30 DIY Fall Wreath Ideas to Spruce Up Your Front Door

From fresh wreaths that fill your home with an autumnal aroma to faux wreaths that can be displayed year after year, these DIY decorations are a classic way to welcome fall — both indoors and out.

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Create a Warm Welcome With a Fall Wreath

Whether your main entrance is the front porch or a pup-friendly back patio, a fall wreath is the easiest way to signal the season and welcome guests and family — both two-legged and four-legged, alike. Keep reading for 30 tutorials that'll help you craft a DIY fall wreath that perfectly fits your style.

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From: H. Camille Smith

Eucalyptus Wreath: Rock a Rustic Look

Why wait till after Thanksgiving to brighten up your front door? Our fresh eucalyptus and cotton stem wreath adds just the right rustic touch for fall. Mix in a few Christmas ornaments or battery-operated lights to keep its good looks going thru the holiday season. Learn how to make your own, below.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Eucalyptus Garland + Easy Greenery Wreath

Sunflower Wreath: Let the Sun Shine In

A sunburst shape + sunflowers = a cheery wreath that's sure to brighten up any porch, patio or foyer this fall — no matter what sort of weather Mother Nature throws at us. Learn how to make your own, below, then hang it with colorful gingham ribbon.

get the how-to: DIY a Sunburst + Sunflower Fall Wreath

From: H. Camille Smith

Fresh Wreath: Mix Fruit With Succulents

A wire wreath form topped by succulents, berry sprigs, seasonal greenery and bright yellow Fuyu persimmons is sure to add a harvest-style pop of fall color anywhere. The greenery and fruit used here are fresh so this wreath's beauty will be short lived; for a long-lasting wreath, sub faux materials to craft a wreath you can display year after year. Learn more about mixing fruit into fresh arrangements, below.

Get the How-To: Mixed Fruit: Blend Flowers and Produce in Arrangements

Colorful Wreath: Break Out Your Paintbrushes

Cover a wire wreath form with freshly snipped magnolia leaves to create this modern and multihued take on a traditional wreath. To bring in the color, choose six different shades of paint based on your home's architecture or pick a traditional fall palette of oranges, reds and yellows. For more tips from our friends at HGTV Magazine, check out the tutorial, below.

Get the How-To: How-to: DIY Painted Magnolia Leaf Wreath

From: HGTV Magazine

Or, Swap the Wreath Form for a Basket

Make swapping out your Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations a snap by upgrading multiple wreaths for a single straw tote or basket you can fill to fit the season. Bonus: Add vinyl house numbers for a custom touch.

Get the How-To: Skip the Wreath: Try a Holiday-Spanning Front Door Basket Instead

From: H. Camille Smith

Wreaths: Not Just for the Front Door

Don't stop at the front door when deciding where to display your wreath. Take a cue from designer Abbi Williams and wrap a fresh greenery garland around a front porch light, then wire on fresh or faux fruit and pine cones. Top with a rusty ribbon for a guest-impressing display. Learn how to create a (free!) garland from backyard clippings, below.

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Before: Summer-Ready Wreath

This readymade summer wreath brightened up this patio area for the past few months — but with the change in seasons, it's time for a fall refresh. Check out the after on the next slide.

get the how-to: Before & After: Easily Turn a Summer Wreath Into a Fall Wreath

From: H. Camille Smith

After: Freshened Up for Fall Wreath

Don't toss out or stash away your summer wreath when fall approaches — fallify it instead. Hot glue + a few dried natural elements = a wreath that gets this patio ready for the coming season and arrival of fall guests. Get all our crafting tips, below.

get the how-to: Before & After: Easily Turn a Summer Wreath Into a Fall Wreath

From: H. Camille Smith

Craft a Corn Husk Wreath

Hit your local grocery store or Mexican market to grab a pack of tamale wrappers. Then follow our tutorial, below, to inexpensively turn corn husks into a ruffly, textural wreath that's perfect for a farmhouse-style fall front porch.

get the how-to: DIY Corn Husk Wreath

Or, Make a Dried Corn Wreath for Critters

Hang this colorful natural wreath outside a window so you can watch squirrels, chipmunks and birds help themselves to a tasty treat. And, bonus: not only will this edible wreath add a pretty splash of fall color to your backyard, it's also refillable so you can replace empty ears to keep wildlife happily munching. Get our tips for making it, below.

get the how-to: DIY Wildlife Indian Corn Wreath

Add All the Colors of Fall

Top a twig wreath form with corn husks, preserved fall leaves, mini pumpkins and dried grasses to create this rustic wreath that can stand up to the elements while giving your front door a colorful fall update.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Or, Make a Monochromatic Wreath

Faux pumpkins are useful for so many purposes but their light weight and long-lasting durability make them an especially great candidate for upcycling into a cheery wreath. Hot glue the faux pumpkins to a wreath shape cut from plywood or even foamcore for a front door decoration you can craft in minutes.

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From: HGTV Magazine

Try a Fall Wreath Indoors, Too

An inexpensive wreath form, moss and our free printable templates, below, are all you need to create this rustic fall wreath. The paper flowers and banner are cute but definitely not weather-resistant, so hang the completed wreath over a mirror in your entry or on a kitchen cupboard to bring a fall touch indoors.

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Try a New Take for an Old Rake

Forgo the wreath form for this fall decoration that uses a new or old garden rake as its base. Faux fall flowers and silk leaves ensure it's an arrangement you'll be able to display for many falls to come.

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Moss Wreath: Turn Ribbon Into Roses

Craft a cheery touch of fall for your front door with a moss-covered wreath form and autumnal ribbon roses that look complicated but are actually a snap to make.

