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Fall Decorating Ideas for Outside: The 5 Coziest, Most Affordable Options

Brenda Raftlova
By Brenda Raftlova
Thanks to these retailers, you'll be able to welcome the season of fall with some of the cutest and most affordable decor items.

front porch decorated for fall with pumpkins

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Summer is slowly (but surely) winding to a close, so it’s time to get excited about the season of fall and all things cozy. Think oversized knit sweaters, chunky sweaters and scarves and pumpkin spice everything. But also think fun fall décor. And while you don’t have to get rid of your summer decorations just yet, it’s definitely time to start looking around for wreaths, pumpkins and other traditional fall items. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry. We’ve picked out the five coziest and most affordable fall decorating ideas you will love.

5 Affordable front porch fall décor ideas

Here’s how you can take your front porch fall décor to the next level:

1. Hang a seasonal wreath on your door

Are you looking for an easy and affordable way to spruce up your front porch this fall? Why not hang a seasonal wreath on your front door? It’ll add immediate warmth, color and vibrance as well as the perfect welcoming touch to greet your guests.

Wreaths come in a range of sizes and styles and are made from a variety of material (plastic, fabric, polyester, wood and more) so you’re bound to find something that’ll suit your style and budget. Here are some retailers that offer the best selection of wreaths:

Target wreaths

Target fall wreaths

Image: Target

Overstock wreaths

Overstock fall wreaths

Image: Overstock

Walmart wreaths

Walmart fall wreaths

Image: Walmart

2. Decorate your yard and front porch with faux pumpkins

While many people think of pumpkins as symbols of the Halloween season, it’s also important to remember they’re also symbols of fall celebrations. As soon as Sept. 22 hits (which is the first day of fall), many people start decorating their yards and porches with pumpkins, and for good reasons. These rounded fruits come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and textures and are perfect for making a home cozy for fall. Of course you can get real pumpkins if you prefer, but you can get more creative with faux ones.

Target pumpkins

Target pumpkins

Image: Target

Amazon pumpkins

Amazon pumpkins

Image: Amazon

Lowe’s pumpkins

3. Decorate your yard and front porch with scarecrows

While the original purpose of scarecrows might have been to scare crows and other type of birds from crop fields, lots of people now use them as traditional fall decorations. It’s not that surprising, though, since decorative scarecrows have become these fun, cute and festive creatures that bring smiles to a neighborhood. Plus, they’re perfect for adding bright and colorful fall vibes to your porch, front door or yard at a very affordable price.

Wayfair scarecrows

Wayfair scarecrows

Image: Wayfair

Amazon scarecrows

Amazon scarecrows

Image: Amazon

Target scarecrows

Target scarecrows

Image: Target

4. Dress up your entry with a fall doormat

Another very affordable way to infuse fall into the outside of your home is by adorning your front porch with a fall-themed doormat. A doormat not only keeps your home clean and dirt-free, but it also adds a personalized touch to your doorstep.

Retailers are already starting to stock their in-store and online shelves with fall-themed doormats. You’ll find them in a variety of colors and styles and in a range of greetings and fun designs.

Overstock fall doormats

Overstock doormats

Image: Overstock

Amazon fall doormats

Amazon doormats

Image: Amazon

Walmart fall doormats

Walmart doormats

Image: Walmart

5. Hang fall garlands

No matter the season, garlands are probably one of the quickest and most popular ways to freshen up a dull space. They’re extremely versatile and come in a variety of colors, styles, shapes and sizes. As for decorating the outside of your house with garlands, you have quite a few options. You can hang them along stair railings. Another option is to place them around door frames. Or you can also wrap them around pillars.

Overstock fall garlands

Overstock garlands

Image: Overstock

Amazon fall garlands

Amazon garlands

Image: Amazon

Walmart fall garlands

Walmart garlands

Image: Walmart


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Brenda Raftlova

Brenda is a first-time mom and the biggest donut lover you`ll ever meet. When she`s not running after her little one, she`s doing one of these 3 things: Eating, working out, or blogging about the craziness of motherhood. Her life mantra: If there`s food, I`m there. Follow her on Instagram @candied_chocolate

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