20 Easy Fall Outdoor Decorating Ideas, From Wreaths to Pumpkins

Brighten up your outdoor space with a charming illuminated pumpkin or two. These stunning decorations feature iron wire frames wrapped in rattan, all lit up with twinkling lights. They’re the perfect way to add a warm, festive glow to your fall evenings!

It’s great to focus on the front porch, but don’t forget the other opportunities for adding outdoor fall decor, like the mailbox. How charming would this arrangement look outside your house? 

Celebrate autumn right at your doorstep with this vibrant doormat featuring beautifully painted leaves. It’s a warm and welcoming touch that sets the tone for the season from the moment guests arrive.

There’s something so magical about floating candles. Plus, you could pair them with pumpkins, garlands, and a few colorful plants and keep them up from September through Halloween. 

Add a burst of fall color to your outdoor space with a faux plant featuring vibrant orange mums. These low-maintenance beauties will bring the essence of autumn to your porch or patio without the hassle of upkeep.

Welcome the season with a hand-crafted wreath featuring stems of yarrow, hydrangea, millet, wheat, and eucalyptus. This beautiful arrangement brings the natural beauty of fall right to your door and will delight everyone who comes to call!

Create a stunning focal point for your fall porch display with this live wooden log centerpiece. The rustic birch log is adorned with faux golden leaves, berries, and mini pumpkins, all nestled in a bed of fresh boxwood and fragrant eucalyptus foliage. (But just a note: This item is best for sheltered outdoor spots.)

Transform your porch with this enchanting rattan and jute broom adorned with twinkling fairy lights. The perfect blend of rustic charm and whimsical sparkle, this magical piece will light up your evenings with a cozy glow.

Drape this gorgeous garland over your door for a touch of fall charm that will last through this season and many to come. The lovely mix of fall fruit, leaves, and seeds stays fresh day after day, welcoming guests with seasonal warmth. This is another find that should be arranged in a sheltered outdoor space, by the way!

Swap out the old year-round doormat for a seasonal one, like this option that greets guests with a simple but lively leaf accent. Place it on top of a buffalo check patterned rug for a layered, contrasting look.

Spruce up the front of your house with a blaze of fall foliage by hanging this maple leaf garland around a door or archway. Go maximalist and wrap additional garlands around the railings of your steps or porch for a festive pop.

A fall stoop or pathway isn’t complete without some traditional lanterns to help light the way. These outdoor metal lanterns come with LED pillar candles that can be put on a timer. Easiest ambience ever!

One can never have too many accent pillows, and they’re one of the easiest ways to refresh your outdoor seating. Throw them on a couch, bench, or hammock, and there you have it! It’s now the most inviting place to enjoy a pumpkin spice latte.

One of the first things guests see when they arrive at your home is the front door. Add this beautiful, bright wreath that incorporates red berries, eucalyptus leaves, and tiny pumpkins.

A faux tree for your front porch is a super easy way to integrate some color and charm. Get a set of two to frame your door, or nestle one into a blah corner. This pick also comes with LED string lights for after-dark charm

‘Tis the season for pumpkins, and the more the merrier! Get a bunch of faux pumpkins to group on either side of your front stairs or mini ones to display as a table centerpiece.

A no-fail way to revamp your home for the season is to add an iconic fall flower or faux fruit around it. Mums and apples are the symbols of the season and are easily found online or at home improvement stores. Snap up a bunch and place the planters in these bushel baskets as a nod to the fall harvest.

If you’re more into understated, neutral tones, this handmade corn husk wreath makes an elegant door accent, especially in contrast to a black, brown, navy blue, or other dark colored door. Plus, its neutral hue will fit classic, contemporary, and rustic design styles.

Like accent pillows, throw blankets are a perfect way to instantly dress up your seating areas—as well as up the coziness factor. They’ll come in handy for evening cocktails, backyard movie nights, or al fresco dinners when you need that extra layer of warmth.