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Autumn is the special time of the year when the air turns crisp and time to break out the pumpkin spice lattes—why not expand fall outside to your porch? Below are a few simple ways and DIY ideas to make your porch festive.
Autumn Sign
An autumn sign is a simple way to add a touch of seasonal flare without much effort. Check out local sign makers or even get creative and make your own sign. Hang a themed wreath or put out some fall flowers for extra pizazz.
Halloween Theme
The spooky season is almost upon us, so why not have fun and decorate your porch with a few boo-tiful items? Welcome trick-or-treaters with a “spoopy” vibe. Tone down Halloween by picking neutral theme colours like beige, white or black and adding small pops of orange.
Autumnal Halloween Lights
It might be too early for Christmas lights, but if you still want to set the mood—opt for orange, yellow or white lights to illuminate your front porch. Paired with a few jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins or fall arrangements for an added touch of sophistication.
Mum Florals
Extend summer greenery a little longer with a few potted mums. Mums are great cold weather flowers and bloom from late-august until October. They make a perfect transition plant from summer to winter. Try placing them with a few pumpkins to pop the flowers’ lush green colour.
Dress it Down
If you have a go-to style you love already on your porch, keep it simple with smaller objects. Mini pumpkins are super cute and can easily be arranged on a window sill or table, on top of a tray or platter—removal is a breeze once winter hits.
Double Trouble
Small porches are lovely to decorate by pairing the same objects together: go for two of everything: twin pumpkins (or jack-o-lanterns), two potted mum plants, and if you have a double door entryway hang a seasonal wreath on each door.
Hay, Girl Hay
Rows of pumpkins are a cute and easy way to add a touch of autumnal to any porch. Other items can make the look pop, such as a hay bale or two for added dimension. Once autumn is over, place the hay around plants or trees for insulation and use those delicious pumpkins for pie or muffins. Yum!
Lanterns
Lanterns are a great way to add ambience to your entryway if you don’t want to bother hanging string lights or the mess of hay. They come in various styles, sizes and shapes, making them eye-catching. Insert faux candles for a soft nighttime glow.
Clearly Simple
While keeping with the theme of lanterns, it’s easy to jazz them up a little bit more by treating them like a vase. Fill up the lanterns with seasonal decor like pine cones, mini gourds and other autumnal items.
Fall Wreath
Quite possibly, the easiest way to add a touch of fall to your porch is with a wreath. If you feel crafty, try creating the wreath yourself or purchase one from a local vendor. A wreath is a clever way to bring a festive feel to a compact porch space without breaking the bank.
Now that you have some awesome autumn decor ideas, it’s time to implement them. Select a weekend while it is still warm and create a fabulous fall porch arrangement.
If you need the perfect house to show off your autumnal decor, contact your local REALTOR® to help!
