Autumn is here with all of your favourites, from cosy jumpers to warm mugs of hot apple cider and all things pumpkin spice. So enjoy all of these delights on your garden deck!
From your deck, watch fall leaves change under picture-perfect blue skies. As the air cools, you can light a fire table or use a patio heater. As the days get shorter, add lighting or candles to lengthen your enjoyment of your deck.
Make your deck your go-to spot for autumn and invite friends and family to watch a game, eat some comfort food and play a rousing game of cards. Makeover your deck or porch décor to reflect the season. The only thing that could make it better is a few special touches to elevate your deck for autumn.
Here are some creative deck and porch decorating ideas to get you started.
A Cozy Fall Deck Seating Area
Make your seating cosier for fall by adding a few weather-resistant throws and festive orange, yellow or purple pillows. Next, add a simple bench with easy DIY fall décors such as baskets full of pinecones or galvanized buckets with chrysanthemums or gourds. Finally, add an outdoor rug with great texture to frame up your seating.
If you have a second-story deck and an under-deck ceiling, you can create a space that’s cosy and dry from season to season. Add stylish furnishings, an outdoor television and double your entertainment space!
Classic Fall Deck Décor
What says fall better than classic pumpkins, gourds, scarecrows and haystacks? Add a festive fall wreath in oranges and yellows, and your deck will pop with colour (this is also great for your front porch). Or choose a contrasting colour combination such as orange and lime green or plum and yellow.
Use the beauty of nature by including dark spiky grasses, vibrant fall flowers and ruffled kale in rustic containers around the deck. Leave in some of your summer plants that still look healthy and transition to the new season by adding fall and winter plants: sweet potato vine, creeping jenny, and nasturtium, to name a few. Adding winter plants keeps your pots from looking barren between seasons. Of course, your potted plants will need less watering due to cooler temperatures, but still, keep the pots elevated so they don’t trap water on your deck boards.
Farmhouse Style on Deck
Tackle a DIY project by filling an old wheelbarrow with plants to decorate your deck. Other fun farmhouse décor includes vintage signs, burlap, and antique outdoor furniture. Fill baskets with an assortment of fall elements such as white pumpkins, orange pumpkins, green gourds and an assortment of leaves. Finally, create a centrepiece for your outdoor room with pinecones, a lantern and a checkered runner.
Traditional with Mums and Pumpkins
Nothing says fall more than the classics: a pumpkin patch and chrysanthemums. Layer a display with various sizes and shapes, and choose complementary fall colours to frame up your space. On the other hand, a large display of the same colour can create a spectacular showing. Some chrysanthemums planted after fall will bloom again in the spring.
Making your deck look nice is only limited by your imagination and style preferences. So whether you prefer a comfy hammock or a sleek Adirondack chair, create a spot you’ll enjoy again and again.
Decorated Door
Door décor may begin with a beautiful hanging or wreaths but takes a step up with the vertical addition of a garland or cornstalks. If you have topiaries around the door, string some fun lights or leaf garlands on them. You could also add a pretty bow with black and white gingham or festive orange hues.
Garden Patio for Fall
Extend your décor from your deck to your fall patio with a garland, grapevines or cornstalks. Weave in fairy lights to create a path from one area to another. Add some fun copper accents to give the space a bit of shine. Craft seating or additional areas for décor with haybales.
You can also plant an autumn garden to connect the patio and deck. Border gardens should feature tall plants in the back, mid-sized plants in the middle, and smaller, low-growing specimens in the front.
Inviting Autumn Decorations
Group together your displays to avoid clutter and to give your space a more defined look. Incorporate some gingham pumpkins, patinaed planters and lanterns to add charm. Curate an autumn planter with variegated greens. Don’t forget to buy a new welcome mat!
Cooler Nights with Candle Lights
Shorter days mean cooler nights. Enjoy your deck far into fall with a patio heater or other safe heating source. Make the space more inviting with lovely lanterns and candles in autumn scents. Having a fire pit near the deck — or on the deck, if you have a fireproof mat — also adds warmth to the season.
Store-Bought Decor
While using natural elements can be lovely, it’s also time-consuming and lasts only a season. Buying décor you can use year after year may be a bit easier. Make sure you have space to stow away your faux pumpkins and leafy garlands.
Enjoy autumn! Have fun with your design ideas and enjoy a pumpkin spice latte on deck.