Doorscaping: How to style your front door for autumn

October 7, 2021

Gone are the days where a Christmas wreath was the beginning and end of door decor! Seasonal styling for our doors – known as doorscaping – has become a huge trend in recent years, with Instagram playing a huge part in the trend – the #doorsofinstagram hashtag has now surpassed one million posts as people share their top styling tips for instant kerb appeal.

Here, Blooming Artificial shares some easy and affordable ideas for your own autumn door decorations…

Autumnal topiary

Switch your wilting summer blooms for an elegant artificial plant! Made to withstand the difficult British weather, they’ll last throughout the seasons to keep your doorstep looking great for years. There are plenty of handy artificial shrubs to choose from, so you can have some green boosts to lift your spirits during the colder mornings.

Potted artificial plants in autumn door decoration

Photo: Blooming Artificial

Stick with the season

While the most obvious suggestion for seasonal door decor is crafting your own DIY wreath, there are plenty of ways you can ramp up that kerb appeal. From show-stopping doorscaping designed by the likes of Zoe Sugg or Stacey Solomon, to simple touches such as garlands, fairy lights and a few outdoor pumpkins.

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Trend tracker

Keeping up with the latest trends requires a little more work, but will definitely enhance your door decoration. Consider a fresh coat of paint, or replacing the old door knocker with something more modern, like a lion, dragonfly or bumblebee as that will really show off your personality. Colour-wise, consider the Dulux colour of the year for 2022 for a bright, hopeful hue that will fit in brilliantly with every season.

doorscaping angel wing door knocker on a yellow door

Wings door knocker from Gipsy Hill Hardware (£95)

Good Homes’ favourite looks

1. Decorative display

While the door is left plain and pretty in bright pink, the real action here is in the doorscaping! With pumpkins, flowers and woven baskets, there is plenty of detail to take inspo from.

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2. Floral finish

If attention is what you want, this display is definitely the one for you! You’ll be the star of the street with a beautiful wreath and doorway-size garland to match.

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3. Simple statement

Keep things simple with a beautiful, handmade wreath design. This look blends perfectly with the brown wooden doorframe for an understated yet seasonally special effect (dog not included!).

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Will you be decorating your door this year? Share your pictures with us on Twitter @goodhomesmag, or via Facebook or Instagram. Use the hashtag #ThisGoodHome for your chance to be featured on the Good Homes feed.