Fall Decor Ideas in the Dining Room

Today, I’m sharing how I decorated our dining room with fall decor ideas. This year’s dining room design combines my fall color palette of warm gold and soft orange with a mix of my handmade pottery and purchased dinnerware.

While this isn’t the room we use the most, it’s the one you see first when you walk into our home. That makes it the perfect space to “dress up” with a seasonal look that’s both welcoming and beautiful.

A dining table set with gold-rimmed glassware and a white vase holding yellow autumn leaves, with natural light coming through windows in the background.
A bright, airy kitchen with white cabinets, wooden dining table, and wicker chairs. Sunlight streams in through large windows, highlighting yellow flowers on the table and counter.
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Fall Decor Ideas

A dining table set with gold-toned glassware, white plates with patterned napkins, silverware, and a centerpiece of yellow foliage in a white vase.

Welcome to a fall blog hop! I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to share fresh, inspiring ideas for decorating your home this season. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, and I love how each of us brings a different perspective and style to seasonal decorating.

At the bottom of this post, you’ll find links to all of their fall decor ideas—I know you’ll leave feeling inspired.

Why I Love Decorating the Dining Room for Fall

A beige vase with yellow autumn leaves sits on a wooden table set with ornate glassware and a white plate.

Our dining room doesn’t see as many family dinners as our kitchen or family room, but I still love giving it special attention each season. To me, it’s more of a “statement room”, a space that sets the tone when guests arrive.

Because we don’t use it daily, I can set the table and leave it styled for weeks at a time, making it the perfect place for faux flowers, painted pumpkins, and other decorative items that last.

It’s always rewarding to walk in the front door and see the dining room styled for fall. Even if we’re not eating in there, it makes the whole home feel more festive and welcoming. Faux florals, layered dishes, inexpensive glassware, and gold accents all work together to create a space that feels pulled together but not too fussy.

The Color Palette: Gold and Light Orange

A dining table set with yellow and white patterned plates, gold-rimmed glasses, white napkins, and a vase of yellow leaves, in front of large windows.

This year, I’m decorating with a softer fall palette. Instead of the traditional deep reds and bold oranges, I’ve leaned into warm golds, tans, and lighter shades of orange. The dining room is primarily gold, and this combination feels fresh, cozy, and just a bit unexpected.

Gold is the anchor color—it’s soft and calming but still seasonal. The gold accents bring warmth and elegance. And the pops of light orange tie everything back to autumn without overwhelming the room.

This palette has worked beautifully throughout my home this season, and it transitioned seamlessly into the dining room.

The Centerpiece: Faux Florals + Ceramic Pumpkins

A dining table set with gold-rimmed glassware, white plates, gold flatware, and a large vase of yellow leaves as a centerpiece, with sunlight coming through the window.

The centerpiece is always the star of my dining room table, and this year’s arrangement might be one of my favorites.

I started with faux florals in my fall color scheme: soft sage greenery, golden stems, and touches of light orange. Faux flowers are ideal for this room since they’ll look beautiful for months without needing water or sunlight. I arranged them in a low, wide vase so they wouldn’t block conversation across the table.

I also added an Anthropologie floral metal runner down the center of the table.

A white ceramic plate shaped like a pumpkin with a textured pattern, placed on a wooden surface with yellow decorative flowers nearby.

To add a touch of handmade and personal, I tucked in my white ceramic pumpkins that I created this month. These pumpkins, textured and glossed in white, look like little works of art on the table. They add texture and a one-of-a-kind charm that ties the whole look together.

The mix of handmade pottery and gold tableware gives the table both polish and personality, a combination I always strive for when decorating.

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A lit white candle in a brass holder, a silver textured votive, a small green vase with eucalyptus, a white cup with folded paper, and a glass vase on a white surface.

Creative Co-Op Metal Taper

A table covered with a textured beige cloth, featuring a striped table runner, a ceramic vase, three stacked books, and a wooden bowl with a matching ladle.
Creative Co-Op 72″L x 14″W Cotton & Linen Table Runner

40 Piece Gold Silverware Set

Two ceramic shakers shaped like a pumpkin and a gourd sit on a small wooden tray.
Creative Co-Op Stoneware Pumpkin Shaped Salt and Pepper Shakers
A ceramic plate shaped like a pumpkin, featuring a beige pumpkin body and a stem with a leaf detail at the top.
Nat & Jules Pumpkin Shaped 11 x 10.5 Inch Ceramic Large Serving Platter
Four white plate and bowl sets, each with a pumpkin or leaf design detail in beige and gold tones, arranged on a white background.
8 Pcs Pumpkin Shaped Plates and Ceramic Pumpkin Bowls

The Place Settings: Layers and Color

A close-up of a decorative table setting with a yellow floral-patterned plate on a white beaded plate, placed on a gold charger, surrounded by textured glasses.

