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As the air gets crisp and the leaves change colors from red to orange and yellow, it is time to change the outdoor spaces to reflect the beauty of fall.
Whether it is the spacious backyard area, the cozy patio, or even just the front porch, decorating for the holiday allows you to bring warmth, charm, and a festive touch to the home.
From pumpkins and scarecrows to nice sitting areas, we’ve put together over 30 gorgeous outdoor fall decor ideas to get you in the mood for the season.
1. Pumpkin Displays
While nothing says fall like a great big ol’ pumpkin arrangement, here are a few ways to make it more interesting. Vary the size and color of the pumpkins, line them up along a staircase, mix them with gourds, or integrate them into a step arrangement on your front porch.
Heirloom pumpkins in shades of white, muted orange, and blue can be elegant against traditional displays. For a fantastic twist, carve or paint pumpkins with fall designs. Pumpkins are a quick way to attain that warm harvest scene in your outdoor decor.
2. Mums in Planters
Mums, or chrysanthemums, are one of the ultimate flowers of fall, adding a burst of color to your outdoor space. With their golden yellow to deep burgundy coloring, they are perfect for giving your porch or patio a cozy autumn feel.
Pair them with some rustic planters, barrels, or wicker baskets, for example, and you’ve got a classic fall setup. Mums are hardy and thrive best in cooler weather.
They bloom well into the season, making them ideal for long-lasting autumn decor. They should always be watered regularly to keep their blooms vibrant and healthy.
3. Cornstalks and Hay Bales
Cornstalks and hay bales are used to create a romantic fall look. It is especially effective when a row of cornstalks flanking the front door or porch pillars develop a sense of height and texture, and hay bales can be brilliant displays for pumpkins, gourds, or potted mums.
They can also frame or border an outside seating area or warm up an entrance.
Add those in and some lanterns or scarecrows for a cohesive outdoor Halloween setup that seems to step right out of the pages.
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4. Autumn Wreaths
A beautiful autumn wreath on your front door sets the festive tone for the season. Adorned with pinecones, mini pumpkins, or colorful faux leaves, they bring warmth and welcome.
Create your own using seasonal finds such as dried flowers, twigs, and berries from a nature walk. The best thing about fall wreaths is that they can go from simple to elaborate so that you will find a match for your style.
Update your look each year to keep your front entry fresh and seasonal.
5. Lanterns and Candles
Add a magic glow to your outdoor fall decor with lanterns and candles. Display rustic vintage-style lanterns in wood or metal materials to fit the cozy feel of this season. String them across the porch steps, hang them on hooks, and place them on tables for a warm, cozy glow.
For a safer alternative, try flameless LED candles or fairy lights that give the same effect without the danger of fire. These light features turn any autumn night into a little slice of magic.
6. Scarecrows
Fall yard decoration only gets a little more whimsical than with scarecrows.
Whether you like an old-fashioned, hand-stitched scarecrow with a straw hat, plaid flannel shirt, or a more creative model, they can be a fun, hospitality-creating statement. Put them by your garden, at your porch entrance, or even with a show of pumpkins and cornstalks.
Scarecrows aren’t just for farms; they are perfect for adding personality and humor to any fall setup, bringing smiles to the faces of visitors and passersby.
7. Squash and Gourds Arrangement
Gourds and squash are just about every color, shape, and texture in the rainbow. Arrange them in baskets, on steps, or with pumpkins in any harvest vignette.
The natural elements celebrate the season’s abundance, and the earthy tones complement other fall decor. Matt the gourds and squash and the hay bale or barrel for depth.
They can also be scattered through outdoor table settings or planted in flowerbeds for extra autumnal charm.
8. Cozy Outdoor Seating
With the mercury dropping, make your outdoor retreat warm and cozy. Use soft plaid throws, blankets, and pillows featuring warm autumnal tones of burnt orange, mustard, and deep red in the throws.
Texture layering gives way to a warm sanctuary to linger over hot cider or enjoy the warmth of a fire pit. Add comfortable wicker chairs, wood benches, or a swing for ultimate comfort.
A few lanterns or string lights will do it justice and make the evening crisp fall inviting.
9. String Lights
String lights instantly change the ambiance of any outdoor setting and give it a warm, cozy, bright glow that says everything about autumn evenings.
Suspend them from pergolas, drape them over porch railings or trees, and pair them with patios to bring in the most intimate and magical ambiance.
Use warm white or soft amber bulbs to illuminate this fall era in conjunction with natural colors by the seasons.
The soft glimmer created by string lights works well with rustic elements, transforming your outdoor living space into a cozy haven for fall gatherings.
