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5 Ways to Elevate Your Fall Decor With Pumpkins

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Oh my gourd, Becky. It’s pumpkin season, and here at The Everymom, we’re screaming it from the rooftops. The leaves are changing colors, the morning air is cool and crisp, your local Trader Joe’s is flooded with seasonal items, and pumpkin spice lattes have made our year-round coffee order a thing of the past.

With cooler temperatures and darker evenings come a shift in style trends, and today, we’re here to explore how pumpkin-centered decor can elevate your fall interior—*freaky* fast.

 

1. As a Centerpiece

As much as we love enjoying pumpkin-inspired dishes at our dining tables, fall presents the seasonal opportunity to bring the moneymaker of the gourd family to the table in a different way. Pumpkins make for a great centerpiece. Whether they’re thoughtfully seated on a burlap runner, adjacent to a warm candle, or placed snugly in a large bowl, they’re sure to bring your fall-inspired dining decor to the next level.

 

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Amazon
White Mini Pumpkins (20 Pack)

The white color of these faux mini pumpkins will match any interior decor, from the kitchen to the living room coffee table.

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West Elm
Wooden Tray

This tray was meant for fall faux stems and pumpkins, perfect for a dining or coffee table.

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Amazon
Woven Pumpkin String Lights

Channel your inner Joanna Gaines with a lighted tablescape, including these woven pumpkins, fall berries, and battery-powered LED lights.

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Pottery Barn
Recycled Glass Pumpkin Cloche

If you're looking to combine your pumpkin decor with the numerous fall candles you've collected, this is the decor piece for you.

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Etsy | Plant Crafting Co
Pumpkin Succulent Planter

Big plant person? These pumpkin succulent planters are fantastic for a splash of green on your table.

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led pumpkin candles
Pottery Barn
LED Flameless Pumpkin Candle

These candles are sure to warm up any centerpiece. Although they're more expensive than real candles, you can continue to use them year after year, and you don't have to stress over safety.

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2. Keep It Neutral

Adding pumpkins to your home doesn’t mean that you have to abandon an already neutral design style. Adding muted-colored fall decor is a wonderful way to declare your love for autumn and to adopt a cozy, clean vibe while staying true to your home’s aesthetic.

pumpkin fall decor

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Target
Harvest Ribbed Knit Pumpkin

Ribbed knit is not just for your favorite fall sweaters! It's also for this adorable knit pumpkin from Target, which also comes in a smaller version.

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Etsy | Sheep Farm Felt
Felt Ball Pumpkin Garland

This cream, gray, and white felt pumpkin garland is subtle yet sweet for stringing above fireplaces or doorways.

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Target
'Trick or Treat' Black/White Painted Pumpkin

Bring some spooky vibes into your home decor with this decorative 'Trick or Treat' pumpkin.

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West Elm
Sage and Ivory Pumpkin Decor

West Elm has some of the best neutral home decor out there, and we love these sage and ivory colored faux pumpkins that add an autumnal touch to any room.

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3. Add a Pop of Color

If your decor is already fairly neutral, adding a quirky-colored pumpkin can be a great way to add color to any space. Nothing screams “October” quite like an eye-catching, lively Jack-O’-Lantern. You can invest in pre-colored pumpkins or paint your own—a fun DIY project to take on with the kiddos!

pumpkin fall decor

Source: @jlgarvin

 

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Etsy | Mandys Favorite Things
Felt Pumpkin Garland

The maroon, gold, and orange tones strung along this felt pumpkin garland are so fall and add an amazing pop of color.

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Etsy | Your Hearts Content
Velvet Pumpkins (Set of 3)

Velvet pumpkins always add a sophisticated, fairytale-like touch to any room. We love these ones from Etsy.

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Target
Harvest Plaid Pumpkin

Not only does this orange and cream plaid pumpkin come in a larger size, but it's also available in a black and cream colorway, too!

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Etsy | Matthew and Mae
Felt Pumpkin Garland

Who said garlands are just for the holiday season? This felt pumpkin garland features a pop of teal mixed in with the autumnal tones.

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4. Add Interesting Prints/Textures

Steer away from your basic ceramic pumpkin decor and add some texture to any fall-inspired arrangement with a nontraditional doppelgänger. Opt for natural woven, plaid, velvet, glitter, metallic, or floral-studded options. Check out this easy floral pumpkin DIY! I love this white-on-black contrast and the idea of bringing elegance to a spooky classic.

 

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Grandin Road
High Shine Metallic Pumpkins

If you're all about attention to detail, this is the pumpkin decor for you. These faux pumpkins from Grandin Road come in metallic silver, gold, and rose gold to add some glam to your seasonal decor.

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Etsy | Strung on Nails
White Sweater Pumpkins

Though these handmade pumpkins are neutral in color, their soft sweater texture brings a cozy element that's perfect for fall.

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Target
Medium Light Woven Pumpkin

Why stop the woven decor trend with just rugs? Pumpkins can be woven too, as this Target piece shows.

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Etsy | Root to Vine
Repurposed Book Pumpkins

Fall is the perfect time to curl up under a blanket with a good book—or if you're too busy, at least put out these repurposed book pumpkins for a fun literary touch.

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West Elm
Carved Wood Pumpkins

These wooden pumpkins from West Elm come in two sizes (or you can purchase as a set of two) and are classic pieces to add to your collection of fall decor and will last for years.

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Etsy | Yana Teddy Felted Toys
Beaded Velvet Pumpkin

For a more whimsical pumpkin piece, look no further than these beaded velvet pumpkins from Etsy.

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5. Go Mini!

I absolutely love how versatile mini pumpkins are. Add them to an already curated arrangement for a subtle taste of autumn, place them in a large, glass vase or bowl to make for a beautiful centerpiece, or pair them with larger pumpkins to bring dimension to any space. They’re affordable, easy to store away when the season ends, and undeniably cute.

 

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Etsy | Rebecca Harris Design
Fabric Pumpkins

We want these tiny linen pumpkins to fill our entire homes.

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Target
Fabric Pumpkin Decorative Filler Set

These orange, yellow, and cream bowl filler pumpkins from Target are so unbelievably cute and colorful.

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Amazon
Grey Mini Pumpkins

These mini pumpkins from Amazon are perfect for dinner table decor or sporadically scattering throughout your house. Plus, they come in tons of fun colors.

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This article was originally published in 2019 and has been updated for timeliness. 

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