Fall Decor for Dining Room Table

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Let’s look at some beautiful Fall Decor for Your Dining Room Table! Create a cozy autumn atmosphere by adding a gorgeous vase of seasonal fall flowers like chrysanthemums, dahlias, and sunflowers paired with autumn-themed candles in warm hues. Consider using mini pumpkins and a centerpiece with fall foliage for a complete harvest-inspired look!

A beautifully set dining table features a large floral arrangement with pink, yellow, and white flowers as the centerpiece. Surrounding the arrangement are small candles, white pumpkins, and decorated tableware, all creating an elegant and festive ambiance.

Are you looking for inspiration? Need help on where to begin decorating? I have everything you need from start to finish. I have always enjoyed decorating for fall, but over the years, I have found it almost exhausting to find new looks every year. With Wayfair‘s help, I can find stunning pieces that fit my seasonal aesthetic!

With these types of decor and simple steps to style them, you can have a look similar to mine or even your own for autumn.

How to Create a Fall Dining Room Table

Welcome to September!

As autumn approaches, it’s the perfect time to refresh your dining room table with cozy fall decor.

In this post, I’ll guide you through simple yet impactful steps to style and decorate your table, creating an inviting space for gathering with friends and family during the fall season.

A beautifully set Thanksgiving table featuring a white vase filled with a colorful flower arrangement of pink, yellow, and white blooms. Surrounding the centerpiece are small pumpkins, candles in glass holders, and elegant plates and cutlery.

Centerpiece Flower Arrangement

Creating a vibrant flower arrangement is one of the simplest ways to elevate your fall dining table.

This season, incorporate dahlias, sunflowers, and other bright florals to make your table setting pop! I even placed sunflowers on the top!

Pair these blooms with fresh greenery to add life to the arrangement because nothing says fall like something fresh.

I love flowers! The floral centerpiece is a cool tulip vase with openings for the flowers, so there is no need for a frog to hold the flowers in place. It’s a great vase and is now one of my all-time favorites.

Also to add some floral touches without having to create more bouquets, I dotted the table with small vases of sunflowers! The cute vases add impact without much effort and expense!

A fall-themed table setting features white pumpkins on white stands, sunflower arrangements in small glass vases, and decorative plates with green trim and floral designs. Two lit candles add a warm glow, and gold cutlery complements the autumn decor.

Pretty Place Setting

It’s time to bring out those dishes and dust them off for fall.

But seriously, there’s nothing better than placing sentimental pieces to serve good food for loved ones! I’ve owned this beautiful botanical place setting is perfect for my fall table!

I have favorites from when I started hosting my family’s Thanksgiving, so find your favorites or refresh your table entirely with a set like mine.

Either way, your place setting will be nothing short of exceptional.

A white cake stand with a white pumpkin sits on a light-colored surface. Below it, a small green hydrangea flower rests next to an amber glass candle holder with a lit candle inside. A vase with blurred flowers is in the background.

A close-up of a beautifully decorated table shows a large white vase brimming with lush flowers in shades of white, pink, and green. Surrounding the vase are several lit candles in ribbed glass holders, creating a cozy and elegant ambiance. Plates and silverware are neatly arranged nearby.

Fall Candle Votives

Besides place settings and flowers, you can always add a little extra.

And when I say “extra,” I’m talking about candles!

Big or small, this type of lighting will do the trick, whatever mood you’re trying to set.

My favorite kind of candle is a small votive like the one in the image. Since these candles are small, I can place more throughout my table setting, which is always a plus. Candles add that fun bit of sparkle and ambiance to a dining experience!

Two small white pumpkins rest on white cake stands adorned with green foliage. The setup is accented by amber-colored votive candles and a sunflower in the background, creating a cozy and elegant autumnal display on a white surface.

Add Pumpkins and Cake Stands

You can’t decorate for fall without pumpkins! I adore pumpkins of any size and color. The more, the merrier.

But I would say a safe route is to style with white pumpkins because you can never go wrong with white.

Whatever color palette you decorate this season, whether white and blue or gold and orange, white pumpkins will go with everything.

Now, where do I place the pumpkins? Well, on a cake stand, of course! But really, this setup lets the pumpkin shine and makes sure it’s easy to spot!

A white sideboard decorated with autumn-themed white pumpkins, ornamental leaves, and small candles. Two elegant lamps with white shades are placed on the sideboard. A dining table in the foreground is set with a white tablecloth, plates, and purple napkins this is all decor for dining room!

Decorate a Buffet for Fall

Lastly, besides decorating a table for the fall season, we can also decorate what is nearby.

AKA, the buffet.

I love how this buffet holds all the essentials like napkins, extra glasses, and dishes, but what I really love is how its white surface is the perfect blank canvas for seasonal decorating in our dining room.

It’s also great for adding lamps to create a cozy vibe in the evening while we eat. Plus, the mirror adds a nice touch, making the room feel bigger. Overall, a buffet is such a must-have piece for any room!

If you’ve got fall on your brain, you might want to check out my other fall decor DIY posts!

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Thanks for stopping by to my fall decor for the dining room post. I hope this inspires you to create a cozy and beautiful vibe in your dining room and home!

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Happy Decorating!

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Janine Waite

I named my blog Happy Happy Nester because I love everything related to the home. I’ve always enjoyed decorating my surroundings. Get cozy and stay for a bit, thanks for visiting!

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