25 DIY Pumpkin Centerpieces to Elevate Your Fall Table Décor
They go far beyond pumpkin pie!
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Although the winter months are considered the most festive time of year, there's plenty to celebrate in the fall! First and foremost, there’s the season itself to enjoy—what's not to love about cozy sweaters, flannels, and stunning fall foliage? Then there's the holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Halloween brings a touch of the eerie, while Thanksgiving offers a cheerful reminder to be grateful. And of course, pumpkins play a big role in decorating for both! They make gorgeous fall centerpieces, too. To help you get inspired, this list of pumpkin centerpiece ideas will add some fall flair to your home.
Turkey Day obviously calls for a gorgeous DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece. But Halloween and other fall occasions could use one, too! Whether you have a fall birthday party to attend, a Friendsgiving, or any other fun event, these pumpkin centerpieces are a great way to decorate for the occasion! Scroll through this list, and you'll surely find something to match the vibe that you're going for. Whether it's a disco ball pumpkin, a carved pumpkin, or a painted pumpkin in your favorite colors, there's something for everyone on the list ahead. You'll also find both easy and more elaborate projects depending on your preferences.
Don't stop with a centerpiece! Check out these pumpkin décor ideas, too:
Faux Pumpkin Vase Centerpiece
This creative pumpkin centerpiece doubles as a vase! To make this fall decoration, all you need are carvable artificial pumpkins, paint, copper tape, and dried flowers to put inside the vases.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Planter Pumpkin Centerpiece
Did you know you could turn a fresh pumpkin into a cute planter? Instead of carving the pumpkin, this tutorial calls for hot gluing moss and succulents to the top of a pumpkin for a fun, faux-planter look.
Get the tutorial at Audrey's Little Farm.
Colander Pumpkin Centerpiece
Colanders aren't just for straining foods! They also make a great fall table centerpiece when stacked and filled with flower foam and mini pumpkins.
Leaf Cutout Pumpkin Centerpiece
Instead of using your usual candle holders, make some new, more festive ones out of pumpkins! Carve a leaf-shaped hole in your pumpkin, then paint it white and gold. Place a battery-powered tea light in the hole, and you'll have the perfect ambient table lighting.
Get the tutorial at Homemade by Carmona.
Rainbow Paper Pumpkin Centerpiece
This colorful pumpkin centerpiece doesn't even require real pumpkins! They're made of thin strips of cardstock molded to craft wire for the simplest decoration.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Ombre Painted Centerpiece
Ombre for the win! Take the time to paint a bunch of pumpkins different shades of a color you love, ordering them on your table from darkest to lightest for the best effect.
Get the tutorial at Inspiration for Moms.
Cinderella Pumpkin Centerpiece
Live out the classic fairytale by using this Cinderella-themed centerpiece idea this fall. Small, round white pumpkins go a long way. Add in some vintage glassware and dinnerware, and you'll see how the vision comes to life.
Get the tutorial at Rooms for Rent.
Harvest Basket Pumpkin Centerpiece
This one is as simple as it looks! Grab a basket and fill it with lots of pumpkins and other fall, harvest items. Your table will feel so warm afterwards!
Eucalyptus Pumpkin Centerpiece
Okay, so this one requires a bit of work, but the results are absolutely stunning. The velvet, vibrant green pumpkins laid across a charming table cloth (with some leaves and gold dinnerware to complement) will really sell the look.
Get the tutorial at Randi Garrett Design.
Rustic Fabric Pumpkin Centerpiece
Pumpkins have never looked so cuddly! With or without a sewing machine, these fabric pumpkins are achievable! The rustic fabric and twine over a couple of pumpkins will easily transform your table centerpiece into the coziest (and cutest!) thing ever.
Get the tutorial at The Crafting Nook.
Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece
Put your DIY pumpkin into practical use by using it as a succulent holder! Carve a round pumpkin from the top, stuff inside with a plastic bowl or container, then place your succulents inside! You could add spiders on and around the centerpiece for a spooky touch, or any miscellaneous decor that fits the vibe of your occasion.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Feather and Pumpkin Centerpiece
A simple Thanksgiving centerpiece that just about anyone can get behind. Add some matte colored pumpkins around the center of your table, and place matching colored tin cans alongside them with feathers sticking out. (You know, to honor the turkey!)
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Confetti Pumpkins Centerpiece
A little Mod Podge can go a long way! Add some gold confetti and colorful paint into the mix, and you've got yourself a flashy pumpkin centerpiece. Arrange the pumpkins as a stack, horizontal line, or any way you want to for the look you desire.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Mickey Pumpkin Centerpiece
Okay Disney fans, this one is for you. Elevate your table scene by incorporating a pumpkin replica of Mickey Mouse himself as your centerpiece this fall. Like-minded friends will absolutely love this idea, and it only takes three pumpkins (real or fake), and some steady hands as you make your cutout.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Balloon Pumpkin Centerpiece
If anyone is planning a birthday in the fall time, this pumpkin and balloon centerpiece is probably one of the easiest ways you can honor both things at once! It's cute, easy, and gets the job done.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
Gold Geometric Mini Pumpkin Centerpiece
No carve = no problem! For this one, you could either grab faux mini white pumpkins or buy a fresh mini pumpkin and paint it yourself. Then, you'll need a gold paint pen to draw the geometric shapes on it.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Spooky Halloween Pumpkin Centerpiece
Yes, Halloween can still call for a crafty centerpiece! Carve a jack-o'-lantern however you normally would, and just plop them on your table! A table runner and some candles can help add to the eerie factor.
Drilled Light Pumpkin Centerpiece
Find yourself a hollow, plastic pumpkin and get your power tools ready! Drill a bunch of small holes all throughout the body of the pumpkin, then carve a hole at the bottom big enough to fit a light of your choice. The result is this show-stopping, glowing pumpkin!
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
Black and Gold Vase Pumpkin Centerpiece
Anything black and gold just screams glam. A couple of miniature sized pumpkins (preferably fake) painted in this color combination, with a removable top to hold a delicate rose is exactly what your fall party needs.
Get the tutorial at Posh Little Designs.
Wood Gourd and Pumpkin Centerpiece
We didn't know we'd need these 3D, see-through, wooden pumpkin candle holders in our life, but now we can't stop thinking about them. They work as a cute centerpiece along with a chic table runner.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.
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