Everything You Need to Create a Cozy Backyard This Fall
You don't have to head indoors as the temperatures drop. Keep your outdoor space warm and cozy with these essentials, and enjoy watching the leaves change colors.
Fall is the best time of year to soak up your outdoor space. The weather is just right and the colorful foliage couldn't provide better scenery. Create a cozy seating area, complete with a fire pit (and all its essentials), comfortable chairs and layers of warm textiles. Have plates and cups on hand for last-minute snacks and cocktails, and illuminate your outdoors with smart lighting that makes the most of early evenings.
Prep your porch, patio or deck for the changing season with these decor essentials that will let you enjoy those crisp temps from sunrise to sunset.
Outdoor Fall Seating & Decor
Infuse the stars of the season into your outdoor space with these faux pumpkins and gourds. The hand-painted decorations provide quintessential autumn colors and textures that are sure to shine on those chilly days.
What a fun way to add your pumpkin love to your backyard! Covered in teddy bear-style fabric, these festive pillows from Pottery Barn are nubby and cushy, adding plush texture and a classic fall silhouette to your space.
Welcome the harvest season with these plush pumpkin throw pillow covers. With a 3D embroidered exterior and super soft filling, the COSIBONO Pumpkin Throw Pillow Covers are a cuddly accessory and an adorable addition to your outdoor living space.
Add softness and pattern underfoot with this patterned multicolor outdoor area rug from West Elm. Made from recycled polyester, the rug is easy to care for and is weather-resistant.
A basket full of blankets by your back door or on your deck makes them easy to grab when the temperature drops. We love these classic handwoven throws from Benevolence LA to wrap around you and your guests.
Comfortable seating is a must for gathering around the fire pit. These classic SERWALL Folding Adirondack Chairs come in a myriad of colors and even fold up so that they can be easily stored away when you don't need extras outside.
Have floor cushions on hand for extra seating and to keep bums off the cold ground. These earth-toned pillows add rich hues and depth to your outdoor space. Store them in a covered bin or right inside the door to keep them weather-safe.
Outdoor Fall Lighting
Set the mood with the Brightown Outdoor LED String Lights. Waterproof and shatterproof, the bulbs are made of plastic so they're safer and more durable than traditional glass. With night falling early, these beautiful lights will let you enjoy your backyard at any time.
Flank your back door with a pair of lanterns, or set one on a tabletop to add cozy charm to your outdoor decorations to create an enchanted display. This weatherproof set comes complete with battery-operated candles that will illuminate your space once the sun goes down.
Bring the element of fall into your outdoor space with these super-fun lights. They mimic the appearance of ivy for a woodsy look. Drape them across your table or mantel or hang them against the side of your house.
Outdoor Fall Fireside Essentials
No fall evening is complete without a comforting fireside spot to keep the chill at bay. Get the best of both worlds with the Ciays Propane Fire Pit Table that offers both warmth as well as an outdoor tabletop. The woven steel finish boasts a simple, yet striking design that welcomes everyone to sit, relax and chat.
This durable steel fire pit has a mesh screen to keep embers safely at bay. The deep bowl design of the George Oliver Jahidul Fire Pit has plenty of room for firewood and is easy to tend to and clean. When you're ready to roast marshmallows or hotdogs, simply remove the spark screen with the included poker.
Make your life a little easier (and cuter) with these pinecone fire starters. Instead of building the perfect teepee with twigs and paper, throw one of these wax-and-pinecone combinations into your fire pit for a quick-starting flame.
Transform a normal evening into something completely magical with these Magical Flames Fire Color-Changing Packets that turn your fire into a rainbow of hues. A single packet burns for an hour — perfect for delighting adults and kids alike.
Keep your firewood stacked neatly and stylishly with a round log holder and basket-like bottom from Crate & Barrel. Ready for your next fireside chat, this design has a clear powdercoat finish, holds your logs in tidy stacks and and handcrafted of iron and antiqued brass.
To get the perfect roast on your marshmallow or hot dog, grab these telescopic forks. The MalloMe Marshmallow Roasting Sticks keep you and your kiddos a safe distance from the fire, and each stick has a different color so everyone can keep track of their own.
Outdoor Fall Hosting Essentials
There's nothing quite like heading out to your cozy fire with a steaming cup of your favorite coffee, tea or hot chocolate. The drink-through lid of the Stanley Classic Legendary Mug prevents any spills, and the double-wall vacuum insulation will keep your drink toasty for almost two hours.
Serve up tasty appetizers and treats on this set of melamine plates by Melamine from West Elm. The gorgeous terra-cotta plates evoke instant warmth and bring fall-like hues to your outdoor setting.
Create the perfect ambiance with smooth tunes. The Soundcore Anker Motion Boom Bluetooth Speaker is portable, waterproof and offers 24 hours of playback time with customizable settings straight from your phone.
Because copper mugs seem like they're made for fall drinking, adapt your summer Moscow mule recipe to include cranberries. These hammered copper mugs will house any mule adaptions you want to throw in them and best of all, they're personalizable.
Have a fun game you can revel in while wrapped up in snuggly blankets and hanging out by the warm fire. This lawn game began in Finland and is easy to learn and play with a drink in hand. Simply set up the numbered pins, throw the baton at them and add up the numbers on the pins you knocked over.
