An Autumnal Front Porch Worth Falling For

Fall = friends, family and festivities so don't stop at just decking out the front door. Weather and space permitting (our front porch is deep and covered) make your front porch a seasonal show-stopper with rustic containers filled with dried hydrangeas, assorted lanterns, mums and piles of pumpkins.

Graciously greet fall friends with a front door wreath or basket, filled with autumn's bountiful blooms. Really wow them by surrounding the door with other fall touches, like dried hydrangeas, sunflowers and pumpkins.

The quick succession of fall and winter holidays — Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas — can make decking out your front door feel like a chore. Simplify with a single slim basket or straw tote you can use again and again to easily create beautiful looks customized to each holiday. Craft your own with our instructions and tips.

Lightweight, durable and sure to last for many years to come, faux pumpkins are every fall decorator's best friend. Display them as they are or give them a crafty spin with a DIY glittered leaf design. Learn how with our step-by-step instructions.

Antiques, like this beautifully patinated pitcher, look right at home as part of a fall display. To preserve the copper's timeworn finish, slide a water-filled container inside the pitcher before adding fresh flowers, like these PeeGee hydrangeas.

Fall's favorite fabric adds a cozy touch to outdoor spaces. This front porch is well sheltered from the elements so these typically indoor accents can safely remain outside for the season. If your porch is more exposed, opt for outdoor-rated fabrics instead.

In this vintage toolbox, silk sunflowers and dried millet pair with potted celosia, ornamental kale and coleus for a colorful grouping that's easy to maintain and will keep its good looks through fall.