10 fall decorating ideas for your deck

Autumn in its full swing is the perfect time to spruce up the outdoor spaces of your home with some seasonal decorating. Pumpkins, fall flowers, and rustic antiques can bring a colorful warmth to your front porch, outdoor deck, or even cozy up the nook space underneath. Check out these 10 tips for adding a little seasonal spice to your deck that you can use year after year.

1. Create a Cozy Fall Deck Seating Area

Start with a farmhouse bench topped with weather-resistant fabric pillows, layer rattan wicker, or any outdoor rug underneath to make a great spot for sitting on cool fall evenings. Adding a side table and spreading planters will fall flowers like mums and sunflowers, add bright colors, and bring more life to your seating area! You can also decorate below your second story deck with an under-deck ceiling to make a cozy seating area that’s out of the elements. 

2. Start with Classic Fall Deck Decor

Starting with the essential Fall must-have decorations will really enhance your deck’s appearance and save you time each year so that finding fresh orange pumpkins will be your only worry. In addition, fall wreaths, Halloween decorations, and rustic lanterns are great to always have on hand, and adding gourds and seasonal flowers will enhance the Fall look of your deck.

3. Add Farmhouse Style to Your Deck

Fall is a great opportunity to bring a rustic and barnyard feel to your deck with some farmhouse-style decor. Old wooden chairs, small hay bales, and antique farm tools or furniture can add a little homelike character to your outdoors and look beautiful through December! You’re likely to find any number of farmhouse decorations at a local thrift or craft store.

4. Go Traditional with Mums and Pumpkins

Take the stunning change of colors in nature to your deck by incorporating the quintessential fall staples: mums and pumpkins. Decorating doesn’t always have to be about doing something new, but when done right, having some traditional fall flowers and pumpkins will give you room to explore different orientations and pieces. White pumpkins and cornstalks are also great ways to bring the farm feel to your deck.

5. How can I make my deck look nice?

Keeping it simple is one route that keeps away the headache of doing too much in terms of decoration. Some items you might already have to get your deck ready for Fall: a doormat for the door that connects your deck to the indoors, faux pumpkins to pull out once the leaves start to change, and a fire pit for huddling around when the nights get chilly. String lights are also a beautiful way to light up your deck at night and are an easy DIY way to brighten up your other decorations.

6. How do I decorate my front deck in the Fall?

The fall season is prime time for exercising your decoration skills in curb appeal, and a fall patio is a perfect place. Your outdoor space is guests’ first introduction to your home, so taking the time to organize fall items like burlap sacks, gourds, pinecones, and faux fall color leaves will add that seasonal flair to your home. Consider a topiary to fit into the corner of your deck or porch that brings some sophistication to the theme.

7. How do I decorate my backyard patio in the Fall?

If you spend a lot of time with friends or family on your back porch, you’ll want it to be a cozy spot for everyone to enjoy. Bringing in fall-colored decor like pillows, blankets, and flowers can make your spot around the fire pit even more comfortable. A small fall garden can also look great next to your outdoor furniture.

8. How can I make my deck more inviting?

Antique lanterns or anything that brings light to your deck will make it look warm and welcoming in the evenings and at night. Outdoor rugs, a couch, a bench, and some warm colors in pumpkins or flowers will make the area feel festive and homely. The key is to keep it simple and cozy.

9. Transition to Cooler Nights with Candle Lights

When the weather transitions from summer to winter, spending time outside at night is perfect. It’s not too hot, it’s not too cold, and if you spend a little time with outdoor fall decorations, you can give your outdoor space a makeover into a much-needed seasonal respite at the end of the day. Candles also bring a traditional, relaxing vibe to your deck and provide calming light that feels inviting. So, whether you hang up a lantern or just scatter them around various surfaces, candles are instrumental in matching that warming feeling that autumn brings with the change in colors.

10. Enhance An Outdoor Deck with Store-Bought Decor

Here’s where you can employ a diverse range of home decor by getting them straight from the store. Faux pumpkins can add lots of color, and seasonal planters can house your flowers and plants that bring nature right to your deck. You can also find some great seasonal pillows and Halloween decorations that’ll get the kids excited for the fall holidays. Finally, harvest-themed items like gourds and leaves can liven up your entryway to really get your house ready for the season!