11 Quick & Cheap Fall Kitchen Decor Ideas (5-Minute Updates)

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Vintage Bottles For Cheap Fall Decor

A quick way to add warm color is to group old vintage amber bottles and blue mason jars.

Collecting old bottles is a cheap and easy way to create stunning vignettes that will wow your guests. You can see more about decorating with vintage bottles in 10 Cheap Decorating Ideas with Thrifted Bottles and Jars.

The color of amber bottles is perfect for fall decorating and is a cheap fall decor option.

For an inexpensive fall table centerpiece, Amber bottles are gathered on a vintage cheese board. The bottles are filled with foraged persimmon stems.

You can use amber bottles throughout your home to add a warm, cozy glow. More ideas are available on 15 Rustic Fall Decor Ideas with Amber Bottles.

Fall Dishes

Display Fall-inspired dishes, such as brown, yellow, and red transferware plates and rustic blue earthenware pottery, to help infuse the dining area with warm fall colors.

Trending colors for fall include amber, gold, red, brown, and blue. These colors can be easily added to the kitchen with table linens, towels, colored blue mason jars, and the previously mentioned amber bottles and fall dishes.

Forage For Cheap Fall Decor

My favorite thing about Autumn is all the free organic materials you can forage for cheap decorating.

I quickly foraged several persimmon stems to fill the amber bottles and scattered them around the dining table for free decor.

Toss those summer flowers because there’s an abundance of wild goldenrod in the fields this time of year. I quickly make a rustic fall arrangement by filling a vintage crock with wildflowers.

You don’t have to be an expert at flower arranging to achieve an organic and simple wildflower arrangement.

Can you believe the magnolia wreath is one I made for Christmas? The crisp, waxy leaves have dried to a silvery warm tone, and the soft colors blend with all the kitchen fall decor ideas.

You can view the original DIY tutorial and see what the wreath looked like when freshly made on ‘The Secret To Making A Fresh Magnolia Wreath’.

In addition, foraged pinecones fill bowls around the kitchen for another rustic free fall decor choice.

Candles For Cozy Autumn Decor

To instantly create a warm, cozy kitchen, sprinkle the area with flickering candles. Both real and battery-operated candles will equally add a cozy mood.

Surround candles with cheap Autumn decor, such as foraged pinecones or sweet gum balls. Gather them in a thrifted wooden bowl, tray, or riser for quick and easy decorating.

Vintage Baskets for Cheap Autumn Decor

The aged patina of vintage baskets will instantly add warmth and texture to any room. Baskets are always on my list when out thrifting for treasures. If you visit thrift stores, you can easily purchase second-hand baskets without breaking the bank.

Place woven baskets on shelves, tables, or the floor to add visual interest and texture to your space. You can use them to store blankets, pillows, or other items or simply to display decorative objects.

Fall Decorating with Flowers – Cheap Autumn Decor

Autumn is the perfect time to add warm colors with flowers. You can find foraged wildflowers along roadsides, in fields, and in pastures for free.

In addition, many flowers are still blooming in the gardens, and you may already have dried flowers for year-round use.

You can easily and quickly create stunning arrangements without spending any money.

Dried Flowers

Another inexpensive and cheap Autumn decor idea is using dried flowers. You may have already dried some of your summer flowers. If so, fill baskets, crocks, bowls, and more with dried flowers to add a decorative touch to your kitchen.

The dried hydrangeas add an organic, decorative style and texture to the country farmhouse kitchen countertop.

I love using vintage crocks and baskets for flower arrangements. You can see a similar ironstone crock when you visit my Amazon Storefront.

Woods & Whites

Combining the neutral whites with warm wood tones keeps your space from feeling sterile and cold, and is an excellent solution for cheap Autumn decorating.

Budget kitchen decorating ideas include adding wooden bowls, cutting boards, breadboards, and other wooden kitchen accessories.

You’ll notice that almost every kitchen vignette’s foundation is made of wood or layered with wooden objects.

You can quickly slide breadboards behind and underneath your fall vignettes to add country charm to your kitchen tables and countertops.

Display Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in the Kitchen for Fall

Fall is harvest time, and adding fruits and vegetables to your countertops is a natural, budget-friendly way to decorate your kitchen for fall.

Instead of storing it in your pantry or refrigerator, let your fall produce do double duty as decor.

Display produce in wooden bowls, ironstone, vintage bowls, and cake stands to add color and texture to your kitchen countertops.

A bowl of Brussels sprouts enhances the fall vignette of wildflowers, vintage mason jars, and a DIY Pinecone Sunflower. If you missed the Sunflower Wreath Tutorial, you can still check it out.

Warm Metals for Kitchen Decor

Don’t overlook the importance of warm metals when planning your fall decor. You can find many budget kitchen decorating ideas and options for using vintage metals.

Vintage Brass

Another favorite collectible is vintage brass. I recently found these vintage tongs that are solid brass and add so much warmth to the centerpiece.

I rarely pass over a brass candlestick, and you can still find cheap options in thrift stores. I have an extensive collection and enjoy mixing and matching styles and patinas.

Mixing a shiny brass piece with a tarnished one adds visual interest to the vignette. Pop in some taped candles or use them as risers for decor. A fun way to use candlesticks is to sit a small pumpkin or gourd on top for fall decorating.

Cottage Core Handcrafted Art

Picking up inexpensive, handcrafted art, such as this small cross-stitch piece, adds a touch of cottage core to any style of home.

Look for framed needlework and hand-painted folk-art pieces to enhance any room in your home. Many of these art treasures are inexpensive in thrift stores and perfect for adding cheap autumn decor.

This professionally framed and matted cross-stitch piece was only $4.00.

Gather Your Collections For Budget Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Finally, this budget kitchen decorating idea can be accomplished in minutes. If you want your collected thrift store finds to really shine, gather them together.

Even if you only have three pieces grouped, they will provide more visual interest within a room. It only takes a minute to gather a collection of vintage copper pots or add an ironstone pitcher collection to the windowsill.

The open shelving holds three ironstone tureens and a vintage toolbox with old rolling pins for budget kitchen decorating.

Gathering your collections only takes a few minutes, but the results will be stunning.

Resources

Although many of my kitchen decor items are from thrift stores and vintage finds, I have gathered similar items that you can shop from my Amazon Storefront and LTK – ETSY Shop. Simply click the links below to start shopping.