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An Easy, Elegant and Inspiring Fall Front Porch

Karen Snyder creates a cozy and welcoming fall front porch with heirloom pumpkins and other seasonal touches.
By Karen Snyder / Styling by Sanctuary Home Decor

Front porch decorated for fall- Romantic Homes

As the warm colors and cooler temperatures of fall arrive, what better way to celebrate the season than with a welcoming fall front porch? My favorite way to decorate our porch for fall is with stacks of heirloom pumpkins, rustic lanterns and seasonal plants and flowers.

Heirloom pumpkins on the front porch make a welcoming first impression

I like to consider the overall color of my home and indoor décor when decorating for autumn, and neutral tones over deeper fall colors. This year I was inspired by the soft, neutral peach, green and white tones of heirloom pumpkins alongside creamy yellows with a sprinkle of burgundy and terra cotta mixed in.

Karen Snyder's cozy front porch decorated for fall with heirloom pumpkins and oversized lanterns- Romantic Homes

To begin, I added delicate eucalyptus to the chippy urns on either side of my front door. I love the way this color complements the green tones in the heirloom pumpkins. I stacked pumpkins, both fresh and faux, at the base of the urns using a copper pot to elevate a larger pumpkin to create a sense of height and fullness to this area of the porch.

Karen Snyder's front porch is decorated with a stack of heirloom pumpkins - Romantic Homes

I extended the stacks of heirloom pumpkins to the porch step, allowing them to spill onto the pathway and welcome guests as they walk up to the front door.

A deep burgundy Vino Coleus, heirloom pumpkins, oversized lanterns and a pair of rocking chairs create a cozy atmosphere on Karen Snyder's fall front porch

I also added a dark wicker basket filled with Vino Coleus, a dark burgundy plant that I saw at the nursery and loved. This was an easy way to give the porch a pretty pop of traditional autumn color. On the opposite side of the door, I included a French market basket filled with a spray of fall branches with subtle yellow blooms.

Karen Snyder placed olive topiaries in terra cotta pots to add fresh greenery and warm fall hues to her front porch. Romantic Homes

Another great find at the nursery was several miniature olive topiaries planted in terra cotta pots. Their soft green-gray color mixed with the rustic terra cotta adds just the right amount of fall color to the porch, and will transition well into any season.

My rocking chairs also got a fall update with some seasonal pillows and a chunky knit blanket for those cool evenings sipping pumpkin spice lattes.

Karen Snyder's doormat reads "Our Happy Place"

Perhaps my favorite item to use when I decorate for fall, other than pumpkins, is lanterns. Whether they are filled with candles or mini white pumpkins, they add charm to an outdoor porch or an indoor autumn vignette.

Karen Snyder's fall front porch is simple, cozy and welcoming.

The final touch on my neutral fall porch was a fall wreath hung on the front door to welcome our guests as we head into the holiday season.

Karen Snyder writes about home, family and entertaining at Sanctuary Home, where her elegant country style inspires and educates. You can also follow her on Instagram.

 

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Transition to Fall With Touches of Copper

Whether sporting a newly minted shine or the patina of old age, copper decor is a beautiful and practical addition to your fall style.
By Karen Snyder / Photography by Sanctuary Home Decor

Transitioning to Fall is easy with touches of copper decor.
Transitioning to Fall is easy with touches of copper decor.

I just love this time of year when the long, hot days of summer give way to the cooler days of fall.  When we have had our fill of iced tea and are ready for spiced latte. And when the bathing suits are put away and the sweaters and boots make an appearance.

Blend deep hues and metallic finishes with worn, organic and natural textures for your fall look.
Blend deep hues and metallic finishes with worn, organic and natural textures for your fall look.

This season also signals a change in our home décor.  Whites and soft pinks are replaced with warmer tones and hues, and for me there is no easier way to transition than by bringing copper decor elements into my kitchen.

A few pieces thoughtfully sprinkled throughout the kitchen is all that’s required to make an easy shift.

The deep hues of pink and purple hydrangeas pop against Karen's white and gray kitchen, where copper adds a warm metallic touch. Perfect for the autumn season.
The deep hues of pink and purple hydrangeas pop against Karen’s white and gray kitchen, where copper adds a warm metallic touch. Perfect for the autumn season.

Aside from the fact that I love cooking with copper pots and pans, I also love the way they add warmth to my mostly white kitchen.  The white marble backsplash that looks so fresh and clean in the spring and summer months quickly transforms with the addition of my copper pots.

I don’t discriminate when it comes to copper…shiny and new or old and tarnished all look great to me, and in fact, I think the more you mix the better.

Whether sporting a newly minted shine or the patina of old age, copper kitchenware is a beautiful and practical addition to any kitchen.
Whether sporting a newly minted shine or the patina of old age, copper kitchenware is a beautiful and practical addition to any kitchen.

With just a couple of antique copper pieces added to my glass cabinets, the all-white display becomes something that just feels a bit more like fall.

A touch of new, shiny copper on a cake stand and my favorite colander carries the look through to the center island, without being too overwhelming.

Use the changing seasons and changing decor as an opportunity to experiment on a low-risk level with mixed metallics. Karen already has silver-toned fixtures in her kitchen, and they blend perfectly with the seasonal addition of copper metallic touches.
Use the changing seasons and changing decor as an opportunity to experiment on a low-risk level with mixed metallics. Karen already has silver-toned fixtures in her kitchen, and they blend perfectly with the seasonal addition of copper metallic touches.

This year I added several new (and new to me pieces) to my kitchen.  Four perfectly, polished copper canisters fill in a space on my counter that used to display a galvanized tray.  And a shiny new copper stockpot is just waiting for the first soup of the season.

Unfinished copper easily tarnishes to a lovely patina.
Unfinished copper easily tarnishes to a lovely patina.

Perhaps my favorite additions are a perfectly tarnished large copper pitcher that pairs so beautifully with the purple-pink hues of the fall hydrangea.  The addition of seeded eucalyptus gives the arrangement a soft romantic feel in the kitchen and brings in the beautiful tones of fall. And finally, a set of antique copper mugs have found a home in my kitchen cabinet and will no doubt be making an appearance on my holiday tables.

Karen already uses marble in her year-round kitchen decor, such as in the herringbone tile backsplash and the countertops. This copper cake plate with the marble top is perfect for her fall look.
Karen already uses marble in her year-round kitchen decor, such as in the herringbone tile backsplash and the countertops. This copper cake plate with the marble top is perfect for her fall look.

It is surprising how easily a kitchen can transform with just a few copper elements.  A new tone against the white backdrop is the perfect way to gently transition to fall.

Karen Snyder writes about home, family and entertaining at Sanctuary Home, where her elegant country style inspires and educates. You can also follow her on Instagram.

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