Bring the warm colors of fall into your home with these beautiful and simple decorating projects. There are so many ways to decorate your home in a tasteful and festive way for fall. Pumpkins, gourds, fall foliage, and pinecones are a handful of popular themes that can serve as inspiration. You can mix all of these elements together across your mantle or you can stagger them artfully down your front steps. You can make a fall wreath out of miniature pumpkins. Use all cream for a more modern look or brightly colored orange for more Halloween-centric curb appeal. We love a garland made of oversized pinecones that incorporates fresh magnolia or greenery secured with florist wire. When decorating for fall, it is best to get the most bang for your buck and pick one look that will carry you through the tailgate, Halloween and Thanksgiving seasons. There is no need to be too holiday specific. Here are a few ways to get your home fall ready!
Welcome Guests Abundantly
Fall means guests, family, and get-togethers. Get your front porch ready for fall festivities with a pair of planters surrounded by an abundance of mums and real or faux pumpkins and gourds. Mix in a few lanterns to add a welcoming glow to evening gatherings.
Cue the Copper
Copper has continued to grow in popularity, making it glowing material the metal of the moment. Handcrafted of solid copper, a pretty pail turns fresh cut flowers or a bunch of branches into an eye-catching arrangement. Occasionally polish the copper to maintain its new-penny shine or allow the metal to take on a rich verdigris patina over time.
Set the Table With Seasonal Style
Turn every day into a holiday by decking out the dining room in fall’s favorite hues. For a can’t-miss combo, pair warm shades of orange, red and yellow with muted greens and copper and gold metallic accents.
Create a Grand Entrance
Fall marks the start of the holiday entertaining season making it a great time to spruce up areas of your home where guests gather, like the foyer. Touch-up scruffs on stair risers and add an entry table large enough to display a few decorative accessories. A pair of occasional chairs or long bench provides a spot for guests to remove boots or just sit for a chat.
Freshen Up The Front Door
Piles of pumpkins and gourds along with potted croton and mums give any front door maximum curb appeal. You can even add vinyl house numbers to a tall pumpkin for a similarly festive look for your home’s entry.
Warm Up to New Hues
Don’t limit bright colors to spring and summer, fall’s hues can be playful too. Rely on Mother Nature’s shifting shades to help you pick your palette. Try a splash of pumpkin orange, mellowed gourd green or the saturated blue evident in fall’s clear skies. No need to swap out your furniture for the season, just work in a few colorful accessories to get the look.
Bring the Outdoors In
for most of us, fall is the last hoorah before winter’s blustery weather truly sets in. Enjoy a walk through the crisp air to gather clippings for flowering plants and colorful foliage. Fill small vases with your finds and place them throughout the house. If you’re expecting overnight visitors, don’t forget the guest room.
