Give your outdoor space a warm and cozy autumn makeover on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY fall porch decor ideas.

Welcome the cooler weather with these easy DIY fall decorations for inspiration! From farmhouse porches to rustic fall decor, there are plenty of easy fall front porch ideas that your guests and neighbors will love without breaking the bank.
These front porch ideas will show you how to decorate your outdoor space for the season with budget-friendly natural elements like pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, hay bales, fall foliage, and more.
Whether you have a small front porch or a big front porch, there are plenty of outdoor fall decorations for all types of porches and patios that will improve your curb appeal on a budget. These autumn porch ideas would also look great for outdoor DIY Thanksgiving decorations! You will find decor ideas for your fall front door, entryway, porch stairs, and more. There are ideas for fall wreaths, planters, topiaries, wooden signs, displays, and more!
There are many different color schemes, so whether you are looking for a classic fall color scheme with autumn hues like reds, yellows, and oranges or a neutral decorating style, you will find ideas to match every type of decor style!
These autumn porch decorating ideas will also pair well with these fall yard decor ideas and make fun fall crafts for adults! Dive in and explore these DIY projects that will transform your outdoor space into a cozy autumn haven on a budget!
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Vintage and Rustic Decor Ideas

Welcome Sign from The Wood Grain Cottage

Rustic Front Porch from Cottage in the Oaks

DIY Rustic Chalkboard Sign from The Frugal Homemaker

Pumpkin Pallet Sign (source unknown)
stencils + orange acrylic paint + wood board + wood stain (optional)

Distressed Pumpkin Crate from Anderson and Grant

Harvest Wheelbarrow from Folded Gingham
Great project if you happen to already have a wheelbarrow

Welcome Porch Table Decor (source unknown)
banner + mum planter + orange pumpkins + gourds

Pallet Sign (source unknown)
pallet wood + black spray paint + stencils & white acrylic paint + hay bale + various sized pumpkins + dried corn stalks

DIY Wooden Crate Decor from Studio Gray House

Rustic Crate Decor from Southern Seazons

Vintage Wooden Ladder Display
Here is a tutorial for how to make the ladder for under $15

DIY Reclaimed Wood Pumpkins from Finding Home Farms

Vintage Farmhouse Porch Swing Decor from Instagram
Traditional Fall Porch Decor Ideas

Spooky Fall Porch with Hanging Witch Hats from Hostess Jo

Harvest Entrance with Pumpkins and Wreaths from Craftberry Bush

Lit Up Pumpkins and Mums in Planters from Instagram

Mums Planter and Pumpkins from House by Hoff

DIY Festival Sign from Lydi Out Loud

Tartan Throw Blankets on the Porch

DIY Marquee Light Letter Faux Pumpkins from Kara’s Party Ideas
You can save a lot of money if you make the marquee lights instead of buy them. Here is a tutorial for how to DIY them

DIY Harvest Sign from The Magic Brush

Fall Basket (source unknown)
bushel basket + garland (these ones have lights included) + 20 count string lights + $1 plastic pumpkins and gourds

Polka Dot Pumpkin Porch Decor (source unknown)

Pumpkin Crate from Life as a Thrifter

Crate with Lantern and Pumpkins from The Crafting Chicks

Pumpkins and Hay Bales from The Crafting Chicks

Overflowing Autumn Bushel Basket (source unknown)
assorted faux gourds + small bale of hay + garland + bushel basket

Autumn Porch Decorating Ideas from Laura Trevey

Monogram Fall Doormat from H20 Bungalow

Decorated Wicker Chair (source unknown)
assorted craft pumpkins + fall leaves garland + plaid tartan throw blanket

Porch Lighting from All Things Beautiful

Paper Luminaries from Southern Living

Maple Leaf Decorated Outdoor Lantern (source unknown)

Rustic Lantern from Jenna Burger Designs

Lanterns Filled with Candles and Pumpkins (via Pottery Barn)
various sized lanterns + faux mini pumpkins + various sized LED pillar candles

Wheat Bundles and Fall Lanterns (via Pottery Barn)

Candle Fall Porch Display (via Pottery Barn)

Fall Leaves Porch Idea from Missy Inspired

Corn Stalks on Stair Rails (source unknown)
dried corn stalks + pumpkins + mums + tall scarecrow + orange ribbon

Cornstalks & Mum Planters in the Doorway (source unknown)

Painted Wood Slice Pumpkins from A Night Owl

Pumpkin Bowls DIY from Better Homes and Gardens
You can use the pumpkin bowls as lanterns or as flower pots

Cedar Picket Pumpkins from Studio Gray House

Wooden Ladder Fall Decor Idea (source unknown)
All you need is a basic ladder, and you can decorate it with whatever fall decor items that you have!

