21 Creative DIY Fall Decor Projects to Make Your Home Autumn-Ready
Discover 21 easy and creative DIY fall decor ideas to transform your home into a cozy autumn retreat. From wreaths, and patio decorations to table settings, get inspired with these budget-friendly projects.
Fall looks a little different here in California but there’s no better way to welcome the fall season than by adding the warmth and charm of fall decor to your home.
I like to make DIY fall decor that can last the entire season from fall through Halloween and can be used again and again every year.
I have gathered 21 of my favorite fall decor ideas you can easily make. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced DIYer, you’ll find a project in this list.
1. Plywood Pumpkins
These DIY plywood pumpkins are great for fall and never go bad like real ones. Made from plywood, they’re an easy DIY project anyone can make. Paint, stain, or leave them natural for a custom look for the season. Fold them flat for easy storage when the season ends.
See more wooden pumpkins project ideas
2. Fall Wreath DIY in Just 5 Minutes
You read that right! You can make this fall wreath in just 5 minutes! The grapevine wreath is the perfect rustic form for fall, and you can grab all the supplies you need at your favorite craft store or from the dollar store. Reuse the grapevine wreath for every season, so you don’t have to buy new.
Check out the video tutorial to make it in just 5 minutes!
3. Concrete Pumpkins
Are you thinking about trying a concrete project? These DIY concrete pumpkins are the perfect beginner project. They are made using dollar store pumpkins, and once your concrete dries, you can decorate them any way you want. They’re great on a fall mantle or as a table centerpiece.
See how to make concrete pumpkins yourself.
4. Easy Scrapwood Table Runner
The scrap wood table runner may look hard, but you will not believe how easy this project is! It does take a little bit of patience, but the end result is totally worth it! It’s a great fall decor project to use up your scrap wood.
5. DIY Wood Vases
You don’t need fancy woodworking skills or a workshop full of specialized tools. You only need a saw, wood glue, and a Brad nailer (or a power drill). These basic tools, combined with the affordability and accessibility of the fence pickets, make these DIY wood vases great for anyone looking for a quick DIY fall decor project.
6. $10 Tiered Planter
This tiered planter is great for front porch decor and will look amazing with mums for fall. It’s a quick and easy fall decor project you can make in a day.
7. Scrap Wood Pumpkins
These fun guys are easy to make using scrap 4X4 wood. Paint a different face on each side of your scrap wood pumpkin so it’s seen from every direction. Pipe cleaners and a screw make a great stem!
8. DIY Scrap Wood Sunflowers from Woodshop Diaries
We love sunflowers in the fall, and these adorable wooden versions are the perfect way to add a touch of fall decor to your home. This easy DIY fall project is made from scrap wood and will take some time to complete, but once you do, you’ll love having them in your home!
9. Rustic Fall Wood Slice Banner from Remodelaholic
Wood slices make great rustic home decor. You can cut your own or buy them premade at your local craft store. String them up on jute twine with letters spelling FALL for a quick and easy DIY fall home decor item to put on the mantle, your front door, or anywhere else you want to hang it.
10. DIY Woodburned Centerpiece Box from DIY Huntress
Every fall table needs a centerpiece and this DIY wood-burned centerpiece box is just the rustic touch you’ve been looking for. Don’t let wood burning intimidate you, it’s an easy DIY technique even a beginner can do. Fill it with faux fall greenery and your table will look fantastic.
11. DIY Cornhusk Wreath from H2OBungalow
Corn husks scream fall, and this corn husk wreath will look great on your front door or above the mantle. It’s an easy DIY wreath you can make in about 30 minutes. You can purchase corn husks already dried out from your local craft store or online to make your own.
12. DIY Embroidery Hoop Decor Orbs from Creek Line House
Grab some embroidery hoops at your local craft store to make this DIY orb for fall. Stain it and it will look great with all the fall colors in your home.
13. Witch Hat Wreath for Fall from My Creative Days
I love this witch hat fall wreath! To craft one for the fall season, all you need is jute rope and some colorful fall ribbon.
14. Fall Leaf Candle DIY from Stone Gable
You don’t have to spend a lot of money or a lot of time on fall decor. This easy leaf candle can be made with a few supplies from your yard or you can buy artificial leaves and acorns at your local craft store. It only takes about 10 minutes to put together!
15. Fall Hanging Mason Jars from Love Laugh Rowe
These cute hanging mason jars were a popular PB item years ago, but with this tutorial, you can still make your own for the fall season. Popcorn, acorns, and mini pumpkin pods are some fall inspired items you can use to fill them.
16. DIY Pumpkin Candle Holder from The Merry Thought
I love to fill my home with mini pumpkins in the fall. They are a cheap and easy way to decorate for the season. You can easily turn them into candle holders like these and add taper candles.
17. Mini Pumpkin Vases from DIY Candy
Mini pumpkins are also perfect for vases. Carve out the middle and add a fall flower arrangement. The flowers can be real or artificial, but you want to take care to have your pumpkins last as long as they can once they are carved.
18. Cheap Fall Pillows from Dish Towels from Addicted to DIY
I love adding touches of fall to my home using soft furnishings. Making fall pillow covers is cheap and easy to do using tea towels. It’s a simple beginner sewing project, but if you don’t have a sewing machine, you can make these fall pillows using hemming tape,
19. Fall Split Wood Bead Wreath from Lolly Jane
Make a big statement this fall with your very own split bead wreath. It’s easy to make with large split beads and your choice of fall foliage.
20. Colorful DIY Fall Wreath from At Charlotte’s House
If you know me, you know I love color, and I love this colorful fall wreath! Almost every color of the rainbow in fall hues is cut into leaves from cotton fabric and glued to a wire wreath form.
21. Dollar Tree DIY Acorns from Ruffles and Rainboots
Acorns are a great fall decor item. You can put them bowls, around candles, or layered on a table centerpiece. Make larger acorns using plastic Easter eggs, yes you heard that right. They’re the perfect shape for acorns.
22. DIY Light-Up Wooden Pumpkin
This light-up wooden pumpkin uses simple materials like yardsticks and paint stirrers. It’s an easy project with big impact! This pumpkin will look great on your porch or mantel, and the LED lights give it extra fall magic.
Make your own with this tutorial!
Now that you’ve got plenty of inspiration, it’s time to start crafting your own cozy fall home.
I’d love to hear from you!
Share your favorite way of adding fall to your home in the comments below, and let me know which DIY project you’re excited to try this season. Happy decorating!
Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"