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Home » Fall porch

How to Plan Rustic Fall Porch Decorating (+Inspiring Ideas)

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Jun 15, 2023

Decorating your porch with rustic elements to match the fall season is a great way to improve your home’s aesthetics and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This guide teaches you how to organize your rustic fall porch decor and provides ideas to help you get inspired by rich colors and textures.

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How to plan your rustic fall porch decor

Follow these steps to successfully plan your porch decorating project:

1. Examine your space

Start by taking measurements of your porch area. By knowing exactly how much space you have, you can plan accordingly and ensure your decorations don’t clutter the area, leaving plenty of space to walk and move around.

2. Choose a color palette

Decide on a color palette that you’d like to work with. A typical fall color scheme involves earthy tones such as rich oranges, deep reds, browns, and yellows, with a touch of green. However, you can choose any color scheme that appeals to you and aligns with the rustic fall theme.

3. Settle on a style and theme

Identify the style and theme of your porch decor. This could be traditionally rustic, farmhouse rustic, or even a mix of rustic and modern. The theme could involve specific motifs like pumpkins, leaves, owls, or sunflowers.

4. Pick seasonal elements

Make a list of the fall elements you’d like to include. These could range from natural items like pumpkins, pinecones, and leaves to DIY decor such as a farmhouse pumpkin planter, rooster carved pumpkin, or chalky painted rockers. Be creative and include elements that resonate with you on a personal level.

5. Plan your layout

Create a rough sketch or layout of your porch and place your elements to see how they will fit together. This helps you visualize your end goal and makes the decorating process easier. Check how everything looks during both the day and nighttime since you could integrate soft lighting or lanterns for the evening hours.

6. Decide on a budget

It’s important to decide on a budget for your porch decorating project. This will guide you when purchasing decorations and can also help you decide when it’s worth it to DIY or reuse items from previous years.

7. Practical considerations

Consider how your decor elements withstand fall weather conditions. For example, if your porch is uncovered, choose items that can deal with a bit of wind and rain. Similarly, ensure your decor is safe and secure so it won’t be a trip hazard or block any entrances or exits.

Keep your decor fresh by sweeping away any dirt or leaves regularly. Cover your furniture and non-water-resistant decorations during rainfall. Any items left intact at the end of the season can be stored away for future use.

Rustic fall porch decorating ideas to get you started

Here are some ideas for decorating your porch during the harvest season:

  • An owl-themed welcome mat will give your porch a charming and rustic appeal. Position this right at your door as the first point of contact.
  • Pinecones, whether plain or spray-painted, are great accessories for that woodland touch. Scatter these around your porch or arrange them in planters near the entryway.
  • Cypress trees in urns give your porch height and a pop of greenery. Place these on either side of your door for symmetry and a lush appeal.
  • A farmhouse pumpkin planter gives your porch a rustic yet stylish twist. This could be a centerpiece on your porch, filled with fall flowers.
  • The bright, cheerful yellows of sunflowers perfectly contrast with fall colors. Put these in a vase or place them loosely in a basket.
  • A chalky painted rocker provides a vintage look and a cozy relaxing spot. Put it in a corner by the door and decorate it with an autumn-themed cushion or a stenciled pillow.
  • Dead leaves collected from your backyard can create a beautiful natural fall scene. Spread these across your porch floor or use them as filler in your flower arrangements.
  • A rooster carved pumpkin is a great way to add a ton of folksy charm. It can be featured on a side table, ensuring it’s visible to passersby.

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Comments

  1. Kathy Fehr

    September 29, 2017 at 8:43 am

    I love your sense of humor!!! Humor gets me thru the day in a very stressful life. If I lived in your area, I would love to share a cup of flavored coffee or some peppermint tea on your porch. Have a blessed day!!

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  2. Heather

    September 29, 2017 at 8:56 am

    I love your sunflower themed porch! It looks so welcoming. I started to decorate mine but I’m holding off on getting mums until we get back from a trip. They need a lot of watering!

    Reply
  3. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things

    September 29, 2017 at 11:20 am

    Fall looks great on your porch!!

    Reply
  4. Carolyn

    September 29, 2017 at 11:57 am

    I always love your fall porch. I absolutely love your petal shaped table.

    Reply
  5. Char Fisher

    September 29, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Sense of humor still intact I see! LOL Porch looks so inviting! As usual Debbie you did a wonderful job!

    Reply
  6. Norma Rolader

    September 29, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    Oh wow!!!! I love the colors you have chosen it is seems to be such a cherry place to have coffee Thank you and God bless

    Reply
  7. Linda from Charlotte

    September 30, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    Love your porch and also your friend’s message!

    Reply
  8. linda

    September 30, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    I live in the Pacific NW and I find the Fall Asters last longer. I dug mine out during the summer and did not get a chance to replant it yet. I looked in the bucket full of water and there it is in full bloom…..

    Reply
  9. Jeanie

    October 01, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    Debbie, I love your porch!! It is so fallish!!

    Reply
  10. Pat Robinson

    October 02, 2017 at 11:35 am

    Oh that’s so sweet of you and would be refreshing to have someone to talk crafts with but I don’t think you live close

    Thank you
    Pat Robinson

    Reply
  11. Pinky

    October 02, 2017 at 11:43 pm

    Your porch looks great, Debbie! I miss my porch but do NOT miss cleaning up the leaves:):)

    Reply
  12. Annie

    October 03, 2017 at 12:46 am

    I love your porch! It’s so attractive and serene…

    Reply
  13. Holly

    October 10, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Debbie!

    It’s been a long time since I have been involved in blog land. Trying to catch up a little.

    I watched you live on FB doing a yummy meal and it was truly inspiring! You are so cute!

    We no longer live in Utah. We moved back to VA. A new house is in the works. I will drool over yours in the meantime.

    xo,
    Holly

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      October 10, 2017 at 10:18 pm

      WOW Holly, lots going on with you. Glad you are well. Best wishes to you and the family.

      Reply
  14. Shirley@housepitalitydesigns

    October 10, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    I always look forward to your Fall porch displays and love how you incorporated your stencil designs into the porch decor…happy fall Debbie!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      October 10, 2017 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you Shirley!

      Reply

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