Fall

Fall Decor & Home Decorations

Autumn is the richest creative season of the year. Whether you're dressing a front porch for the full September-to-November stretch, setting a Thanksgiving table for the whole family, or browsing for the right fall wreath before the leaves change, Michaels has exactly what you need to bring your creative vision to life.

Michaels carries every essential for your seasonal transition: from floral and Fall Wreaths in deep harvest shades to indoor accents that bring warmth to every space. Browse seasonal decorations for the table and mantel, alongside craft materials designed to make your autumn styling truly personal.

Fall Home Decor & Indoor Decorating

The easiest way to bring fall indoors is to start with the surfaces you already notice: this could be the mantel, the dining table, or even the entryway shelf. A harvest centrepiece that combines faux sunflowers, berry picks, and seasonal gourds sets the tone without a full room overhaul. To create a truly immersive autumn experience, try scattering a fragrant blend of potpourri & sachets in decorative bowls across your entryways so that visitors immediately smell that classic fall scent.

Scented fall candles in amber, cinnamon, and apple varieties add the layer that makes a space feel genuinely seasonal, while fall pillows & throws in rust, plaid, and warm neutrals signal the shift in warmth. For walls and shelves, fall wall decor in rustic wood signs, metal leaf accents, and framed botanicals adds seasonal personality without committing to a full redecoration. Michaels carries fall tabletop decor in styles ranging from traditional harvest to modern farmhouse, so you can build a cohesive look that works from the first week of September through Thanksgiving.

Fall Wreaths, Garlands & Floral

A fall wreath on the front door is one of the highest-impact seasonal updates you can make. Michaels carries a wide selection of pre-made fall wreaths for front door displays, featuring elements like sunflowers, maple leaves, berries, and mixed harvest arrangements. We also have wreath forms and all the supplies needed to build one from scratch all on your own. From traditional to modern, the full wreath range is stocked in-store and online.

When it comes to your mantels and doorframes, fall garlands can carry the season’s colour palette through those spaces. Browse our collection of fall stems & picks to find the perfect accent for your home or to even build custom centrepieces and tabletop displays from individual components.

Fall Outdoor & Porch Decor

A well-composed outdoor setup, be it a statement wreath on the door, stacked decor pumpkins at the steps, or string lights draped across the eaves, signals that fall has arrived before anyone steps inside. Michaels’ fall outdoor decor includes weather-resistant wreaths, seasonal Fall Doormats,
outdoor lanterns and decorative garden stakes perfect for styling your porch and yard. For front door styling, our fall wreaths come in rustic, farmhouse, and modern aesthetics with sizes suited to both standard and oversized doors. Fall ribbon in coordinating colours is stocked alongside wreath forms so you can customize store-bought pieces or create door arrangements that match your outdoor style. Explore the full range to build a porch setup that transitions from the first weeks of September through Halloween and into Thanksgiving.

Fall Crafts, DIY Projects & Harvest Activities

Fall crafts are one of the most popular activities for the season, and Michaels has everything needed for creators at every experience level. DIY fall wreaths are among the most-searched project types and one of the most beginner-friendly, requiring only a wreath form, seasonal stems, and wire.

Beyond wreaths, we also carry craft pumpkins to paint, harvest table centrepieces, and canvas painting kits for autumn landscape scenes. For a cozy and truly unique project, crafting your own custom autumn scents with DIY candle making kits is a great way to lean into the season's atmosphere.

Parents and teachers will also find fall craft supplies stocked with all materials and clear step-by-step instructions for kids. For experienced crafters working from scratch, Michaels carries craft foam, acrylic paint, burlap, ribbon, wire, and fall-themed embellishments to bring any project to life.

Harvest Decor

Harvest decorating sits between the orange-and-black energy of Halloween decorations and the warm family aesthetic of Thanksgiving. Think faux gourds and Indian corn in woven baskets, wheat sheaves bundled at the front door, and sunflower arrangements in earth-toned vessels. Curating a beautiful tablescape is one of the most satisfying parts of hosting; layering rich textures with elegant, seasonal red cloth napkins instantly elevates your dining setup and brings the season’s abundance to life.

Michaels stocks harvest-specific decor that includes decorative corn, harvest wreaths, wheat sprays, and rustic wood accents in colours that carry from late September into November without feeling dated. Creating a harvest vignette or a small, curated display of seasonal pieces on front steps, in the dining room, or as a porch display, is an easy styling choice that will hold beautifully throughout the entire season.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When should you start decorating for fall?

• Most decorators begin transitioning to fall decor in early September, right after Labor Day. Starting with a few key pieces, like a new front door wreath, a pumpkin or two at the steps, and a seasonal candle inside, lets you ease into the season before layering in Halloween-specific and Thanksgiving-specific pieces through October and November. Michaels typically stocks fall decor from late summer onward so you can get ahead of the season.

What are the most popular fall decor trends right now?

• Current trends are focusing heavily on natural textures like rattan and dried botanicals, with warm neutral colour palettes layered with rich terracotta tones, and a shift toward clean, transitional aesthetics rather than strictly rustic farmhouse styles.

How do you make a DIY fall wreath?

• For a structured guide, you can follow an official DIY fall wreath project on our site. Start with a wire or grapevine wreath form, then layer fall stems, picks, and faux florals in your chosen colour palette. Add fall ribbon for a bow or streamers, secure everything with floral wire, and hang the finished piece with a door wreath hanger. The full range of wreath-making supplies is available at Michaels.

What are fall colours for home decor?

• Classic fall colours are burnt orange, golden yellow, deep red, chocolate brown, and forest green. Modern fall palettes have broadened to include terracotta, sage, warm ivory, and muted rust, all of which transition more easily into winter and work as a backdrop for both Halloween and Thanksgiving decorating without committing to either theme.

What fall crafts can kids make?

• Beginner-friendly fall craft projects for kids include pumpkin painting, leaf stamping, paper bag puppet making, turkey handprint art, and simple wreath assembly with foam shapes and pre-cut leaves. Michaels carries fall crafts for kids with all materials included and step-by-step guides that work equally well at home and in classroom settings.

How do you decorate for fall on a budget?

• Michaels makes fall decorating affordable through regular seasonal sales, Michaels Rewards discounts, and a wide range of items under $5 and $15. A few statement pieces, such as a quality front door wreath, a set of mixed-size pumpkins, and a seasonal candle will carry the most visual weight at the lowest per-item cost. Fill in around them with DIY projects using affordable craft supplies and the season’s look stays rich without the spend climbing.