DIY Pumpkin Topiaries from Between Naps on the Porch

Corn Bushel Basket from The Yummy Life

Harvest Porch Decor from Serendipity Refined

DIY Pumpkin Flower Pot from I Heart Naptime

Pumpkin Topiary from Hometalk

Pumpkin Topiary from Worthing Court

Mums, Pumpkins and Hay Bales on the Porch Stairs (source unknown)

Harvest Porch from Centsensional Girl

Boo Pumpkins and Mums from Dandelions and Dragonflies

Pumpkins with Bows from May Arts Ribbon

Pumpkin Scarecrow from Giggles Galore

Pumpkin Topiary from Me and My Crafties

Jack-O-Lantern Pail Revamp from Drab to Fab
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Farmhouse Fall Porches

Black and White Buffalo Check Porch from For Love of Family and Home

Neutral Autumn Porch with Cornstalks and Pumpkins from Modern Glam

Harvest Tub Decor from Three Pixie Lane

Farmhouse Porch Decorating from Homemade Hydrangea (via Instagram)

Urban Farmhouse Entryway from Home Stories A to Z

Harvest Rake Decor (source unknown)

Vintage Farmhouse Porch from Rustic Creek House (via Instagram)

Autumn Harvest Tub (source unknown)
large galvanized tub + hay + pumpkins & gourds + corn + corn stalks

Fall Farmhouse Porch from A Night Owl

Small Front Porch Decor from The American Patriette
Neutral Fall Porch Decor Ideas

DIY Neutral Front Porch from A Blissful Nest

Autumn Farmhouse Style Decor from The Dainty Darling

Neutral Front Porch Sign from Taryn Whiteaker

Black and White Autumn Porch from SBK Living

Chic Neutral Decor (source unknown)
wheat stalks + wicker basket + white pumpkins

Neutral Crate Decor from Taryn Whiteaker

Fall Neutral Front Porch from The Grace House

Neutral Farmhouse Porch Decorating Idea from Randi Lynn

Front Porch Farmhouse Decor from The Honeycomb Home

Simple and Neutral Porch from Rain and Pine
Autumn Wreaths for the Front Door

Dollar Store Autumn Wreath from House of Hepworths

Wood Bead Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher

Easy and Inexpensive Fall Wreath from The Latina Homemaker

DIY Burlap Wreath from Today’s Creative Life

Autumn Hydrangea Wreath from It All Started with Paint

Easy DIY Berry Wreath from To Simply Inspire

Buffalo Check Grapevine Pumpkin Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher

Metallic Fall Wreath from Frugal Flourish

Burlap Wreath from Just Call Me HomeGirl

Burlap Wreath With Accent Ribbon from Kenarry

Orange Pumpkin Wreath from Grillo Designs

Burlap and Floral Wreath from How to Nest for Less

$10 Fall Wreath from Shanty 2 Chic

Indian Corn Wreath from Stone Gable

DIY Wheat Wreath from On Sutton Place

Wood & Burlap Wreath from Finding Home Farms

Acorn Wreath from Tried and True

Popcorn Kernel Wreath from Cherished Bliss

Mesh Pumpkin Wreath from Miss Kopy Kat

Apple Wreath from The Wood Grain Cottage

Neutral Wreath from Live Laugh Rowe

Moss and Mini Pumpkin Wreath (source unknown)
You can get the moss and fake pumpkins at Dollar Tree

Apple Basket Door Hanger from Savvy Southern Style

Scarecrow Straw Hat Wreath (source unknown)
straw hat + leaves + natural raffia + ribbon + felt or fabric scraps + marker

Vintage Tray Wreath Door Hanger from Country Living
You see these trays all the time at thrift stores for $2-$3

Fall Letters Wreath from Sand and Sisal

Pinecone Door Decor from Country Living

Natural Leaf and Branch Door Hanger from Studio Gray House
Whether you add a simple addition of a few pumpkins by your doorstep or a complete transformation with hay bales, lights, and hand-painted signs, what’s important is the personal touches you bring to the space to make it uniquely yours. Be sure to experiment with different ideas, mix and match decor elements, and, most importantly, enjoy the process!
More Fall Decor Ideas
- 30 DIY Fall Yard Decor Ideas
- 55 Cheap and Easy DIY Fall Wreath Ideas
- 50 Fall Front Door Decor Ideas
- 65 Farmhouse Fall Decor Ideas
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Jody Klein says
The Fall crate display is mine from a few houses ago. I loved seeing it here
prudentpennypincher.com says
Thank you so much for letting me know. I updated the post to give you credit and include a link back to your website. Love your fall porch ideas!
joy riggs says
thanks for being there. Such a pick-me-up!
tiffaney cupps says
Loved seeing my fall wheelbarrow in your post. That was a few years back when we lived in Maine, we have since moved to Kentucky and I need to find a new wheelbarrow.
prudentpennypincher.com says
Thanks for letting me know it was yours! I linked it to your blog post. I absolutely love that fall wheelbarrow display. For a while, I searched thrift stores trying to find an older wheelbarrow like that but never found one 🙁
Vanessa says
These are great! I read a couple other fall decorating posts you have up, too, like the wreathes. And since I’m planning on heading to Walmart and Dollar Tree in a bit with a pretty tight budget, this is truly amazing. Thank you.
Sandy @ BeautyBlissandChaos says
So much inspiration and cute decor for fall. The wreaths and pot scarecrow were my favorite! Loved this post!
Sandy Rees says
I love this post, not only wonderful decorations but also very affordable. Thank you for sharing.
Wendi says
Thank you for featuring my monogrammed fall doormat. What a great round up of fall decor.