According to the Pinterest Fall 2024 Trend Report, searches for «cozy vibes» (up 90% over 2023), comfy spaces, and relaxing retreats show no sign of letting up—evidently, we all still want our homes to feel like a retreat from the real world. So snuggle up and grab a cup of hot ginger tea (searches for ginger are up 240% over last year) while we tell you how to make your space its most peaceful based on what Pinners are looking for.
According to the platform's report, users are embracing dreamy, cozy corners with floral room aesthetics and ambient lighting, infusing their spaces with soothing colors. Japanese style is heavily influencing decor trends, and people are looking to fill their homes with Japanese vintage art.
With searches for “zen house” up 405%, it's clear the goal is to find inspiration to balance comfort, style, and tranquility. And what better way to set the tone than to switch up the colors in your space?
If you're going for a total refresh, start by trying out a new color palette. Pinterest users are gathering inspiration for their interiors, with the term “green home decor” leading the way with an impressive 2,670% increase in searches.
And not far behind is “sage and blue color palette,” up 570%. Sage green has been trending for a while, and blue is a versatile classic. These two shades together are a natural fit: They bring the calming aspects of the outdoors to any decor style, whether your aesthetic leans cottagecore or more contemporary.
Paint companies are also seeing blue when it comes to color trends. Valspar chose a bold blue as its 2025 Color of the Year, and pairing it with a soft sage channels creates a palette that's traditional yet fresh. It can even feel whimsical
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Chrysanthemums or mums are a must-have for autumn décor. They are perfect for pairing with pumpkins and gourds, and steal the spotlight with an explosion of blooms in fiery red, orange, and yellow hues that echo the autumn foliage. You’ll also find vibrant pink, lavender, and even white mums to dress up containers and gardens. Mums are easy to care for but require regular watering to keep them flowering for many weeks. How much water plants need and how often you should water mums varies depending on where the plant is growing. Follow these simple tips to determine when to water mums and keep them looking their best all season.
Succulents are unique, low-maintenance plants that can grow in the harshest of conditions. But along with these structural characteristics, do they also catch the eye with intriguing colors? Yes! There are Succulents for Fall and Winter Colors that display their artistic touch even in the second half of the year!
Even if you aren't fortunate enough to live next to a meadow of wildflowers, you can still capture their untamed beauty in a container or garden this summer by planting cosmos. Cosmos come in various colors, from burgundy to pink to white. Mix them up for a more natural look, like a wildflower meadow. Bonus: this colorful flower, native to tropical America, attracts birds and butterflies with its cheery blooms. Because of their wildflower characteristics, cosmo flowers are considered invasive in some environments. Cosmos are prime not only for containers but for creating a mass of color in borders or backgrounds or as a filler among shrubs.
ORGANIC FARMING and gardening have always been based on the principle of feed the soil, not the plant. I recently got some expert advice for doing that, and also learned more about why our diligent soil consciousness matters so much, with the co-directors of the nonprofit Real Organic Project, a farmer-led organization advocating for food produced in concert with healthy soils and pastures.
Andrew Bunting is vice president of horticulture at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), where he promotes gardening for the greater good. PHS supports healthier neighborhoods through horticulture by cleaning and greening vacant lots, planting and maintaining street trees, partnering with community gardeners to share resources and conserve productive open space, and demonstrating ecologically sound gardening practices in public gardens throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Andrew’s extensive public gardening career includes time spent at Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer, and 27 years at the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. His Fine Gardening articles have covered topics like autumn-flowering trees, shrubs for shade, and selecting trees for structure. In this episode, he discusses the evolution of his home garden, the lessons learned from the many gardens his hands have touched, and the potential for making our shared landscapes more sustainable and inclusive.
Looking for something unusual to grow in the garden? Look no further than chocolate cosmos, a tuberous perennial with velvety blooms and a decadent fragrance. With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike. The blooms make fragrant cutting for the vase and plants perform beautifully in containers, where their scent can be enjoyed on patios and balconies. Bring the beauty and aroma of chocolate cosmos to your own garden by learning how to grow and care for these unique bloomers.
While there are many ways to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, this little trick is an easy way to help your home smell nicer and deter pests all at once.
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