Our Favorite Fall Decorating Ideas to Greet the Season

Give your home’s curb appeal a boost and garnish spaces around the house with autumn’s radiant florals and harvest treasures. We’re sharing some of our best fall decorating ideas for every space—from mantels to kitchens to patios.


Charming Welcome

Dress up a neutral exterior with dashes of complementary color. Group together gourds in a mix of both rich and understated shades, intermingling real squash with faux additions.

Heart of the Home

The gracious spirit of fall easily extends to the kitchen. For a rustic look, pair wooden pieces with copper and pewter elements; their burnished patina brings warmth to organic elements with a flat finish.

Seasonal Riches

In this whitewashed kitchen, oversize pine cones and dried ears of corn preside over the stovetop. Tuck in myriad tree clippings—ginkgo, maple, oak—as well as a few pumpkins to ground the display, which is secured with wire.

Flourishing Fancies

The slender silhouette of a silver trumpet vase creates an eye-catching base for jewel-toned blooms like hydrangeas and chrysanthemums. Floral foam anchors the focal flowers, along with waxflower, hypericum, and wispy pepperberry branches.

Simple Radiance

In the spirit of harvesttime, a medley of ornamental gourds feels right at home in a yellow serving dish. Nestle in petite pumpkins, speckled squash, and vibrant florals for a pitch-perfect seasonal vignette.

Cozy Retreat

A muted palette garners a fall feel with stacked heirloom pumpkins, a soft plaid blanket, and a basketful of ‘Baby Boos.’ Flickering candles inside hurricane lanterns brighten the scene set for morning coffee with a view.

Endearing Details

Succulents take the spotlight with these jaunty arrangements. Using hot glue, affix moss atop mini pumpkins to create a decorative bed for rosette-shaped echeveria, orange and white kalanchoe, and string of pearls sprigs. Arrange them on a tray, or put one at each place setting to bring heartfelt smiles.

Elegant Touches

Update your mantel with chic seasonal finds, such as velvet pumpkins and branch-style candles in pewter candlesticks at varied heights.


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