A top view of the candle burning in the pumpkin. these is a small branch of yellow berries and green leaves next to it.

7 Pumpkin Decor Ideas So Good, You'll Want To Try Them All


Discover seven creative pumpkin decor ideas to inspire your fall decorating. From pressed flowers and decoupage to candle pumpkins, floral arrangements, and cozy centerpieces, these DIY projects are easy to make and perfect for decorating your dining table, entryway, coffee table, or porch.

Mini pumpkin with bird decoupage on it with a black ribbon.

Fall is here, and I've rounded up seven pumpkin decorating ideas that are beautiful enough to inspire your next fall project. From candlelit pumpkins and pressed flowers to floral arrangements and vintage-inspired designs, each one is simple to make and beautiful to display. Whether you're decorating your dining table, entryway, or porch, these ideas will help you create a warm and welcoming home for the season.

At a Glance: Pumpkin Decor Ideas

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  • Seven pumpkin decorating ideas I've created for my own home
  • Projects using flowers, candles, herbs, and natural textures
  • Mix of quick crafts and statement centerpieces
  • Decorating inspiration for September through Thanksgiving
  • Suitable for real or faux pumpkins
  • Links to the complete step-by-step tutorials for each project

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Easy pumpkin decor ideas for fall

From simple afternoon projects to statement centerpieces, these pumpkin decorating ideas are designed to inspire your fall home.

1. Candle in a pumpkin

These mini pumpkin candles add a warm, inviting glow to any fall table. I love using them as Thanksgiving place settings, but they're just as charming on a coffee table or mantel. It's a simple project that creates a cozy atmosphere with very little effort.

A top view of the candle burning in the pumpkin. these is a small branch of yellow berries and green leaves next to it.

See these Pumpkins with candles →


2. Decoupage pumpkins

From simple floral wreaths to bold chinoiserie-inspired designs, these decoupage pumpkins are an easy way to create custom fall decor. Using decorative napkins and Mod Podge, you can transform plain pumpkins into beautiful seasonal accents for your mantel, dining table, or entryway.

4 white pumpkins with different styles of decoupage.

See my Decoupage Pumpkins tutorial →


3. Leaf vine pumpkins

These white pumpkins with delicate embroidered vines were inspired by a Grandin Road design, but they're surprisingly easy to recreate yourself. Styled on a coffee table or tucked into a fall vignette, they bring an elegant touch to autumn decorating without the designer price tag.

A large and small faux white pumpkin covered in embroidered applique and vine ribbon to make it look like there are green vines all over the pumpkin.

Click here for my Vine Leaf Pumpkins →


4. Pressed flower pumpkins

Pressed flower pumpkins have become one of my favorite fall projects. Whether you use flowers you've pressed yourself or purchase ready-made blooms, the finished pumpkins have a soft, romantic look that's perfect for coffee tables, shelves, or fall centerpieces.

Three pressed flower pumpkins, one large white with just leaves. One small candle holder with white flowers and leaves and the last an orange pumpkin with flowers and greens cascading.

See these Pressed Flower Pumpkins →


5. Hydrangea pumpkin centerpiece

This white pumpkin centerpiece features dried hydrangeas from my own garden wrapped around a pillar candle nestled inside a glass cylinder. It's an elegant fall arrangement that's simple to make and beautiful enough to display from early fall through Thanksgiving.

A faux white pumpkin with a candle in a glass cylinder on top. Decrated around the candle are faux green and real dried hydrangea.

Learn more about this Dried Hydrangea Pumpkin Centerpiece →


6. Fall dough bowl centerpiece

This neutral dough bowl centerpiece layers mini white pumpkins, raffia, faux antlers, and dried wood flowers for a cozy fall display. The natural textures and soft colors make it easy to style on a coffee table, dining table, or entryway throughout the season.

Neutral dough bowl design featuring mini pumpkin, antler and dried flowers.

See how I made this Fall Dough Bowl →


7. Pumpkin floral arrangements with garden herbs

Fresh herbs and pumpkins are one of my favorite combinations for fall decorating. I filled mini white pumpkins with rosemary, thyme, sage, and seasonal flowers to create fragrant arrangements that are perfect for a Thanksgiving table or any autumn gathering.

Tutorial for these Herb Filled Pumpkins →

Whether you're decorating with flowers, candles, herbs, or natural textures, these pumpkin ideas are a beautiful way to welcome the fall season. I hope one of them inspires your own autumn decorating this year.

Happy decorating, friends!

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10 Comments

  1. Those are great ideas! I love the decoupage pumpkin and would like to try that. Now need to find the white pumpkins. Thanks for the inspiration

    1. Thanks Christine! Yes, hopefully the faux white pumpkins will be out in craft stores soon and fresh ones next month!

  2. Love these unique and beautiful pumpkin decor ideas! I’m going to try the candle and dough bowl centerpiece looks this fall!

  3. You always have the best fall time inspiration! Can’t wait to create some pumpkin crafts for the house!

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