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I love refreshing the house for fall.
Every year I bring in browns and warmer neutrals, and they stay up from September through November. I don’t go crazy on Halloween decor. For me, fall decorating is more about simple swaps that make the house feel warmer and cozier.
Living in Texas, our fall doesn’t get as cool as it does in other places. It’s usually still warm out. But pumpkins on the porch and a few warmer tones inside make it feel like fall anyway.
Our Simple Fall Front Porch
Our front porch is always my favorite thing to decorate for fall. The rest of the year, it’s a black front door, a doormat and a lot of brick and stone. Here’s the before and after.
I keep it simple: a neutral wreath with dried stems and white pumpkins, a planter of mums, a layered doormat, a lantern with a candle, and a mix of orange, white and sage green pumpkins on the steps. The warmer colors stand out against the gray brick and black door without the porch feeling busy.
Pro Tip: Get Your Pumpkins at Costco
Go to Costco for your pumpkins. And go now.
They have the best selection, and they’re cheaper than our local pumpkin patch. We still visit the pumpkin patch with the kids, because that part is about the experience. But for decorating the porch, Costco is where I buy.
The best pumpkins go early, so don’t wait until mid-October.
Simple Fall Swaps Inside
Inside, I don’t redecorate for fall. I make small swaps.
The biggest one is trading the green stems in my vases for brown faux stems. It’s the easiest way to bring fall into a room without adding more stuff. Same vases, same spots, just warmer tones.
Then I swap in warmer pillow covers and a fall throw, add a few pumpkins and a fall candle, and the house feels ready for the season.
The Fall Decor I’m Loving This Year
Here are the fall pieces I’m loving this year, from the front porch to the living room.
For the Front Porch
- Fall pumpkin wreath: 24 inches, with cream flowers, caramel maple leaves and burlap-look pumpkins
- Harvest fall wreath: 24 inches, with roses and dahlias in fall colors
- Black candle lanterns, set of 2: 17 and 13 inches, for indoors or out
Fall Stems and Vases
- Faux fall oak branches: 35-inch stems, pack of 6
- Faux fall eucalyptus stems: 35-inch stems, pack of 6
- Autumn leaf branches: 35-inch faux eucalyptus, pack of 6
- Dried fall bouquet: pampas grass, bunny tails, lavender and red eucalyptus
- Rustic ceramic vase: 7.4 inches, sized for shelves and tabletops
- Ceramic centerpiece vase: a rustic vase for the dining table
Pumpkins and Candles
- White and gold pumpkins: tabletop pumpkins for centerpieces
- Flocked resin pumpkins: white, black and brown
- Fall Leaves candle: Sweet Water Decor, 9 oz amber jar
- Walnut candle warmer lamp: with a built-in timer
Pillows and Throws
- Brown corduroy pillow covers: 18×18, set of 4
- Brown plaid pillow covers: 18×18, set of 2
- Chenille pillow covers: beige, taupe and brown, 18×18, set of 4
- Rust fleece throw blanket
- Beige checkered faux fur throw: 50×60 inches
Fall Decor FAQ
When should you decorate for fall?
I put our fall decor out in September and keep it up through November.
Where is the best place to buy pumpkins for your porch?
Costco. They have the best selection we’ve found, and they’re cheaper than our local pumpkin patch. Go early, before the best ones are gone.
How do you decorate for fall without Halloween decor?
Stick to warm neutrals and simple swaps: pumpkins and mums on the porch, a neutral wreath, and brown faux stems in place of your usual greenery inside.
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