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Skip Out on Carving Pumpkins

Instead of spending hours carving or painting pumpkins, add some flair by tying patterned ribbon around them.

See more at Fynes Designs.

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Choose Unexpected Door Decorations

When it comes to curb appeal, your front door is prime real estate. Create an eye-catching display by forgoing a classic wreath for a creative seasonal display, like an apple basket.

See more at Savvy Southern Style.

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Plant Seasonal Blooms in Rustic Planters

The summer days of tending to your garden may be dwindling, but garden lovers rejoice: Thanks to their late growing season, mums are the perfect floral for fall. Flank your door with olive buckets stuffed with these bright flowers.

See more at On Sutton Place.

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Make the Most of a Small Space

This blogger didn't let her farmhouse's lack of a full porch stop her from decorating for fall. Instead, she made good use of the space she does have by lining her steps with bundles of mums and pumpkins.

See more at Serendipity Refined.

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Spell It Out

Reclaimed wood or shipping pallets are the perfect base for an oversized sign with a distressed finish to adorn your porch.

See more at Love Grows Wild.

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Turn Pumpkins into a House Number Display

From the burlap sack door decoration to its use of symmetry, there's a lot we love about this pretty porch. But the fall-ready pumpkin topiary is the real eye-catcher.

See more at At The Picket Fence.

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Decorate With Corn Stalks

Large corn stalks are definitely eye-catching as visitors approach this porch. A closer look also reveals endless beautiful details, such as hanging lanterns and a "boo" ladder, that are all cohesive thanks to their light and clean color palate.

See more at Our Vintage Home Love.

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Welcome the Season with a Chalkboard Sign

This porch is cute, of course, but thanks to its chalkboard sign (which can be updated for Halloween or Thanksgiving) its decorations are also versatile throughout the season.

See more at Cottage in the Oaks.

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Repurpose a Little Red Wagon

Create a cute fall-ready display using a repurposed little red wagon with room for tons of pumpkins, gourds and antique finds.

See more at Newly Woodwards.

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Flank The Door

Seeing as the vines on this porch already frame the home's front door, it only makes sense that any decorations should do the same. Wicker baskets and barrels of fall treats add extra dimension.

See more at Cottage in the Oaks.

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Display Thrift Shop Finds

This blogger describes her porch as "farm fresh and vintage with a hint of glam." Thrifty finds such as a metal pumpkin candle holder and shabby chic frames blend in with seasonal touches in this harvest display.

See more at Chic California.

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Welcome Guests

A rustic sign will add plenty of country charm while setting an inviting atmosphere for your guests.

See more at The Wood Grain Cottage.

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Use a Light Color Palette

Add a touch of sophistication to your porch by forgoing the classic reds, oranges and yellows for decorations in light blues and whites.

See more at Home Stories A to Z.

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Repurpose a Ladder

While this blogger used a ladder to decorate her garden, we think the seasonal display would be well suited for a porch, too.

See more at My Painted Garden.

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Create Symmetry

Load your porch with an abundance of seasonal flair. Make sure your decor is symmetrical on either side of the door to keep the space from becoming too busy.

See more at Between Naps On The Porch.

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Paint a Pumpkin Crate

After your trip to the pumpkin patch, try adding some DIY flair to more than just your gourds.

See more at Anderson + Grant.

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Put It In Lights

These cheerful pumpkins were made to be in the spotlight. Spell out "fall" using marquee light letters on pumpkins displayed near your front door.

See more at Kara's Party Ideas.

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Alternate Flowers and Gourds

Line your steps using pumpkins and mums — a classic fall combination.

See more at Shabby Grace.

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Add Pillows to Keep Things Cozy

Add warmth to a basic bench with an oversized burlap pillow and plaid blankets.

See more at Opulent Cottage.

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When in Doubt, Add More Gourds

Stack pumpkins of different shapes and sizes on top of each other to make the most out of a small space.

See more at Craftberry Bush.

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Inspire Passersby

Remind guests what the season is really about with a cute chalkboard sign.

See more at Dear Lillie.

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Attach Faux Leaves to Your Door

According to Jeanette of Country Design Style, all you need is hot glue to attach leaves to a glass door. After fall passes, she just peels the glue off.

See more at Country Design Style.

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