23 Gorgeous Fall Table Decor Ideas for Every Design Style

Dress up your dining room with fall centerpieces, seasonal color, and autumn accents.

As summer fades into fall, and the days get shorter while the air grows cooler, our focus often shifts to spending more time indoors. During autumn, the dining table is the hub of the home, especially with Halloween parties and Thanksgiving celebrations. Get into the spirit of the season by topping tables with foliage, autumn floral arrangements, and, of course, plenty of pumpkins.

Take inspiration from the natural beauty of autumn with rich, warm hues and the colorful produce of fall’s harvest. Perhaps one of the easiest ways to incorporate it is by creating table centerpieces. Dressing up your dining room, coffee, and entryway tables requires low commitment but adds a large dose of festive decor. Welcome the season with these fall table decor ideas.

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Autumn Front Porch Decor

While the weather still permits, enjoy dining on your outdoor porch as often as possible. Set the stage for fall by throwing a plaid tablecloth over the table and placing some pumpkins alongside fresh cider doughnuts and other seasonal sweets. Adorn the rest of the porch with vibrant potted mums and include a festive fall wreath on the door.

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Autumn Table Decor

To brighten up your table setting while with fall colors, opt for a pale orange shade. An abundant arrangement of orange chrysanthemums and bittersweet branches takes center stage on this dining room table. Center your fall floral arrangement on a decorative tray that holds small pumpkins and decor items to complement the theme.

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Harvest-Inspired Centerpiece

This dining table is a dream setting for a cozy fall brunch. A light blue and white checkered tablecloth lays the perfect foundation for pastel blue and traditional pumpkins, pear place cards, and antique candlestick holders. This farmhouse-inspired fall color scheme proves you don't have to stick to orange and red for a cozy fall aesthetic.

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Fall Coffee Table Decor

Unwind and relax while admiring the shades of the season in your living room. Deck out the coffee table with a single pumpkin on a woven tray alongside a beautiful bouquet of flowers in shades reminiscent of fall foliage. Add a couple of comfort books and nearby soft, rust-colored blankets so you can curl up on a crisp fall day.

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Fall Entryway Table

Initiate a warm welcome when you or anyone enters your home by decorating the entryway console with inviting autumn colors. Include natural elements like pumpkins, lotus pods, and iris pods amidst a wooden table with a wood grain lamp.

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Fall End Table

Style an accent table with a fun and unexpected mix of seasonal details. A collection of glass cloches can house fall branches, mini pumpkins, dried corn, mushrooms, and more. Sprinkle in feathers or other natural elements that evoke a feeling of walking in the woods on a crisp, cool day.

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Autumn Leaves Centerpiece

Branch out from florals and enjoy the fiery autumnal palette with this simple yet vibrant fall table decor idea. Golden tree branches add just as much color and liveliness to a table as a bunch of flowers. Simply clip a few branches and place them in an oversized vase in the middle of the table. Complete the composition with a bowl of gourds and a plate of walnuts.

Festive Fall Console Table

Express your inner fairy by putting out a set of fall-themed gnomes on an accent or side table. Complement their ivory and orange color scheme with similar shades of pumpkins and sprinkle in loose leaves to top off the display.

Jewel-Toned Fall Tablescape

Autumn is certainly known for its warm color palette but you don’t have to stick to orange, red, and yellow if you’d rather go in a different direction. Choose jewel tones such as this teal blue table runner and top it with pumpkin-shaped vases filled with mixed greenery and flowers in rich hues. Metallic gold touches, like in the pumpkin embellishments, scalloped tray, and cutlery, further add a welcomed warmth.

Autumn Table Accessories

Embrace the colors of fall along with its hallmark decor feature. Scatter an assortment of gourds in various sizes in similar shades and small votive candles, over an embroidered leaf tablecloth that pulls the look together.

Fall Sideboard Decor

Turn a narrow and plain hallway table into an autumn display. Place orange blossoms in small stoneware vases and arrange them, along with a couple of tiny pumpkins, throughout the surface. Just above them, hang a piece of seasonal artwork.

