Just because it's autumn doesn't mean that everything has to be brown! We love this fresh take on an autumn floral display which uses dried flowers and grasses in vibrant colours. To make the vase you will need masking tape, brushes and a craft paint in four colours; lemon yellow, grey, a metallic and black. See the full tutorial on the Make It Yours website.

These lanterns by Vanessa Beaty are a great way to reuse tins for autumn; just use a hammer and nail to create your chosen design before setting them out on the patio or windowsill. The soft glow is perfect for setting the scene on a chilly evening. A word of warning: make sure you secure the tin in place before going at it with the hammer to avoid an injury!

The wicker trend has been a huge part of this summer's interior stories and it looks like designers are sticking with it for autumn/winter too. This minimalist woven wreath can be used for any season and becomes colourful and welcoming with eucalyptus and orange autumnal foliage entwined within it.

Use a pumpkin to hold flowers instead of a vase to complete a seasonal bouquet. Make sure it's well carved and either line the inside with plastic or hide a pot inside to avoid any leaks and to keep your autumn creation lasting longer. 

This hanging door basket makes a cute alternative to the classic wreath. Sugar Bee Crafts have made a colourful arrangement in a galvanised bucket complete with a charming 'thankful' tag. The advice to stick felt to the back of the bucket to avoid scrapes and bangs on your front door is a top tip!

Decorating your porch for autumn has become a much-loved tradition. Why not think like an interiors stylist and use second-hand upcycled furniture in your display? The 'well-loved' look goes perfectly with the rustic theme and can be spruced up with a lick of paint and seasonal props. Yellow Prairie Interiors has done a fine job of decorating an old door with corn and a rustic sign. 

Little extra decorative touches look endearing and will cheer up any space in the home. Choose a wooden sign to personalise with a cute seasonal message that's surprisingly easy to achieve. A pyrography tool heats up and allows you to burn traced designs into wood, so it is perfectly apt at harvest time. 

Display your finds from family walks on a pegboard. The bright colour looks strong against a pale background and the fabric keepsake bags are super cute. We particularly like this teal, orange and brown colourway by The Ordinary Lovely.

Give plain crockery a pretty fall theme with folk-inspired calligraphy and painted flowers. Lilblueboo has personalised china to create rustic farmhouse-style décor for a tablescape. Go for oversized chargers that are used for decoration only and can have dinner plates placed on top. The wording and floral accents are painted with tracing paper and Golden Fluid acrylic paints. 

As we live in a world of instant gratification printables are a great way of decorating, and yes you can do it right now! These uplifting leaf prints and quotes will add a touch of fall to your home in an instant – all you have to do is hit the download button!

This gorgeous fall floral wall hanging could make a beautiful piece of art for your home. Using the macramé technique and a wooden branch, it's easier to make than you might think. If you think it looks too tricky, Fancyropesandroses makes these beautiful versions that you can buy ready-assembled.

Embrace the latest typography trends and welcome the season with a stylish wooden sign, just like this one from Board & Brush. It's charmingly rustic and can be personalised with an upbeat quote or pretty motif. Don't worry if you're a not a wonderful woodworker as there are plenty of adult courses and workshops that specialise in decorative DIY to help you along the way.

Hang a glorious natural autumn wreath that is bursting with sunset colours. You can have one made professionally by a florist or have a go at arranging one yourself for a fraction of the price. Choose deep red or gold chrysanthemums, red berries or rose hips, fragrant eucalyptus leaves and finish with charming 'Jack Be Little' pumpkins.

Of course, it's the beautiful colours that make autumn decorating so special and these luminary mason jars by Sugar Bee Crafts are a perfect example. All you need is acrylic paint and adhesive vinyl to create some stunning results. To finish the look add a raffia bow to each for a rustic, harvest vibe. 

A festive leaf garland will brighten up a porch and is as easy to make as pumpkin pie. Lia Griffith has used felt fall leaf shapes and chosen a rich autumnal colour palette. The leaves are stitched on to jute twine for a rustic finish. What a comfort to come home to!

A chalkboard is a simple yet effective way to add a little autumn cheer to your porch without going overboard. It's versatile so you can write a quirky quote one day or a more warming welcome note, like All Things New Interiors has done, the next. Plus, the rustic element works really well with autumnal props, a few smaller pumpkins and chrysanthemums are just the ticket.

Structurally beautiful and rich in colour, succulents are visually stunning plants to use in decorating whatever the season. Don't worry if you aren't green fingered as this stunning succulent wreath is made entirely from felt and will add a magical autumnal feel wherever it hangs. Take a look at Hobbycraft for the full tutorial, it would make a beautiful centrepiece too. 

If you enjoy a bit of welcoming wow-factor, why not praise the new season's arrival with a fantastic DIY hallway display? Go out for an autumn forage to collect pinecones and dried foliage to decorate then layer up a seasonal exhibit to dazzle guests. Include cosy lanterns and pretty, shadow-casting pumpkin votives to complete the look. It's also one you can easily switch up as we slide towards the holidays by replaces pumpkins with berries, holly and ivy.

Add a touch of gold and amber to your cosy dinner table with these home-made salt and pepper pots. Made from coloured resin and gold craft flecks they are sure to be a dinner party conversation starter. Take a look at the Hobbycraft tutorial and see how easy they are to make with a silicon mould.

