Create an inviting entrance with DIY autumn decor projects that reflect the colors and textures of the season.
Your front door is the first thing guests see when they approach your home.
Embrace fall door decorations that feature brilliantly colored leaves, Indian corn, pumpkins, andother natural elements.
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These creative ideas use unexpected elements to deliver stunning autumn curbside appeal.
Rustic Fall Door Decor
Pair itemscollected from flea marketswith natural elements to outfit your front door withfarmhouse-style fall decor.
Here, a galvanized metal funnel holding an assortment of vibrant fall foliage serves as a simple decoration.
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A variety of salvaged finds form pedestals that elevate pumpkins and create a more dynamic look.
Tuck small branches of dried berries or bittersweet between the twines to add color and texture.
Choose faux stems for a decoration that will last for years, or gather branches from your yard.
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Wrap a length of twine around the bottom and tie into a bow for a charming finish.
Accessorize with Fall Leaves
Flank your front door with leafy branches that show off autumn’s classic colors.
To support the branches, use a screwdriver or drill to poke holes in the top of large pumpkins.
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Hang a Fall Basket
Think outside the basic wreath form to create a one-of-a-kind fall door decor.
A wicker basket, for example, can hold branches or blooms for a colorful hanging decoration.
Place fall-themed pillows or pumpkins on top for more seasonal flair.
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Fall Door Sign
Try this easy DIY fall decoration idea to welcome guests and the season into your home.
Turn a basic wood picture frame into a handmade chalkboard sign that offers a cheerful greeting.
Paint the frame your desired color and then coat the glass panel with chalkboard paint.
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After the paint has dried, reassemble the frame and hot glue ribbon to the back for hanging.
Outdoor Fall Decor
Don’t forget to dress up the idea around your door for fall.
Hot glue ears of corn to the wood to form the word “fall.”
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Drill holes at the top and knot rope through the openings to create a hanger.
Mount the sign using removable outdoor hooks or simply loop it over an outdoor wall sconce.
Fall Bushel Basket Decoration
A basic wooden bushel basket forms the basis for this rustic idea.
you’re able to either paint the basket or leave its natural wood finish.
Place a circle of floral foam in the bottom to secure the arrangement.
Hang the basket on your door with a length of burlap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Look for a mold-free pumpkin with a dark green stem.
The pumpkin’s shell should be smooth, not bumpy, according to the New York Botanical Garden.
