Find inspiration from these examples of all-natural, colorful wreaths to celebrate the magic of fall in your home

by Mark Bennett

October 20, 2024

fall wreaths of various colors displayed on front doors
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Leaves, pumpkins, autumnal colors which are vibrant and warm: there are so many ways to decorate your front door with a natural, fall-styled wreath that it can be difficult to make a choice. So why not take a look at the great ideas proposed below to find the idea that's right for you?

1. A touch of antique pink

Wreath with leaves and decorations in antique pink

Katherine Bennet (@fishers.green.cottage/Instagram)

An uncommon color when it comes to wreaths, antique pink (aka blush pink), looks great when situated amongst green foliage, pine cones and dark red ferns! Decorator Katherine Bennett created this splendid wreath using branches and antique pink flowers from her garden.

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2. All the neutral shades of fall, including gray

Wreath leaves in autumnal colors

Becca Samone Fischetti (@bfische_/Instagram)

Fal immediately makes one think of golden yellow, warm orange or deep red colors. There are also many plants whose leaves immediately turn various shades of brown and even gray when fall arrives. And the example pictured here shows how attractive they look together in this wreath!

3. Pumpkin, orchids and velvet ribbon

A wreath with moss, pumpkin, flowers of various colors, orchids and velvet ribbon

Kasie Warner (@_kasiewarner2/Instagram)

Here's a truly sumptuous composition that explodes with bright, vibrant colors such as the yellow of the orchids, the orange of the pumpkin in the center, the cushion of soft, green moss and the red velvet ribbon.

4. Fall scents

Wreath with pine cones, cinnamon and dried mandarins

Laura Storrs (@wyldewreath/Instagram)

Fall also has its unmistakable scents that envelop us in spicy aromas such as those given off by cinnamon, mandarins, pine cones, chestnuts and more... And this scented wreath has them all!

5. Precious gold

Wreath with golden-yellow leaves and feathers

Joanna (@southernsurroundings/Instagram)

Golden-yellow leaves and feathers with brown mottling: this is an irresistible combination that would look amazing on both light and dark backgrounds.

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6. Fuchsia and purple? For sure!

Wreath with purple leaves

Emily's Artisan Wreaths(@emilysartisanwreaths)

Want to try something a little bolder? Then consider using bright purple and/or fuchsia as the dominant colors for your wreath: these bold colors go great with copper and brass accents (like the spray-painted fern leaves shown here), as well as with black detailing (the black berries) and leaves with bluish undertones.

7. Double-sided magnolia leaves

Magnolia leaf wreath

Margaret York (@margaretofyork/Instagram)

If you have a magnolia tree in your home or nearby, you will know it sheds large, waxy, colorful leaves all year round. And in the fall, you can use these leaves to make a wonderful wreath. Magnolia leaves are stunningly colorful: the upper sides show off shades of shiny, waxy green, while the under sides range in color from a deep, velvety hazelnut to orange! In the wreath shown here, magnolia leaves are set amongst silvery conifer branches.

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8. Mustard yellow and creamy white

Wreath with all-natural materials in mustard yellow and creamy white

Idlewild Floral Co(@idlewildfloral)

Here's another beautiful combination that will immediately invoke an autumnal spirit: mustard yellow (like that of Lantana flowers) with creamy white detailing provided by dried Baby's Breath and Strawflowers.

9. A bit like fireworks

Wreath of branches displaying yellow-orange foliage

Pepperberry (@pepperberryflorist/Instagram)

If you use thin, dry twigs/branches for the supporting structure of your wreath in the form of a wheel with spokes, you can make your wreath look like a fireworks display! As pictured here, just add some branches/stems that have yellow-orange foliage attached to them.

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10. Sunflowers

Wreath with maple leaves, pine cones and sunflowers

@thriftynic78/Instagram

Using sunflowers is another great choice when considering autumn decorations and they go very well with other iconic fall foliage (like the maple leaves shown here), pumpkins, pine cones and seasonal berries.

11. Dried hydrangeas

Wreath with dried hydrangeas

@Jill McDowell (@itsjustjillmcd/Instagram)

Dried hydrangeas usually retain some greenish hues even when they take on warmer fall coloring at this time of year. By adding a few dried hydrangeas to your wreath, they will really make it stand out, as shown here!

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12. Rope

Wreath made with all-natural foliage secured to rope

@jameson_ropeandco/Instagram

As a frame for circular wreaths, you have many materials to chose from: there are circular wreaths made of branches that have been woven together (and which you can buy) and you can also use polystyrene or florist sponge (oasis). Here, a length of thick rope has been used!

13. Rich burgundy

Wreath with burgundy colored flowers and leaves

Lilac Vines (@lilacvines/Instagram)

Brugundy is a color which is highly popular in the world of interior design for its rich, deep color that reminds us of a full-bodied wine. And it's also perfect for use in a fall wreath, as can be seen here!

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14. White berries

Wreath with brown leaves and white berries

Virgie's Treasures (@virgiestreasures/Instagram)

What else will look good when set on a bed of autumn leaves? Well, white berries of course! Hawthorn is famous for the white berries it produces in fall, but there are other "white berry producers" that are less well known too (like Baneberry and Dogwood)... It's the perfect opportunity to create something new and unique.

15. Orange and dark blue

Wreath with blue leaves and orange fruit

Michelle Mc Studio | Wreath & Floral Design Artist (@michellemcstudio/Instagram)

Here's something for those who want a less conventional-looking fall wreath. For the wreath shown here, the orange coloring is provided by certain types of berries and rose hips and the dark blue coloring (bordering on black) comes from the eucalyptus branches, still with their leaves attached.

Of course, wreaths don't have to be displayed only on doors: they can be mounted on the walls of the entryway, above the fireplace, in windows and wherever else you'd like them to be visible! Ready to decorate your home with wreaths this fall?

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