Holidays & Entertaining Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Decor 41 Harvest-Inspired Fall Decor Ideas Decorate for the season with pumpkins, leaves, and other natural decor elements. By Emily VanSchmus Emily VanSchmus Emily VanSchmus is the assistant digital home editor at Better Homes & Gardens, where she covers home decor, entertaining ideas, and more. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 26, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: David A. Land When it comes to decorating for fall, you don't have to look very far for inspiration. The seasonal harvest offers some of the most stunning colors and textures that will have your home ready for autumn. Decorate your home with natural elements like pumpkins, gourds, leaves, and more. To inspire your autumn color scheme, we're sharing our best harvest-inspired fall decorating ideas. These simple ideas will help you create gorgeous centerpieces, fall wreaths, and porch decorations from natural elements. 22 Ideas for Your Prettiest Fall Front Door Decor Ever 01 of 41 Fall Living Room Werner Straube Transform your living space into a fall getaway by adding pops of autumn color to the space. Here, a bright orange pumpkin and a gorgeous seasonal bouquet give the living room a seasonal refresh. A collection of cozy fall blankets and pillows add the finishing touch. 31 Fall Living Room Decor Ideas to Spruce Up Your Home for the Season 02 of 41 Fall Dining Table Better Homes and Gardens / Jeff Herr The autumn season is all about gathering with loved ones and giving thanks, so pay special attention to the spaces you use most for getting together. Decorate the dining room table with a large arrangement of fresh or faux fall blooms, and add a tray of pumpkins or gourds for an additional pop of color. 35 Formal Dining Room Ideas That Deliver Drama and Elegance 03 of 41 Pumpkin Display Idea David A. Land Clear glass cloches are an easy way to swap out your decor from season to season. The clear containers can be filled with small natural elements (think pumpkins for fall and pinecones for winter) and are easy to change up every few months. 04 of 41 Fall Front Porch Decor Werner Straube Fill your front porch with pumpkins in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes. Line the front steps with classic orange pumpkins, and fill a wire basket with miniature gourds for a festive decor element. Cozy fall blankets tie everything together and provide warmth for chilly autumn nights. 30+ Fall Home Decor Ideas to Add Seasonal Style Inside and Out 05 of 41 Pretty Fall Wreath Werner Straube A natural fall wreath is an easy way to incorporate the colors of the season. To make your own, start with a basic grapevine wreath and tuck real or faux stems of blooms and greenery into the branches. Don't limit yourself to front door decor, either! Fall wreaths can be displayed on a shelf, in the kitchen, or even above the mantel. 40 Fall Wreaths That Showcase Nature’s Bounty 06 of 41 Fall Entry Table Kelsey Hansen A few gourds can make a big statement when placed on an accent table. Decorate an entryway console table with a few pumpkins and natural decor elements to welcome fall guests to your home. 23 Gorgeous Fall Table Decor Ideas for Every Design Style 07 of 41 Harvest-Inspired Fall Centerpiece Better Homes and Gardens / Kritsada Whether you're decorating for the fall season or looking for a Thanksgiving centerpiece, turn to the bounty of the season. Create a simple centerpiece with mini pumpkins, cabbage leaves, and other elements that can be found in the garden or at a fall farmer's market. 47 Beautiful Centerpiece Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table 08 of 41 Farmhouse Fall Decor Edmund Barr Fall pumpkins don't have to be orange! For a farmhouse-inspired decor scheme, opt for a smattering of white pumpkins and accent with colorful foliage. 10 Farmhouse Fall Decor Ideas That Are Simply Perfect for Autumn 09 of 41 Rustic Centerpiece Idea Blaine Moats Create a simple fall centerpiece by adding a few gourds to decor items you already have. Here, a collection of mini pumpkins and gourds surround white pillar candles on a simple white plate and wood cutting board. 19 Gorgeous Fall Centerpiece Ideas that Are Easy to Re-Create 10 of 41 Pumpkin Centerpiece Decor Andy Lyons Bring the beauty of your fall garden indoors by creating a miniature garden scene for an accent table or centerpiece. Fill a cloche with a base of moss or greenery, then add branches and miniature pumpkins for a pretty autumn scene. 11 of 41 Pomegranate Wreath Matthew Mead Add a pop of color to your front door with this bright and beautiful fall wreath. You can even leave this door decoration up well into winter thanks to the festive ruby-hued pomegranates and berries. An inexpensive twig wreath provides the base and dried moss helps fill in the gaps. 12 of 41 Fall Flower Bouquet Stephen Kent Johnson Yes, fall is all about reds, yellows, and oranges, but that doesn't mean there isn't any room for a pop of pink. The rosy flowers in this fall bouquet pair well with branches of persimmons and a mix of fall foliage. Create a similar fall floral arrangement for a showstopping Thanksgiving centerpiece. 