How Joanna Gaines Incorporates '70s Nostalgia Into Her Fall Decor

Seasonal decorating can feel challenging, especially when there are multiple holidays you might be celebrating at the same time. As someone who understands interior decorating, Joanna Gaines is a great source of inspiration when it comes to fall décor both inside and outside of the home. Her ability to bring warmth into a more modern design is a big reason why her lakeside entryway seems to perfectly bring the nostalgic 1970s into today.

When you consider a '70s color palette, you might think of orange, olive, avocado green, rich brown, and even golden shades of yellow, all of which are perfect fall colors. While these hues feel retro, '70s interior home design trends are seeing a comeback of their own, and there are plenty of ways to incorporate them into a more modern design. This is exactly what Gaines has done in her own space. Instead of going with the more vibrant colors of the time, she chose some grounded, earthy shades for her entryway.

Gaines chose to add a printed rug featuring shades of brown that paired well with her wood trim and stairway. She also included a small stack of books and potted plants that add more neutral tones to her decor. And when it came to her furniture choice, she selected a fabric in a lovely mustard yellow shade. All of these colors work well in the space because of the light color of the walls and floor, which offsets the rest of the color choices. The look feels simple, but elevated, with both colors and prints that are fall-ready, but perfect all year long.

Joanna Gaines kept things relatively simple in her entryway, but she was still able to bring a touch of fall to the space. If you want to do something similar, choose a rug with a simple pattern in neutral shades for a retro meets autumn vibe in your home. Stick to colors such as chocolate brown or rusty orange. While Gaines' own Magnolia store has furnishings that fit this criteria, there are plenty of places to find rugs that might work for you, especially if you're looking for a small runner that can easily be changed out at the end of the season.

Although Gaines already had a bench with upholstery in a mustard yellow color, you can opt for a throw pillow or blanket to add that same shade to your space for the fall. This is a warmer tone that works well for the season, and adding some '70s color into your decor with the use of fabric can add comfort to your space. While you don't have to change out your furniture to get the same effect as Gaines, adding in small pops of warm colors can have a similar impact.

Another thing that the designer does with her decor is add plants. Choosing pots with a natural look can bring a more nostalgic vibe to your space, while also sticking with the fall color palette. Think about creating a fall container garden featuring some seasonal plants. And if you don't want real plants, even Gaines uses faux florals in some of her fall arrangements, which would also work well when it comes to creating a space that gives off '70s meets modern-day design aesthetics.