When a chill in the air on Summer nights is just around the corner, and the trees are getting dressed in red, yellow, or orange you just may want to think about prepping your porch for Fall. Woodland Fall StyleIf you want to connect with nature and make a calm outdoor getaway, this woodland fall style is perfect for you, Add rustic outdoor textures and more earthy elements to make your front porch a woodland wonderland this fall.
With our full tutorial, you’ll learn how to decorate your front porch woodland fall style pulling in rustic elements, all the glory of fall, and all things cozy that will make your porch an idyllic space this season long.
Key Takeaways:
- Woodland fall style emphasizes natural materials like wood, moss, and greenery.
- Incorporate warm autumn tones, textures, and cozy lighting to create a welcoming outdoor space.
- The sustainable decor is an essential part of the woodland style, using elements like pinecones, branches, and pumpkins.
Embrace Nature with Organic Materials
Adding natural, organic elements is one of the key components of woodland autumn style. While fall is the perfect occasion to watch how nature changes—trees lose their leaves, and the woods become a brown, gray-colored texture—show these changes with the addition of natural materials in your porch design.
- Wood: For your porch seating, bring in some farmhouse-friendly rustic wooden benches or chairs. I love a weathered wood finish, which feels all kinds of woodland.
- Moss: Add it as a natural element to your planters or in wreaths. The rustic look warms up your space.
- Branches and Twigs: We all know porches love branches… see how nice those treated branches look inside the big pots or even twisted together in wreaths. Birch twigs, in particular, give a feeling of living in the forest.
- Decorations Made From Stone and Pinecones: Use them in the center tables outside or line them along railings for a discreet decorative effect.
Display
On your door, hang a wooden wreath covered in twigs, acorns, and berries.
Wooden Crates: Fill large wooden crates with pumpkins, gourds, and pinecones and set them around your porch to give it that perfect seasonal touch. Tie it all together with a bit of stone slabs or pebbles, as if you are building on top of natural flooring.
Incorporating natural pieces like this will help you feel closer to the outdoors and the season.
Layer Cozy Textures for Comfort and Warmth
With autumn comes cold mornings and cool evenings, so you must provide a warm and welcoming ambiance on your porch. The texture of layering is not only warm but the woodland aesthetic is also enriched with natural patterns.
- Plaid is the perfect fall pattern to have in your throws and cushions, ideally with warm colors like burnt orange, deep reds, or browns. Add plaid cushions to your seating and drape blankets over chairs.
- Wool Throws: Wool says cozy is better than almost anything else. Snuggle up with a cup of tea and a wool throw on your porch.
- Sheepskin Rugs: Add a touch of luxury and extra warmth by layering outdoor furniture with a faux sheepskin rug. It brings a sense of comfort that perfectly suits the woodland theme.
- Burlap and Jute: Use burlap and jute as table runners or pillow covers. Their natural, rough texture complements organic materials like wood and stone.
Pro Tip
Turn your porch into an outdoor library by layering a bench with pillows and blankets. Include a lantern for soft lighting and a side table with your favorite book and warm drink.
Through thoughtfully layered textures, your outdoor porch will feel like a woodland retreat, where you can unwind and enjoy the cool fall air.
Integrate Woodland-Inspired Colors
For a woodland fall porch, look for warm autumn hues that mimic the colors you would see in the woods during this time of year. Picture deep, natural colors like moss green, burnt orange, blood red, and brown.
Advice on colors
- Moss Green: You can create an atmosphere of earthy floors or woodwork with moss green, returning to the natural palette.
- Burnt Orange: A fall color through and through, burnt orange is a warm shade that reflects the colors of autumn.
- Deep Reds and Burgundy: These work as accents with cushions or flowers. Soft Browns: Use this color for the base of your furniture and fittings. A woodland color scheme comes together with brown tones.
For an even more wooded effect, you could incorporate neutral colors like beige and cream, which will harmonize with the depth of the darker hues.
Ways to Get Creative
Use muted green or brown paint for the furniture on your porch. Rustic planters or dishes with burgundy leaves at the bottom, along with pieces of pumpkin oranges, add a seasonal touch to the space. Decorative pumpkins and gourds in shades of green, white, and orange can make a striking fall display.
