I have a thing for using pumpkins and gourds to decorate for fall. It really is an inspiring look that brings out the nesting instinct. Something about the harvest just kinda takes me back to our roots, and our connection with Mother Earth, right?
Decorating with pumpkins and gourds is an easy way to bring in the spirit of the season, and can last right through Thanksgiving. So here are some great ideas we found all over the blogosphere to inspire you to decorate your home with these beauties, or to make a little pumpkin decor.
DIY Painted Pumpkin and Gourd Decorations
Sure, we love a traditional orange pumpkin, but your creativity doesn’t have to end there! These beautiful painted pumpkins let you explore different colors and textures, and are a great option if you have a particular color scheme you’re rolling with this fall.
Easy Decoupage Fall Pumpkin Project
Use bold print and pattern to make your pumpkins pop! These are decoupaged pumpkins for fall from ‘Miss Mustard Seed’ via HGTV.
Glitter Pumpkin Decorating Idea
Check out the tutorial for these gorgeous glitter pumpkin decorations for fall! From Mod Podge Rocks, these are super easy and super cute!
DIY Painted Faux Pumpkins and Gourds
Faux pumpkins can bring almost as much rustic charm as the real deal, and you can keep using them year after year. We love this painted decoration tutorial from Laura Radniecki!
Pumpkin Wreath Using Painted Mini Pumpkins
Who doesn’t love a good wreath? Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home sure does, and has an easy-to-follow tutorial using painted mini pumpkins. Love the fall colors at work here!
DIY Painted Pumpkin Topiary
From My Creative Days, you can create a pumpkin topiary from foam pumpkins using paper mache, paint, and hot glue. This would look great next to the fireplace or out on the porch!
Decorating with Small Pumpkins and Gourds
Tiny pumpkins are so cute! They’re an inexpensive option and can be used both outdoors and indoors. Here are some creative things you can do with them.
Fun Fall Leaf Garland
Learn how to make this pretty pumpkin and fall leaf garland with these instructions from BHG. Hang it… oh, everywhere?
Fall Cloche
From BHG, this organic take on a fall cloche could be used on any style table, or would be really fresh as a coffee table decoration for the season. This is a great idea for decorating with pumpkins for fall that takes it just a little bit farther, allowing you to include nature finds, gourds, or even floral picks as well.
Cute Fall Pumpkin Fireplace
This is a great one for pumpkins of all shapes and sizes! Southern Living filled the fireplace full with pumpkins of different sizes and colors, and it’s awesome.
Decorating with Little Pumpkins
Jane at Home used her mini pumpkins and a little eucalyptus leaf to make simple but striking fall pumpkin decor. Super fast, and you can find eucalyptus at any craft store.
Gourd-geous Candle Holders
Want something a little different? This is a the perfect example of how you can make a fall decorating look really warm and inviting, and budget friendly! Carve out just enough space in the gourds so the candles fit tightly. Original inspo from BHG.
More Pumpkin Candle Holders
Honestly, we can’t get enough of pumpkin candle holders this fall. How cute are these ones from The Merry Thought?!
Pumpkin Topiary in an Urn
This rustic topiary in an urn would make a great table centerpiece or porch decoration. HGTV shows you how to bring it to life in less than 30 minutes!
Centerpieces and Table Decorations with Pumpkins
Nothing says “fall harvest” like a literal pumpkin centerpiece on your table! We’ve got a lot of different styles and vibes here – hopefully you find something you love.
Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece
Lucy at Craftberry Bush shows us how to decorate with white pumpkins and gourds by making this super simple fall centerpiece! We love mixing the gourd and the mini pumpkins for contrast. And those frosty gray leaves add just enough texture to make this an incredible fall centerpiece.
Blue Pumpkin Centerpiece
This deliciously simple pumpkin tower is from the Liz Marie Blog. Yep, white and blue pumpkins! Blue pumpkins are so popular now, people actually paint them that color!
