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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The white color of these faux mini pumpkins will match any interior decor, from the kitchen to the living room coffee table. This tray was meant for fall faux stems and pumpkins, perfect for a dining or coffee table. Channel your inner Joanna Gaines with a lighted tablescape, including these woven pumpkins, fall berries, and battery-powered LED lights. If you're looking to combine your pumpkin decor with the numerous fall candles you've collected, this is the decor piece for you. Big plant person? These pumpkin succulent planters are fantastic for a splash of green on your table. 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. 
White Mini Pumpkins (20 Pack)
Wooden Tray
Woven Pumpkin String Lights
Recycled Glass Pumpkin Cloche
Pumpkin Succulent Planter
LED Flameless Pumpkin Candle
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.
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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. This cream, gray, and white felt pumpkin garland is subtle yet sweet for stringing above fireplaces or doorways. Bring some spooky vibes into your home decor with this decorative 'Trick or Treat' pumpkin. 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.
Harvest Ribbed Knit Pumpkin
Felt Ball Pumpkin Garland
'Trick or Treat' Black/White Painted Pumpkin
Sage and Ivory Pumpkin Decor
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!
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The maroon, gold, and orange tones strung along this felt pumpkin garland are so fall and add an amazing pop of color. Velvet pumpkins always add a sophisticated, fairytale-like touch to any room. We love these ones from Etsy. 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! Who said garlands are just for the holiday season? This felt pumpkin garland features a pop of teal mixed in with the autumnal tones.
Felt Pumpkin Garland
Velvet Pumpkins (Set of 3)
Harvest Plaid Pumpkin
Felt Pumpkin Garland
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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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. Though these handmade pumpkins are neutral in color, their soft sweater texture brings a cozy element that's perfect for fall. Why stop the woven decor trend with just rugs? Pumpkins can be woven too, as this Target piece shows. 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. 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. For a more whimsical pumpkin piece, look no further than these beaded velvet pumpkins from Etsy.
High Shine Metallic Pumpkins
White Sweater Pumpkins
Medium Light Woven Pumpkin
Repurposed Book Pumpkins
Carved Wood Pumpkins
Beaded Velvet Pumpkin
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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We want these tiny linen pumpkins to fill our entire homes. These orange, yellow, and cream bowl filler pumpkins from Target are so unbelievably cute and colorful. 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. 
Fabric Pumpkins
Fabric Pumpkin Decorative Filler Set
Grey Mini Pumpkins
This article was originally published in 2019 and has been updated for timeliness.
