25 Fall Porch Ideas That Will Transform Your Space Into An Autumnal Paradise

As the weather starts to cool off, almost everyone starts getting excited about fall. Cozier clothes, pumpkin spice drinks, nights spent around the fireplace – what's not to love?

Around this time, those who love decorating start to dig through their attics to find their autumn décor bins. Taste of Home provides two key tips on decorating for fall: first, make sure you layer, and second, replace pieces instead of adding autumn décor to a space that's decorated for summer. One of the most fun places to decorate is the front porch. Adding some fun fall flares to this space will give your house the grand autumn entrance it deserves – and, it can make you and your family more excited about the changing seasons. 

If you're at a loss about how to decorate your front porch for autumn, you'll want to peruse this article. You'll find everything from classic pieces to some modern ideas you could try. Below are 25 ways to spice up your porch design this fall.

A staple of the season, mums can help you make the transition from summer fun to fall coziness. Replace your bold flowers and greenery with these autumnal-colored plants.

Another classic choice, pumpkins are always a great idea for the front doorstep. To make your space extra interesting, choose ones of different sizes, types, and colors.

To add even more diversity to your porch setup, you could mix in some funky gourds. These will add more unique colors, shapes, and designs to your fall decorations.

When decorating your front porch, don't forget to adorn your door. You could add a fun leaf wreath to bring in lots of color. If you're a DIY lover, you could create one yourself.

Or, if you'd rather only showcase some deep red tones, you could purchase or create a wreath made out of dried flowers and bright berries.

To create an inviting atmosphere, you could enhance your porch with two smiling scarecrows, one on either side of your front stoop.

If you're not a lover of classic red and orange fall colors, that doesn't mean you can't decorate your porch for the season. You could use white pumpkins and a black and white sign.

Swapping out your regular doormat for one that matches your fall décor is a classic way to give your guests the proper fall entrance they deserve.

If you want to go all out with decorations this year, consider surrounding your front door in a fall garland. This could be made out of fall flowers, leaves, and small pumpkins or gourds.

Lanterns with candles will add a warm and inviting feel to your home. It's a great way to add a similar and more elegant jack-o-lantern look before Halloween night arrives.

Adding a plaid doormat, throw pillow, or blanket will make your porch space appear cozier. It reminds the onlooker of the traditional lumberjack fall flannel. Typically, these patterns utilize black and white or red and white.

If decorating your porch with pumpkins, you don't have to keep them their original color. You could create a unique look by painting them. As displayed above, you could also transform stacked pumpkins into a welcome sign. 

Adding a stack of wooden logs will inevitably make your home look cozier and more prepared for the upcoming cold weather. This is a great way to add a natural element to your porch space.

To add multiple layers to your porch design, use hay bales. These remind the viewer of fall hayrides and give your space a more dynamic appearance. 

For a more modern-looking autumn design, display pampas grass in large vases. This will add a fun textured element to your porch that looks beautiful. 

Corn stalks will give your porch a classic rustic appearance. These could be used behind other fall elements or along the railing. 

A ladder shelf could be utilized to display more plants, flowers, pumpkins, or other fall knickknacks. This will carry the eye up in your outdoor space. 

Clear vases could be used to give your porch steps a more modern autumnal appearance. These will allow all the focus to fall on the flowers and pampas grass inside. 

The above porch space is an autumn explosion. To add a unique feature, they adorned each one of their windows in leaf wreaths. 

While in the summer, pillows and blankets are unnecessary, as fall rolls around, they can make a massive difference on your porch. Layer blankets and pillows on your outdoor furniture to make your space look cold-weather-ready.

While fall brings lots of wonderful things, it also means daylight continues to dwindle. To encourage your family and guests to spend more nights on the porch, you could hang some string lights. 

Similarly, adding candles (whether real or fake) to your decorations will add more lighting and create a warm atmosphere on your porch. 

Thick patchwork quilts will give your porch a more comfortable appearance that reminds the viewer of the upcoming cold weather. 

A woven basket would add a rustic and natural element to your porch. It could be used to hold leaves, pumpkins, cut flowers, or mums. 

If you just can't wait for October 31, you could mix autumn décor with some spooky elements. For instance, you could include fake spiderwebs, bats, a skeleton, or jack-o-lanterns.