Pumpkin Centerpiece with Flowers
Yvonne at Stone Gable Blog has some amazing inspiration for you. The tutorial isn’t available any more, but you get the idea. We’re kinda in hydrangea heaven here… :)
White Pumpkin Decorating for the Table
Kim from Sand and Sisal TOTALLY gets my fall vision of white pumpkin decor. This pumpkin centerpiece is AMAZING!!!
Gourd Table Decor
Decorate with pumpkins and gourds at the dining table, whether you have a big gathering or an intimate dinner. From Brides.
Gourd Centerpiece Idea
Jennifer at Town and Country Living sets an amazing table, and this white pumpkin decor centerpiece is one I’m going to use as inspiration this fall. Simple but still a little rustic, easy to find burlap, a container of your choice, and an abundance of squash and gourds. So pretty! Take note: She didn’t line them up neatly in the container. They are all positioned kinda haphazardly to look like they were piled up right from the garden. That’s what makes this pumpkin and gourd decor work so well.
More Ideas for Decorating with Pumpkins and Gourds
But wait, there’s more! Here’s some bonus inspo for you, from using pumpkins as planters to decorating them with silverware. We’ve got something for everyone!
Succulent DIY Pumpkin Decorating Idea
Ok, if you want to make an awesome fall pumpkin decor project, then start here. This succulent pumpkin is perfect for decorating for fall, for a couple of reasons. It is dripping with texture, color, and form. It is simple, yet catches your attention. And it’s easy. You don’t even have to cut into the pumpkin, therefore not spoiling it! What is this crazy black magic, you say? Well, jump on over to Simply Happenstance and find out! BTW, you can do this with mini pumpkins too!
Silverware Pumpkin Tower
We are obsessed with this fall pumpkin decor idea from BHG. They attached pretty vintage flatware to the front of their pumpkin tower with wire. It helps that it spells out “F.A.L.L.!” You can easily do this for your porch. This looks like something that almost anyone can do. Try your local thrift shop or antique store for vintage silverware… It’s actually pretty cheap to buy.
Decorating with Pumpkins and Lights
Need some “light in the night” this fall? All you have to do is look at this great fall pumpkin decor by Woman’s Day, and you will know what to do. :)
Fall Decorating with White Pumpkin – Chalkboard Project
We love this DIY pumpkin idea from Just Destiny. Decorating with pumpkins for fall just got easy with this simple tutorial; she actually turned this into 2 pumpkins that hang on the pantry wall.
Planter Pumpkin
From HGTV, decorating with pumpkins takes on a whole new character when you turn your pumpkin into a planter! Use live plants like these sedums, or even flowers.
Fabric Scrap Pumpkins
How cute are these DIY sewn pumpkins?! Bethany Lynne Makes shows us how to make these easy decorations using fabric scraps or an old sweater.
Pumpkins from Sweater Sleeves
Speaking of old sweaters, DIY Beautify has another great idea for us! They turn old sweater sleeves into pumpkins to add some fall charm to your seasonal decor.
Bring Fall Harvest to Your Home with Pumpkin and Gourd Decorations
Love these ideas for fall pumpkin decorating? Try our post on DIY fall leaf projects or Fall Decorating Ideas : 25 Ways to Fall Cozy! Also check out our post on DIY Fall Wreath Ideas and Pretty Pumpkin Decorating Ideas over at our sister site, OhMeOhMy, and DIY Fall Front Door Decor Ideas over at TGG!
And then get a head start on the holidays with Dazzling DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations over at TGG!
Wow! Thanks for featuring my centerpieces! So honored to be included with all these gorgeous examples. Love them all!
Thx for such a great project to share with our readers Jennifer! Happy Thanksgiving!
Wow, such a wonderful and creative project! Pumpkins are the spirit of autumn and even more so when you incorporate them as a part of home decor in such an innovative manner. Love all the sparkles, bold and dark colors. Thank you so much for sharing this, I really enjoyed this blog post!
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