Crochet queen, Lucy, who owns Attic 24, has created this stunning autumn wreath bursting with colour and seasonal motifs. This type of beautiful wool decoration takes patience to create but makes a real 'Ta-dah' moment once finished and can be reused year after year. 

If bright orange just isn't your style then go for frosty shades that have a more subtle approach. Pumpkins come in many colours and varieties, so choose a white shade and decorate them with silver and grey patterns like Finding Lovely has done here. Jack Frost would be proud!

Colder weather and changing leaf pigments create stunning colour effects in the autumn. Take inspiration from Kate's Creative Space and make pretty leaf table confetti for a special occasion using craft paper punches. It's simple yet effective, especially when sprinkled on a crisp white tablecloth. 

Fill the house with warming aromas by burning fragranced candles. Rather than buying them, have a go at making your own with beeswax and spices from your kitchen like Little House Living has done here. Think spiced apple or pumpkin pie and use cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Then, wait for that first chilly night and get cosy with the gentle glow and yummy scent around you. 

It doesn't have to be Christmas to hang a wreath. Check out this contemporary DIY reusable design from Make it Yours. A geometric wire wreath has been beautifully decorated with oak leaves and sprayed metallic copper. Filling the wreath just two thirds not only shows off the stylish frame beneath but makes a striking and modern feature that looks great in any room. 

Make sure your table is suitable for cosy get-togethers with atmospheric decoration. Mix rich colours and natural props like painted 'Jack Be Little' pumpkins and sprigs of eucalyptus with geometric crockery for a smart and stylish setting. 

Autumn is the season of harvest so it's the perfect time to get friends together and be thankful. Host your own ‘gratitude gathering’ as IKEA stylist, Emma has done. Choose dark seasonal colours from nature like tones of grey, green, blue and mustard, especially in natural materials such as wood and straw. A hanging hooped centrepiece tied with dried wild grasses will add impressive rustic charm.

Acorns are certainly a symbol of autumn and look pretty painted in seasonal colours as A-Z Stories has done here. This is a great project to do with children as they'll love foraging for them too. You'll need to bake the acorns in order to kill any outdoor bugs and stop them from rotting (as natural things do) long term. 

The change of season and chillier climates come hand-in-hand so crafting a crochet blanket is the perfect project for cosy nights in. This chunky blanket with woodland motifs comes as a kit that you'll be proud to snuggle into once complete. 

Dress up your fireplace with this simple styling idea that adds drama to a mantelpiece. Rich tones of burnt orange and flame red transform this white mantelpiece with cascading autumnal branches displayed in large ornate urns. The trailing leaves seem to grow up and down the walls as they would in nature. 

Take your festive dinner outside with this fabulous alfresco decorating idea. Make a romantic date with a large central bouquet of jewel-toned blooms, handmade crimson candles, and swap linens for natural leaves so that your setting looks the part. 

Cosy warm fires on blustery days are one of the pleasures of the season. Make your fireplace a focal point by stacking up a pile of logs and lining up a selection of carved wooden mushrooms and toadstools in front of the wood-burner for a fun look (though do be careful not to place them too close, or they could scorch!). If you're handy with woodworking tools, you could even have a go yourself or decorate pre-cut blanks. This charming woodland display will certainly make guests smile.

Give passersby a fabulous fall treat and welcome guests with the ultimate autumn porch. Drape a seasonal leafy garland around the doorway, hang a large matching wreath and then frame the entrance with buckets of rosy apples and plenty of perky pumpkins to complete the sensational look. 

Put fallen pine cones to good use by making a rustic candle holder. Whitewash an old flowerpot and surround a candle with the prickly pods. It will look festive as a centrepiece or why not make a few to create a feature for your windowsill or mantel?

Accessorise your space with comforting textiles. Soft wool will add subtle texture and make your home cosy for autumn. These pretty knitted pumpkins are super cute and add cheerful visual interest to the plain window frame. You can go for pastel colours like these or keep it traditional with reds, oranges and browns.

Move your summer scheme into autumn by spraying accessories and furniture in rich metallic colours. Inspired by the golden tones of fall, this nest of tables looks luxurious and shimmering set against grey walls. Continue the theme by doing the same with some thrift shop finds: bottles, vases and mini plant pots. This typographic frame has been created by writing with a metallic leafing pen on the glass and removing the back. Just make sure to secure the pane at the back with tape all around the edges. Find more autumnal ideas at Make It Yours.

Welcome guests with a fun doormat to set the tone. While you can pick up doormats like this in stores and supermarkets, we think it's much more fun to make your own. There are lots of tutorials to show you how online, such as this step-by-step one by Brittany Goldwyn. To start you will need a coir doormat, acrylic paint suitable for outdoors and a stiff paintbrush, you'll also need to make or buy a stencil. 

Bark has a wonderful texture, so layer up slices of a tree trunk to create a rustic arrangement. Place candles wrapped in hessian and pine cones on the varying levels and finish off with little posies of dried flowers at the top. Use a glue gun to secure the display so that you can move it from room to room as you please. 

Give your large porch display extra height by setting out hay bales. Not only are they a symbol of harvest but are relatively cheap and will give your space a relaxed feel. Finish off by filling the area with plenty of colourful gourds and pumpkins. Plus, this is the one time you don't need to sweep your steps as fallen leaves complete the look.

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