11 Fall Table Decor Ideas To Get You In The Cozy Spirit

From creative napkin holders to elegant centerpieces, these tablescapes will have you feeling fall.

The dining table can be one of the most used pieces of furniture in the house. Apart from sitting for eating and drinking, it is where we spend most of our time doing various activities throughout the day. (Who says dining tables can't work on a home table, too?) Filling your dining table with fall decorations will keep your entire space cozy and trendy. Whether you're throwing a party or want to celebrate for yourself, get inspired by interior designers' fall table decor ideas.

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Use apples to create ornaments

Apples are a fall staple: cheap, readily available, and pretty in every way. Party planner Amanda Orso, founder of High Low Hostesses, often uses red apples to create a fall table setting. He used them as table tags (the guest's name was written on fake paper), as well as in flower arrangements and votive candles. The oranges, reds and yellows in the rest of the table decor bring it all together.

Place the pizza dough in an old fashioned bottle.

For a rustic touch, collect pheasant or quail feathers and place them in old amber bottles or jars. This combination looks rustic and elegant, creating a majestic fall landscape.

"The aim is to subtly combine nature with decor to create a light and contemporary focal point," explains Matilda Reiter Engel, founder of Medelburg Hospitality. "To achieve this design, choose a combination of feather types, from soft and delicate to more dramatic. Match them with several glass bottles of different heights on your table.

Combine chopped succulents and cucumbers

As you can see in this spread created by the Bloomscape design team, a small pot of cascading green suffolk pairs beautifully with small pumpkins and gourds. Adding twinkling white candles to small candelabras creates a cozy fall table setting. Opt for alternatives such as pearl strings, banana strings or ruby necklaces.

Be trendy with napkin holders

"All of the simple touches can improve your fall table," says Partytrick founder Virginia Frischkorn. Take, for example, this piece of dried citrus wrapped in dark green tissue. A checked yellow table and dark green glasses immediately add drama and volume. You can try more herbs or dried herbs instead, she says, and velvet is another option for mixing things together.

Use a mixture of fresh and dried flowers.

Fresh flowers are expected on the dining table, but adding a few stunning dried flowers adds complexity, texture and dimension.

"Dried flowers are in fashion right now, and we, as a few people, want to mix them with fresh cut flowers," says Daniela Apelog, founder of the Apelog Collection. "Cutting flowers at different heights adds interest. We are versatile and love the beautiful flower arrangement of our oil menorahs."

Choose lots of seasonal wildflowers

Another way to create a fall vibe is to create a floral centerpiece filled with seasonal wildflowers like dahlias, echinacea, marigolds, and asters.

Colby Radomsky of Reverie Social says, "The perfect fall landscape is evocative, with rich colors from changing leaves to a breezy fall day that feels comforting." "The combination of bright floral elements in plain white vases of different heights on this tablescape creates an energetic and balanced environment that resembles nature."

Add color contrast with blue or purple.

We usually think of fall colors on the brown and red spectrum, but purple and blue are two contrasting colors that can still look very trendy. Here, interior designer Joanna Buchanan combines traditional fall colors with more unexpected pumpkins, linens, napkins and plates.

"The best way to create a great fall table is to play with color," says Buchanan. "Pumpkins are a universal symbol of the changing seasons, but stay away from the classic orange. Think something more unexpected, like a charming blue ombre or a beautiful white capsai pumpkin. I love mixing amber and indigo."

Choose the highest plates and chargers.

Another way to add drama to your fall table is to use plates and chargers boldly. Feel the true season with a vintage look design.

"The ultimate approach to tableware is a nice fall harvest," says Angle. "The aesthetic goal is to skillfully mix different patterns and colors to tell the story of your decor, which is easily achieved by combining complex patterns and metallic colors to add depth."

Add height with tall candles

Keep fall table decorations simple by using tall, fall-colored candelabras to match the copper candelabra. Flickering candles often invite intimate conversations and are trendy and cozy at the same time.

“The bright sun of a tall candelabra reflects the setting sun in the countryside. A warm aura for your fall gathering, says Angle. “Letting the light play across your table by creating hilly shadows is an easy way to add a contemporary touch to your decor.

Create a spooky chic with a black and white theme

Do you feel terrible? Try this cool Halloween table decoration idea from Orso. Stick with a black and white theme: worn charcoal napkins, white pumpkin plates, and black cutlery on colored napkins. To continue the theme, she used cream-colored pumpkins in the center of the table and added black wire for added emphasis.

Arrange autumn leaves in vases.

Instead of flower arranging, take a nice walk and collect lots of beautiful autumn leaves. Once harvested, arrange them in white vases like Freshcorn. You can even go to a thrift store and paint a vase that suits you. The rest of the table should be simple: use bright cloths, small candlesticks and door runners.

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