Large pumpkins are probably the most classic fall decoration on your doorstep. But there are also more unusual ways to welcome the cool season in the garden and on the balcony. How about something a little different this year? Try out one of our fall decoration ideas for outside!
1st fall decoration idea for outdoors: atmospheric lighting
Hardly any other autumn decoration for the garden creates so much atmosphere: with skillfully staged light sources, you can defy the ever shorter days. Find a suitable spot in the front garden near the front door or on the patio and place weatherproof lanterns. The lighting is particularly effective when several lanterns of different sizes are combined. Large, thick candles provide a bright glow for a long time. If you don't want to let strong winds spoil the fun, use electric light sources. Fairy lights that are suitable for outdoor use can also be arranged in a lantern, for example. Fill the glass container with natural autumnal materials such as pine cones and nuts.
2nd fall decoration idea for outdoors: building stages
No idea where to put your outdoor fall decorations? Then build a suitable stage! Zinc buckets are just as suitable as old fruit crates or a rustic wooden stepladder from a flea market. The latter can even find its place on a small balcony. An old garden chair with chipped paintwork is also a suitable platform for a planter with autumnal heather or a vase with a bouquet of twigs, hydrangeas and berries. The upturned zinc buckets, the stacked wooden crates or the ladder steps provide space for all kinds of autumnal decorations: the cute hedgehog autumn decoration is just as effective there as lanterns and homemade wreaths.
3rd fall decoration idea for outdoors: DIY wreaths
Speaking of wreaths: this autumn decoration can be made with all kinds of natural materials. If you like, you can use colorful autumn leaves, twigs and nuts as craft materials. Wooden slices, moss and small apples are also suitable. You can either tie the wreaths yourself with wire or stick the materials onto a blank made of straw, polystyrene or sponge - these are available from craft stores and florists.
4th fall decoration idea for outdoors: mushrooms in the garden
Another popular fall decoration: mushrooms. Because the real ones are easily overlooked in the forest, you can make your own specimens that immediately catch the eye of every visitor. To do this, look for at least two sturdy branches on a walk in the woods or in your own garden. These form the stems and are stuck vertically into the ground. Discarded bowls or sieves made of metal or enamel can be used as mushroom caps. A rusty surface immediately exudes rustic charm. If the kitchen utensils still shine like new, it is better to give them a coat of paint: You can find weatherproof spray paints in craft stores, for example. You can either choose natural brown tones, trendy metallic colors or classic red and white to spice up the autumn decorations for the garden with toadstools. If the mushroom hats are fixed to the wooden stems with screws, they will survive any autumn storm.
5. cute chestnut men
We loved this as children: trudging outside through the colorful leaves falling from the trees and collecting chestnuts. It was a real competition to see who could collect the most of the reddish-brown tree fruit. At home, chestnuts and acorns were then polished and stuck together with toothpicks to make cute little men and animals. Even today, they still cut a great figure - in the truest sense of the word - as outdoor fall decorations.
6. colorful splendor - autumn provides the most beautiful decorations
Autumn shows itself in the most beautiful colors. Chrysanthemums are now blooming in a variety of shades, rose hips are bright red, sea buckthorn is orange and the heather shines everywhere in rich purple tones. Of course, this colorful mix also makes a great table arrangement. If you like it simple, you can also simply drape twigs, flowers and berries around a few beautiful lanterns as autumnal table decorations.
7. fall decoration in a glass
Little effort, great effect: Autumn decorations can be made quickly and easily for both indoors and outdoors - you don't need a hot glue gun or any crafting talent. Simply place apples, pumpkins, chestnuts, flowers and colorful leaves in a large lantern or wide vase. Looks great on the garden table, balcony or as an eye-catcher on the doorstep.