Table Centerpiece Fall DIY Décor Ideas For Tabletop

Discover the art of designing a fall centerpiece with a vintage wooden toolbox. Follow our step-by-step guide and get creative this season.

Fall Table Centerpiece

As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, it’s the perfect time to bring the warmth and charm of fall into your home, starting with your table decor.

Fall table centerpieces are a great way to celebrate the season’s beauty. With a touch of creativity, you can craft stunning DIY pieces that embody the rich colors and textures of autumn.

From charming centerpieces featuring natural elements like pinecones and pumpkins to elegant displays with candles and floral accents, DIY fall table centerpieces allow you to infuse your personal style into your home while embracing the cozy, inviting essence of the season.

Step-By-Step Fall Centerpiece DIY

1. A Vintage Toolbox & Fall Forage

In creating today’s DIY fall table centerpiece, I will use a vintage wooden toolbox that I found while Thrifting with the Gals. Its size, rustic charm, and durability make it ideal for an outdoor or porch table.

Where can I find an old wooden toolbox?

Similar old toolboxes can be found at flea markets, antique shops, second-hand shops, thrift stores, country stores, yard sales, etc.

Next, gather up your favorite fall clippings from around your yard, a hike in the woods, or pick up a few from your local shopping outlets.

Today, I’m using winterberries, maple leaf branches, corn husks, and my favorite, apples!

2. Winterberry Clippings

Winterberries are small, vibrant red or orange berries typically found on plants like holly, winterberry (a type of holly), and certain varieties of viburnum. These berries are known for their bright, cheerful color, which stands out against the muted color pallet of winter landscapes, making them a popular choice for seasonal decor.

I started creating this fall centerpiece with clipped backyard winterberry branches as the first and bottom layer of the vintage wooden toolbox.

During the fall season, winterberry branches will have green leaves and red berries, making them the ideal forage for fall decorations.

I love winterberries! Their green leaves and red berries make them a perfect option for both fall and winter decorating. They are colorful and festive.

And just so you know, winterberries will dry quickly if not placed in water. Mine are not in water today, so they will be dry and crunchy.

3. Add Colorful Fall Centerpiece Leaves

Next, I added a few colorful, tall branches of maple leaves that I collected on a hike last week.

They are dry and a bit wilted, but it’s fall!

Dry and crunchy is A-Okay! And the more, the better!

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4. Apples

I like to add apples to EVERYTHING in the fall. The vibrant red color of this fabulous autumn fruit makes any centerpiece, table, or kitchen counter warm and inviting.

I simply balanced a few apples around the top of the vintage toolbox.

You may also enjoy this Set the Table with Vintage Autumn Warmth post.

Wouldn’t this vintage toolbox look fantastic, filled with just apples?

It would certainly hold a lot of them!

Find more inspiration in this Fall & Halloween DIY Grazing Table with MacKenzie-Childs.

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5. Corn Husks

Corn husks are so fall-inspiring, too. I grabbed a couple of dark red corns at a market on my way back from Maine after a weekend family wedding.

The dark, rich color matches beautifully with the winterberry and apple combination.

Oh, and meet my little helper, Ella, our Bernese Mountain Dog.

Always looking on…

Watch my recent video for a little chuckle at the end…

As you prepare your dining table for a special event this fall, let your creativity shine with DIY centerpieces that bring a personal touch to your table decorations.

By incorporating different elements, such as flower arrangements, a table runner, table linens, and gorgeous centerpieces, you can transform your table settings into a stunning focal point of your home decor.

Whether you’re opting for a floral centerpiece or experimenting with simple centerpieces, these DIY projects offer endless possibilities to achieve a different look for every occasion.

Embrace the season with centerpiece decor that reflects your style, making your dining table the perfect setting for memorable moments with family and friends.