50 Best Fall Porch Décor Ideas That'll Make Your Entryway So Inviting
Give your guests a cozy welcome.
Fall will be here before you know it, and it's never too early to get the inspiration you need to transform your front porch into a festive, inviting space for all your guests. From football games to your Thanksgiving feast, there are plenty of opportunities to show off your cute and cozy fall decorations, both indoors and out. That's why we've compiled this list of the best fall porch décor ideas to create a cozy welcome for your home. Impress your friends, family, and passersby with fall-inspired wreaths, colorful gourds, pumpkin decorating ideas, and more.
You'll find tons of fun ideas on this list, and many of them stray from the tried-and-true designs and color palettes of the porches you're used to seeing at this time of year. Black and white buffalo check, white pumpkin crafts, burlap banners, and straw-colored corn stalks are just a few of the more original fall décor ideas on this list—and we've even got some outdoor Halloween decorations here. Even if you don't have a ton of space to spare, there's always room for a simple upgrade: Just add a comfy throw to a rocking chair or put up a cute chalkboard sign with a fall-themed message or picture.
So whether you're celebrating the start of the season with yummy fall desserts and apple cider cocktails, or lighting your favorite fall-scented candles and cozying up for a fall movie, your home will be ready for fall, y'all!
Outdoor Lights
Twinkling string lights add warmth and sparkle to your porch. All you need are a few extension cords! It's a simple way to bring that cozy feel to your home as soon as the air starts to chill.
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Wooden Ladder
Repurpose an old wooden ladder to get this seasonal look. It makes the perfect porch accent piece and can be used to display your autumnal plants and pumpkins.
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Hay Bales
Hay bales offer an easy way to add that fall feeling to your entryway. Find them at farmers' markets, livestock feed stores, and craft stores. For the finishing touch, add some strategically placed pumpkins and a plaid blanket.
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Rustic Wheelbarrow
We just love this rustic wheelbarrow to spruce up a seasonal scene. You can fill it to the brim with corn stalks, leaves, pumpkins, pinecones, and all those other festive fall decorations. Below, you can read up on how to DIY your own!
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Outdoor Bench
A cozy outdoor bench doubles as décor and seating. Add a few burlap pillows and you're all set. Bonus points if your pup is there to greet your guests!
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Hang a Mirror
Don't pass on that mirror you've been eyeing because you think you don't have anywhere to hang it. Instead, try placing it on your porch! Mirrors reflect light, brightening the area while adding space and dimension. It's a great way to add a unique touch to your outdoor space.
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Pumpkin Planter
This fall, take your plain pumpkin and turn it into a pretty planter. It's a perfect place for your seasonal mums! For décor that will last through the season, consider using a faux pumpkin.
See more at Garden Lovers Club.
Subtle Halloween Decor
If you like to celebrate Halloween all fall, this one is for you! Try adding an early dose of fright to your front porch by hanging witch hats or paper bats. It's a subtle way to incorporate hints of Halloween without going full-on jack-o'-lanterns and gravestones.
See more at Southern State of Mind.
Scarecrow
Nothing says autumn quite like scarecrows! Purchase one or DIY a fabric guy with straw accents and festive clothes to welcome your guests in true fall fashion.
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Faux Fall Tree
You can look for faux maple trees at your local garden center or you could always mimic the look on a smaller scale with branches and craft leaves. White lanterns and a few neutral-toned pumpkins help to balance the colorful scene.
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Botanical Pumpkin
It's surprisingly easy to recreate this pretty design: Grab a few leaf and flower stencils, tape them to a white pumpkin, and get to painting! We love the look of orange, but you can choose any autumnal color.
DIY Squash Hound
A squash designed to look like a hound just might be the cutest thing we've seen in a while (besides Ree's dog Walter, of course!). Recreate this long-faced fellow by layering a butternut squash with burlap and floral fabric.
Multiple Fall Wreaths
You don't have to have a set of double doors to take inspiration from this blogger's magnificent entryway. You could even stack two wreaths vertically to make a bold statement on any front door.
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DIY Door Mat
Making your own door mat is easier than it looks, thanks to a combination of craft store stencils and black acrylic paint. Your houseguests won't believe you made it yourself.
Get the tutorial at Feeling Nifty.
Floral Monogram Pumpkins
Make more than one of these monogram pumpkins, and you'll be able to spell out a word, like, "Welcome." Or go simpler and just try "BOO!"
To Make the Pumpkins:
- Use a pencil to draw a thick block letter on a pumpkin, then outline the letter with painter’s tape.
- Cut out and tape a large flower stencil inside the block letter.
- Using a foam pouncer, lightly dab craft paint onto the pumpkin to fill in the stencil. Let dry, then remove the stencil and repeat several times in different spots inside the letter.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 with other, smaller stencils, working from the biggest stencils in your collection to the smaller ones until you completely fill in the letter.
Muted Hues
How lovely are those soft blues and grays? Rustic lanterns and an array of pumpkins in muted hues add to the down-to-earth appeal of this scene.
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Cotton Wreath
Switch out your summer wreath for one that's a little more appropriate for the cooler weather, like this all-white cotton find. It's subtle enough to pair with any existing color palette.
See more at Sugar and Charm.
Floral Painted Pumpkins
A pumpkin is the all-natural, all-weather canvas that'll have your neighbors ooh-ing and ahh-ing.Paint on a few flowers freehand, then place your masterpiece(s) around your porch.
Ombré Petal Pumpkins
The inspired ombré design you see here couldn't be easier to mimic at home. Using an orange pumpkin and a stencil, blend a range of complementary paint colors together as you move outward from the center of the flower.
Make the Pumpkins:
Tape a floral stencil to an orange pumpkin.
Using a foam pouncer, lightly dab a light-colored craft paint onto the pumpkin to fill in the center petals.
While the paint is still wet, dab a darker paint just outside the center petals, blending the paints as you go.
Repeat step 3 with an even darker color on the petals’ outer edges. Let dry, then fill in the stencil’s leaves (if applicable) with another color paint.
Flower Planter Pumpkin
Fall blooms are always welcome on a front porch, but house them within a real pumpkin planter and you've got yourself an even more memorable decoration. Real and artificial flowers alike work well here.
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
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