I'm a Home-Decor Writer — Here's How I'm Getting My Apartment Ready For Fall

If you ask me, the secret to a cozy home is making guests feel welcomed before they step inside your space. Fortunately, this Hearth & Hand With Magnolia Floral Print Coir Door Mat ($13-$20) gets the job done in style. This extra layer will give your stoop a cozy flair, plus it's free of any cheesy fall pictures or phrases.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't need to wait until the holidays to hang a wreath. (I mean, it's like jewelry for your front door.) Free of wintry berries or autumnal gourds, the Hearth & Hand With Magnolia Faux Seeded Eucalyptus Wreath ($35) will serve up homey vibes year-round.

Blame it on the shorter days or plummeting temperatures, but there's something about fall that makes me want to curl up in a blanket for the foreseeable future. And, since I know I'm not alone here, this Threshold Windowpane Printed Plush Throw Blanket ($15) is a no-brainer. The windowpane print is an elevated alternative to fall's typical plaid. Best of all? This blanket has a reversible, super-soft sherpa side.

Want to give your space an instant, photo-ready appeal? Add a few of these Threshold Artificial Fluffy Grass Stems ($5 each) to your favorite vase. This affordable find gives your typical bodega bouquet an autumnal twist. Another perk? They're artificial, so you can enjoy them all season long.

Sometimes, all you need to do is pile on the tactile textures. Bouclé is an industry favorite for its softness and style, so this textile is a great place to start. Available in a handful of seasonal shades, this Threshold Woven Boucle Square Throw Pillow ($20) is a worthy addition to your sofa, armchair, or bed.

Why stop at cozy home decor when you should also take hearty, fall-friendly foods into consideration? Threshold's Stoneware Tilley Dinner Bowls ($7 each) will add some depth to your dining-room table — not to mention be the perfect vessel for your hearty stews, chilis, and roasts.

Come fall, trade in summer's bright hues for a darker, moodier palette. Fortunately, you don't have to paint your apartment or pick up a new couch to nail the aesthetic. This Hearth & Hand With Magnolia Distressed Ceramic Vase ($5-$13) delivers a dramatic look on the cheap.

Pumpkins are a necessary part of any fall decor scheme, but there is such a thing as too many pumpkins. Err on the side of caution by adding one of these Threshold Small Ceramic Pumpkins ($5 each) to your bookshelf or nightstand. It's a seasonal sprinkling that doesn't feel over the top.

I'm a firm believer that a candle can transform your home's atmosphere. So, why would this Threshold Leather and Embers Wooden Wick Soy Blend Candle ($18) be any different? The notes of leather, oak, and saffron smell like fall, but aren't as obvious as, say, a pumpkin candle. Best of all? The wooden wick sounds just like a crackling fireplace.

Mother Nature looks good year-round, but fall is really her time to show off. So, consider this your invitation to fill your home with natural touches. Practical and pretty in equal measure, these Threshold Olivewood Coasters ($14 for four) will give your coffee table or dining room a layered look — upping its cozy factor in the process.