50 Eye-Catching Fall Flower Arrangements & Centerpieces

Whether you're a floral pro or a novice designer, freshen up your home this fall with unique, colorful floral designs you can recreate using budget-friendly blooms and upcycled vessels.

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August 18, 2021

By: Chelsea Faulkner

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Flowers to Fall For

Summer may be over, but don't put those flower vases away just yet. With the arrival of fall and colder weather comes beautiful, varied floral varieties and backyard foliage like sunny goldenrod, jewel-toned dahlias, seasonal seeds pods and much more. The warm hues and rustic textures of fall florals make simple, stunning arrangements for your mantel or dining table displays and are a welcome addition to Oktoberfest and Thanksgiving decor. Keep reading to find some of our favorite ways to arrange autumn's best blooms.

First up: Create a unique cornucopia of fall colors by arranging your favorite autumn blooms on a chic serving tray. Simply cover a moistened block of floral foam with a combination of spreading greenery and low-lying fall blooms. When you're finished, place the tray on a buffet table and surround with a delicious selection of fruits and cheeses for guests to enjoy while they admire your gorgeous centerpiece.

Get the How-To: Fall Flower Arrangements for Your Table

Tiered Basket Centerpiece

Large-scale floral arrangements, especially centerpieces for a special occasion, can be expensive to purchase and intimidating to make. This simple arrangement takes advantage of the bulk and texture of a pair of graduated, stacked baskets to make an impressive focal point that’s an easy do-it-yourself project.

GET THE HOW-TO: How To Make A Tiered Basket Centerpiece

Beautiful Blooms on a Budget

Shop the grocery store or discount market for fresh flowers that are a little unusual and give off a hearty, rustic autumn feel. Get the step-by-step instructions to recreate this autumnal masterpiece, below.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece

Pumpkin Perfection

With succulents trending in home decor and gardening, it's the perfect time to incorporate them in your holiday tablescape. Here, live succulents are clipped and used to top off seasonal pumpkins and squash to make a dramatic centerpiece. Get the full instructions, below.

High End Meets Low End

Designer Lindsay Colleta mixes garden variety autumn flowers, such as leaves, berries and hydrangea, with premium stems of orchids and dahlias to create a seamlessly chic fall arrangement that only looks expensive. Recreate this simple bouquet in any container you have on hand at home.

Get the How-To: Fall Flower Arrangements for Your Table

Red Vintage

Do you love a color scheme on your fall table? Match blooms to your special-occasion china like HGTV editor Camille Smith did in this saturated setup. Crimson gerbera daisies, ruby ranunculus and red coffee berry are an eye-catching complement to jewel-toned dinnerware.

SEE MORE: Love Wins: Wow Guests With a Rainbow-Themed Vintage Table Setting

From: H. Camille Smith

Dial-Up the Drama

Maximize your centerpiece's impact by spreading the flowers and greenery among multiple vases. But, don't worry, more centerpieces doesn't have to mean more $$$. Large blooms like chrysanthemum, sunflowers, dahlias and roses provide a lot of impact with just a few stems. Fill in with greenery, either from your backyard or local grocery or florist, and finish with a few berry stems and bare branches.

GET THE HOW-TO: Rustic + Refined: Set a Stunning Fall or Winter Table Setting

From: H. Camille Smith

Fall Harvest

Autumn is known as harvest season and for good reason. Gorgeous deep red dahlias, cheery yellow mums and decorative gourds are at their prime and ready for picking. Take advantage of nature's wealth by arranging your fresh-picked flowers in these easy-to-make butternut squash vases.

Get the How-To: Turn a Butternut Squash Into a Fall Centerpiece

Farmhouse Fruits

Give grocery store flowers an instant, easy upgrade by arranging them in an antique vessel with pretty pears or other fall fruits added for a farmhouse touch.

Darling Dough Bowl

If you struggle with crafting fresh floral centerpieces, try filling a stunning dough bowl (or other low-lying vessels) with inexpensive squash, pinecones, berries, branches and more, instead. Follow the link below to learn how to recreate this beautiful arrangement at home.

GET THE HOW-TO: Create a Rustic Fall Centerpiece in a Dough Bowl

For an Elegant Gathering

When paired with fall-blooming foliage, like Scotch heather and 'Autumn Joy' sedum, traditional flowers, such as light pink roses and cream tulips, are elegant options for formal fall parties. To create this classy bouquet, leave stems long and arrange loosely to maintain an airy, graceful silhouette and promote the life of the blooms. Photo courtesy of Kat Flower

Sunny Spread

Incorporate your favorite fall fruits and blooms for the perfect fall dinner party centerpiece. To get this look, arrange sunflowers, cockscomb, calla lilies, hydrangeas, pin cushion protea, orange roses, apple, pear and seeded eucalyptus and eucalyptus gunnii in a low, rustic-style vase filled with a moistened block of floral foam.

