How To Avoid Tacky Fall Decor

Like the saying "you never get a second chance at a first impression," it's important that your guests feel welcome before they step foot inside your house. Making your porch feel welcoming is crucial, and you can literally make guests feel welcome by placing a DIY fall-themed welcome mat at the front door (per Better Homes and Gardens). Use letter-stencils and paint to write out your welcome message on a blank mat, and then stencil in fall-themed shapes to decorate the empty spaces on the mat. Placing a tiered wire display filled with fall foliage and gourds can also give a warm welcome.

Incorporate fall colors into interior decorations. Pops of cranberry-red pillows and throw rugs can help set a homely ambience (via Country Living). Another idea is to implement the farmhouse style throughout the entryway and common spaces in your house by going with an all-white look with decorations that bring in pops of rust (per Better Homes and Gardens). You can re-use vintage milk canisters and stoneware crocks by filling them with warm-toned chrysanthemums and placing them throughout the foyer, kitchen, and living room.

Placing an easy DIY dinner table centerpiece is also a great way to channel fall vibes. According to Country Living, you can make your own centerpiece by filling a wicker-basket with apples, gourds, and squash. The site also recommends displaying copperware in the kitchen. Try hanging your copper vessels and placing copper vases for the ultimate rustic farmhouse feel.