1DIY a Colorful Fall Garland
A Beautiful Mess 2Swap Orange Pumpkins for White
The MerrythoughtWhite pumpkins aren't only great for carving and painting, but they're also perfect for your home's decor. Create an eye-catching display by placing white gourds on both sides of your front porch for symmetry. Add a pot of greenery (a fern works!) and choose gourds of different sizes for maximum appeal.
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3Frame the Door With Leaves
There's nothing like the beauty of autumn leaves changing colors. Bring the look right to your front door with a long garland decked out with faux maple leaves in shades of red, orange and yellow. DIY your own by punching a small hole into faux maple leaves. To finish, pull the yarn through the leaves to frame around your door.
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4Place Bright Florals in Basket Planters
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5Add Color With Pink
Lolly JanePainting your front door an unexpected color is one of the easiest ways to assure guests get a good first impression. Can't seem to settle on a color? Try a pastel pink shade — the perfect hue to balance a typical fall decor palette.
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6Use Copper in Tableware
Bless'er HouseBlogger Lauren relied on a hit of copper to create the perfect fall setting for her porch's dining table. A set of copper mugs add warmth, while pumpkins set on an arrangement of leaves make for a picture-perfect centerpiece.
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7Upgrade Pumpkins With Metallic Paint
Sanctuary Home DecorYes, decorating your porch with orange pumpkins is always a good idea, but if you really want to take things up a notch, give yours a bronze metallic finish. Pair your painted creations with a few white, orange and black gourds to complete the fall look.
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8Invest in a Swing
Simon Upton/Interior TransformationsSwings don't have to be reserved for summer. Let a traditional design add a playful touch to your porch and serve as a cozy spot to unwind. Top it with a few stylish throw pillows and even a throw blanket to make it fit for the season.
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9Add Texture With Seagrass Chairs
Sanctuary Home DecorSeagrass chairs are durable, stain-resistant and a simple way to give your porch a coastal-inspired feel. Plus, they complement just about any other neutral decor you choose to pair it with (pampas grass and golden wheat wreaths are just a few great picks).
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10Spruce Up Your Back Porch
Sanctuary Home DecorYour back porch deserves a fall transformation, too! Have your greenery frame the entrance and let pumpkins cascade down the steps for visual interest.
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11Embrace Antique Accents
Steve Smith//Getty ImagesBring on the charm with antiques! From the metal rooster sign to the distressed wood chair, this autumn-inspired porch exudes a rustic farmhouse feeling.
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12Craft a Cozy Corner
Max Kim-BeeTransform your porch into a space fit for entertaining with a simple rattan furniture set. On chilly fall nights, your guests can keep warm with blankets.
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13Take a Maximalist Approach
Steve GiraltIf Halloween is the highlight of autumn for you, don't miss the chance to decorate your front porch for the big day. Pumpkins galore, a leaf-adorned door and a pair of dried wheat stalks can finish the look.
14Add a Wooden Ladder
Photograph by Christopher Shane; Styling by Elizabeth DemosDon't think decorative ladders are just for indoors. Go for one with a rustic flair to show off your best throw blankets for the fall season.
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15Play With Pattern
Dan Totilca//Getty ImagesLayers of pattern never fail to bring a space to life. Here, this enclosed porch balances simple shades with pretty prints, from the geometric throw pillows to the distressed area rug.
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16Use Summer Furniture
ucpage//Getty ImagesOutdoor pillows in orange and blue shades morph summer patio furniture into a cozy place to curl up on crisp days.
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17Mix Wood Tones
DANE TASHIMAMixing wood finishes is a great way to boost your porch's visual interest. Surround your table with chairs in varied wood tones — a great addition to brown wood flooring.
18Hang String Lights
FluxFactory//Getty ImagesCreate a calming, cozy ambiance with the gentle glow of string lights — perfect for cool autumn evenings.
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19Add Spooky (Yet Stylish) Touches
Tammi Mild//Getty Images 20Hang a Mirror
Luke WhiteMirrors aren't only for indoors. Give your porch a homey indoor vibe — and brighten it up — by hanging a large mirror above a bench.
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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
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