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A fall movie night is one of our favorite October weekend activities, and we especially love movies with beautiful interiors. At this point, it’s traditional to swoon over Meg Ryan’s brownstone in “You’ve Got Mail” and the beautiful seaside cottage in “Practical Magic.” And while there are many ways to answer the question “how to decorate for fall» Question, it’s fun to be inspired by these films. Whether you want to imagine yourself as the protagonist of a Nora Ephron movie or prefer the gothic elegance of the home in “The Addams Family,” here are some ways to decorate your home for fall, based on your favorite movies. fall favorites.

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Add some magic to your kitchen

A kitchen with copper pots above the stove

Margo Roth, @itsmargoroth

The romantic white Victorian house built for the movie “Practical Magic” is simply stunning, but by far the most memorable setting is the kitchen. It was generously sized, had rows and rows of see-through cabinets, and copper cooking utensils sat on open shelves. There was even a potions room with hundreds of neatly arranged clear glass vials. Whether you’re a witch casting spells or just love a wide open kitchen— incorporate some of your own practical magic into your kitchen space.

Hang Your Copper Cookware Like a Designer Margo Roth did here. While you’re at it, hang some dried herbs or flowers, too. Display your spices in clear glass jars and keep a basil plant on your counter. The house in “Practical Magic” was the epitome of an eclectic seaside cottage, and the wooden furniture, open shelves and nature-inspired decor can give you the same feeling no matter where you live.

Lean into gothic glamor

A dark room with gold frames all over the wall and a velvet sofa

Marcus Campbell, @oldtownmagick

If Halloween feels less like a holiday and more like a lifestyle, Victorian decor or gothic glamor may be a year-round aesthetic you’d like to embrace. This Marcus Campbell living room feels like you’re stepping onto the set of “The Addams Family.” The iconic family was known for being mysterious and spooky and for decorating their home with moody interiors to match. This room fits that vibe perfectly.

Let gothic elegance take center stage in your own home by dousing the walls in color with jewel tones or a deep, saturated shade like black or blue. You can even add antique touches like lamps and picture frames and create a gallery wall with gothic-inspired artwork. The stunning plum-colored velvet tufted sofa featured here adds a touch of luxury, while plants bring this living room to life.
Add rustic and vintage pieces to your space

Add rustic and vintage pieces to your space

A living room with baskets above the fireplace, an armchair and books on a table

Margo Roth, @itsmargoroth

Once the weather cools down, “Little Women” is one of the most iconic fall movies to kick off the season. No matter which version of the movie you prefer, the March family home, Orchard House, is a rustic cabin in Concord, Massachusetts that simply embodies the charm of fall. This house was also where Louisa May Alcott lived and is now a museum that you can visit today.

To give your home the same rustic charm, look for vintage pieces and decorate with natural materials. Also, don’t be afraid to just use what you have on hand. This living room by designer Margo Roth does it in spades: the vintage chair, baskets hanging from the mantle, and numerous stacks of books scattered throughout give this space a number of cozy layers that make it feel lived in , comfortable and incredibly welcoming.

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Create a reading corner

    One room with built-in shelves next to the door

Anna Haines Design, @annahainesdesigns, Photography: Paul Whitbread

There’s an iconic shot of Billy Crystal running through Stephen King’s “Misery” in a comfy blue armchair in “When Harry Met Sally” that looks like the epitome of comfort. As Harry, he wears a cream cable-knit sweater, sweatpants and comfy socks, his feet perched on the chair. Who doesn’t want to read sweaty in a comfortable armchair, especially in the fall?

To recreate that fall movie decorating moment yourself, find a corner of your home that would love a particularly comfortable and make it a reading corner. Keep a stack of books nearby (or an entire wall) and be sure to spend an afternoon there this season.

Improve the charm of your room

A bedroom with a nightstand next to the bed and soft white pillows at the foot of the bed

Lauren Evans Interiors, @laurenevansinteriors, Photography: Vivian Johnson, Stylist: Rachel Forslund

Kathleen Kelly’s brownstone in “You’ve Got Mail” oozes charm. It’s like she knew about cottagecore before it became a trend. Her bedroom is particularly adorable, featuring a striped headboard and floral bedding, perfect for emailing love notes in bed. This soft pink bedroom from Lauren Evans Interiors gives major Kathleen Kelly vibes and serves as perfect inspiration for yours bedroom makeover.

The printed lumbar pillow paired with the scalloped edges of the comforter and pillows makes this bedroom scene pretty and feminine. The pops of pink from the comforter and nearby window blind add another layer of charm and comfort. The only thing missing is a vase of daisies, the sweetest flower.

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Get scary

A black painted room with a dresser, candles and a deer portrait

Marcus Campbell, @oldtownmagick

With the new movie “Beetlejuice,” as well as a number of spooky Halloween movies you may rewatch every year, you might be inspired to make everything spooky in a room in your house. Invest in dark, thick velvet curtains and incorporate vintage decor like ornate candelabras and picture frames for a hauntingly beautiful ambiance. The deer wall art shown here may be eerily reminiscent of “Get Out,” and for a Halloween touch, be sure to add some cobwebs. THE color palette because a particularly scary room doesn’t have to be entirely black either. Complement it with deep purples or reds.