For the place settings, I love mixing and matching plates to create a layered, collected look. Here’s what I used:

A close-up of a dining table set with gold and white floral-patterned plates, gold chargers, glassware, and white napkins on a wooden surface.

The layered plates bring depth to each place setting, and the combination of gold and white salad plates keeps things interesting. I didn’t worry about everything matching perfectly—sometimes a little variety is what makes a table feel welcoming.

Four round plates with a yellow floral pattern are arranged in a two-by-two grid on a white background.
Lenox Butterfly Meadow Cottage Accent Plates

Lace Edged Cloth Napkins, Set of 12

A stack of gold-colored round plates with a beaded rim design.
13″ Gold Charger Plates Set of 12

Cream Melamine 11″ Dinner Plates

Brown Maison d’ Hermine 100% Cotton Napkins

Burlap Table Runner

Gold Accents: The Finishing Touch

A dining table set with gold-rimmed glassware, white plates, gold flatware, and a large vase of yellow leaves as a centerpiece, with sunlight coming through the window.

Gold has become one of my new favorite metals to use in fall decor. It has so much warmth and brightens any room.

On the dining table, I used a white ceramic vase with gold faux flowers for the centerpiece and gold chargers. They frame each place setting beautifully, tying in with the warm tones of the centerpiece. I also love how gold reflects candlelight in the evening—it creates the coziest glow.

If you don’t have gold accents, don’t worry! Copper works just as well, or you can spray paint thrifted chargers or candlesticks for a budget-friendly DIY option.

A tall, cylindrical white ceramic vase with a subtle horizontal line pattern and a glossy finish.
Sullivans Tall Farmhouse Vase

Autumn Yellow Eucalyptus

Three gold-colored, faceted decorative pumpkins are displayed against a white background, making them a chic addition to your fall home decor.

3 Pack Gold Pumpkins for Decorating

Mixing Amazon Purchased Pieces

A wooden dining table set with gold-toned glassware, plates, and a white vase filled with yellow autumn leaves as a centerpiece.

Almost every item on this table was purchased on Amazon. I owned the plates, chargers, napkins, amber goblets, and gold wine glasses for years. The tall amber wine glasses are my only new purchase. Aren’t they fabulous?

4 Pack Amber Highball Beverage Glasses

Six amber-tinted wine glasses with long stems are arranged in two rows against a white background.
Amber Wine Glasses

Gold Goblets, Set of 6

Mixing Handmade and Purchased Pieces

A white ceramic plate shaped like a pumpkin with a textured floral pattern sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by decorative yellow pumpkins and a wine glass.

I always try to blend handmade crafts with store-bought items in my seasonal decorating. The result feels more personal, creative, and unique.

In this dining room, my handmade white ceramic pumpkins are casual, but they pair beautifully with the purchased faux florals, gold chargers, and napkins. By mixing the two, you get the best of both worlds: the professional polish of ready-made items and the charm of DIY pieces.

These plates were easy to make. And they are so adorable. I cannot wait for more of them to come out of the kiln.

A rolling pin flattens a circular piece of clay between two wooden guides on a light-colored surface.
A patterned rolling pin next to a sheet of clay embossed with the same intricate floral design.
A sheet of clay with a floral pattern is cut into the shape of a pumpkin, placed on a textured surface.
A ceramic plate shaped like a pumpkin with an intricate floral and leaf pattern embossed on its surface, placed on a white background.
A flat, pumpkin-shaped clay dish with an embossed floral pattern, displayed on a plain white background.

This approach also keeps things affordable. You don’t need to buy everything new each year; add a few handmade projects into the mix, and suddenly your space feels completely refreshed.

Tips for Decorating a “Showcase” Room

A wooden bowl holds a basket filled with yellow-orange artificial leaves, displayed on a marble-topped dresser beside two glass candle holders.

If your dining room isn’t used every day, it can be tricky to know how to decorate it for the season. Here are a few tips that work well for me:

  1. Use faux flowers and greenery. They last the entire season without maintenance.
  2. Create a set table. Even if you’re not eating in the room, a styled table makes it feel purposeful and beautiful.
  3. Incorporate handmade crafts. They add warmth and personality to a room that might otherwise feel too formal.
  4. Stick with a consistent palette. Select 2–3 colors and use them consistently throughout the space for a cohesive look.
  5. Add metallics for polish. Whether it’s copper, gold, or brass, a little shine goes a long way.
A wooden cutting board shaped like a pumpkin with visible wood grain patterns, perfect for adding a touch of fall home decor to your kitchen.

Halloween Pumpkin Shaped Wood Cutting Board

Seagrass Rattan Cage Salad Bowl | Large

A bundle of artificial yellow leaves with small white flowers, tied together at the stems with string.

20″ Silk Artificial Eucalyptus Stems, Light Yellow

Five gold-painted artificial fruits, resembling figs and pears, arranged on a white background.