Incorporate Seasonal Greenery and Foliage
You will need to bring in some seasonal greenery and the fall foliage is essential for a woodland-inspired porch decor. You can bring some of that splendor to your porch as well by using dried leaves, fresh fall plants, and even branches from the backyard.
Favorite Fall Greenery
- Chrysanthemums are an iconic fall flower that comes within the basic autumnal shades of crimson, orange, and yellow.
- If you want it to look woodsy, then throw in some ferns and even moss. These plants prefer the shade, which sets them as porch favorites.
- Wheat Stalks and Dried Grasses – These give a rustic feel to your porch décor with these harvest-inspired pieces.
- Pumpkins and Gourds: Create a centerpiece using pumpkins of varying shapes, sizes, and colors to keep your arrangement looking seasonal and organic.
Tips for Arrangement
- Potted mums on a porch step make for a welcoming entry.
- Dried wheat stalks tied with burlap — tuck them in between the porch posts or railings.
- Laying around some pinecones, dry leaves, and small pumpkins will accumulate a natural and festive environment meeting your table centerpiece.
Adding a combination of greenery and fall foliage not only brings your porch to life but also reminds the woodland theme.
Light Up Your Porch with Soft, Ambient Lighting
As I mentioned in my fall porch post, lighting is a great way to add moodiness and atmosphere to your porch. As the days get shorter, the autumn equinox calls for soft warm light which will make your space alluring.
Lighting Ideas
- Lanterns: Use vintage-style lanterns with battery-operated candles to bring a warm, flickering glow to your porch. Group them together for a bigger impact.
- String Lights: To give a magical, forest-like appearance to your space, you can wrap fairy lights or string lights around porch railings, posts, or trees.
- Candles: Place pillar candles in hurricane vases or mason jars (blowing in the wind). Choose candles that smell like autumnal favorites—cinnamon, pumpkin spice, pine—to really kick up the mood.
- Solar Path Lights: Place gentle, energy-efficient solar lights along your garden or walkway to glow your home.
The lighting that you use can really define the feel of your porch and make it a welcoming place to spend your fall evenings.
Add Rustic Fall-Themed Decorations
Add some rustic decor that’s in tune with the season to fully embrace woodland fall style. Typical rustic elements include weathered materials, distressed finishes, and earthy tones.
Popular Rustic Decor
- Wooden Signs: Popular fall decorating keywords for wooden signs are “Harvest Time” and “Welcome to Our Autumn Porch.”
- Repurposed Barrels or Baskets: Fill them with pinecones, pumpkins, firewood, etc.
- Vintage Crates: Use vintage wooden crates as a base for your fall plants or decorative accents.
- Simple Swags and Handmade Wreaths: Make a fall wreath with twigs, leaves, pinecones, and ribbon. Hang them on your front door to start the nature-inspired decorating at the entrance.
Rustic elements will bring simplicity and warmth to your woodland theme.
Craft a Woodland-Themed Seating Area
Or, use your porch for relaxing and the focal point of this woodland theme seating area. It creates a place for lounging with a book or entertaining friends in the fresh fall air.
Seating Ideas
- Wooden Benches or Rocking Chairs: You will want to choose seating that consists of wooden or wicker and includes benches and rocking armchairs that fit in with the woodland decor.
- Throw Pillows and Blankets: Even more comfortable—add holiday pillows and throw blankets to your cushioned seating solutions.
- Side Tables: Add wooden or metal side tables to your space so you have a place to rest coffee mugs, books, and candles.
Make a cozy seating area for people to relax and spend fall mornings or evenings on your porch.
Conclusion
Creating a woodland fall sanctuary at the front of your home is a lovely way to share the season’s beauty with neighbors and passersby. Natural materials, cozy textures, warm lighting, and rustic fall decor keep your home serene and welcoming to enjoy the season.
Whether you enjoy reading on the porch, having friends over for a casual night in, or simply love the fall foliage, your woodland-inspired porch will shine. What are YOUR favorite things to use in woodland fall decor? Leave us a comment and be sure to read some of our other blogs for seasonal decor inspiration.