Get the How-To: Fresh Fall Decorating: Make a Ribbon Rose Wreath

From: H. Camille Smith

Rustic Wreath: Keep It Classic

Add pine cones and assorted faux berries and greenery to an inexpensive grapevine wreath to create a gorgeous autumnal decoration you can display either indoors or out. Best of all: just add a red ribbon to transition this wreath from fall to Christmas.

Get the How-To: Bountiful Fall Wreath

Or, Opt for a Mod + Minimal Wreath

Give your front door all the fall feels with a wreath just as chic as your porch’s pumpkin display. This beauty boasts an unexpected shape and a muted, on-trend color palette for a design that’s sure to impress guests.

get the how-to: Easy-to-Make Modern Fall Wreath

Square Wreath: Try a New Twist on Tradition

Shake up your front door with a square wreath featuring colorful ears of dried corn. Head to your local craft store for materials, then assemble this harvest-themed outdoor decoration in just a few hours. Our tips, below, will get you started.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Square Corn Husk Wreath

Square Wreath: This One Does Double Duty

A square grapevine wreath form, chartreuse reindeer moss, wooden numbers and a plaque are all you need to craft this front door wreath that does double duty brightening up your front porch while making it easy for holiday guests to find your address. Get more front porch decorating tips from our friends at HGTV Magazine, below.

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Put Nature's Bounty to Work

Go foraging in your backyard to gather the acorns and pine cones needed for this woodsy, budget-friendly wreath. But, free materials mean a little extra prep: To prevent the acorns from molding or any creepy crawlies from appearing, first wash, then bake the acorns on a foil-lined sheet for 1-1/2 to 2 hours in a 200-degree oven. Pine cones are less likely to contain bugs but the sticky sap can make a real mess so place them in the oven with the acorns for the last hour of baking to crystallize the sap.

Get the How-To: Forage a Wreath for Fall

Or, Give Your Wreath a Little Character

Our friends at HGTV Magazine share how to create this cute fall wreath with affordable items from your local craft store. Get all their tips, below.

Get the How-To: A Year of DIY Wreaths

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Craft a Mini "Pumpkin" Wreath

Although the tiny orange shapes covering this wreath look like diminutive pumpkins, they're actually putka pods. A great stand-in for mini pumpkins, the dried organic seed pods don't deteriorate, so your wreath can be displayed year after year.

Get the How-To: Make a Mini Pumpkin Wreath for Fall

From: Marian Parsons

Craft a Holiday-Spanning Wreath

Wrap freshly cut magnolia leaves around an inexpensive foam wreath form for a streamlined, modern take on a traditional fall wreath. The leaves will dry in place and turn a gorgeous coppery hue. No need to take this wreath down when you swap out your Thanksgiving decorations for Christmas — just change the ribbon to match your holiday decor.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Magnolia Leaf Wreath

From: Marian Parsons

Make a Rectangular Rustic Wreath

Add an earthy touch indoors with this twist on a traditional round fall wreath. Dried mushrooms, moss, seed pods and grasses form the base while russet fresh or faux pears add a pop of fall color.

Get the How-To: How to Make a Rectangular Rustic Fall Wreath

From: Marian Parsons

Monogrammed Wreath: Perfectly Personalized

Give your front door a personalized touch by turning inexpensive craft store materials into a rustic monogram to take the place of a standard fall wreath. Our tutorial, below, will walk you through all the steps.

Get the How-To: Jute-Covered Monogram Wreath

Say Hello to Fall

Styled with signature fall hues and flowers, a scripted accent or monogram personalizes the look of a store-bought wreath and greets guests with a friendly welcome. Choose a wreath that combines your favorite fall colors with your home’s exterior palette.

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Craft a Designer Dupe

Hit your local craft store, then make a designer-worthy wreath on a DIY budget with our tips, below.

Birch Bark Wreath: Try a Woodsy Take

Take a walk through the woods to gather sheets of birch bark to craft this natural wreath that you can display through fall and into winter. Design by Joanne Palmisano.

Brighten Up the Entryway

Wreaths aren't just great as front door decorations, they're also an easy way to add a fall touch to your entryway. Hang one over the mirror or on the back of the front door to quickly deck out your foyer for fall.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Our Fave Wreaths You Can Buy

DIY not your thing — no worries! From Boho beauties to woodsy wreaths, check out our favorite fall wreaths that you can buy today, below.

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30 DIY Fall Wreath Ideas to Spruce Up Your Front Door

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Create a Warm Welcome With a Fall Wreath

Eucalyptus Wreath: Rock a Rustic Look

Sunflower Wreath: Let the Sun Shine In

Fresh Wreath: Mix Fruit With Succulents

Colorful Wreath: Break Out Your Paintbrushes

Or, Swap the Wreath Form for a Basket

Wreaths: Not Just for the Front Door

Before: Summer-Ready Wreath

After: Freshened Up for Fall Wreath

Craft a Corn Husk Wreath

Or, Make a Dried Corn Wreath for Critters

Add All the Colors of Fall

Or, Make a Monochromatic Wreath

Try a Fall Wreath Indoors, Too

Try a New Take for an Old Rake

Moss Wreath: Turn Ribbon Into Roses

Rustic Wreath: Keep It Classic

Or, Opt for a Mod + Minimal Wreath

Square Wreath: Try a New Twist on Tradition

Square Wreath: This One Does Double Duty

Put Nature's Bounty to Work

Or, Give Your Wreath a Little Character

Craft a Mini "Pumpkin" Wreath

Craft a Holiday-Spanning Wreath

Make a Rectangular Rustic Wreath

Monogrammed Wreath: Perfectly Personalized

Say Hello to Fall

Craft a Designer Dupe

Birch Bark Wreath: Try a Woodsy Take

Brighten Up the Entryway

Our Fave Wreaths You Can Buy

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