7 fall front door trends – how to style a seasonal entryway for 2024

The front door is visitors’ first impression of your home, so getting the look right is important. And when autumn rolls around, seasonal decor makes the entryway decorating easier than ever. From lush, season-specific wreaths to pumpkins on the doorstep, there are many routes to a festive front door.

While some fall front door decor is timeless and enduring, new trends surface each year. To get a sense of the front door decorations that will be big in 2024 before temperatures start to drop, we spoke with interior designers. These are the front door designs they’re loving for 2024.

The best fall front door trends in 2024

As the seasons change and your natural surroundings transform, this fall decor is sure to endure. With unique twists to classic designs, these ideas will ensure your entryway is up to date (yet ready to adapt as the years go on).

1. Add in ambient lighting

Fall is all about gathering with loved ones and getting cozy as the temperatures drop, and the front door should be no exception. Create a cocooning ambiance from the moment guests approach your home by investing in warm, inviting lanterns and light fixtures.

With this front door, designed by McGee & Co., subtle pumpkins and bold, black lanterns create a stunning fall-themed vignette that stuns without feeling over the top. A dark, moody wreath with a ribbon affixed completes the cozy, autumnal look.

2. Opt for double wreaths

Fall wreaths are always at the forefront of fall front door trends, but this year, we're seeing exciting new ways to display them. 'I've noticed a new fall front door decor trend of hanging two matching wreaths, either side by side on double front doors, or one above the other on single front doors,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens' Content Director.

'Assuming the proportions of the wreaths are right – in other words, they don't overwhelm the front door by being too big – this can be really impactful and eye-catching. A double-wreath effect, I think, looks best when there is very pared back fall porch decor around it, because then the wreaths can be the clear focal point.'

2. Experiment with unconventional wreath shapes

Another eye-catching fall trend for front doors is decorating with wreaths that take on non-traditional shapes. For a contemporary approach to fall front door decor, opt for a rectangular or square-shaped wreath that'll steal the show in your entryway.

If you like the non-typical look but your style tends to lean a bit more rustic, opt for a foliage arrangement that exudes organic charm. From there, add a ribbon that complements your front door color. That way, the unique shape will blend seamlessly into its surroundings while still adding unexpected interest.

4. Choose fall-themed door colors

If you are considering repainting your front door for fall, there are the classic fall color schemes, such as yellows, oranges as reds. But this season, there is also a shift into darker, more understated fall colors that are still equally eye-catching for front door ideas.

Jonathan Faccone, interior designer and founder of Halo says he suggests dark colors like navy blue and forest green to 'provide a warm and classic look' in a home's entryway. 'If you're looking for something more modern, consider choosing an exotic wood finish such as walnut or rosewood. For instance, you can incorporate a wood panel with different colors and materials that will make your front entrance look unique,' he continues.

5. Add metallic accents and textures

Another emerging fall front door trend is the use of metallic elements to enhance the eye-catching appeal of a doorway vignette. If you want to make a slightly less drastic change to your front door than painting it try making smaller adjustments with your hardware.

Copper, gold or brass accents can be incorporated with door handles, knockers, letterboxes, house numbers and even decorative lanterns. These hues are not only an elegant and unifying touch, but they also can also bring out the hues in outdoor lights and rustic front door decorations. You can also pick other metallic decorative elements to suit these themes, for example by finding a copper-colored ribbon for your wreath.

6. Bring in seasonal decorations

Vintage-inspired or rustic decor is another fall front door trend that's also a timeless way to create a stylish seasonal display. Hang items such as antique outdoor lanterns on either side of your door, layer different-sized pumpkins or large candles to bring a warm ambiance, or create decorative displays on either side of the door by combining all these different elements.

'Decorative components can be made from baskets or crates,' says Kerry Sherin of Ownerly. 'Put seasonal flowers, gourds, and little pumpkins in them. These rustic accents will add character to your front porch.'

7. Select an oversized doormat

Door mats are fun, festive, and highly customizable additions to the front door area, and one of the most popular door mat trends this season is layering your door mat on top of an outdoor rug.

Jason Farr, Founder of Aviara Pavers recommends 'warm-toned door mats like rustic brown, deep burgundy, and rust with leafy prints on it.' You can then layer these with more neutral colors, or go a bit more out of the box with Halloween decor or lively yellows and oranges.

7. Include natural elements

One of the mainstay outdoor fall decor ideas is using natural elements such as plants, pumpkins, gourds, garlands, pinecones, and cornstalks to give your front door a rustic and authentic feel. But what's on trend when it comes to this type of fall front door decor?

Finding plants for fall colors is always key, meaning you'll need to display plants that enhance your fall color schemes, like fall flowers that complement your front door or door mat color. Find rustic pots for your fall planters to enhance the display.

Victoria Meadows of Victoria Meadows Interiors recommends going all-in with bold fall colors: 'For an eye-catching front door, go bold with potted mums in jewel toned plums and magentas. Mix in white pumpkins for an understated nod to the season.'

When it comes to displaying other natural elements, you can create carefully curated and designed display baskets. This can be done by filling a basket with hay bales, wooden crates, and seasonal produce like pumpkins, to create a seasonal centerpiece outside your front door.

A successful fall front door will seamlessly blend your personal style with the season’s hottest trends. Opt for a combination of timeless decor and trending features for a fall-ready look you’ll want to recreate year after year.