Creative Co-Op Resin Figs with Gold Finish

Box of two 12-inch decorative taper candles with red and gold marbled design, labeled "Northern Lights Decorative 12'' Tapers.
Tapers – 12″ 2PK – Terra Cotta w/Gold
Two metallic, gold-colored decorative pumpkins with textured, bumpy surfaces and reflective bases are shown against a white background.

Gold Resin Pumpkin Figurines

Why I Love Blog Hops

One of my favorite things about blogging is the sense of community, and blog hops are a perfect example of that. I love collaborating with friends, seeing their creative ideas, and sharing them with all of you.

This fall blog hop has been so inspiring—I always walk away with new ideas for my own home, and I hope you will too. Be sure to visit the other bloggers’ links for fall dining rooms, tables, and decor.

Blogger’s Best Fall Decor Ideas

A dark, elegant fireplace is decorated with cascading autumn leaves and flowers around a mirror. A Dough Bowl Candle and framed pictures sit on the mantel, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere against dark paneled walls.

Fall Mantel Decor | Craftberry Bush

A decorative centerpiece features a Dough Bowl Candle, two white bowls, three tall white candles in metal holders, and a wreath of dark brown leaves, all arranged on a wooden table in front of a bright window.

Fall Wreath Table Setting | My Sweet Savannah

A simple fall wreath table setting that works for Thanksgiving, seasonal gatherings, or everyday autumn decor. Using a wreath as the centerpiece with bowls and candlesticks creates a versatile and timeless look.

A shelf displays children’s books, including "Because of an Acorn," behind a garland decorated with acorns, whimsical figures made from acorns and leaves, and a handmade Dough Bowl Candle DIY for a cozy touch.

Acorn Fairies Fall Garland | Finding Lovely

This Acorn Fairies Fall Garland is a sweet, whimsical craft project to celebrate fall and made with acorns and treasures you can find on a walk.

A wooden dough bowl candle filled with white wax, decorated with pastel wax leaves and pumpkins, dried flowers scattered around, and a brown gingham cloth partially visible in the corner—perfect for a cozy DIY touch.

Dough Bowl Candle DIY | Happy Happy Nester

Creating a dough bowl candle DIY is an easy and beautiful way to add handmade charm to your home décor. These rustic candles not only bring a cozy glow to any space but can also be customized with seasonal details to match your style. For mine, I used a whitewashed wooden bowl and decorated the top of the wax with mini wax pumpkins, delicate leaves, and a sprinkling of dried flowers. The result is a light, airy candle that looks just as stunning on a coffee table as it does as a centerpiece for fall table.

Final Thoughts

A dining table set with yellow and white floral plates, gold-rimmed glasses, and a centerpiece of yellow flowers in a white vase.

Decorating our dining room for fall has been such a joy this season. Even though it’s not a room we use daily, it’s the first impression of our home, and it feels so good to have it styled in a way that reflects the season.

The combination of gold and light orange, paired with faux florals, gold accents, and fun diningware, created a look that’s cozy, elegant, and welcoming.

I hope these ideas inspire you to decorate your own dining room this fall, whether it’s a space you use every day or just a room to enjoy as you walk by. With a few thoughtful touches, any space can feel ready for the season.

And don’t forget—this post is part of a blog hop! Be sure to check out the incredible fall dining room ideas from my blogging friends below.

Here’s to a season of warmth, creativity, and plenty of beautiful fall tables.

Five round, white Christmas ornaments with red floral patterns are placed on a cream-colored textured surface, four strung on gold thread and one lying separately.

Creative Co-Op Etched Mercury Glass Ball Ornament

A set of twelve gold-colored metal napkin rings and decorative leaf ornaments, each shaped like a different type of leaf.
12-Piece Metal Napkin Ring – Antique Gold
A rounded, three-tiered ceramic vase with a matte, speckled gold finish.
Creative Co-Op Round Curved Glass Vase
Six decorative fabric pumpkins in various shades of green, gray, orange, yellow, and white, each with a textured surface and a brown stem, arranged in two rows.

Creative Co-Op Bouclé Velvet Pumpkin Holiday Decor

Two rows of stacked orange objects in a box are placed on a white textured surface, with two identical objects lying next to the box.

Creative Co-Op Unscented Acorn Shaped Taper Candles

Assorted Small Faux Rustic Harvest Velvet Pumpkins

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3 Comments

  1. Hey! Sort of a crazy question, but I know you like to use cloth napkins. Do you just wash and dry them after the meal and store for next time? They look so pretty on your tables.

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  2. That’s just beautiful Leslie, and I’m in love with your pumpkin plate! You must have so much fun making such wonderful things with clay! The texture is gorgeous! I’m moving on to the other blogs in the hop now – so fun to get the extra inspiration. Thanks!

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