Give Your Dorm a Mini Fall Makeover with This Unexpected Aesthetic (It’s So Pretty!)

Emma Zawacki
Emma Zawacki
Emma is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, but moved to Missouri to pursue her dreams of writing. She studies journalism with an emphasis in reporting and writing at the Missouri School of Journalism. Outside of school, she practices floral arranging, crochets blankets and…read more
published Sep 24, 2025
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I get it — most seasons have a color palette associated with them. When you think about fall, you probably picture decor in colors associated with fallen leaves, like brown, gold, orange, and deep red. I’m not gonna try to change your mind about which hues are “classic fall,” more like implore you to consider an alternate aesthetic for the season — a blue vibe.

In this TikTok video shared by Kirkland’s Home (@kirklandshomedecor), my eyes were opened to the plethora of fall decor that exists in different shades of blue (think: coastal grandma in the fall). It not only gives me a reason to freshen up my fall decor (and plan more trips to HomeGoods), but these “fall blues” will totally match the blue, calming aesthetic I’ve already curated in my house. 

You can use “fall blue” decor to create subtle autumn vibes or dive headfirst into the season. Think dusty blue plaid pillows you can cuddle up with to navy pumpkins to adorn your mantle or. 

Just in case you (like me) don’t have a Kirkland’s Home location nearby, I’ve dug up some online options that will let you in on the fun without missing the mark on this trend. 

If fall is your favorite season and you tend to decorate till you drop, this set of 12 velvet pumpkins from Walmart might be the perfect items to curate your space. For under $14, these plush decorations would be adorable as a table setting, on a mantle or sprinkled throughout your house. 

If you’re not sold on this blue trend and think orange is an essential part of fall decor, I raise you this pillow. Trimmed with orange piping, it pays homage to the traditional while coming in this beautiful dusty blue color — you can customize the fabric and piping color if you want a different shade of blue. For $32, this pillow is perfect to cuddle up with when watching a horror movie or a cartoon classic. 

This post was a collaboration between Dorm Therapy and Apartment Therapy and originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: The Unexpected Fall Aesthetic You Need to Embrace This Season (It’s Giving Coastal Grandma!)

Emma Zawacki

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Emma is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, but moved to Missouri to pursue her dreams of writing. She studies journalism with an emphasis in reporting and writing at the Missouri School of Journalism. Outside of school, she practices floral arranging, crochets blankets and takes care of her plants.

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SchoolUniversity of Missouri '26
MajorJournalism with an emphasis in reporting and writing
FavesCrocheting, sitcoms, tulips, and iced raspberry lattes
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