10. Rustic Wooden Signs
Rustic wooden signs with phrases like “Pumpkin Patch” or “Harvest Time” really charm your fall decor. Whether you make your own on hand-painted wooden boards or buy a pre-made one, it does help set up the atmosphere of autumn.
These signs can be easily placed on your porch or in the garden to create a DIY project from old wood or personalize a message to fit your decor style.
Pair with bales of hay or pumpkins for an easy, rustic, farm-fresh look that extends a warm welcome to guests.
11. Leaf Garlands
Leaf garlands may be one of the simplest ways to bring all that rich color from the fall season into outdoor decor. Drape fake or dried leaf garlands over porch railings, along fences, or around doorframes to instantly up the fall factor.
You can also make your garland by creating arrangements using dried leaves, pinecones, and twine for a more natural and unique effect. The leaf garlands look pretty when paired up with string lights or pumpkins.
It will add texture and depth to your outdoor space, making it look festive and welcoming, especially during holidays.
12. Barrel Planters
Barrel planters with seasonal flowers like mums, marigolds, or asters on either side of your front door or garden. Half-barrels also complement the fall look with their old rustic style and nicely go well with pumpkins and other harvest items.
You can use them as multi-layered presentations by placing greenery and fall flowers.
Place two on either side of your porch for an ideally balanced and inviting entrance and frame this season’s style.
13. Apple Crates
Apple crates are very cozy and great for displaying autumn decorations. Use them on your porch or inside your garden with seasonal produce, such as pumpkins, apples, or squash.
You can also use it to present potted plants and other decor like lanterns and candles. An apple crate is an inexpensive, quaint addition to any fall setup and may be reused for multiple seasons and uses.
Use them creatively to add coziness and a farmhouse feel to highlight autumn’s harvest.
14. Outdoor Rug in Fall Colors
An outdoor rug in autumn tones can always be used as an anchor for your seating area, adding warmth to your porch or patio. Bring deep reds, oranges, or mustard yellows to your fall decor with a rug.
Outdoor rugs also help make the space cozier and more inviting for guests to hang out in, transforming it into an extension of your home.
Also, they’re tough enough to handle the elements while adding a splash of seasonal color to your outdoor setup.
15. Plaid Throws
Those little colored swirling plaid throws can warm an outdoor seating set with style for fall. Just drape one across a chair or bench, and you’ve built a cozy cabin-like atmosphere for guests to snuggle up in and warm their bones over chilly nights.
Fall is a season of tradition, but you can mix old and new shades to boot red, orange, brown, and plaid- no end of combinations.
Plaid instantly makes you think of autumn, so it’s lovely to layer in your decor to create a welcoming and stylish outdoor space.
16. Decor Wagon Wheel
Create an old wagon wheel’s rustic feel in your fall outdoor decor. You can embellish it with colorful fall leaves, berries, or tiny pumpkins to be the star point of your outdoor decor.
Hang it over a tree, alongside your porch, or even near your front door to bring that perfect country feel.
The best thing about this would be mixing and matching with other seasonal items – like hay bales or cornstalks, for example – to further warm up your harvest-themed outdoor environment.
17. Fire Pit Area
A fire pit would be the ideal feature for a cozy outdoor place for the fall season.
Add comfortable seating around the pit, chairs, and outdoor cushions, and encourage visitors to hang out by the fire. It’s enough warmth to spend late evenings outdoors when the temperatures cool.
You have created a cozy space for relaxation and socializing with a string of lights, some lanterns, and a storage container full of marshmallows for roasting and voilà.
18. Autumn Door Mat
A festive fall-themed doormat greets those entering with seasonal charm. Playful phrases such as “Hello Pumpkin” or “Welcome Fall” brighten an entryway and add seasonal cheer right before visitors enter the house.
Simple yet effective, this small decoration becomes a functional part while capturing the feeling of autumn when guests are outside.
In addition to using a pumpkin or a fall wreath, a themed doormat is a very inexpensive means of ushering your home’s decor into the season.
19. Birch Logs
Stack some birch logs on either side of the entrance or in your flowerpots. Wooden logs and rustle-free leaves and oranges in pumpkins create a distinct contrast. Scatter them along with lanterns or dried corn for pleasingly textured effects.
Stand birch logs upright or stack them horizontally-whichever way, they are elegant and woodsy: they fit any outdoor display.
20. Seasonal Pillows
Throw pillows have been accessorized for the change in season with fresh pillows. Replace your regular outdoor patio cushions with seasonal pillows for fall patterns and designs: pumpkins, leaves, or plaid prints.
Seasonal pillows not only add a splash of color to enhance that fall look but also bring a cozier feel to your outdoor space, making it all the more inviting.
