There’s a lot to look forward to in the fall, from festive celebrations to cozy evenings at home. But as the temperatures start to drop and the leaves disappear, it’s natural to miss the vibrant vistas of summer. That’s why fall is the perfect time to bring nature indoors.
A tried and tested method, recommended by designers, to bring the beauty of nature indoors is to decorate your entire home with thoughtful arrangements of fall foliage. While fresh flowers define spring and summer, branches and vibrant leaves will accompany your design scheme through the colder months. This quick, easy and accessible fall decor idea will never go out of style.
Interior designer Hans Lorei recently shared his take on these autumnal arrangements on TikTok, showing a video of him pruning a tree in the backyard and then beautifully displaying the leaves he found in an elegant vase.
“You see a friendly man trimming some trees. I see it as an opportunity for a living sculpture. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure – I don’t make the rules,” he says in the video. Here’s how to get the look in your own home.
How to decorate with “living sculptures” for autumn
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Both a fitting fall spruce and an uplifting winter decoration, branches and leaves instantly enhance a room. These “living sculptures” offer far more than just an explosion of color and deserve the spotlight.
As we’ve learned from Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent’s kitchen countertops and Joanna Gaines’ favorite holiday decor, even the most accomplished designers turn to nature for the finishing touches. And treating them as works of art in their own right makes all the difference.
Whether you head outside and bring plants from your own garden or invest in a handful of art pieces, pair them with a vase you’re excited to display. These vibrant works of art are perfect for a festive mantel, fall table centerpiece, autumnal coffee table, or kitchen island.
Channel the look of a “living sculpture”
If you live downtown (or just don’t want to attract bugs indoors), you can spruce up your living space this fall with faux greenery. These are some of our favorite pieces, all of which mimic the look of a “living sculpture.”
15.5″ Faux Rust Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Fall Arrangement
Perfect as a centerpiece or coffee table, this lush arrangement makes an autumnal statement in any room.
36″ Artificial Eucalyptus Autumn Trunk with Long Leaves
If you’re looking for a larger arrangement (perhaps for the mantel or kitchen island), this warm, inviting piece is just the thing.
Artificial Golden Dogwood Autumn Trunk
This bright and vibrant piece exudes the vibrancy of summer and transforms your space into fall.
25″ Artificial Gypsophila Leaf Stem
This earthy and lush artificial stem brings color and vibrancy to even the most neutral design schemes.
Autumn arrangement with artificial thistles and wildflowers
Bring a little touch of autumn into your rooms with this bite-sized arrangement from Magnolia.
25″ preserved rusted eucalyptus fall stem bundle
Bold, daring and perfect for fall entertaining, this artificial eucalyptus arrangement is the ultimate “living sculpture.”
Wherever you place your prized “living sculpture,” experts say you can’t go wrong—by creating a focal point in your design scheme and incorporating the great outdoors, you’ll add character and charm to the entire space.