13 of 41 Baskets of Blooms Rett Peek Decorating with a few big baskets of flowers is one of the simplest ways to make your fall front porch especially enviable. Head to your local greenhouse to see what seasonal options are available. Even big-box retailers and hardware stores often have a large selection. Place them within baskets and add a few rocks to prevent them from toppling over. The blooms will look even better once the leaves begin to change colors. Here's When You Should Set Out Your Mums 14 of 41 Front Door Decor GREG SCHEIDEMANN PICTURES Add depth to your entryway with harvest decor in different heights. Planters filled with tall grasses flank this front door, while a variety of pumpkins fill in below. Mix textures and colors, like this autumnal display, or keep it simple with a monochromatic color scheme. 15 of 41 Potted Plants Bob Stefko Galvanized planters add a rustic touch to your fall front porch. Fill each one with plenty of seasonal plants, like mums, kale, and pansies, then showcase on your front steps. We love this fall container garden's mix of colors and varieties. 16 of 41 Floral Fall Wreath Rett Peek Use fresh or faux flowers to create a bountiful addition to your door. Just take a wreath form (this one uses a grapevine wreath as its base) and attach your favorite seasonal stems with floral wire. The mix of different colors and textures makes this version especially pretty. 15 Beautiful Ways to Update a Basic Grapevine Wreath for Fall 17 of 41 Abundance of Apples Constatine Poulos We're all about this easy fall apple display. After you've made your annual trip to the orchard, arrange your fresh fruit—pears, persimmons, apples, figs—in the center of your dining room table or pile into a decorative bowl. And the best part about this super simple harvest decor? It doubles as a healthy snack! Easy Fall Decorating Projects 18 of 41 Marigold Centerpiece Julie Soefer Look to flea market finds to decorate with your harvest bounty. Vintage kitchen items like mixing bowls and pitchers make interesting containers for fall foliage and flowers. Plant marigolds with soil in an off-white vessel for a standout centerpiece. 19 of 41 Harvest Corn Helen Norman Yes, even your cabinets can use some pizzazz this season. Tie a grouping of Indian corn ears together and hang from a cabinet door you don't use often, such as a China hutch or other display cabinet. Showcase jars filled with dried corn and seeds behind glass-front cabinet doors. 20 of 41 Corn Husk Wreath Carson Downing Although the hues in this fall wreath are more muted, the unique material makes it eye-catching. Dyed corn husks in varying shades of cozy purple create an interesting ombre effect. One of the best things about this harvest decor is that it's not geared toward a specific holiday. You can definitely leave up this fall door decor through winter. 21 of 41 Fall Elegance Greg Scheidemann Showcase miniature pumpkins in an elegant fashion with a bell jar or cloche. The pumpkins create the homey, fall look, but a sleek glass dome adds a touch of class and formality. Add colorful details around the dome, such as leaves, flowers, or other fall favorites, to complete the arrangement. Pretty Ways to Decorate with Pumpkins 22 of 41 Autumn Bouquet Greg Scheidemann Rather than a bouquet of flowers, go for a bouquet of autumn leaves. Bright and ever-changing colors bring a burst of vibrancy to any room. Plus, this look couldn't be simpler. Snip some small branches off a tree in your yard, or for a longer-lasting look, purchase faux leaves at a local crafts store. 23 of 41 Gourd and Pumpkin Lights Greg Scheidemann Jack-o'-lanterns add a spark to your autumn-inspired decor, but this time, the faces and fancy carvings aren't necessary. Simply cut a hole in the top of a pumpkin, scoop out the insides, and place a candle inside the cavity to create a warm fall light. Try different sizes of pumpkins and surround them with gourds and other pumpkins to complete the arrangement. 24 of 41 Fall Plant Arrangement Christopher Hirsheimer Utilize a galvanized metal tub as a fall container for in-season plants. This arrangement comprises fountaingrass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Autumn Light', Cyclamen spp., croton, and wheat stalks. 25 of 41 Seasonal Color Palette Adam Albright Autumn is a season full of colors, but not just the reds, oranges, and yellows of the leaves. Deep colors, like purple, green, or navy work as well. This palette of green and purple uses nature's treasures to accentuate the colors. Arrange artichokes, heads of lettuce, and lotus pods in similar colored vases, or use dry split peas as a vase filler. 