A front porch is a perfect place for fall decorations. With a little creativity and some seasonal items, you can create a beautiful display to enhance your home’s curb appeal. Here are some tips on how to decorate exterior areas in the fall:
Use the Seasonal Harvest
The fall harvest brings a bounty of pumpkins, gourds, and the last of the fresh corn for the year. Tie up colorful dried out corn cobs and large corn stalks to the railings or posts of the porch. Bales of straw can be added to create varying heights and platforms for other decor items. A pile of pumpkins on top of a bale of hay is the perfect way to show off the fall harvest. With natural elements, you can easily display the rich colors and various textures of the season.
Add Colorful Flowers
Mums are the ideal fall flower, so take advantage of their short blooming season. Place mums of different colors in pots on the stairs or at the sides of the doorway. They add a bright pop of color, and come in colorful shades of yellow, orange, and even purple.
Don’t Forget the Lighting
Highlight your beautiful porch display with lighting. Add rustic lanterns to give off a glow. In the evenings, turn on the porch light to attract eyes to your decor. Add candles to the front windows to enhance the charming, rustic look of fall farmhouse. Even modern style homes can have a cozy, country feeling with the right fall decor features.
Fall decor is one of the best ways to add rich colors and textures to your home’s front porch. Take advantage of the bounty of pumpkins, gourds, and colorful mums by creating a charming display for the autumn season. You can easily transition the decor for Halloween and throughout the month of November.
