Fall Front Porch Ideas
As Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the holiday seasons approach with more reasons to gather with guests, fall is the perfect time to give your front porch a seasonal refresh. With a few thoughtful fall decor additions—glowing lanterns, pumpkins, fall door decor, new doormat—you can create a warm, welcoming space that celebrates everything we love about fall. Below, you’ll find some simple, stylish ideas that highlight natural textures, earthy tones, and the beauty of the season.
START AT THE FRONT DOOR: FALL WREATHS + DOORMATS
Your front door is your home’s first impression—and with just two simple elements, you can make it both beautiful and inviting. A botanical fall wreath made with dried leaves, grasses, wheat, or eucalyptus adds a natural, hand-crafted touch. Opt for one in rich fall tones or soft, muted hues depending on your style. Our preserved and dried wreaths do well on a covered front porch for fall. Pair your wreath with a fall doormat to ground your entry. Natural coir or jute mats work beautifully and bring texture to your fall front door decor. For extra style points, layer it over a larger outdoor rug in plaid or earthy tones. Look for doormats with simple seasonal sayings or motifs — pumpkins, leaves, or acorns—to echo the beauty of the season.
ADD AMBIANCE WITH GLOWING LIGHTS
As the days grow shorter, lighting becomes key to creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. Use lanterns filled with flameless pillars, our Color Story Bulb + Strand Sets, or even string lights wrapped around railings. These small touches make your fall porch ideas come to life, especially in the early evenings. Stick with warm white LED lighting for a cozy glow and choose fixtures made from natural or weathered materials—like wood, brass, or glass — to keep the theme grounded in nature. The soft light will highlight your pumpkins, wreath, and other natural elements beautifully.
GET COMFORTABLE WITH LOUNGE SEATING
Our version of the rocking chair—the teak Adirondack lounge chair offers a generous seat, comfortable sloped back, large arm rests, and ergonomic slatting. A pair on the fall front porch is the perfect cozy spot for reading in the morning or cocktail hour in the evening. Our outdoor teak loungers are built for all weather with a naturally stylish design that fits any space.
Our version of the rocking chair—the teak Adirondack lounge chair offers a generous seat, comfortable sloped back, large arm rests, and ergonomic slatting. A pair on the fall front porch is the perfect cozy spot for reading in the morning or cocktail hour in the evening. Our outdoor teak loungers are built for all weather with a naturally stylish design that fits any space.
PLANT FALL CONTAINERS
A season of abundance and change, fall offers an opportunity to embrace the unique beauty of nature’s shift from vibrant growth to quiet dormancy. Fall plantings celebrate rich, warm color palettes, textured foliage, and hardy blooms that thrive in cooler temperatures, making it a rewarding time for container design. Our outdoor planter collection is fully stocked with perfectly sturdy, textured, and beautiful pots that will enhance your fall plants. Choose a planter that is marked “frost resistant” to ensure its integrity as the weather shifts. Our Barnacle Planters and our Fiber Concrete Barrel Pots are two programs that embody that autumnal spirit and are ready for the weather the season brings.
ADD PUMPKINS + MORE SEASONAL ACCENTS
Pumpkins for fall? While we’ll always love the classic orange pumpkins, we’re big fans of turning tradition on its head with heirloom colors—think light blues, greens, yellows, and whites. You can find many of these varieties at your local nurseries if you want fresh pumpkins, but our faux pumpkin collection is perfect for adding in that fall element on the front porch. Our pumpkin shaped planters are perfect for adding in seasonal fall plants or even nestling a Flameless pillar candle inside. Stack a few next to the front door with a mix of foraged branches, glowing light strands, and a planter for a customizable look that’s easy to update as the season progresses.
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