One ingenious way to welcome a new season is changing your tablescape, and the fall season presents the perfect opportunity with its abundant harvests, vibrant changing leaves, and spooky accessories.
Whether it’s a small or large gathering, fall dining table ideas can highlight your favorite elements, combining natural and faux decor for a bright, seasonal centerpiece that will impart your space with a rich, autumnal color palette.
We’ve compiled a few farmhouse fall dining table decor ideas, from DIY pumpkin crafts to flower arrangements, to invite the autumn spirit into your home for a perfect, festive look.
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1. Use a Whimsical Planter
Swap your traditional vase of flowers with a rustic upcycled bucket planter for a unique fall centerpiece idea. Substitute the flowers with real apples for an unexpected display that conveys true fall spirit.
Here, the planter combines with small faux pumpkins in shades of white, red, and pink and the season’s natural elements, like leaves, to create the perfect backdrop for a gorgeous farmhouse fall dining table setup.
2. Place Pumpkins in Bowls
Transform small pumpkins into amazing fall dining table decor with a few easy steps. Paint your small pumpkins blue or a color of your choice to give them a glam look. Then, strategically place the pumpkins in bowls throughout the table.
Place candles in the middle of the table, using candle stands that complement the area’s color scheme for a cohesive look.
3. Go for Berries
The fiery red color of winterberry is perfect for your fall dining table decor ideas. Line the berries in the middle of the table, then create a tiered display on one end for a simple fall tablescape.
Place a few gourds and pumpkins to add to the natural fall centerpiece.
4. Gather Your Produce
Your autumn harvest works perfectly for your fall front porch decor, but you can use it for your fall dining table decor as well. Get out your stacking basket and place pumpkins, a few stems of cotton, wheatgrass, and a fall pick for a rustic touch.
Surround your centerpiece with smaller-sized pumpkins and tall lanterns to add height and depth to the arrangement.
5. Stick to a Color Scheme
A small brown flower jar with equally rusty brown magnolia leaves makes the centerpiece for this simple fall arrangement.
Small pumpkins complement the warm color scheme, with throw pillows echoing the hues on the table for a super cohesive space.
6. Use Fresh Produce
Bring some fall flavor to your dining table with pumpkins and gourd arrangements.
This fall dining table decor idea features real pumpkins and gourds for a distinctly fall look. A series of candles provide a festive glow that befits the setup.
7. Keep it Airy
Use light, neutral colors for your fall dining table decor for a cozy-feeling autumn centerpiece.
Here, white pumpkins and a rustic planter shine through this arrangement. Soft pink flowers create tons of interest, even though the color scheme is mostly neutral.
8. Try an Elegant Look
Two clear vases with mustard magnolia leaf stems add height and drama to this fall dining table arrangement.
A relatively tall gourd and shorter items like a miniature pumpkin and candle votives fill the center of the table.
9. Add some Figurines
Use some chic figurines to make your fall dining table idea really pop.
Amber bottles and stems liven up this minimalist fall arrangement and act as the focal point, while a pair of gold squirrels and a few gilded candle stands add depth to the display.
10. Balance It Out
Small white pumpkins balance on a scale for a fall dining table centerpiece that’s grand and rustic at the same time.
A pumpkin-themed table runner anchors the centerpiece and adds some color to the rustic table.
11. Bring In Some Texture
One piece of fall decor that I never miss on my dining table is pampas grass! These grasses symbolize abundance, and their soft beige color pairs perfectly with other fall hues, such as green and orange.
Place medium-sized pampas grasses in glass bottles and pair them with miniature pumpkins for a long-lasting fall dining table centerpiece.
12. Relay a Message
A scale balanced with small pumpkins welcomes guests with a lovely message in this fall dining table arrangement.
A pair of table runners with small pumpkin and candle arrangements create a casual, layered arrangement.
13. Go for a Simple Flower Arrangement
A simple flower garland sits at the center of this fall dining table for a sweet, collected look.
