The changing of the weather, as it cools down, is like a breath of fresh air that starts with your front porch and goes all through your home. Make your front porch one that radiates an inviting and homey feeling that you want friends and relatives to experience as they come to visit during the holidays.
Enjoy our video of this gorgeous porch in Savannah
Magnolia Hall - Guest house for the
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
See our compilation of autumn and Halloween decorating ideas!
Don't limit yourself to pumpkins.
When decorating your front porch for autumn, you need not be limited to the use of traditional pumpkins. Be creative when coming up with decorating ideas for fall.
Visit your local department and craft stores to look for awesome autumn decorating schemes. You will find samples and ideas that are sure to get your outdoor fall decorating juices flowing. The possibilities are endless!
You might want to attach some corn stalks to the columns or pillars on your porch and accent them with a colorful bow and a small pumpkin or scarecrow. This helps add dimension to the setting.
Bales of hay also add a nice touch. They are very versatile as they provide a stable base on which to place pumpkins and gourds or to arrange potted plants such as mums. As your autumn decorating progresses, add a little flurry of color by weaving some fall leaf garland around the hay bale.
Another tip for fall decorating is the use of wreaths on your door or window. Wreaths come in an assortment of sizes and a wide array of styles and colors. If you are feeling creative, you can create one quite quickly as they are relatively simple to make.
Another of our tips for fall decorating is to take a walk in the woods. You will find all kinds of natural things to use on your front porch. Our daughter-in-law and granddaughter made a really neat sign from twigs and other natural materials. Find instructions on our decorating ideas for fall page.
You can add pine cones and branches to any design. They will make your display more interesting as they add different textures and heights. Don’t limit your efforts to your porch; let your fall decorating spill out into your yard.
The use of a Sheppard’s hooks with a pretty fall banner is also a great outdoor fall decorating idea. Finish it off with a few pumpkins and flowers around the base and you have created a beautiful look.
There are some fantastic autumn decoration ideas for your porch that are very inexpensive but yet beautiful and versatile. Take your time and look around at all the ideas for fall decorating before you decide which avenue to travel.
Once you have figured out what you like, have fun being creative and sit back and enjoy the results!That's exactly what Rose of Sharon did for her autumn decorated porch:
Photo by A Fleming
