The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling down, and that can only mean one thing: Fall is officially here. You've heard all about PSLs and sweater weather by now, so we'll skip to the good stuff ;) Time to decorate for fall, get out the autumn decor, and deck your home in squash and apples wherever you can. Here's our take on how to spice up your fall decor, with just the right hint of pumpkin spice, if you catch our drift.
We love kraft paper—it adds an extra element of texture and a rustic and organic autumnal look. Or, choose your best neutral cloth table runner to layer on top of a linen or farm table. Just be sure to steam it or lay it out to straighten out wrinkles prior to setting up the tablescape. Always be sure to note the care instructions on specific materials. Pro tip: use a blanket for a slightly different approach.
Assuming you’re hosting family style, start by placing your largest platters in the center of the table. Placing them on the table empty helps give you an eye for how the table will look once you fill the platters with hot food and how much space you’ll have for decor. Then, add various vases of different heights around the platters. Decorate around the vases with candlesticks and smaller decorative dishes to create a beautiful fall-inspired design.
If you aren’t hosting a family style fête, you’ll have a bit more real estate to work with for setting your fall tablescape. If your table is rectangular, consider a runner style look. If your table is round, we suggest a larger centerpiece or a grouping of three arrangements.
Pro tip: The “Rule of Threes” design principle that any series of items is most visually appealing when displayed threes.
Whether setting up three candleholders, three colors, three different buckets of apples, you'll notice it looks just right when you arrange in threes.
Add your fall decor! Add apples throughout the center of the table. From there, fill it in other fall fruits and vegetables like pumpkins, squash, and whole stemmed carrots. Sprinkle in some large leaves or display in tall clear vases for a seasonal look.
Be sure to use a variety of colors and textures to create a beauti-fall display.
We. Love. Layers.
We suggest that you layer in swathes of thick ribbon throughout the centerpiece. Drop tea light candles in votives on the table to lighten things up and add some sparkle and warmth. Or, consider adding mini gourds or fall leaves to finish things off beautifully.
Take a step back. Admire your work. Embrace that fall is here and you are ready to host. And don’t forget to point out where the food is when your guests come…they just may get caught drooling over the tablescape.
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