Candles flank the flower arrangement, adding height and light to the tablescape.
14. Focus on Upcycling
Upcycled decor makes the perfect farmhouse fall dining table decor. Here, blooms of hydrangea neatly arranged in a wooden box and in a rustic bucket planter add lively texture and color to the arrangement.
Adorable white pumpkins flank the centerpiece and perfectly suit the fall dining table aesthetic.
15. Include DIY Pumpkins
A DIY pumpkin stars in this farmhouse fall dining table arrangement. Use natural plant fibers and threads to get a gorgeous, speckled pumpkin like the one featured above.
Then, place your pumpkin or pumpkins along a leafy table runner for a tidy, natural look.
16. Glam Your Round Table
The ‘less is more’ mantra works best for this round table.
A couple of pumpkins highlight dried hydrangea blooms for a simple centerpiece that complements this organic, traditional dining room.
17. Repurpose a Piece of Clothing
A series of taper candles pair with fresh greenery in a glass vase to add height and drama to this farmhouse fall dining table decor idea.
Small white pumpkins fill the rest of the runner, while a fall-inspired scarf adds an unexpected, personalized touch to the setup.
18. Add Depth with Candles
This farmhouse dining table decor idea utilizes all the best autumn has to offer, from vibrant, fresh berries and pumpkins to subtly changing leaves and flowers.
The fresh produce grounds the arrangement, while rustic black candle stands set a spooky mood and add depth. The varying heights are crucial for this arrangement to work. Plates with personalized greetings tie it all together.
19. Double Down on Decor
A simple greenery garland like the one featured above can also wow your guests. Find a narrow wooden box and fill it with a bundle of your favorite fall greens.
Stagger small white pumpkins down the length of the garland to finish off this straightforward and easy farmhouse fall dining table centerpiece.
20. Use a Tassel Table Runner
This farmhouse fall dining table arrangement takes a glamorous turn with a cascading tassel table runner.
A few small white pumpkins and a less-bountiful greenery garland contrast and complement the table runner for a look that will last all season.
21. Lay a Plaid Runner
A beautiful buffalo plaid runner holds a series of fall decor, from miniature pumpkins to lovely flowers.
The varied heights created by the pumpkin stands add interest. At the same time, the rich colors are complemented by accent decor for a coordinated look.
22. Create a Pattern
A sprawling line of colorful pumpkins and viney twigs with berries cover the length of this farmhouse table, adding color and cheer. The narrow fall centerpiece leaves enough space on the table for serving dishes.
The pumpkins, vines, and candles have been strategically arranged to create a particular pattern. The candles add height to the arrangement.
23. Cut Down on Costs
Bring the tranquil forest vibe to your dining table with a bark table runner for your fall centerpiece. This farmhouse fall dining table decor idea can easily be recreated with totally free materials from your yard!
Simply upcycle some tins and a galvanized bucket as pumpkin stands, arranging them to add height and depth, as illustrated above. Place a natural jute runner under the log for a layered look.
24. Use Pumpkins Bowls
All you need is a few pumpkin bowls from your local department store for this farmhouse fall dining table decor idea. The best thing about this arrangement is that you can reuse it year after year!
Here, white pumpkin-shaped bowls bring an elegant feel, while a few burnt orange and pink ones add a bolder color statement.
25. Achieve a Cohesive Look
This farmhouse fall dining table decor idea features buffalo check cloths throughout the table, from the table runner to napkins, for a highly cohesive table arrangement.
An antique-inspired scale balanced with candles brings vintage allure, while small pumpkins and smudges of greenery fashion a pared-back yet unexpected look.
26. Utilize Kitchen Stands
Tiered and pedestal kitchen stands perform double duty as centerpieces and functional platforms in this farmhouse fall dining table decor idea.
This tablescape incorporates a fake gourd, pumpkins, and a small figurine for a balanced look.
