5 Elegant Fall Decor Ideas To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space This Season
While some people associate autumn with endings, like the closing of summer or the falling of once-bright leaves, I see this season as a time of renewal.
Fall symbolizes the end of growth cycles and offers us a chance to reflect on what’s passed, get rid of what’s no longer needed, and prepare for new beginnings.
Of course, this idea can be applied in your personal and professional life. But perhaps more unexpectedly, you can also work it into your outdoor home decor.
As you get ready to cozy up this season, don’t disregard the curb appeal of your humble abode. Sometimes, what’s on the outside can reflect how we feel on the inside, and making your outdoor space more inviting can set the stage for a restful and bountiful fall season.
And if you’re not in love with the kitschy Halloween decor that’s lining the shelves of every major retail store right now, I get it. So, here are some more elegant yet welcoming ways to spruce up your outdoor fall decor for the season.
Wreaths Are In
If you think wreaths are reserved for Christmas, think again. There are plenty of gorgeous fall-inspired wreath designs to hang on your door that don’t scream “Halloween” but rather autumn as a whole.
You can select one that fits your overall vibe and the classic colors of the season, incorporating deep, warm hues like reds, golds, and oranges.
And if you have double front doors, that’s even better because you can place a wreath on each to create gorgeous symmetry.
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Level Up Your Landscaping
This will require a bit of planning, but incorporating more colorful flowers or trees can really set the fall scene.
You could try planting fall annuals to give your yard a healthy dose of autumnal color, such as mums, marigolds or even sunflowers.
You can keep the plants in your garden beds or let them encroach on your porch as well, adding some to rustic pots or planters to pull together a lush, fall-harvest aesthetic.
Pumpkins And Gourds Are Paramount
It’s not fall if there aren’t any pumpkins or gourds. However, you don’t have to go completely “orange jack-o’-lantern” if that’s not your style.
You can hit your local farmer’s market or pumpkin patch to pick out more unique colored pumpkins. Or, they can even be faux and bought from your favorite department store.
Muted hues are very on trend right now for porch pumpkin displays, with earthy tones of green, yellow, light orange, and even white pumpkins showing up on social media feeds.
As for displaying them, you can go as minimal or maximal as you’d like. Just try to vary the sizes and colors of your pumpkins as you scatter them to create a dynamic and intriguing look.
Light Up Your Yard
Once again, lights aren’t reserved for Christmas, either. You can actually curate a very cozy or spooky feel using different light displays, depending on what you like best.
For instance, you can get string lights mixed in with fall foliage to make hanging arches of leaves that light up the night. You can also buy or put together your own illuminating pumpkins that sit and shine in your front yard.
And if you prefer more haunting home decor, use flickering candlelight lanterns placed throughout your lawn to achieve a more eerie scene.
Don’t Forget Outdoor Dining
Last but not least, before the true chill of winter sets in, you should take advantage of these tolerable, brisk autumnal evenings while they last.
There’s no better way to do that than by creating a cozy outdoor dining area to indulge in some good food and drinks with your partner, family, or friends.
Depending on your space, you can go all-out with this idea. If you have a garden room, you can put together a gorgeous tablescape filled with fall flowers, gourds, and candles.
Or, if you have a patio or backyard, you can incorporate an outdoor fireplace, some comfy seating, and twinkly lights to make an environment perfect for lounging with hard cider, reciting ghost stories, or toasting some s’mores.
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