Fall Porch and Patio Decor Ideas

It’s been almost 2 months since I shared the summer reveal of our new patio. Today I want to give you guys a mini update on how we’re using the space, especially now that it’s all decked out for the fall. I thought I loved our summer patio, but this fall porch and patio is also giving me some serious heart eyes as well.

Our Fall Porch and Patio Setup

Couch // Rug // Chairs // Firepit // Side Table // Pillows/Blankets (HomeGoods)

Adding Mums To Create A Fall Patio

I have a love/hate relationship with mums, which is why I was hesitant to add them to our patio. Each fall, I LOVE how they look while they’re blooming, but hate how they seem to die on me so quickly. I don’t know if it’s the moody Chicago temps during the fall (one day super cold, the next day so hot!) or the fact that I’m not as consistent about watering them, but for some reason, I don’t always have the best luck with mums.

However, that doesn’t stop me from getting a few each year. I see them at the hardware store and just can’t seem to say no to those charming, bright blooms. Especially since come September, I’m usually craving fall and will do whatever it takes to fast forward the change of season and make it feel cozier around our home.

Our Fall Porch

This year I also splurged on a few extra mums for our front porch. I couldn’t wait to see these fall colors next to our bright blue door and am now sold on the idea of adding mums to the front porch every single year.

Layering In Pumpkins

After I set out the mums on the patio and the front porch, I bought a few small (and tiny) pumpkins from our local grocery store and grouped them in both spaces. I also bought some all natural critter spray, which smelled absolutely awful, to keep the squirrels away.

Spoiler alert: it’s not working nearly as well as I was hoping. I don’t have a ton of time this year, but I promise to do an experiment next year about ways to keep these little critters from feasting on my collection of pumpkins. Based on the feedback you guys offered on instaStories, there are a lot of options I want to test out! Like hairspray! (who knew?!)

But even with the squirrels getting to some of our pumpkins, I’m still loving the look and appreciate how “fall” this space feels thanks to the mum and pumpkin combos.

Layering In Texture

Last, but certainly not least, I added in some pillows and a blanket from HomeGoods. The fall colors, plaid, and cozy texture are the perfect pieces to make this space feel extra cozy when we sit out here.

We love sitting out here in the evening, putting on the fire, and just enjoying the crisp fall air. I wish we could get out here even more than we do, but time seems to get away from us these days. I guess I should be thankful for the time we do carve out to enjoy this space.