Cozy & Creative Fall Porch Decorating Ideas To Welcome The Season

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If fall is one of your favorite seasons, you’re in the right place. Isn’t there something a bit special about those crisp days and darker nights coming in?

I for one, LOVE the cosy sweaters, candles and warm decorating that comes with fall, and a front porch is the best place to do just that. After all, first impressions count, and fall might even trump Christmas decor for me. Too much?

If you’re looking for some inspiration for your porch this fall, look no further than these 19 ideas that will help you welcome in the cozy season with open arms.

Cozy & Creative Fall Porch Decorating Ideas To Welcome The Season

1.Simple Farmhouse Styling

Firstly, can we appreciate how gorgeous this farmhouse porch is?! Immaculate. Fall doesn’t have to be about bold oranges and rusty shades, instead opt a simpler more neutral approach like shown below.

Paint pumpkins white, or even invest in decorative pumpkins that can be used year after year. Bring some gorgeous foliage to your front door with a set of green wreaths.

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Instagram image credit: @lavenderbrookfarm

2. Warm and Rustic

There’s a really rustic, warmth about fall and you can totally get that across in the way you decorate. Use real pumpkins, rattan planters and instead of fake or real foliage, opt for dried stems and a dried floral wreath for a traditional feel.

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Instagram image credit: @houseintheheights

3. Lean Into Orange

It’s the color of the season, and we are here for it when it comes to decorating for fall.

If you have steps leading to your porch, dress them in the best way with a spattering of pumpkins. Choose different sizes, colors and textures of pumpkins for a really warm and layered scheme on your steps. Intersperse with a few black and white elements for a pop of definition.

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Instagram image credit: @kindredvintage

4. Planter and Pumpkin Stack

Grab a couple of hay bales for that pumpkin patch look and create a layered look with colourful planters of flowers and stacks of pumpkins.

It’s one of the most timeless and easiest ways to decorate for fall, but it looks amazing and so well put together.

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Instagram image credit: @lori.dail

5. Blooming Planters

Bring those fall colors to your porch with beautiful orange planters, how fab do these look? Add pumpkins to complete the look, but planters really offer a seasonal look that lasts a lot longer than pumpkins.

Switch up your door mat for one that reflects the cozy season ahead.

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Instagram image credit: @simple.loving.home

6. Pumpkins and Fairy Lights

Obsessed! Take inspiration from the below and add a delightful stack of pumpkins either side and wind fairy lights throughout them. It adds a magical, ethereal look which adds some warmth and light as the darker nights start to draw in.

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Instagram image credit: @modernglamhome

7. Hello Fall

Let your guests know just how much you love the season with a vintage Hello Fall sign, or something similar such as a Pumpkin Patch sign. I love the rustic feel it brings to this porch.

Create a real display out of your porch by utilising both sides. Add a mixture of planters, pumpkins and fall decor.

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Instagram image credit: @_thewelldressedhome

8. Monochrome Magic

If you want to add real definition to your fall decor on your porch, add black! Not only does it bring a touch of definition, but it totally pops against orange hues.

Add a large black and white striped rug, the stripes draw the eye in and add such a fun look to this porch.

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Instagram image credit: @ourwintonhome

9. Spooky But Cute

When fall and Halloween decor merge, fun can be had!

Intersperse traditional fall details with spooky but cute Halloween decor like a garland, wreath and a skeleton.

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Instagram image credit: @houseonlouisemeadow

10. Grab A Chair and Get Stacking!

Bring a vintage and traditional feel to your porch decor by utilising a vintage chair. Use as a prop in your display and stack it high with pumpkins!

Use different colored pumpkins for added texture and interest.

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Instagram image credit: @velveteenandgrace

11. Keep It Colorful

Who said fall had to just be orange?

Create a rainbow inspired stunning walkway up to your porch by painting a series of pumpkins in different sizes in different colors.

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Instagram image credit: @ruthiedesigner

12. Neutral Fall Decor Setup

Curate a more laidback look for fall which shows the soft transition from summer into fall with dried hydrangea buds, a fresh planter of flowers and harvested veg.

I love the addition of the cute trailer for creating an intentional stacked display.

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Instagram image credit: @our1903colonial

13. Batty For Bats

Okay, we love everything about this porch decor look!

We adore this sweet bat detail across the front door, teamed with pumpkins it makes for the cutest, yet a little spooky look.

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Instagram image credit: @modernglamhome

14. Symmetrical Planters

We’ve always got time for some symmetrical planters at the front of a porch.

Draw those eyes in and go for something with fall appropriate colors, don’t forget to add a pumpkin or two to the front of them.

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Instagram image credit: @adornfloraldesign

15. Hanging Witches Hats

If bats aren’t really your thing, create a Hogwarts esque porch front with hanging hats. Such a simple but fun look for fall and beyond.

Note the door mat too, this fun little boo door mat is a great way to switch up your decor for the season.

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Instagram image credit: @veryvioletboutique

16. Pumpkin Patch Stairs

Bring the fun of the pumpkin patch to your porch. Stack hay bales, pumpkins and planters on the stairs.

If you have pillars, why not wrap some dried foliage around them for a really cool look, take inspo from the below!

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Instagram image credit: @flomarcotte

17. Dress Up A Bench For Fall

If you have a bench on your porch, get it fall ready! Swap out your door mat for a gingham cutie, add a wreath and fall accessories such as cushions, pumpkins and planters.

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Instagram image credit: @farmgirlfarmlife

18. Dress Your Door

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to decorating for fall.

Nothing beats a tastefully hung fall wreath on the front door to show you’re excited about fall. Throw in a pumpkin or two for good measure on the steps.

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Instagram image credit: @spacefordreaming

19. Fall and Halloween Vibes

Combine the two occasions with a blend of fall and Halloween decor on your porch.

Not only will it engage everyone that walks past, but you don’t need to make any adjustments to your setup as Halloween rolls around.

Happy fall!

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Instagram image credit: @re.fab.ology
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Nicole Sage

Nicole Sage is the founder of Sleek-chic Interiors and is a highly experienced interiors writer and skilled home renovator who has a passion for all things design. She has been featured as an authority at Pinterest, Ideal Home, Daily Mail and in countless other interviews. For 8 years, Nicole has written, observed key interior trends, renovated and undertaken interior short courses at the renown KLC school where she has gained her grounding interior design principles. With a keen eye for detail and a love of creativity, she shares her expertise on the latest interior trends, practical DIY tutorials, and styling inspiration to help others transform their homes into stunning spaces.

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