Seasonal Stunner

Vintage vessels stuffed with white hydrangea, goldenrod, eucalyptus and more fall blooms flank a tiered, harvest-inspired centerpiece overflowing with seasonal produce. Learn how to recreate this stunning spread at the link below.

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Punch of Pomegranate

The saturated, brilliant color of orange ranunculus and fragrant aroma of rich red pomegranate seeds packs a big punch in these small autumn arrangements. Designer Brian Patrick Flynn placed the glass votives side by side in a customized plank of reclaimed oak to add a touch of warm wooden texture, allowing the rich floral colors to pop.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Beautiful Backyard Blooms

Fall is the best time of year to forage in your yard for beautiful blooms and lovely foliage. Fall botanicals are warm and infused with such a gorgeous array of colors. Click the link below to learn how to recreate this lovely arrangement of coneflower seed heads, sage, sedum, blueberry leaves, weigela leaves, goldenrod, hydrangea and hydrangea seed heads.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make a Fall Flower Arrangement From Foraged Botanicals

Simple Blooms + Rustic Containers

This simple flower arrangement made from fresh daisies and dried wheat stems makes a big impact at very little cost. Daisies are easy to arrange in rustic containers (like this wooden beer stein) and can be found at the grocery store year-round. Give the arrangement a fall boost by adding seasonal wheat stems — a great choice for an Oktoberfest party!

SEE MORE: Throw the Ultimate Backyard Oktoberfest Party

From: Heather Baird

Yellow Accents

For a lighter take on yellow fall hues, trade bright sunflowers for accents of golden amaranth, yellow berries and lemon lime celosia. Designer Camille Styles displayed this mellow autumn bouquet on a wooden table runner littered with seasonal cream and yellow gourds.

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Flaunt Your Fall Harvest

Use seasonal produce or the spoils of your fall garden to create a one-of-a-kind display for your Thanksgiving or fall table.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make an Edible Fall Harvest Centerpiece

Easy + Eye-Catching

Spruce up your mantel or dining table with a simple yet stunning arrangement of white hydrangeas and seasonal goldenrod — both of which can be found in abundance at the grocery store in the fall. Here, stylist Marian Parsons filled an antique pitcher with blooms, then paired it with DIY yarn-covered pumpkins for an inviting, autumnal mantel display.

Birch & Feathers

The rustic arrangement features an orange Korean mum, white roses, cattails, seeded eucalyptus, feathers and a mushroom in a gorgeous birch vase.

Oktoberfest Abundance

Go thrifting — or raid your china cabinet — for vintage steins or stoneware or earthenware mugs to fill with fall flowers. For this outdoor centerpiece, managing editor H. Camille Smith stacked rustic wood slices for height, then filled an antique stoneware pitcher with fresh-cut sunflowers, dried wheat stems and baby's breath. A vintage stoneware stein filled with mounded German chamomile doubles the flower power.

SEE MORE: Throw the Ultimate Backyard Oktoberfest Party

From: H. Camille Smith

Arrange Flowers in a Pumpkin

Give your flower arrangements a seasonal boost by arranging them inside crafty, organic vases made from pumpkins. To make your own, cut the top off of a pumpkin and scoop out the guts. Insert a jar or small vase inside the hollowed-out pumpkin, then fill the gourd-geous vessel with seasonal blooms and raw cotton stems for an elegant fall farmhouse look. Or, skip the mess and simply cut the top off of a hollow faux pumpkin, instead.

Seasonal Spoils

If your style is more informal, a laid-back arrangement, such as this mix of sea oats, June grass and guelder rose berries, is for you. The best part? All of these plants grow wild in the fall and can be snipped from bushes in your own backyard. Be sure to choose the freshest-looking stems with little to no dead or damaged leaves, and add a floral preservative to the water for longevity. A homemade mixture of 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon bleach, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1 quart of lukewarm water will do the trick.

Monochromatic is the New Black

Do you have a favorite fall color? Then showcase it! Choose a variety of similarly hued flowers, such as these tangerine orange ranunculus and tea roses, and group them together for a unique yet super-simple arrangement.

From Refrigerator to Table

Many fall floral arrangements follow the "farm-to-table" mantra, but don't overlook the "fridge-to-table" method in a pinch. If time slips away from you the day of a big get together, you can still create a gorgeous floral arrangement from what you have at home. Forage your veggie and fruit bins for anything colorful and keep in mind that your backyard has a wealth of resources, too! This pretty arrangement features magnolia leaves, hydrangea and blackberries but you'd never guess it was homemade.