26 of 41 Enchancing Nature Greg Scheidemann Subtly add a little depth and shine to a traditional harvest wreath with metallic spray paint. Warm metallics such as gold, copper, and brass keep the fall look but add a bit of subtle glamour. Divide dried wheat into bunches, lightly mist them with the paint, and tuck them in layers into a wreath form. 27 of 41 Pumpkin on a Pedestal Bob Stefko Don't put your empty planters away just because it's fall. Turn a planter into a pedestal for a pumpkin to create a simple fall display outside. It's a great way to use leftover gourds that didn't get carved this year. 28 of 41 Natural Colors Laurie Black One of the best parts of fall: the colors nature puts on display. As the leaves change and their vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow emerge, use the natural colors as quick, easy decor. Choose white vases in various shapes and sizes and fill them with different colors of leaves. The colors will pop against the white, and different shapes and sizes will add variety. 29 of 41 Fall Pumpkins Greg Scheidemann Celebrate autumn's beauty with an artfully arranged collection of natural elements. For a unified yet unique display, start with a group of pumpkins that are the same shape but have varied sizes and colors. Arrange with leaves and grapevines. Include a glass cloche or vase to add elegance to the rustic tablescape. 30 of 41 Pumpkins on Display Matthew Benson Add petite pumpkins to an existing display to dress it up for fall. Plain pumpkins work well, but if you want to add some extra flair, paint designs on the pumpkins in colors that match your decor. 31 of 41 Branching Out Matthew Mead Gather fallen twigs to assemble this festive harvest decoration. Arrange them in the outline of a leaf and hot-glue in place. Use smaller twigs, leaves, and acorns as an accent. Display on a mantel or attach a loop of wire to the top and hang as a fall wreath. 32 of 41 Pumpkins and Pinecones Greg Scheidemann Transition pumpkins into late fall by adding pinecones to your displays. For a late-fall centerpiece, place a large pumpkin in a shallow basket and surround the base with pinecones. It's a simple addition yet festive addition to your table. 33 of 41 Combo Arrangement Edmund Barr Creating a fall arrangement is as simple as getting the right materials and tossing them together. The combination of fruits, pinecones, leaves, gourds, and more provides a variety of colors, shapes, and textures that instantly makes the arrangement look complete. Be sure to get an array of materials in a variety of textures to mix and match for the best arrangement. 34 of 41 Leaf Specimens Helen Norman Enlist your kids to collect fallen fall leaves to make this quick harvest fall centerpiece. You can then focus on the beauty of individual leaves by displaying them in glass beakers or miniature vases. Add a small gourd or mini pumpkin to the display for added interest, and replace leaves as needed. 35 of 41 Autumn Vase Kritsada Panichgul An old doorknob finds new life as a fall vase. Sea oats (Chasmanthium) are arranged to fit inside a handsome doorknob. Fill the doorknob with sand to add weight and stability to the arrangement. 36 of 41 Modern Cornucopia Adam Albright Expand beyond the traditional cornucopia with a more modern, colorful look. Use tulle netting as the cornucopia. Fold a square of the material to create a cone and secure with adhesive. Fill the cornucopia with produce like apples, pears, berries, nuts, and more. Complete the harvest decoration by adding a thick ribbon around the arrangement and curling the ends. 37 of 41 Fall Mantel Decor Kim Cornelison If you prefer neutrals, you can still keep your space muted yet festive for fall. All you need to spice up your living room is a spot of fall color. Arrange tall branches with bright leaves inside a vase and place on your mantel or shelf. 38 of 41 Garden Garland Peter Krumhardt Knot mini pumpkins and fresh fall leaves onto a length of twine to create a harvest-themed window swag. We recommend hanging this garland indoors so it won't get ruined by the elements. Plus, you can admire its beauty all day long. 39 of 41 Fall Chandelier James Carriere Make over your light fixtures without any electrical work. Attach ribbons to papier-mache gourds with hot-glue and suspend from a chandelier. Finish the look with a garland of leaves woven around the chandelier arms. Keep flammable elements from coming into contact with the lightbulbs. 40 of 41 Corn Garland Blaine Moats This garland of Indian corn can be used indoors or out. Cut rope 2 feet longer than the area in which you intend to hang the garland. Then twist screw-eye hooks (with openings about the same size as the rope diameter) into the tops of mini ears of corn, one per ear. Bend corn husks into loops and hot-glue the pointed ends together. Thread the husks and ears onto the rope and hang. 41 of 41 Showcase Fall Memories Helen Norman Have a collection of pictures collecting dust? Display family photos in a frame made by nature. Tie branches with twine and add evergreen tassels, then insert photos in the branches, clipping them on, if needed, to hold in place. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit