BATTLE LAKE — As the air turns crisp and leaves crunch underfoot, our homes become sanctuaries — places to slow down, warm up and surround ourselves with things that bring comfort. This fall, it’s all about earthy textures, warm tones and design choices that echo the natural world.
For Danielle Glorvigen, owner of Tumbleweed Designs, fall decorating is a blend of comfort, tradition and personal touches. Helping clients create their ideal designs that are both functional and approachable — from kitchens to bathrooms, to bedrooms and living spaces to everything in between.
Contributed photo / Danielle Glorvigen
Located in Battle Lake, Minnesota, Tumbleweed Designs provides a wide range of interior design services from staging to shopping and decorating, to complete interior and exterior designs. While her personal style leans “crisp, clean, coastal yet cozy” — or “CCCC” as she calls it — she and her team work closely with clients to shape spaces that reflect their individual taste and lifestyle. Alongside her rescue dog, Brindle, Tumbleweed Designs’ unofficial mascot, Glorvigen said she is inspired by nature and the beauty of the Minnesota seasons, designing spaces that offer a balance of warm interiors with a fresh and welcoming feel.
Contributed photo / Danielle Glorvigen
Seasonal shifts and earthy inspiration
For fall design inspiration, Glorvigen said she turns her attention inward — to home, to comfort and to the golden, grounding beauty of fall.
Contributed photo / Danielle Glorvigen
“I love using heavier textures or fabrics that make you want to touch and feel the material,” she said, “It’s all about comfort — we like to bring in more cozy versus clean and light colors for summer.”
When working with clients to design spaces for the transition into fall, Glorvigen shared it’s all about bringing the warmth of the season inside.
“In Minnesota, we’re so blessed to experience the changing seasons. When we design for clients in other states that don’t get that same shift — no vibrant leaves or crisp air — it’s fun to bring in a little piece of home,” said Glorvigen. “We’ll use inspiration from Minnesota trees and fall colors to create that cozy, seasonal feeling, even in places where Mother Nature doesn’t provide it naturally.”
Contributed photo / Danielle Glorvigen
Using the beauty of the Minnesota landscape as inspiration to design for the fall season, Glorvigen shared that, in addition to textures, it’s also about color. When making the transition from summer to fall, she uses colors that invoke a sense of warmth. “I like using the more saturated, rich colors, of course, with a fall, we use the beauty of Mother Nature in general as inspiration for the change of the seasons.”
Noting the fall season includes the expected timeless trends such as oranges and reds, adding in additional colors inspired by nature, such as browns and dark greens, helps create a more timeless decor scheme.
Contributed photo / Danielle Glorvigen
“Some of the timeless trends are definitely the dried foliage. We bring the outside in, but we love to add a lot of dried natural cut plants and fillers,” said Glorvigen, who added she enjoys cutting her own, often while walking Brindle. Adding in some unique personal touches can also elevate fall decor.
“Bringing in metals such as copper and brass to use as accents – metals can really add to the space, bringing a really beautiful contrast to the heavier textures and rich colors,” Glorvigen shared.
Balancing timeless and trending
For 2025, Glorvigen said a new trend for fall decor is mood lighting. “We bring in a lot of mood lighting in the fall with a little bit more amber tone versus a lighter tone – even the light bulbs make a difference.”
Contributed photo / Danielle Glorvigen
She recommends Edison-style lighting and soft accent lights. What makes this trend fresh, she says, is where the lighting is placed. “Think under toe kicks in the kitchen, behind artwork, or above your curtain panels,” she suggests. “It’s all about creating layers of light that feel soft and inviting.”
In kitchens, she suggests using chunky wooden platters, candlesticks and natural elements to create visual height and interest on islands and countertops. And don’t forget the curtains.
“Curtains are often overlooked,” she notes. “Swapping out summer sheers or linens for heavier panels—like velvet or even wool—can completely change the feel of a space.” Additionally, Glorvigen suggests changing bedding and linens for a fun way to bring more textures and colors into a home.
Simple seasonal switches
For homeowners looking to refresh their space for fall without a full redesign, Glorvigen offers her signature “power shop” strategy.
“Grab a tote and head to your favorite local store or boutique. Fill it with pottery coffee mugs, fall-scented candles, textured accent towels and a few natural dried elements – I like to cut dried grasses or pods,” she said. “Take the greenery out of vases and replace it with dried foliage. These little swaps make a huge difference.”
At the heart of Glorvigen’s approach is a simple, enduring idea: home should feel like a reflection of the season — and the people who live in it. Whether it’s a curated collection of foraged foliage, the glow of amber lighting on a cool evening, or a cozy blanket tossed across the arm of a favorite chair, fall décor is about more than just aesthetics — it’s about atmosphere, memory, and feeling grounded.
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