Go Green

You don't need colorful blooms to make a statement. Keep it simple by filling a vase with fresh green foliage. To get this look, arrange silver brunia berries, Bonsai and seeded eucalyptus, eucalyptus gunnii, frosted explosion grass, Grevillea foliage, salal, succulents and variegated pittosporum in a tall, skinny vase filled with a moistened block of floral foam.

Simple Sunflowers

Nothing says fall quite like a gorgeous bunch of bright, yellow sunflowers. Arranging these showstopping blooms is simple, as they often need little or no embellishment or filler flowers to make a gorgeous bouquet. If you're working with large sunflowers, be sure to wrap each stem with floral tape for added stability and easier arranging. Pair with pumpkins and seasonal fruits, like apples and pears, to make simple, pretty table decorations.

From: Marian Parsons

Cotton Stems

In place of cut floral stems, consider adding the rich look of cotton stems to your fall setup. Simply gather the stems in odd numbers, five and seven working best, then place them into a large vessel. The neutral tones work well for year-round use, and work gorgeously with fall tones such as orange and dark brown.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Vintage Southern Charm

Create a fall table worthy of a Southern rock star with distressed and repurposed containers filled with light pink dahlias, dusty miller and dark-hued berries.

Bouquets for the Buffet

Don't limit your decorating to the dining table. Create small, casual bouquets to display on a buffet or hutch. Fill the bouquets with simple flowers, dried bittersweet branches, wheat sprigs and even fruit or mini pumpkins on skewers.

Pumpkin Succulent Planters

These mini pumpkin planters are a chic and simple way to dress up your dinner table for fall gatherings and can double as fun party favors for your guests to take home.

Get the How-To: Make Mini Pumpkins Into Fall Succulent Planters

All-Orange Stunner

Orange is a popular fall hue, so show your love for the color and season with an all-orange centerpiece. To get the look, arrange gerbera daisies, orange roses, safflowers, snapdragons, Grevillea foliage, Bonsai eucalyptus, curly willow and a grapevine ball in a metallic vase filled with a moistened block of floral foam.

Easy Floral Alternative

This stacked pumpkin table topiary is a long-lasting alternative to the traditional fall flower arrangement. Simply stack three heirloom variety pumpkins in small, medium and large sizes on a flat surface. For an ombre effect, choose a light color for the largest pumpkin, medium for the middle and a darker color for the top, smallest pumpkin. Add a collar of magnolia leaves, acorns and pinecones around the bottom to complete the look.

From: Marian Parsons

Organic Vessels

Skip the glass or ceramic and go organic. A hollowed-out birch branch or birch-wrapped vase makes a rustic vessel for trendy fall blooms like yarrow and anemone.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Vegetables Aren't Just for Eating

Brightly-hued cauliflower, artichokes, mushrooms and rosemary sprigs steal the show in this rustic fall arrangement. "To arrange them expertly, first add a floral foam brick inside of the vessel after soaking it in water," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. "Then secure each vegetable in place by pressing it to the floral brick. Once they’re in place, fill the gaps between them with rosemary sprigs."

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

No-Stress Bouquets

If you're still a little wary of arranging a large vase without professional help, don't despair! A beautiful floral design doesn't have to be complicated. Choose quality flowers in bold fall colors, like these bright red anemones, coral tea roses and fuschia carnations, and arrange them separately in low vases. Group the finished bouquets together on your table for a bold seasonal centerpiece.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Long-Lasting Color

Save money without skimping on style by incorporating local, in-season greenery and flowers in your arrangements. Blue thistle, deep red celosia, brunia and seeded eucalyptus are inexpenisve fall favorites that will last for up to two weeks with regular maintenance. Pair these subdued fall tones with rich neutrals for a sophisticated table setting.

Bare is Beautiful

Take advantage of the falling leaves by plucking a handful of sprawling bare branches for your home. When arranged, a large vase of curly willow, pussy willow or any other decorative branch can add seasonal drama to an otherwise plain mantel or coffee table. Use branches of varying type and height, and for extra fall flair, search for branches with moss or berries still attached.

From: Carter Kay

Flower School

Want more flower arranging tips and tricks? Learn how to build this gorgeous fall arrangement and boost your design skills with our tips below.

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Chic Pumpkin Topiary

Give your front porch a floral update too with an elegant, nature-inspired pumpkin topiary. Weave baby's breath, vines, feathers and fall greenery between a trio of similarly-sized white pumpkins to enhance your home's entryway and greet guests in style.