Seasonal pillows are ideal for patios, porches, or other seating areas in the garden- a simple yet affordable way to give your decor some breathing room.
21. Woven Baskets
Fill your porch or garden with woven baskets holding seasonal items such as apples, pinecones, or mini pumpkins for that warm, rustic feel.
They add great texture and personality to fall decor and are lovely things that go well with enhancing outdoor displays: hang them over railings or place them beside sitting areas.
The woven texture’s natural look complements the seasons’ elements to create a fair, balanced, earthy look.
22. Copper Accents
Copper accents add a rich glow to your fall outdoor decor, bringing warmth and shine to every display. You can use copper for lanterns, planters, or vases; this rich, metallic element beautifully depicts the golden tones of autumn so well.
It is where you place the copper alongside lovely pumpkins, mums, or seasonal greenery.
Warm copper tones blend nicely with rustic textures such as wood and wicker, adding a sophisticated yet cozy feel to your porch, patio, or garden area.
23. Wooden Crate Display
Add some depth to your fall decor by layering wooden crates holding pumpkins, potted mums, or lanterns. Rustic crates will be the easiest way to incorporate layered visual interest into your porch or patio setup.
Paint or stain them with your aesthetic, or leave them as is for a farmhouse look. Suitable for small-space rooms, the crates can incorporate several decorative elements in a relatively small area.
24. Dried Hung Corn
Dried corn, especially multi-colored Indian corn, has an old-timey, harvest-type charm to the outdoor decoration. Tie the bunches with raffia or twine and hang them on the doors, windows, and fences.
The colorful kernels give a homespun, seasonal feel, representing the season’s richness. Alone or paired with pumpkins and wreaths, it is a lovely way to celebrate autumn’s bounty.
25. Cinnamon Stick Bundles
Tie twine or ribbon around bunched cinnamon sticks for a simple, fragrant fall decorating idea. Use these around your porch, yard, or outdoor table easily for an elastic feel.
While it’s a significant decorative element, the aroma of the cinnamon sticks provides a gentle warmth, which defines an autumnal atmosphere.
You can combine elements to create a unified, warm decor with other natural details like pinecones, dried leaves, or small pumpkins added to this DIY project.
26. Wheelbarrow Planter
Fill an old wheelbarrow with fall flowers, pumpkins, and gourds. It can become a charming fall planter for your garden, yard, or porch.
In doing so, you might add more texture to the old look of the wheelbarrow: mums tumbling out and stacked pumpkins and gourds, to name a few.
27. DIY Pumpkin Topiary
Create a unique DIY pumpkin topiary by stacking pumpkins of different sizes and colors. You may mix natural and artificial, orange and white, or even heirloom varieties with a pastel tint to make it look unique.
Add flair to your topiary by tucking in some greenery or small floral arrangements between the stacks of pumpkins.
You may place it on your porch, right before your entrance door, or even be the centerpiece of your fall decor. The creative decoration creates a height and visual interest in your fall decor.
28. Alloy Type Fall Smeltery Filled with Embellishment
Fill a vintage metal trough with pumpkins, mums, or dried flowers for a charming fall look. Its rustic farmhouse style makes it friendly enough to show on porches, patios, or even alongside garden beds, as it might catch your attention occasionally.
Old metal lightness contrasts horribly with soft and organic autumn, thus balancing this unusual display. Mix it with wooden crates or lanterns for a cohesive rustic fall aesthetic.
29. Mason Jar Lanterns
Add the coziest, whimsical lights to your outdoor fall space by making these mason jar lanterns.
Just fill the jars with fairy lights or candles and then position them down the walkways and steps or hang them from the trees.
These DIY lanterns are so simple, not to mention very effective in making your home lit, cozy, and warmly inviting. The soft flicker inside mason jars catches up nicely with the cooler nights during autumn – perfect for fall decor.
30. Pinecone Ornaments
Natural pinecones add texture and a rustic element to your fall display as you throw them across tables and porch steps or arrange them in wreaths and garlands for that seasonal, organic look.
You can leave them natural for that earthy feel or spray them with metallic colors like gold or copper for something more festive. They mesh well with other fall elements like pumpkins, gourds, and seasonal flowers.
31. Vintages Milks Cans
These vintage milk cans add a memorable touch to any fall decor worth showing the country farmer’s feel. Place them on your porch or garden and fill them with seasonal flowers, greenery, or dried cornstalks.
Their aged, rustic look gives your outdoor space a warm, inviting feel. Whether as a solitary decoration or part of a collection, these vintage milk cans will be an excellent fall decoration.
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