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10 festive fall door decor ideas

Whether classic, trendy, or nontraditional, here are some stunning fall front door decor ideas to try this season

Fall decor on front steps
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From classic orange pumpkins placed neatly on the front steps to a simple and minimally designed fall wreath, there are several ways you can spruce up your fall door decor. If you’re struggling to find the right look for your space, we have some amazing autumn design ideas for your front door that are classic, nontraditional, trendy, and modern, so you can choose what you like best.

You can’t go wrong with the classics

fall wreath on front door
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As you begin curating a gorgeous fall front door aesthetic, you may want to peruse some of the classic looks to gain some style inspo.

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Layer up your natural fall decor

A fall front door look wouldn’t be complete without natural autumn decor. Dried corn stalks, pumpkins in every shape and size, gourds, straw bales, bright autumnal flowers, and fall foliage are all examples of what you can use to create the right aesthetic. Frame your door with fall leaves and corn stalks. Layer straw bales on the porch and steps, sprinkled with pumpkins and gourds.

Perfect your fall wreath

A fall wreath on the front door is a simple yet efficient way to celebrate the season. This decor addition can be fun to DIY, or you can purchase a premade fall wreath from your local craft or home goods store. For a classic look, go with a wreath featuring fall foliage, pine cones, miniature pumpkins, or twigs. If you prefer a classy or more modern look, stick with metallic wreaths, twig-woven wreaths, or something with a more subtle, neutral color palette.

Add some plaid

Plaid is perhaps the most classic pattern used in fall textiles. Add some plaid to your front door space by layering your welcome mats or tossing a few throw pillows or blankets onto a porch swing to invite the plaid pattern to your space. You might also consider purchasing plaid-patterned faux pumpkins to add to your front steps lineup.

Fall flowers are great in warmer climates

If you live in a warmer climate, take advantage of the hotter fall days by adding a few potted fall flowers to your front door space. Be sure to use pots in various sizes, colors, and shapes to create a varied effect.

Flowers to include in your front door decor setup include:

  • Chrysanthemums
  • Dahlias
  • Goldenrods
  • Pansies
  • Black-eyed Susans
  • Marigolds
  • Sunflowers
  • Hydrangeas

Get trendy with your fall door decor

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While the classics will always be in style for fall, you may be interested in some new trends coming to our homes this year.

Try a new trend: Paint your front door

Many homeowners have jumped at the chance to paint their front doors for every season, like this TikToker, Steffy Degreff. Painting your front door can be an easy DIY project that feels like you’ve remodeled your space. For fall, choose colors like orange, red, yellow, or brown to invite more autumnal hues into your home’s palette.

Wicker elements bring a coastal flair

This year’s coastal theme is continuing to rise in popularity. As styles like coastal grandchild and coastal farmhouse enter interiors, it’s fair to say that this trend will continue flourishing in the fall. Jump on the coastal bandwagon this autumn by adding some wicker pieces to your fall front door decor. Hanging wicker baskets on the door can hold fall foliage, while wicker tables and rugs can be a great base for any pumpkin decorum.

Mushroom decor is still trending

Mushroom decor is still trending in many spaces. This year, instead of styling the classic pumpkin, opt for mushroom decor. Place porcelain and metallic mushroom statuettes on the porch to frame the door. Put mini mushroom figurines in fall door wreaths or hang some mushroom exterior lighting.

Update your fall front door color palette

Fall pumpkin decor and flowers on stairs
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Of course, an easy way to uplift your front door decor is to update your fall color palette.

Go modern with a white color palette

White pumpkins, rugs, wreaths, and other autumnal decor can transform a kitschy and classic fall look into one of sleek modernity and elegance. Add some gold details for a luxe touch or some glass pumpkins or other fall motifs for a more sophisticated look.

Try a nontraditional color palette

Some homeowners experiment with nontraditional colors for their fall palettes. Skip the classic red, orange, and yellow for hues like purple, mint, white, and fuchsia. You can feature these tones by painting your front door, adding new welcome rugs and door mats, or through potted seasonal florals.

Monochromatic looks are ultra luxe

Those craving a more biophilic and zen aesthetic may prefer a monochromatic look for their space. Update your fall front door decor with a monochromatic palette. Brown and beige are tones you can showcase through hay bales, corn stalks, and other natural materials. Just be sure to vary the shades of the color you use and decorate with plenty of unique materials to prevent the design from appearing flat.

So many fall front door decor ideas are trending this year, from classics to nontraditional looks. Pick the aesthetic that best suits your personal style and commit to creating a fall look that becomes a jaw-dropper on your block.

Amelia Wilson
Amelia Wilson (author pen name Amelia J. Wilson) is a content writer in Greenwood, IN. She often enjoys topics on…
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