Easy Fall Porch Decor: A 5 Step Process
Inspiration for adding a welcoming touch with easy fall porch decor. Budget-friendly and fun ideas that are simple and quick!
Easy Fall Porch Decor: A 5 Step Process
A few years ago, I shared the five ways I refresh our front porch when a new season arrives. Like countless seasons before, I just did those same five things, and in no time at all, our porch was dressed for autumn. I’m a firm believer in NOT reinventing the wheel if I don’t have to. Inspiration comes from various places. Magazines, catalogs, Pinterest, or simply driving around my town. For this fall season, I knew I wanted to incorporate navy blue and orange/rust in my fall decor. There was no better place to try it out than the porch.
Step 1: A front door wreath
My starting point every time, no matter what the season, is the front door wreath…it sets the style and colors for the rest of the space. I usually lean towards a simple Farmhouse look, but this time I went with lots of color, and I have to admit that I really like it.
Step 2: Planters
After the wreath comes the planters that flank the door. I found these coppery rust mums at Lowe’s, and felt incredibly lucky to find some in bloom. Around here, most of the mums are still in bud. You can see how I put together these olive bucket fall planters.
Step 3: A New Doormat.
Next is a new doormat. I saw this navy one earlier in the summer as I was wandering through Lowe’s. It was so reasonably priced that I bought it not knowing when I would actually use it. I tried it out when I had the planters in place, and my vision of combining blue with rust came to life.
When the door is all set, it’s time to focus adding easy fall porch decor to the sitting area. I keep the same chairs and table, but switch out the soft furnishings and accessories.
Step 4: Pillows & Throws
I hit the jackpot with this set of pillows I got at TJMaxx for $19.99. I was pretty excited (I know…it doesn’t take much) that I found both blue and rust in the same fabric…and even though I don’t add piping to pillows I sew myself, I do love it. So…the perfect fabric AND rust piping? Definitely a lucky purchase.
I think Fall is the perfect time of year to add a throw blanket (or two) into the mix. It adds a cozy factor that the pillows can’t quite pull off on their own. I searched “rust throw blanket” online and up came these fleece throws. They were a little more than I usually spend, but the color was so perfect that I splurged. They are soft and thick too, so I wasn’t disappointed.
Step 5: Accessories
The last thing to do to complete your easy fall porch decor is add some accessories to the table. I like to use real plants when possible. This asparagus fern was in my summer planters that were ready for retirement. I just transferred it to a different container with fresh dirt. The little lace pumpkin is from a few years ago, and it makes an appearance someplace in our decor every fall.
I love to use Indian corn in my fall decorating, but I’ve never been able to use it outside. The squirrels go to town and feast on it. I’m hoping the squirrels can’t figure out how to open the lantern, and that the corn will be safe! The pumpkins are not real…much too early for that. Probably in a month or so I will switch them out for the real thing.
So that’s it for easy fall porch decor. Take a look at my spring porch right HERE...and then compare it to this one. They are the same…yet very different. If throws and pillows aren’t in your budget, then start small. Just change out one thing. The one thing that everyone has, no matter what, is a door. Start there. You don’t have to make your own wreath. Most craft stores have darling wreaths, and if they are on sale, they are reasonably priced. It doesn’t have to be your front door either. If you always use your back door, then fluff that a little.
The most important thing is that when you walk up to your door, it welcomes you home. If you are reading this blog, and have made it to the end of this post, I know you care about that sort of thing. I do too, so we have that in common…among many other things I’m sure.
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Easy Fall Porch Decor Shop + Source
- white rockers
- rust throw blankets
- pillows no longer available
- similar doormat 1 + similar doormat 2
- exterior paint colors
- mailbox
- address plaque
- lantern
- olive bucket planters
- small lace pumpkin
Love to make banners and DIY wall art? Cards & other crafting projects?
Click HERE to see my Fall Floral Alphabet Printables!
