Fall porch and Halloween decor
Creating a fall porch and Halloween decor can be simple and tons of fun.
Simple fall porch and Halloween decor ideas
Hello friends, cool, cozy autumn is here. Trees are showing off their splendor with their beautiful red, yellow, and orange colored leaves. Soon they’ll all be whisked off the trees and to cover the ground to add natural seasonal decoration.
I got a late start this year in decorating for fall because of our trip to Italy a few weeks ago. But I’m happy to finally share our fall front porch and Halloween decor with you.
Easy Fall Porch and Halloween Decorating Ideas
Looking for an easy way to decorate your front porch for both fall and Halloween? I used colorful heirloom pumpkins, oversized mums, lanterns, orange lights, and a few spooky accents to create a porch that feels festive during the day and magical at night.
I love using heirloom pumpkins for their unusual shapes and muted colors. Each year, I change things up; you can see a few of my previous fall porch decor here and here.
It’s easy to give the front of your home a refresh for the fall season. Layering pumpkins in different colors, shapes, and sizes gives your entrance a warm, welcoming look for your guests.
Start With Colorful Mums
When I shop for mums, I go straight to Costco; their mums are vibrant, extra-large, and usually last throughout the season.
Tips for Keeping Mums Fresh Longer
To extend the life of the mums, I soak them in a large bucket of water for about 15-20 minutes. Water them as needed, and they will last for a couple of months. I have been doing this for the past few years, and this method seems to really prolong the life of the mums.
What I used to decorate the porch:
- Heirloom pumpkins and gourds
- Large mums in several colors
- Lanterns and battery-operated candles
- Faux eucalyptus stems
- Orange string lights
- Animated witches or ghouls
- Small Halloween accessories
How to Style the Fall porch and steps:
- Place the largest mums first.
- Arrange the largest pumpkins around the planters.
- Fill gaps with smaller pumpkins and gourds.
- Add lanterns for height and warmth.
- Weave in faux eucalyptus.
- Add Halloween decorations last.
- Finish with orange lights for nighttime glow.
Added a few branches of faux eucalyptus to soften some areas.
Added a few different color mums to bring the colors of the season.
The assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and mums creates a warm and welcoming porch.
Lanterns with a candle and a few decorative accessories create warmth.
To transition the porch from fall into Halloween, I sprinkled a few spooky accents among the pumpkins and mums.
Twinkling orange lights cascading down the steps give a beautiful glow at night.
The life-size animated witches and ghouls come to life when the sun starts to set.
By starting with classic fall pieces like mums, pumpkins, gourds, and layering in a few spooky accents, you can create a porch that works throughout the entire season.
I hope you have a wonderful time decorating your home for fall and Halloween!
Hope you all have a very Happy Halloween!
Houzewize
My name is Sherry Calamia, a mom, a wife, a DIYer, and a lover of all things beautiful and creative. This blog was created out of my enthusiasm for interior decorating, do-it-yourself projects, art, and food. I love the challenge to create a beautiful space on a budget armed with a little ingenuity.
