Set the table in autumn style with our best fall table decorating ideas.
Whether you want a look that’s rustic or classic, your home will be ready for fall entertaining.
Set the table in autumn style with our best and most stunning fall tabledecorating ideas.
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When combining various flower types, keep them within the same color family for a cohesive look.
Pick a primary branch to begin the composition, clipping back twigs as needed to let the shape shine.
Alternate displaying the fronts and backs of the leaves for added interest and texture.
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Plant A Centerpiece Garden
Fill an oval container with potting soil.
Plant a variety of succulents in the middle of the container.
Tuck in tiny pumpkins, seasonal veggies like kale, radishes, and fresh herbs.
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Scatter additional tiny pumpkins and votives on the table.
Carve them out and tuck the candle inside.
Then float them in a bowl with a sprinkling of fall foliage.
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Arrange fall flowers like mums around the perimeter of the basket.
Line one edge with stones and rocks from a craft store and the other with various moss and lichens.
Arrange berzilia and pods around the apples.
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Create A Pumpkin Planter
Pumpkin parties are classic!
Impress your guests with richpumpkin soup, deliciouspumpkin dump cake, and delightfulpumpkin martinis.
Pumpkins also make fun planters, like this brightly colored arrangement of pansies and greens.
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Floral designer and stylist Kathleen Varner recommends this styling to show off classic yellows and oranges.
Place additional candles around the arrangement to make the silverand your guests' facesgleam in the light.
Make Your Pumpkins Bloom
Use cut mums to turn a soft-skinned pumpkin into a pretty flower arrangement.
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Make cuts with an awl or another pointed tool, then insert the stems.
Keep the floral pumpkins in your refrigerator until party time to help extend their shelf life.
We love how simply this table is dressed, creating a white canvas for fall decor.
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Create An Outdoor Centerpiece
Don’t forget youroutdoor spaceswhen decorating for a party.
To create this long-lasting centerpiece, fill a tray with succulents and arrange a pumpkin patch in the center.
Fill A Pumpkin Vase
Skip the glass vase and use pumpkins instead.
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Carve a hole in the pumpkin and fill with your favorite fall flowers.
Tip: Use a piece of floral foam for a more arranged look.
Bring On The Color
Color doesn’t have to fade away just because it’s fall.
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Add some excitement to your table with harvest golds, jewel-toned flowers, and brilliant blue place controls.
Pile leafy green vegetables and bright yellow lemons in your centerpiece.
Use florist foam to better arrange your flowers.
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Create an asymmetrical design by allowing the silver dollar eucalyptus and plumosa ferns to drape from one side.
Wrap Candleholders In Foil
How sweet is this DIY arrangement?
With just a few dollar-store buys, your dinner party gets a cute but sophisticated upgrade.
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Rose gold foil tape and turquoise leather lace add the perfect festive touch to clear candle vases.
Tea lights float at varying levels.
The long slender red dogwood twigs add height and drama to the table.
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Fill in around the arrangement with berries.
She re-created that excitement on this nautical fall table inspired by blue-and-white ginger jars.
Set A Fall Wreath On The Table
Who said wreaths were reserved for the front door?
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Guests will be blown away by this beautiful DIY project.
Watch the tutorial video and follow our instructions formaking a fall wreathwith dried flowers.
A succulent pumpkin will last through multiple fall parties.
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Add a bit of damp florist foam to the top of the pumpkin and arrange your succulents.
check that to use a sturdy, textural material.
Reimagine The Cornucopia
This reimagined classic is a fun departure from pumpkins and mums.
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Create A Cozy Tablescape
Here’s a unique idea we love.
Antique books add height and interest under a few of the planters and votives.
Keep some of the pumpkins and votives on the table so all of your elements are at varying heights.
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Use pumpkins as risers to elevate appetizer plates.
Create a simple look by piling pumpkins in a Champagne bucket and weaving branches of berries around the rim.
Then, add a cut-flower bouquet arranged in a pitcher.
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Add an orange paper runner and yellow plates to brighten it up.
Arrange with wheat sheaves wrapped in satin ribbon for an elegant, natural touch.
Pro tip: Use fake produce and you might store it for next year too.
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We love the way white pumpkins pop against lush, natural elements.
Pile On The Pumpkins
Don’t have a knack for intricate floral arrangements?
it’s possible for you to still have adorable fall decorations.
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Here we have included radishes and Brussels sprouts to show off some of our favorite fall vegetables.
Paint the crepe paper-covered balls with craft glue adhesive (such as Mod Podge) to add a sheen.
From the placemats to the linens, every element looks like it has been pulled from nature.
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A handful of magnolia leaves serve as a centerpiece.
Create Woodland Charm
This rustic arrangement is woodsy but vibrant.
Make several in differing sizes for a major centerpiece moment.
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This arrangement uses a selection of flowers and seasonal produce in complementary colors.
Bright yellows and greens add a bold pop, but mellow blues and whites create a laidback look.
An arrangement like this could work indoors or out.