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Harvest Bowl Centerpiece

It might not be edible, but this harvest bowl is a feast for the eyes. Full of the season’s most prized produce, this bowl makes a simple yet effective centerpiece with a grateful message. The round gourds mirror the circular seating arrangement, reinforcing the idea of coming together to celebrate and give thanks for a fruitful harvest. Hit the farmer's market (or head to your own garden) to hunt down the vividly colored vegetables that flourish in autumn, like gourds and red cabbage.

Bittersweet Branches

Pluck some bittersweet branches out of the forest (or the local greenhouse) and pop them in a vase. The simple, spindly decor looks particularly effective in a modern minimalist aesthetic. The bright red berries add a vibrant burst of color against a bright neutral backdrop. As the berries start to fall, collect them in a vase or small glass bowl and nestle them next to a flameless candle for a warm, inviting glow.

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Fruit-Forward Fall Table Decor

Simple yet elegant, this table decor is much easier to throw together than a Thanksgiving feast. Dried orange slices scattered amongst sage green eucalyptus leaves and petite vases with white chrysanthemums provide both a fetching and fragrant display. Complete the look with clementine place cards and vines standing in for napkin rings.

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Farmhouse Pumpkin Decor

Paint pumpkins white to match your whitewashed farmhouse decor. Lay a small pallet on a linen cloth in the center of the table to display your artful pumpkin compilation. Nestle in some fall foliage to add a dash of autumnal color and a rustic touch. Bonus: wrap cotton balls in white tissue paper and dangle them along a piece of string for easy DIY ghost bunting.

Rustic Outdoor Fall Table Decor

A bed of verdant cedar boughs acts as a natural table runner for casual outdoor dining. Layer a trail of gourds, pinecones, acorns, and other fall accents on top to create an elegant yet rustic centerpiece. Long table decor like this is perfect for a rectangular table; all the guests can equally admire it without obstructing views or the passing of food. Later, reuse the fall table decor to spruce up a mantelpiece or sideboard. Smarten up a rustic tablescape with a linen tablecloth and a pillar candle or two for a romantic glow once the sun goes down.

Autumn Accent Table Decorations

A distressed table can become a fantastic fall focal point in the house. Gather gourds of all different shapes and sizes and intertwine branches to create a display that’s bound to grab attention.

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Halloween Coffee Table

Amp up your fall table decor come trick-or-treat time by adding a few spooky elements to your usual autumn display. Incorporate orange with pumpkins on the coffee table, then sneak in skeleton pillows on the nearby sofas.

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Gourd Centerpiece

Small, pale colored gourds gathered on a large serving plate with candles in the center is another effortless way to decorate a table. Place the entire array onto a rustic cutting board to add more layers while also making it a breeze to move out of the way when the food is ready.

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Copper Table Decor

Amplify the fiery tones of fall with copper table decor. The gleaming metallic brings a sense of warmth and brilliance to the table, evocative of a roaring fire. Get creative by covering fall features in copper leaf, like gourds, leaves, and walnuts. Mix them amongst candle holders, vases, and other copper decors in a casual, artful display. Combine different copper finishes, like polished, hammered, or antiqued, for an eclectic look.

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Fall Tray Decor

Decorative trays are practical table decor because they are contained and transportable. Quickly whip the decor out of the way once the food is ready, or move it over to the coffee table to set the scene for an after-dinner digestif. This wicker tray piled with gourds and pine cones complements the country dining room aesthetic. Anchor the rustic centerpiece with a burlap table runner and allow the fall accents to overflow and trickle down the length of the table.

Neutral Fall Table Decor

Spice up an all-white dining room with surprising fall elements. Soft, neutral sweater pumpkins adorn a matching table runner, as well as a vase full of fresh sunflowers. A faux crow is joined by his friends, resting in the Spanish moss splayed out on the chandelier above the table.

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Gourd Vase Centerpiece

Repurpose gourds for an innovative fall-inspired vase. While you're at the pumpkin patch, pick the gourd to suit your florals. For a large bouquet, opt for a tall, oblong-shaped butternut squash. A small pumpkin looks cute with a singular dahlia or a small bunch of mums. Group different-sized gourd vases together on a cake stand to anchor the focal point and complete your gourd-geous centerpiece.

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