6 fall flower and foliage decorating ideas that embrace the natural beauty of the season

Popular Flower Types

There are many different types of flowers with their own special meaning and significance. These are some of the most commonly grown flowers:

Often seen in wedding bouquets, baby’s breath is a pretty annual that thrives in spring and summer, but will rebloom through fall. It’s easy to grow and comes in a variety of colors with new cultivars that are more heat tolerant.

As we transition from summer to fall, what better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons in your home than through fall flower and foliage decorations. 

As the natural world changes around us and the trees shift from fresh greens to deep red, burnt orange and bright ochre, embracing fall decor ideas inspired by the timeless beauty of the natural world will only help your home to feel more in-keeping with the season. 

outdoor fall decor ideas, to beautiful bunches of autumnal flowers, there are so many creative ways you can style fall flowers and foliage both inside and outside of your home – let us take you through some of our favorite ideas.

6 decorating ideas with fall flowers and foliage 

A nature-inspired fall scheme will always work to be utterly timeless; we explore everything from styling with natural plants and flowers to investing in elegant, long-lasting faux designs from some of our favorite stores.

1. Hang a beautiful wreath

It is fair to say, elegant fall wreath ideas are a timeless staple of fall decor, returning year after year for fall trends. 

Perfect for placing on your front door for fall front door decor, and making the outside of your home appear more festive and inviting, wreaths can also work on doors and walls throughout your home, and are and easy way to make a room feel more seasonal and abundant with the colors and textures of nature.

You can either gather fallen leaves and branches and take cuttings from your yard and garden and learn how to make your own fall wreath, or shop for a beautiful ready-made design – we’ve included some of our favorites below.

Faux Sunflower Floral Wreath by The Holiday Aisle

Preserved Juniper and Cedar Pinecone Forest Wreath

Autumn Abundance Foliage Wreath

fall mantel ideas, a garland can also be wrapped around a staircase or a front door for fall porch ideas; a wonderfully versatile decorating tool. 

A homemade garland can be a great fall craft project to enjoy with all the family too – see the rustic pinecone design above for some inspiration. Or, just like our favorite fall wreaths, there are plenty of different designs you can buy online or in-store.

Autumn Abundance Foliage Garland

Real Touch Spruce and Pine Cone Garland

Lit Faux Harvest Pumpkin Wreath & Garland

Brooke Spreckman.

Above, the over-sized Nandina Leaf Branch from Afloral creates a stunning sculptural statement, and works in beautiful harmony with the cozy color palette of the armchair and flooring, with the cool gray vase establishing an elegant note of contrast.

Artificial Nandina Leaf Branch

Dried Flower Bundle

Faux Wild Grass Bundle

best trees for fall color and plants for fall color, then your outside spaces will already be rich with plenty of fall foliage and flowers. From trailing ivy to potted mums – a beautiful fall flower for pots, to winter heath and dainty violas, there are so many seasonal options to consider for your outside spaces,’ says Homes & Gardens’ gardening expert and former professional gardener, Holly Crossley.

We love this fall front door fall scheme by Pamela Dyer from Home on Fern Hill. The all year round planters on either side of the door have been enhanced with a select scattering of fall foliage and flowers, with the stacked pumpkins and natural wreath tying the whole look together; a lovely example of more subtle, natural fall decor.

We explore more fall planter ideas in our dedicated feature.

Holly Crossley

fall table decor ideas can make your dining and kitchen spaces feel that little bit more special for the season. 

Every pretty tablescape needs a stand-out centerpiece, and styling vases and bowls, like this stylish raised Tri-Footed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl from Crate and Barrel, with beautiful fall stems, flowers, pinecones and more, can bring beautiful seasonal color, texture and visual interest to your table.

‘I love this beautiful tablescape design by designer Birdie Fortescue,’ says Jo Bailey, stylist and Homes & Gardens’ print editor. ‘The autumnal floral arrangements, enhanced by the deep orange vases and coordinating candlesticks, create an elegant contrast with the sky blue tableware, placemats and tablecloth; establishing a more fresh fall scheme that feels wonderfully uplifting and inviting.’

Of course, you can’t beat the beauty of fresh flowers and foliage cuttings, but if you’re looking for a more long-lasting table centerpiece design, then faux or dried flowers will be able to last for your Thanksgiving table decor and even your Christmas table decor. 

Halloween decoration ideas, and is definitely a more unique way to decorate with pumpkins both indoors and outdoors.

Fill your carved pumpkin with a beautiful collection of fall foliage and flowers, and position the design on a dining table, on a windowsill or even outside your front door; bound to catch the eye of passers by. 

We take you through how to make a pumpkin planter in our dedicated piece. 

FAQs

How do you use fall leaves for decor?

press flowers, fall leaves can also be pressed and placed in elegant glass frames, ideal if you’re looking to refresh your wall decor ideas for fall.