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Use bright green spider mums with Granny Smiths, or red mums with your Red Delicious.
Create Cute-As-A-Button Place options
These too-cute napkin rings are easy and festive for fall.
Use an autumn-inspired color palette to set the scene.
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Add nature-inspired, crafty add-ons like feathers and acorns for a rustic look.
It’s an unexpected twist on the traditional.
Gather crisp linens, handwritten place cards, and as much silver as you’re able to find.
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Bring them together for an elegant but colorful affair.
Insert cut fall foliage into the foam along with dried crepe myrtle pods and rose hips.
Then add stems of orange dendrobiums in water-filled florist tubes.
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Thesefaux pumpkinscan be reused every fall for a glittery addition to your decorations.
To create this effect, use different sizes of sequins to add texture and visual interest.
It’s perfect that they’re customizable to fit your color scheme.
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Gather your materialswood rounds, feathers, and patterned paperand get to gluing.
Add height with longer branches and mix and match plates for a relaxed feel.
Place Pumpkins As Serving Pieces
Pumpkins can multi-task, too.
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These pumpkin serving pieces are perfect for an appetizer spread or dessert table.
Use flat-topped pumpkins so you’re free to safely rest platters on top.
Play with different pumpkin heights and colors to mix it up.
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Gather Leaves For Place Cards
Gather fallen magnolia leaves from your yard.
Tie twine around the stems of the leaves for a crafty touch.
Play With Fiery Flowers
Easy faux pumpkins meet gorgeous real flowers in this sweet arrangement.
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Reuse your faux pumpkins throughout the season and switch out the flowers to match your party decor.
Use Humble Materials
Rustic meets classic with this look.
A mix of laid-back and dressy is perfect for a cozy fall party.
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For the palette, try teal.
She recommends pairing teal with darker tones and the right flowers.
Use Unexpected Hues
Fall decoratingdoesn’t have to be in warm hues of orange and yellow.
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The season’s favorite flowers, mums, get a moody upgrade in this fuchsia and purple centerpiece.
An understated white vessel allows the flowers to be the center of attention.
Varying heights and colors lend dimension to this setup.
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you’ve got the option to use either artificial or fresh pears to re-create this look.
Make Mini-Pumpkin Candleholders
How cute are these candleholders?
Whether entertaining indoors or out, tea candles are an affordable way to up the ambiance of a party.
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Fill with fresh, bright flowers, like these yellow roses and fuchsia spider mums.
She then added dahlias, zinnias, coneflowers, and foraged leaves for lightness and height.
The unexpected star here is the purple onion, secured on top using a wooden pick.
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Don’t feel compelled to follow this list of elements to a T, says Varner.
Layer Patterns On Patterns
Pair soft tones of red and green with autumnal browns.
The tortoiseshell glasses and plaid tablecloth to take the look totally out of holiday territory.
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From there, it’s all in the prints.
Recreate old-school combinations that you grandma probably went for like floral china with a checkered tablecloth.
Don’t be afraid to mix and matchit’s much more fun this way.
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Decorate With Upholstery Tacks
Add a little whimsy to your pumpkin arrangement with upholstery tacks.
Use white pumpkins or spray paint them in your desired color.
Use a variety of shapes and sizes for a sophisticated look.
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Cut pieces of scrapbook paper into squares, and fold them in half.
Forage For Materials
This cozyfall centerpiecedoesn’t involve complicated arranging.
This is a beautiful way to setup a laidback Thanksgiving table at the hunting camp or lake.
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Dip Pumpkins In Glitter
These easy DIY pumpkins will add instant glamour to your fall decorations.
Use craft glue adhesive on the lower third of faux pumpkins and dip them in glitter.
They will give you many years of decor that sparkles and shines.
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The textural look is just as striking as this beautiful, rusty red flower arrangement.
Wrap a plain glass vase with strips of burlap for a rustic touch.
Layer The Details
This golden, earthy setting grows more sophisticated with each layer.
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Recreate the look by choosing a three-color scheme and choosing a mixture of formal and natural details.
The key to arranging leaves is to group them by size and color.
Paste a small stem of dried wheat to the paper.
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Fold the paper in half and set it on your table to charm your guests.
This natural tablescape features rustic elements.
Combine burlap placemats and pumpkin floral arrangements with upscale details like matching taper candles and sterling silver cups.
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Anchor the produce with sturdy wooden picks.
A little tarnish keeps it from feeling too fussy or precious.
Dress Up Pumpkins
No mess here.
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For this elegant display, we used metallic washi tape on white pumpkins.
Invite each of your guests to take an arrangement home with them at the end of the meal.
Cover the foam and gaps near the edge of the container with dried moss.
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Southern Socialand event-rental company kindly Be Seated said.
Space candles down the center of the table for even lighting.
“In the South, we’re lucky that we still have plants blooming in the fall.
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I love combining these things with moreseasonal items, like colorful autumn leaves."'
Don’t be afraid to go big with dried grasses.
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