Use peel-and-stick decals or removable wall art

  • Mix textures: woven throws, burlap, pumpkins (real or faux)

  • Candle alternatives: LED flameless candles, string lights

  • DIY foliage: dried wheat, fall leaves, small branches from a walk

🖼 Suggested Images

  • Tabletop setups with seasonal décor

  • Accent corner with warm lighting

Pair with Local Pocatello Activities

  • Visit Swore Farms (if open) to pick up seasonal pumpkins or décor. Wanderlog+1

  • Enjoy a walk along Portneuf Greenway and collect fallen leaves or branches for décor inspiration. Idaho State University+1

  • Stop in downtown shops to find local artisan décor or small gifts.

Decorating adds warmth and personality to your space — and sharing photos on social helps build community pride.