30 Best White Pumpkin Décor Ideas to Spruce Up Your Seasonal Display
They'll showcase your creativity!
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Ask any autumn lover, and they'll tell you that there are few things quite as fun as setting up your home to welcome the new season. Think: hay bales on the front porch, sunflowers on the dining room table, and a rustic wreath on the front door. But as you wade through all of the fall décor ideas and fall door decorations out there, it's hard not to feel a little "been there, done that." That's where these white pumpkin décor ideas come in!
Equal parts classic and fresh, these fabulous pumpkin decorating ideas will help you deck out your home in style—and provide tons of opportunities to showcase your own creativity. If you're anything like Ree Drummond, for instance, you'll love how easy it is to transform the blank canvas of a white pumpkin into a colorful floral scene using paint or stencils. And for the purists out there, it is possible to maintain the "harvest" theme of years past by pairing your pumpkin crafts with ranch-ready accents, like distressed wooden crates.
What's more, many of the outdoor fall decorations made with white pumpkins double as fabulous outdoor Halloween decorations, making it possible to kill two birds with one... er, gourd. Heck, you can put them out as soon as the weather changes and leave them all the way through Thanksgiving. So what are you waiting for? Grab that craft paint and get decorating! There are so many white pumpkin decorating ideas to try.
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Gold Geometric Pumpkins
A metallic geometric design is just the right mix of minimal, modern, and festive. You can freehand abstract shapes or use a stencil to help guide you.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Blue and White Chinoiserie Pumpkins
For fans of chinoiserie, this idea is right up your alley. Start with a white pumpkin, then use blue glossy vinyl to create the China-inspired designs. You can even draw the designs if you're really feeling artsy.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Halloween Patterned Pumpkins
Bats and cats and moons, oh my! No matter the spooky designs you choose, all you need is a sharpie to doodle them on your pumpkins. This one is really great for those wanting to express their creativity.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Herringbone Pumpkins
With a classic pattern like herringbone, you'll be able to use these pumpkins year after year. Well, if you draw it on faux pumpkins that is. Otherwise, you might just have to copy the design again in the future!
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Burlap Leaves Pumpkin
Using decoupage and burlap leaves in a range of different shapes, sizes, and colors, you can craft these pumpkins that just scream fall! The autumnal hues really pop on a bright white base.
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.
Colorful Floral Pumpkins
It's easy to transform a white pumpkin into art when you treat it like a blank canvas. Paint flowers freehand, then place a few of your masterpieces next to each other for a final result that'll dazzle your houseguests.
Pumpkin Dog
Does this sweet pooch really need an explanation? He's simply got to be part of your fall décor if you're a dog lover. Use pieces of faux sherpa fur for the ears and nose and floral fabric for the rest of the pup. Black cotton cord or black yarn creates the mouth shape.
Floral Monogram Pumpkin
You'll only need four things for these gorgeous monogrammed gourds: some painter's tape, flower stencils, a foam pouncer, and craft paint. Start by drawing thick block letters on each pumpkin, then outline them with painter's tape. Next, tape the stencils inside the letters and use the pouncer to dab the paint onto the pumpkin to fill in the stencil. Let dry, then remove the tape to unveil your creation.
Botanical Pumpkin
Make your guests do a double-take by painting orange on a white pumpkin! Pick out a few leaf and flower stencils, then tape them to your pumpkin, and add craft paint.
Pumpkin Cow
Moo-ve over, plain pumpkins! Arrange pieces of floral fabric on a white or neutral pumpkin to create this cow's ears, nose, and eyes, then stick them to pieces of burlap and hot glue them on. Use buttons to dress up the nose and black cotton cord to form the eyes.
White Pumpkin Centerpiece
Prepare to impress your Thanksgiving guests: Housed together within a wooden tray, white pumpkins quickly transform into a stunning fall centerpiece.
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
White Pumpkin Entryway
The pumpkins you see here are actually painted faux versions of the real thing, but both options work. Consider adding a pedestal or two for height and visual interest.
Get the tutorial at Refresh Restyle.
Pumpkin Leaves
Those little leaf tags contain different words related to Thanksgiving, and they're offered as a free printable. Just add miniature white pumpkins, and you've got yourself an incredibly memorable centerpiece.
Get the tutorial at Ella Claire Inspired.
Rustic Fall Crates
Gather white pumpkins and greenery within rustic crates for a lovely, autumnal vignette. They'll look equally beautiful in a dining room, guest bedroom, or front porch.
Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.
Découpaged Feather Pumpkin
Calling all crafters: If you're up for it, découpaging your pumpkins is an excellent way to amp up the seasonal fun. Just a small amount of Mod Podge is all you'll need to affix each feather—and you can throw a few extra on top for added flair.
Get the tutorial at Place of My Taste.
Gold Confetti Pumpkins
Metallic gold looks positively glamorous against the neutral background of these white pumpkins.
Get the tutorial at Homey Oh My.
Pumpkin People
Not only is this idea adorable, but it's also "no-carve" (just like many of the other ideas on our list!). It's an excellent, easy craft for a last-minute Halloween decorating spree.
Get the tutorial at Pretty Providence.
Coffee Table Display
Your dining table isn't the only place to show off white pumpkins. Here, they add a sophisticated touch to a coffee table in the center of a rustic living room.
Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.
DIY White Pumpkins
No white pumpkins to play around with? No problem! DIY your very own set with this step-by-step tutorial, which will help you transform plastic dollar store pumpkins into the beauties you see here.
Get the tutorial at Little House of Four.
Sharpie Pumpkins
Yes, these pumpkins have been decorated with nothing more than an oil-based marker. Writing on the bumpy surface of a pumpkin takes a little patience, but it's worth it for the stylish end result.
Get the tutorial at Boxy Colonial.
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
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