30 Best Outdoor Fall Decorations to Make Your Home Extra Cozy

It doesn't have to be Halloween to paint a pumpkin. Try an intricate design in an autumnal motif―stencils make it easy! Then proudly display them outside your home all season long.

Who needs store-bought decorations when you've got this striking way to decorate your entryway? It's easy to tackle!

Make the pumpkins: Use painter's tape to outline stripes around a pumpkin. For vertical stripes, tape a flower stencil inside one of the stripes, then use a foam pouncer to lightly dab paint onto it. Let dry, then remove the stencil and tape it to the next section of the stripe. Continue until you fill in the entire stripe, then repeat for the other stripes, alternating colors. To make a horizontal stripe, cut out a large flower stencil and tape it inside the stripe. Using the pouncer, lightly dab paint onto the pumpkin to fill in the stencil. Let dry, then remove the stencil and use it several more times within the stripe. Repeat with two smaller stencils.

Here's another option that may look difficult to master, but is actually incredibly simple. Just use a stencil and foam pouncer to blend a range of complementary paint colors together as you move outward from the center of each "flower."

Make the pumpkins: Tape a floral stencil to an orange pumpkin. Using a foam pouncer, lightly dab a light-colored craft paint onto the pumpkin to fill in the center petals. While the paint is still wet, dab a darker paint just outside the center petals, blending the paints as you go. Repeat step 3 with an even darker color on the petals’ outer edges. Let dry, then fill in the stencil’s leaves (if applicable) with another color paint.

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These monogram pumpkins can spell out your family member's first initials, your house number, or—if you want to really get creative—a three-letter word like "boo!"

Make the pumpkins: Use a pencil to draw a thick block letter on a pumpkin, then outline with painter's tape. Next, cut out and tape a large flower stencil within the block letter and use a foam pouncer to lightly dab craft paint onto it. Finally, let the paint dry before removing the stencil and repeating in different spots within the letter. Then, repeat with smaller stencils until you've completely filled up the letter with a floral design.

Embrace the autumnal mums! They easily add a splash of color to your porch, steps, or walkway. Scatter a few pumpkins throughout and you'll be feeling fall in no time.

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How cozy is this set-up? Make the most of the early days of fall by splurging on a few cozy, all-weather blankets and outdoor pillows.

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The best part of this banner is that there are so many different ways to use it! Hang it on your door, string it up on your porch railing, or drape it from a window. Either way, the harvest colors are sure to spruce up your stoop.

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Adding a fall doormat to your entryway is one of the easiest ways to add some autumnal flare to your home! You can choose one with fun patterns and colors or opt for one with a cute and welcoming saying.

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Planters don't have to go away after summer. Lovers of fall have plenty of opportunity to have these outdoor staples thrive in the crisp season. You can start with a dark urn planter and fill it with ornamental grasses that can handle the cool weather.

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If you're aiming for a calmer, simpler look, neutral colors are the way to go! Pick a color palette of three or four similar colors, and coordinate your pumpkins (or any decorations) with them!

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Those feeling a bit crafty and creative can make a cute set of fall-themed signs for their front yard. All you'll need is some wood, paint, and some cutting tools! (Oh, and your phone to take pics for when your project is complete!)

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What says fall more than a seasonal wreath? This one featuring a set of mini gourds is a cute DIY project to really set the mood! Some might say, it's gourd-eous!

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Bows are back and bigger than ever! So, incorporate them into your fall décor by tying pretty ribbons around your pumpkins. Choose neutral colors or create statement pieces with patterns.

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Here, natural elements such as pumpkins, potted mums, a wreath made of fall foliage, and large corn stalks come together to make a very seasonal scene.

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Fall is an opulent harvest season, so line your porch with the biggest hits of autumn: corn stalks, hay bales, pumpkins, and wreaths. By stacking the pumpkins and bales you create a multileveled harvest scape.

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The end of summer doesn't mean the end of brightly colored blooms! This blogger uses vintage "olive buckets," and places wreaths at the rim. They then set planters of autumnal mums inside.

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Black cats are the quintessential symbol of autumn and Halloween. The best part of a wood cutout kitty is that it's supposed to look distressed, so the paint job doesn't need to be perfect! A light coat of black paint gives the silhouette a rustic, vintage feel.

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Old-timey candle lanterns give porches a rustic fall vibe. Plus, they're a piece of decor that looks cute during the day and brings light to the darkest areas of your patio at night.

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