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Summer might be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to the great outdoors just yet. In fact, fall is the prime time to admire Mother Nature in all her glory. And if you want to make your vantage point even more picturesque, you’ll want to decorate your porch with the upcoming season in mind. It’s amazing how a few leafy greens, some tartan touches, or a rich color palette can transform your porch into an outdoor oasis. That said, there’s a fine line between a porch that’s “seasonal” and one that’s just plain cheesy.

Decorate Your Front Door

Want to dress up your front door? Drape some garland around its perimeter. The corresponding wreath offers a nice finishing touch.

Wow With a Wreath

Speaking of which, you don’t have to wait until winter to deck out your door with a well-appointed wreath.

Go for the Bold

If your design taste skews toward the more maximalist end of the spectrum, then pile on the accessories.

Accessorize With Cozy Elements

Maybe it’s the drop in temperature or the changing leaves, but there’s something about fall that makes us all want to get a little cozy. So why not bring that same appeal to your porch? Drape a luxe throw blanket and patterned pillow on a wooden chair, making your small porch corner autumn-ready.

Add Some Inside-Out Appeal

You don’t have to leave all your best design ideas inside. Instead, you can give your porch a homey appeal with a rug, ample seating, and two matching table lamps. The finishing touch? Subtly seasonal accents.

Style With Symmetry

When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a symmetrical arrangement.

Make It Modern

Contrary to popular belief, a great fall porch doesn’t have to be overly rustic. For a more minimalist take, stick with a pared-back color palette

Decorate for Dinner Alfresco

Cover your chairs for a festive fall dinner. Slipcovers in beige tones will make furniture look and feel more cozy.

Add Autumnal Hues

Drape throw blankets are a chic styling touch. For an extra dose of fall, choose a palette that blurs the lines between your decor and Mother Nature herself.

Hang Your Plants

Use string lighting to frame a floral chandelier, serving as a focal point—and outdoor illumination—for a festive porch.