38 Cozy and Colorful Fall Flower Arrangements and Centerpieces
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Celebrate the richness and drama of fall's most vibrant colors with a seasonal floral- and foliage-filled centerpiece. When it comes to creating a striking fall flower arrangement, color and texture are key. After all, very few cutting flowers bloom this time of year, so choices will be limited. But by choosing out-of-season flowers in deeper shades, like plum, crimson, burnt orange, and goldenrod, you can make a gorgeous display that truly captures fall's warmth.
Don't limit yourself to just flowers, though. Twigs and branches, berries and leaves, and even seasonal produce like pumpkins and apples can make excellent accompaniments to flowers or compose clusters of their own. Play into the colors of your natural surroundings by sticking with flowers and other elements in earthy tones of brown, yellow, and orange. Sprinkling in evergreen leaves and zesty-scented eucalyptus keeps a fall flower arrangement from looking too drab.
Of course, playing with textures, height, and symmetry will also result in a more interesting arrangement. Don't be afraid of wayward branches or drooping berries—it all adds to the natural appeal of a seasonal, foraged display. Contrasting elements work really well in a fall flower arrangement. Try pairing soft moss and delicate orange ranunculus with sprigs of berries and ornamental grass. You can even try placing your design in an unconventional vessel like a basket or patinated silver or porcelain urn.
When it comes to fall flower arrangements, texture and color make all the difference. Adding seasonal elements like produce and locally sourced branches will result in a more authentic, striking decor addition to your table, bookshelf, or counter. Read on to see some our favorite fall flower arrangements.
Stems and Leaves
A rich red color palette will keep your table on theme this fall. A bundle of stems and leaves in a classic vase is the best way to bring fall foliage indoors. Paired with effortlessly elegant linens, they look even more gorgeous.
Classic Colors
A blue and white table still works after Labor Day. Traditional fall hues like red, orange, and yellow pop even more against the cool background. The antlers tie the table to the rest of the room's wall decor and usher in the new season.
Wildflowers
Why make things hard on yourself when something simple and easy is just as chic and pretty? Laid-back and undone, there's just something elegant about wildflowers loosely clustered in a rustic urn. Bright yellow ones will liven up any country kitchen or rustic breakfast buffet table.
An Asymmetrical Wreath
Not all floral arrangements have to be vase-bound. Take inspiration from the sparse fall landscape and make an delicate wreath with spindly branches and deep crimson flowers that's perfectly suited for a minimalist Halloween display.
Dried Florals
Mix dried florals into your flower arrangement for a moodier feel that gives soft colors just a touch of grit. This fall flower arrangement from Alicia Lund and her florist friend Shannon of Arvo Floral Studio mixes in leaves and branches for added texture.
Vivid Reds
Despite the monochromatic appearance, this vibrant display is anything but mundane. Spikey protea, soft ranunculus, and feathery dahlia bring tons of texture to your Thanksgiving table. The cherry red tones of the flowers even play off the colors of the juicy pie filling and cranberry turkey garnishes.
Lush and Dramatic
An overstuffed silver urn is ready for your holiday table with its plentiful orange and yellow blooms and striking purple foliage all perfectly coordinating in rich autumnal hues.
Shimmer and Shine
Elevate humble fall produce by painting it copper and gold for a centerpiece-worthy display. Gilded corn surrounds a hidden vase full of berries and soft dahlias in complementing hues. Set atop a tree slice, this seasonal arrangement looks right at home on a rustic fall table.
Sunflowers
Lay your florals flat for a laid-back, bohemian look (just don't take them out of their water until the last minute to keep them fresh). Then scatter some tea light candles for a soft, flickering glow. We love the offbeat pink runner Alicia Lund chose for an early fall outdoor dinner.
Rustic Roses
Chances are you'll spy roses at the grocery store year-round, and you can think creatively to make the arrangement more autumnal. Here, brown-striped feathers add an exotic flourish to a bunch of red-orange blooms.
Get the tutorial at Dimples & Tangles.
Harvest Motif
For an arrangement that'll look especially stunning during Thanksgiving dinner, go for a harvest motif. This arrangement styled by Robert Rufino features pheasant feathers for dramatic beauty. Pair it with metallic accents, an orange paisley-print tablecloth, and gingham napkins for an extravagant floral centerpiece.
Marigolds
Marigolds are the perfect fall floral for your centerpieces or just in a vase brightening up a room. We love how these are paired with figs.
Peaches and Pinks
Think pink can't work in the fall? Actually, it's totally okay to stick with your go-to millennial pink hue, just make sure you add in extra greens and some browns to make your bouquet feel more rustic for fall.
See more at Sugar and Charm.
Light and Dark
Mix summer and fall colors for the perfect balance between airy and edgy. A bowl of pears on this table adds an edible element and a throw turned table cloth by Australian designer Shilo Engelbrecht sets the laid-back tone.
Pomegranate Accents
A pomegranate-hued centerpiece needs fresh pomegranates in it, obviously. To make it feel elegant, add classic candlesticks and a garland for a touch of lushness.
See more at Sugar and Charm.
Fall Produce Table Runner
Okay, so this is not truly a flower arrangement, seeing as it doesn't actually have any flowers in it. But who needs flowers when you can have a pumpkin pie (and a bunch of gourds to go along with it) as your centerpiece? We've reached peak fall.
See more at Sugar & Cloth.
Chinese Lanterns
If pastel petals don't do it for you, give these vibrant pods a try. You can even plant this hardy perennial in your yard for a home-grown supply of little lanterns that will beautify all of your fall flower arrangements.
Pumpkin Vase
The perfect bouquet—ranunculus, billy buttons, and ferns—needs the perfect container. A white pumpkin should do the trick this season. Just scoop out the inside and hide a water-filled vase inside. Think of it as an elevated jack-o'-lantern.
Scarlet Sedum
When stonecrop turns from green to red, you know fall's officially arrived. This burgundy-hued variety looks even prettier paired with matching orange dahlias and berries for a full-on fall feel.
Monochrome Bunches
Flower-arranging novices, don't stress. Sometimes simple bundles are best. Simply organize mums by hue for an unexpected color-block grouping.
Caroline is a writer and editor with almost a decade of experience. From 2015 to 2019, she held various editorial positions at Good Housekeeping, including as health editor, covering nutrition, fitness, wellness, and other lifestyle news. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism and dreams of the day Northwestern will go back to the Rose Bowl.
Hadley Mendelsohn is the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House. When she's not busy writing about interiors, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, researching ghost stories, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again. Along with interior design, she writes about everything from travel to entertainment, beauty, social issues, relationships, fashion, food, and on very special occasions, witches, ghosts, and other Halloween haunts. Her work has also been published in MyDomaine, Who What Wear, Man Repeller, Matches Fashion, Byrdie, and more.
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