Give Your Home A Gilmore Girl's Makeover This Fall In Just A Few Steps

Few things give autumn vibes quite like Gilmore Girls. With its cozy New England charm, there's no better place to soak up all the fall feels than Stars Hollow — if only it weren't a fictional town. But that doesn't mean you can't experience the season like Rory and Lorelai. With a few simple touches, you can give your home the same warm, inviting fall effect and feel like you're one of the Gilmore gang. 

One of the best ways to channel bookworm Rory Gilmore is to create a cute, comfy reading nook you'll never want to leave. If you don't already have a space carved out, you can easily set up a spot in an unused corner of a room or by a window. To stay true to the Gilmore Girls aesthetic, you'll need to incorporate an eclectic mix of furniture and decor.

Start with some comfy seating where you can curl up with your favorite book. Thrift stores are great places to find a cute vintage chair. While you're there, pick up a small side table, a bookshelf or cart, as well as a few antique home decor pieces, such as a stack of old books or a cute lamp to add character to the space. Finally, to make your book nook feel extra cozy, be sure to layer in some soft textures with a comfy blanket or two and some throw pillows.

Color and texture are essential to decorating your home like the Gilmore Girls. Painting your walls a deep, moody color and bringing in dark wood pieces will help create the ambiance — especially if you're going for the Gilmore grandparents' "old money" aesthetic. If you're on a tight budget or only looking to bring in some decorative accents to achieve the look, try incorporating items in warm, fall colors such as oranges and reds. You can easily bring these in through textiles such as blankets and pillows — bonus points for flannel and corduroy — or with small decor items like candlesticks or pumpkins, real or faux.

Don't forget to bring some patterns into the mix, such as plaids, checks, or herringbone. Subtle touches of these patterns can evoke the refined, country-club vibe favored by Emily Gilmore. You can also go all in by layering a combination of patterns to give the quirky, maximalist charm of Rory and Lorelai's home. Finally, don't forget to add some scent to your space to fully capture the essence of Stars Hollow this season. Pumpkin spice is a classic, though cinnamon and apple are great options. You could even opt for a coffee scent as a nod to Lorelai and her everlasting love of java.