Garden Inspired Fall Entrance Decorations: Quick and Simple

Fall can feel busier than any other time of year, even more than the holidays. Whether it is the added task of raking leaves, back-to-school schedules, transitioning back to the office or playing "catch up" after returning from college drop-off or vacation, fall decorating can easily drop to the bottom of the to-do list.  To get you motivated to add a seasonal welcome to your entrance, I've gathered inspiring ideas to share with you.  They are simple, lovely, and inexpensive.

Regardless of your style, the examples below won't disappoint. Beautiful autumn decorations don't need to say: 'Fall' or 'Harvest'. Like landscape design, a mixture of color and texture offer attractive entrances and guide your guest's eye to the front door.  The round shapes of gourds and pumpkins complimented by the feathery loose shapes of grasses make a stunning arrangement.  Because the season is short, fall is a wonderful time to experiment with color and texture.  ​

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This little spot feels like a big warm hug.  The single yellow mum draws attention and is the perfect pop of color.  To add evening interest, the white pumpkins feel like fall and will certainly reflect the front porch light. If you have a protected spot, just simply add a pillow and blanket which can be stored and reused every year.  

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Absolutely the cutest and simplest idea.  This is especially ideal for those of you with small spaces.  The metallic color of the dots will glimmer under evening light.

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 Increase the longevity of your pumpkins by turning them into containers.  Rather than carving and lighting, empty the pumpkins and fill with your favorite fall plants. Either pop the whole container in or use some potting soil.  Remember to add drainage holes in the bottom of the pumpkin to prevent rotting.  If you have rodents and deer, removing seeds and using plants will deter them from eating your pumpkins.

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Fill a lantern with colored gourds.  Or use fake ones and store for next year.  For a pretty effect, add some battery- powered lights.  If you don't have a lantern, repurpose a large glass flower vase or pillar candle holder.

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Compliment your front door by combining color and texture.  This summer planter easily transitioned to a welcome fall entrance. Simply by adding some artificial , glass (reuse every year) and one or two real pumpkins, the theme easily changed.  Notice how the round shape of pumpkins contrast with the large urns, and the spiky grass with yellow highlights pop against the structure.  The subtle hues of purple and maroon add understated color.

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Pull out a can of spray paint and color an inexpensive table, chair and plastic pumpkin.  Add some writing  and candle and you're ready for trick-or-treaters.  The black and white outdoor pillow ties the entire ensemble together making the look sophisticated and fun.

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If you love Halloween and have lots of kiddos visiting for trick-or-treating, a little investment into a few reusable decorations make this an inexpensive and fun entrance. Adding a hot pepper plant and mum keep this porch in the spirit of fall.  The rocker provides the perfect place to greet neighbors and hand out candy.  Replacing the bats and black netting with a fall pillow will extend this look into Thanksgiving.

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Autumn is about warmth, friends and family. Let your front entrance communicate that to all who pass by and see the front of the place you call home.