1. CELEBRATE THE COLORS OF FALL
When many of us think of fall, we think of the beautiful colors of the natural world that truly define the changing of the seasons. From rich red and deep ochre to warm yellow and purple, embracing a fall color scheme on your porch is an easy way to celebrate the season.
2. MAKE THE MOST OF THE FALLEN LEAVES WITH A HOMEMADE WREATH
'Although wreaths are traditionally linked to Christmas porch decor, we love a fall wreath to lift the spirits and create something beautifully welcoming to your façade as days grow darker. It's about displaying the warming colors of amber leaves and the muted tones of dried flowers,' says Francesca Morris, senior buyer at Garden Trading.
3. ILLUMINATE YOUR PORCH WITH COZY FALL LIGHTS
Fall front door decor isn't just about wreaths; it pays to consider glorious garlands and twinkling lights too.
4. DINE OUTSIDE ON YOUR PORCH
Fall table decor ideas needn't just be indoors: if you have room for a table outside on your porch, why not decorate it for fall? 'Outside dining on your front or back porch, even during the fall season, is still possible if you do a bit of cozy prep work first – comfy seat cushions and thick woolen blankets are a necessity and make sure you have plenty of lanterns and candles on the table. If you have a chiminea or fire pit get that fired up to keep warm and it will create a lovely glow too,' says Lucy
5. REFRESH YOUR PORCH WITH A FALL COLOR SCHEME
Fall color schemes are all about the rich shades we see reflected in nature, so why not combine them with your fall porch ideas for the perfect combination.
6. SCATTER PUMPKINS IN A RANGE OF COLORS
Pumpkins are an enduring stalwart of Halloween decorating ideas, but that isn’t the only role the pumpkin planter has to play in fall. Apart from being delicious, they also make whimsical additions to non-spooky fall porch decor across the whole season. Plus, pumpkin planters are a wonderful way to decorate your home in fall.
7. USE A FALL FLORAL ARCH TO CREATE A WARM WELCOME
Fall mantel ideas on steroids? It has to be this floral arch idea, which will be sure to create a stir in the neighborhood.
8. SWITCH UP YOUR ROCKING CHAIR PILLOWS
One easy fall porch idea is simply switching up the accessories on your front porch furniture. 'Changing out pillows on rocking chairs is such a simple way to update your porch each season! Adding a candle and some florals makes the seating area feel even more welcoming,' says Leah Atkins, owner and lead designer at Leah Atkins Design.
9. ARRANGE CLUSTERS OF SEASONAL DELIGHTS
With the world changing right outside your window, it’s hard not to put nature at the center of your fall porch ideas. ‘It’s a time to welcome the transition of focus from outside to inside whilst still celebrating nature’s final flourish before winter,’ says Moss & Stone's Brigitte Girling. ‘An easy way to do this is to create an inviting seasonal harvest of nature’s gifts around our doors and porchways.’
10. GET COZY WITH AN OUTDOOR RUG
Love your living room fall decor? Then greet your guests with a little bit of it on your porch. Incorporating weather-proof textiles and the best outdoor rugs into your porch will signal to your guests that inside awaits a cozy refuge. Outdoor rugs, like this Nomad Sultan Rug from Weaver Green, are the perfect transitional addition.
11. LET YOUR FALL FOLIAGE RUN RIOT
The fiery colors of autumnal leaves always inspire the best fall color schemes for our interiors, so ensure you make the most of them in their natural state in your for a fall porch. This may take a little planning earlier in the year, but think about introducing plants into your porch area and its surroundings that will naturally create a dazzling display when fall comes around.
12. ADD DECORATIVE DISPLAYS TO THE WINDOW SILLS
Wondering how to decorate for fall on a budget? Why not use what you already have at home? A few apples make for charming decorations, and local wildlife will enjoy them too. Your fall porch decor shouldn’t stop at the front door. If you have a wide porch that runs some or all of the width of the home, consider getting your window sills in on the action.
13. LIGHT UP YOUR STEPS WITH LANTERNS
We all want our guests to feel a warming glow when they enter our home, so why not start from the doorstep? ‘If you have space, the finishing touch of a few lit lanterns as the dark nights draw in, creates a wonderfully enticing welcome for visiting friends and family,’ says Brigitte Girling.
14. INCORPORATE TEXTURE WITH A RANGE OF ORGANIC DECOR
If you're front or back porch is sheltered, then you can get as cozy and creative as you like with plenty of tactile texture.
15. BUNDLE UP IN A BLANKETED SEATING AREA
For larger porches, a seating area for watching the world go by is a must. There’s no need to tuck away your best outdoor furniture when the weather turns colder either – just ensure you’re well prepared for the chill by layering up your benches and armchairs with lots of lovely warm blankets.