The days are getting shorter, nature is turning autumnal and colorful, and the leaves are falling from the trees. However, so that the dreary gray of rainy days does not dampen our spirits too much, you can freshen up your home with quite simple things and bring the beautiful colors of nature into your own four walls. The colors of autumn: yellow, red, brown, and orange. Earthy colors with colorful splashes are therefore just right.
Autumnal decoration – coziness and creativity in the home
Autumnal table decoration
What you’ll need:
- dark brown table or brown tablecloth
- Autumn leaves
- Chestnuts
- Acorns
- decorative pumpkins (real or porcelain)
- possibly sunflower heads (real or artificial)
Instructions:
To design your table in an autumnal way, you first need a rustic base. An old table or a dark wooden board are ideal. If you don't have one, you can also make do with a brown tablecloth, wrapping paper or rustic fabric. The center of the table is laid out with beautiful colorful
leaves (grape leaves are very suitable here!) and chestnuts (with and without shell) or acorns . In between, large and small pumpkins. As further splashes of color, sunflowers can be scattered. Either fresh from the flower shop or artificial from the craft store. It is also nice if you find napkins with autumnal motifs, such as sunflowers, pumpkins, or grape leaves.An autumnal napkin ring made of twigs
Knotweed (available at craft stores or florists)
What is needed
- Berry branches (e.g., rosehip branches)
- So that the table can show even more autumn, not only the center of the table should be decorated seasonally. Accessories are also welcome. The napkin ring can be conjured up yourself in no time with a few aids. For this, wrap a little
Instructions
knotweedwith a berry strand (rosehip branches are ideal) and wind the branches accordingly into a small wreath. This natural napkin ring not only looks chic but is a splash of color on light and dark napkins.Napkin ring with mushrooms
Mushrooms (flower or craft store)
What is needed
- Wire
- For easier crafting fun, simply use
Instructions
small mushrooms on wire. Mushrooms belong to autumn like snow to winter. In every flower and craft store, you can buy the wiry forest dwellers for little money. Simply tie the wire around the napkins, drape the mushrooms, and the ring is finished.Autumnal candle decoration
What is needed for this
colorful pillar candles
- mini ivy or small branches of whitebeam
- with a berry strand
- Feel free to choose
Instructions
white, yellow, or red candles. These are well suited for an atmospheric autumn backdrop. So that simple candles do not become too lonely, you can also act creatively here. Decorate leftover knotweed with mini ivy and small branches of whitebeam, turn it into a wreath, and wrap the candles. is also excellent as a lantern belt.
Tip:Heather for an autumnal mood
Heather branches (Erica)
What is needed
- a white-purple checkered decorative ribbon
- It hardly gets more autumnal – because the star of the third season is and remains the
Instructions
heather, which is also referred to as Erica. A heather wreath cover can be made in no time as a decoration for a carafe. For this, simply place a simple rubber band around the glass vessel, skillfully insert individual Erica branches in between, and finally hide the rubber band by tying a decorative ribbon into a bow. it is very quick if a few branches are simply skillfully placed under table wreaths, cups, or soup plates. These are wonderful splashes of color on the table.
Pumpkins as lanterns
Extra tip:hand-sized pumpkin (preferably Hokkaido)
tea light or pillar candle
What is needed
- ivy branch
- Knife
- Of course, this decoration is not a novelty, but still a true highlight for every table. For this, cut a lid off the pumpkins and thoroughly remove the pulp from the inside so that a cave is created. Now insert a tea light or a narrow, taller pillar candle. Finally, wrap the pumpkin with an ivy branch: the autumnal lantern is finished.
- Autumn arrangement
Instructions
a tart pan
a little moss
What you’ll need:
- red rosehip branches
- privet berry branches
- ivy vines
- possibly pine cones
- possibly colorful autumn leaves
- You don't have to be a great expert or artist to conjure up an autumnal arrangement in a few simple steps. First, the moss is simply placed loosely in the tart pan, and rosehip and privet berry branches are inserted into various places in the moss spontaneously and according to taste. Finally, the ivy wraps around the berries, which stand out excellently from the green of the moss. Finally, pine cones can be draped around the tart pan or colorful autumn leaves can be skillfully staged.
- if you add a little water to the tart pan, the moss stays green and fresh for a long time.
Depending on your mood, you can play with the decoration variants and combine the individual tips. According to taste, the table decorations can also be transformed – there are hardly any limits to the possibilities.
Extra tip: on Cheerful autumn table
A wonderful decoration for a cheerful autumn table can be conjured up yourself in no time. Here we show how it works.
Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at
Also read: Small Green Garden Landscapes as Table Decorations
