The Colors Our Editors Say Looks Fresh Every Fall

The changing of the leaves has us daydreaming over seasonal home hues. From jewel tones to oversaturated oranges, autumnal tones bring a burst of drama and natural allure to any space. As interior revamps go, switching up paint colors via a bold accent wall or full-blown makeover is a cost-effective and wildly transformative design project. You'll definitely get plenty of bang for your buck.

To give you some seasonal inspiration, we've honed in our very top shades for fall. When we think about fall colors, we crave lush, subdued neutrals and ephemeral shades that echo the raw beauty of the great outdoors. Paired with chic and artful accessories, these undeniably dynamic hues—whether showcased in paint colors or home décor accents—are at the top of our must list for bringing any space up to the moment.

Kelly Wearstler's raw and refined mastery of masculine detail with bold feminine sensibility is executed in spades within the designer's own Beverly Hills home. Grounding bright shades with nuanced texture, Wearstler's imaginative mix of gunmetal gray and vibrant orange is the ultimate fall color palette dreamscape.

Benjamin Moore Redstone, 1 Pint $47—$80

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For fall, we love oranges with a kick of red. Natural light and square footage will make a major impact on the overall aesthetic. 

Jars Tourron Traditional Orange Dessert Plate, Set of 4 $204

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This subtly textured dining set is the perfect fall season tablescape stunner. 

One of our favorite online vintage sources, 1stdibs, first alerted us to this particular shade of azure hue. The dusty and dramatic blue is elegant and striking. It's also entirely handsome, and if you're just as in love with the color as we are, check out 1stdibs' curated collection of furniture and fashion in the shade.

Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue, 4L $110—$130

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Farrow & Ball's emotive, smoky blue shade is perfectly dapper.

Kelly Wearstler Graffito Pillow $63

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Pepper in colorful accent details in rich textures to add instant depth and dimension.

We've been really feeling polished concrete when fall rolls around. The pared-down architectural vibe of the raw material lends a structured precision and raw, dynamic appeal to modern accessories and furniture. Light gray channels soothing, tranquil notes that feel consistently edited and poised.

Farrow & Ball Skylight, 4L $110—$130

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This shade of gray from Farrow & Ball invites a meditative serenity to any room in the house.

Menu Willmann Vase $100

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We love the juxtaposition of stark concrete with subtle, quiet detail. This bud vase is the epitome of raw cool.

One Fine Stay's Via Zara in Northern Rome is the stuff dreams and passport stamps are made of and a nod to the crisp fall weather by bringing natural, outdoor-centric hues indoors. We especially love this soulful and unexpected combination of earthy terra-cotta with lustrous teal. We'd never leave this balcony, but we're all for taking the color party inside.

Benjamin Moore Baked Terra Cotta, 1 Pint $47—$80

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Terra-cotta is an all-natural middle ground between dusty pink and subtle orange. The shade reads as a neutral with a pluck of extra personality.

TRNK Earth Hand-Knotted Jute Rug, Terracotta $3340 $2672

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Not ready to paint? Remodel with colorful accessories. A rug goes a long way.

Neutrals are eternal. The poise and restraint of the perfect blond color is perennially chic and undeniably timeless. This season, we're all about subtle tan shades on the cooler side of the spectrum. It's beige with a side of dusty, overcast appeal.

Farrow & Ball Cornforth White, 4L $110—$140

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Sleek tonal neutrals add a quiet sophistication, perfect for grounding colorful works of art or bold statement pieces. 

Ever since Gwyneth Paltrow breezed on screen in Alfonso Cuarón's "Great Expectations" in 1998, we've been swooning over emerald green as the official color mascot of fall. Studio McGee's Claybourne Project, pictured above, is a master class in jewel-tone chic. Pairing crisp whites with dimensional marble and pops of greenery, the adept blend of deep hue and edited, modern embellishments is intelligent and muse-worthy. 

Benjamin Moore Seaweed, 1 Pint $47—$80

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Article Diamond Ottoman $699

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Vibrant velvet upholstered pieces add a lush coziness perfect for cooler months. 

Black doesn't have to be serious and moody. Matte black walls evoke iconic high-contrast appeal while still keeping the vibe exuberant and relaxed. This season, we're making a strong case for adding in a dose of dark art cool. 

Farrow & Ball Off-Black, 4L $110—$140

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Farrow & Ball's Off-Black shade is perfect for those looking for a more transitional, laid-back spin on the dark side. 

Menu Align Daybed $2695

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Fall fashion is all about the leather accessories. We feel the same for interiors. Add in soulful and spirited leather and hide details for a stylish, well-tailored update.

Are we ever going to get over the all-white space aesthetic? No. We'll never let go. If you share in our affinity for pure white abodes (the serene sophistication, the unfettered glamour, the bright calm…), feel free to wax poetic along with us via a fresh coat of chalk white paint. It remains the ultimate refresh.

Farrow & Ball Wimborne White $110—$140

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Finding the ideal shade of pale is not always as simple as it sounds. Consult our expert list of five white paint colors designers love.