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Natural Fall Decor Ideas

October 8, 2021 by Lisa 6 Comments

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Find my favorite natural fall decor ideas that will bring warmth and coziness to your home without breaking the bank. It is all about adding textures, colors, and natural (and sometimes edible) things to your spaces for autumn.

a small wooden table with a crock of mums and a pumpkin on top next to a wooden chair on a porch

It’s a hard toss up for which season is my favorite for decorating. Honestly, I love decorating for just about any and every season. Layering fresh flowers and light linens for spring and summer. Pumpkins, flowers, corn, and fruit for fall. And, of course, greenery, candles, and comfy, thick-knitted textiles for winter. 

It’s really the change of seasons that starts to get me excited for decorating. When those morning milkings start to require overalls and jackets, the house needs to be warmed with the roaring fire of our wood burning stove, and no longer do iced coffees seem to be acceptable… I know it’s time to start bringing out the natural fall decor. 

If you have been around for awhile, then you know that I’m a very frugal person by nature. I hate spending lots of money on decor that will only last a few short years until it is out of style again. Rather, I like to “shop” in my own backyard and local farms for fall.

There are so many beautiful sights and smells during autumn, and it adds so much warmth and coziness to bring them in the house.

a vintage wood table with a green checked table runner topped with pumpkins, Indian corn, and a vase full of eucalyptus and sunflowers

When should you decorate for fall?

In my opinion, whenever you feel those mornings start to become cool and brisk and the days start getting shorter, go for it. Depending on where you live, it’s more than acceptable to start decorating anywhere from the end of August until October or November. 

Dried florals in a bunch hanging upside down on a green and white door with glass

Natural Fall Decor Ideas

close up picture of a white pitcher full of sunflowers, wild flowers, and eucalyptus on a green plaid table runner with pumpkins and gourds on the table

Fresh Florals And Produce

Eucalyptus – This is one of the best greens for decorating. Not only is the matte green color beautiful, but it lasts just about forever. Even after it is past its prime, it dries beautifully and will last for years.

victorian farmhouse front porch with pumpkin stacked on the stairway, mums in crocks by the door and a dried wreath on the front door

Pumpkins – Every variety and every color, shape, and size… you can add pumpkins just about everywhere. From the porch, to hutches, tablescapes, or window boxes, you can easily add a pop of color and fall fun anywhere.

window bow full of mums, cabbages, and pumpkins

Squash – As with pumpkins, you can decorate with squash just about everywhere. And as long as they are the edible kind, they can also be dinner. Functional decor.

mums and pumpkins stacked and lining the side of a white barn

Mums – Add a bright pop of color to your front porch and window boxes by adding mums. A fall favorite, they are easy to find just about anywhere. If you live near Costco, they offer HUGE mums for around $13. It is a great deal.

Fruit – Pears and apples look beautiful stacked in a large bowl on a countertop or table.

Wildflowers in a vintage pitcher on a wooden table

Sunflowers and wildflowers – Create large and small arrangements to place all over the house. Use old vases, jars, pitchers, or whatever you have around.

Herbs – Herbs can be very successfully used in floral arrangements. You can also hang them from light fixtures, old ladders, or against a peg wall to dry. They are both beautiful and functional.

fall inspired wreath with dried leaves, and wheat with a tan and white bowl hanging out a green and white door with glass

Dried Florals, Grasses, And Corn

Colorful dried leaves – Use them to decorate on the table, and there are even ways to preserve them to keep the color lasting a little longer.

Indian corn – For some reason, this is one of my kids’ favorite decorations for fall. We always head to the pumpkin patch to pick up pumpkins and Indian corn, simultaneously making memories and styling our home for the season.

corn stalks tied to the corners of a white picket fence with pumpkins on the ground

Corn stalks – These are typically found at garden centers and farms (especially pumpkin patch types of farms).

dried flowers in pitches on a antique shelf above and white antique stove

Dried Flowers – I love using dried flowers all over the house – in wreaths, and bouquets, large arrangements, etc. Best part is, they last forever.

Wheat – Bundles of wheat make fun centerpieces, or you can use them in a lovely wreath.

fall farmhouse front porch with pumpkins up the stairway and wood stacked next to the door.

Wood – Stacked by a fireplace or on the porch, nothings adds farmhouse charm like a neat stack of split firewood.

More Fall Decor Ideas

  • Outdoor Fall Table Setting
  • DIY Fall Window Box
  • Simple Farmhouse Front Porch Fall Decorating
  • 10 Natural DIY Wreaths To Make This Fall
  • Farmhouse Kitchen Fall Refresh

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  1. Lynda Martin says

    October 12, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    i would love to attend your blog class however I work until 5 pm est

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    • Lisa says

      October 13, 2021 at 7:26 am

      Hi Lynda, You can find the replay here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RELkyAhCcG8

      Reply
  2. Samantha Echard says

    October 14, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    Your home is beautiful, it’s a dream of mine!
    Especially in the fall and winter <3
    Hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season!

    Reply
  3. Jordan N. | The Motherly Heap says

    October 20, 2021 at 10:55 am

    These are beautiful and natural fall decor ideas! Your home is lovely in every season. I’m loving your fall decorating tips – thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      October 23, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Lynn M Clendenin says

    September 20, 2022 at 10:21 am

    Your home is beautiful! Last year I decorated more than ever for fall. Last week I got a 15 week old puppy. IF I decorate this year, it will have to be behind a fence if some kind. I’ll have to incorporate the fence in with the pumpkins and candles and lights!

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