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This October, make your house the spookiest on the block by following our tips to decorate your porch for fall. From ghosts to pumpkins, we'll show you how to create a festive display that will make all your neighbors jealous. So grab a cup of apple cider and get ready to get crafty!
1. String Garland on the Banister
Garlands are a great way to add some color to your porch without going too over the top. What's more, they're easy to make yourself with some string, scissors, and leaves or flowers from your garden. Simply tie the string around the banister, and then start attaching the leaves or flowers. If you want to get really creative, you can even add some lights to the garland for a magical touch.
You can find pre-made garlands at your local craft store, or you can make your own using fake leaves and flowers. Just drape them over your banister and you're good to go!
2. Put a Pumpkin Pillow
Pumpkins are one of the most iconic symbols of fall, so it's only fitting that you incorporate them into your porch decor. A great way to do this is by making a pumpkin pillow. Using just a few materials, you can create a festive pillow that will add some extra coziness to your porch.
To make a pumpkin pillow, you'll need:
- 1/2 yard of orange fabric
- 1/4 yard of green fabric
- 1/2 cup of polyester stuffing
- a sewing machine
- scissors
First, cut two pieces of orange fabric into a pumpkin shape. Then, sew the two pieces together, leaving a small opening. Next, stuff the pillow with polyester stuffing, and then sew the opening closed. Finally, cut a stem out of the green fabric and glue it to the top of the pumpkin.
3. Paint With Neutral Colors
If you want to keep your porch decor looking chic, then you can't go wrong with painting everything in neutral colors. White, black, and gray are all great choices that will give your porch a modern and sophisticated look. This will serve as a perfect backdrop for all your other fall decorations.
4. Greenery Embellishment
Embellish your porch with some greenery for a touch of nature. You can use real plants or fake ones, depending on what you have available. If you go the fake route, be sure to get ones that look realistic. No one wants to see a plastic plant on your porch!
Plenty of plants can bring some green to your porch without requiring too much upkeep. Spider plants, ferns, and even succulents are all great choices. Water them regularly, make sure they get plenty of sunlight, and you're good to go!
5. Add Wooden Craft Decor
Wooden crafts are a great way to add a personal touch to your porch decor. You can find plenty of tutorials online on how to make different kinds of wooden crafts. We suggest making a few pumpkins out of wood, as they'll last longer than real ones, and you can use them year after year.
You can find all the supplies you need for this project at your local craft store. Get a few different colors of paint so you can really make your pumpkins pop!