Here in Thailand, the seasons are typically hot and hotter, so sadly we don’t get to experience a chilly Western autumn. Though we can imagine crunchy leaves, some funky-slash-ugly wool sweaters, and just relaxing in a home that feels snuggly and warm. Sat curled up in a chair with a hot mug, watching leaves blow around outside the window. How realistic that is, I’m not sure; maybe we’ve been watching too many rom-coms?
Anyway, despite not experiencing the fall season in Thailand, we figured we’d take a look at some sustainable fall home decor ideas. Eco-friendly fall decor that’s as kind to the planet as it is to your soul. Our handcrafted bamboo pendant lights, hill tribe textiles, and seagrass poufs are love letters from our local Thai artisans to your living room.
So, let’s dive into eco-friendly fall decorating with our own unique take on handcrafted decor.
Layering Fall Tones With Bamboo and Rattan
So, we’ve been drowning in pin boards and Insta stories, endlessly scrolling through gorgeous living rooms trying to figure out what makes that perfect cozy fall living room aesthetic. What did we learn?
Achieving a rustic fall aesthetic is super simple if you layer rich fall colors with the organic textures of bamboo and rattan.
Ochre, creamy ivory, and taupe are popular autumn color trends this year, through 2025 and beyond. Burgundy, too. Burgundy never goes out of fashion when it comes to popular fall tones.
Mix textures to get that truly layered look. Throw a few ochre throw pillows on a rattan chair or plant a mustard yellow vase on a farmhouse oak table. Maybe bring in some terracotta placemats. The aim here is to mix up the textures and hues while avoiding going overboard and cluttering things up.
A good tip is to keep your fall color palette simple and stick to maybe three color tones. Have a quick search for some autumn color trends and pick three. Let’s say ochre, ivory, and a hint of charcoal gray.
It might feel restricting, but it keeps you from overwhelming your space. Some of the best looking fall interior design we’ve seen sticks to just a handful of color tones and helps create that cozy autumn aesthetic.
& on that note:
Embracing Autumn’s Warmth With Burnt Orange Tones
Here’s a unique fall lighting idea for you that you won’t find anywhere else. We’ve got some beautiful copper and burnt orange pendant lights that will bring autumn vibes to any space. All while keeping it rustic and elegant.
The pendant shade itself is our much-loved bamboo fish trap basket, cleverly repurposed into a rustic pendant light. We’ve dyed the bottom of the basket a warm burnt orange hue with hints of copper. It’s somewhere in between, managing to capture a range of orange hues that contrast beautifully with the light tones of bamboo.
Why Fall Decor Should Be Sustainable
Fall is the time for nesting and comfort, so you don’t want to surround yourself with tacky plastic pumpkins or factory-made junk that clogs landfills. That stuff’s a mess—chemicals, waste, the works. If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that’s the opposite of what we’re about. We champion sustainable home decor crafted by traditional artisans, made using natural goodies like bamboo, seagrass, and hemp.
These aren’t just pretty pieces (though, yes, they’re gorgeous). They’re stories – woven by grandmothers who’ve mastered their looms, carved by uncles who treat bamboo like family. A little cheesy, sure, but in short, by choosing artisan home decor you’re supporting real people, not soulless factories. Your home gets that “Where’d you get that?” magic, perfect for autumn home styling.
Why Woven and Natural Wood Fall Decor Shines
Is it possible to make your home feel like a cozy cabin, even if it’s a small apartment? Do you have a big house and garden but find it’s lacking that fall feeling? Woven home decor is the answer. It’s really that simple; it just works. Anything woven with natural hues, such as our water hyacinth ottoman, will bring some texture, warmth, and an earthy, handmade charm that screams fall.
Woven pieces and natural wood give you a beautifully rustic fall aesthetic for a few reasons, one of which being imperfections. Natural, woven home decor is not going to be perfect, but that’s kind of the point. Take a seagrass pouf for example. If it’s genuinely handmade, it may have a slightly uneven weave, or its interwoven stalks may vary in thickness or hue. These natural imperfections, even if only noticed subconsciously, are what make your space feel lived-in, and that’s what you want!
Wishing You An Amazing Autumn
That’s it from us, we’re hoping you’ve gained a little fall decor inspiration from our ramblings. If you’ve got any questions about any products mentioned here, feel free to get in touch at the top of the page.
From everyone here at Lanna Passa, enjoy this fall season!