Simple Setting

Get your dinner table ready for fall with an easy-to-make place setting. Simply tie greenery and sprigs of berries or grass together with a small piece of rustic twine and place on a cloth napkin. Rather than sourcing the foliage from your yard, it's best to buy from a florist to avoid the possibility of inviting unwanted bugs to the party.

Arts and Crafts

All you need is some patterned scrapbook paper, glitter, spray paint and a handful of branches from the yard to craft this creative fall centerpiece that's guaranteed to get compliments. For a special touch, enlist the kids to help by asking them to write what they're most thankful for on the leaves.

Get the How-To: Easy-to-Craft Fall Leaf Centerpiece

Fresh-Cut Cabbage

You're probably familiar with potted fall cabbages, but did you know they're just as gorgeous in fresh-cut form? With their stunning resemblance to roses and a variety of purple, pink and white hues to choose from, long-stemmed cabbages stand out in fall arrangements. Display them alone or with autumn florals like these warm orange tulips.

From: Jennifer Mehditash

Tropical Arrangement

Bring a tropical look to your home during fall with a statement-making, tall centerpiece. To get this look, arrange Billy Balls, birds of paradise, dalhias, gerbera daisies, sunflowers, Aspidistra leaves (folded and pinned in half), Grevillea foliage, eucalyptus gunnii and curly willow in a large, low vase filled with a moistened block of floral foam.

Color Me Citrus

Citrus fruit may be a summer favorite, but when paired with fresh, white flowers and seasonal berry branches, the saturated autumn hues of lemons and oranges become fall superstars. To get the look, arrange flowers in a block of wet floral foam, then cut fruit in half and insert just off the center of the arrangement using wood floral picks. Scatter a handful of small fruits around the base of the arrangment for an extra pop of color on your fall tablescape.

Flirty Pastels

Think outside the box of traditional autumn hues this season with a fresh pastel arrangement. Light pink peonies and silver brunia berries set a fun and flirty tone when paired with seasonal copper amaranth and fuschia hydrangea in this crisp, autumn arrangement.

Magnolia Stems

While magnolia leaves ordinarily play backup to autumn's traditional floral stars, a full bouquet of the two-toned greenery can be visually stunning in a neutral or white kitchen. Using long stems, remove any foliage along the bottom 3/4, then arrange in a tall, clear vase for a classic look. The leaves require very little water; simply mist lightly once a week to maintain color and freshness.

Sunny Centerpiece

Sunflowers aren't just for summer. Bring a golden look to your fall table with freshly cut blooms grouped together in bundles of three or four to bring fullness and texture to the centerpiece.

Blooming Onion

Did you know that allium, one of fall's flashiest flowers, is actually part of the onion family? But no worries! The beautiful blooms carry only a faint oniony scent. Arrange these bright purple poms with other fall favorites, such as green mums and white dahlias, in a chic mint julep cup for a crisp, fall feel in any room.

Green Mahogany Centerpiece

Dry pods and branches add texture and interest to any fall centerpiece. To get this look, arrange white hydrangeas, Green Fashion roses, Trick dianthus, scabiosa pods, lotus pods, mahogany pods, birch branches, Grevillea foliage and seeded eucalyptus in a container filled with a moistened block of floral foam.

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50 Eye-Catching Fall Flower Arrangements & Centerpieces

Related To:

Flowers to Fall For

Tiered Basket Centerpiece

Beautiful Blooms on a Budget

Pumpkin Perfection

High End Meets Low End

Red Vintage

Dial-Up the Drama

Fall Harvest

Farmhouse Fruits

Darling Dough Bowl

For an Elegant Gathering

Sunny Spread

Seasonal Stunner

Punch of Pomegranate

Beautiful Backyard Blooms

Simple Blooms + Rustic Containers

Yellow Accents

Flaunt Your Fall Harvest

Easy + Eye-Catching

Birch & Feathers

Oktoberfest Abundance

Arrange Flowers in a Pumpkin

Seasonal Spoils

Monochromatic is the New Black

From Refrigerator to Table

Go Green

Simple Sunflowers

Cotton Stems

Vintage Southern Charm

Bouquets for the Buffet

Pumpkin Succulent Planters

All-Orange Stunner

Easy Floral Alternative

Organic Vessels

Vegetables Aren't Just for Eating

No-Stress Bouquets

Long-Lasting Color

Bare is Beautiful

Flower School

Chic Pumpkin Topiary

Simple Setting

Arts and Crafts

Fresh-Cut Cabbage

Tropical Arrangement

Color Me Citrus

Flirty Pastels

Magnolia Stems

Sunny Centerpiece

Blooming Onion

Green Mahogany Centerpiece

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