13 Exquisite Early Fall Centerpieces and Tables
As the summer heat begins to wane and the first hints of autumn fill the air, it’s time to embrace the cozy charm of early fall. One of the best ways to welcome the season is by creating exquisite early fall centerpieces and tables that capture the essence of this transitional time.
We want to be ready for early fall with pretty tablescapes.
In this post, I’m sharing 13 enchanting early fall centerpieces and table settings that will inspire you to bring the warmth and beauty of the season into your home.
Whether you’re hosting a casual family dinner or planning an elegant gathering with friends, these ideas will help you set the perfect table. Or maybe you just like to set your dining room or breakfast table to have the colors and patterns of fall in your home.
Many of these centerpieces can be styled using fall decoractions you already have on hand. Your own backyard is another wonderful resource for styling an early fall table.
You will find a wide variety of styles, materials, and colors in these 13 fall centerpieces and tablespaces.
One of the most compelling reasons to read this post is the versatility of early fall table ideas that you will find.
Unlike late autumn arrangements that heavily feature pumpkins and Halloween motifs, these early fall centerpieces incorporate a wider range of natural elements and colors.
Although there are pumpkins in these examples of early fall tablescapes, I looked for examples of tables and centerpieces with a softer style that works as we transition from summer to fall.
This allows you to create beautiful tablescapes that seamlessly bridge the gap between the two seasons, giving you more mileage out of your seasonal decor.
What Elements Work in an Early Fall Tablescape?
To get you started, here’s a list of items you might consider including in your fall tablescape:
- leaves, such as lamb’s ear, eucalyptus, cotton stems or olive leaves
- acorns
- cotton stems
- pinecones
- apples
- pears
- sunflowers and other harvest-time flowers
- wheat stalks
- gourds
- candles in neutral shades of soft white, cream, taupe, beige
- rustic wooden elements, such as candlesticks, wood slices, wood trays
- copper accents
- woven elements, such as baskets and trays
- textured fabrics like burlap, linen or gauze
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As you read these ideas, you’ll find the beauty of fall without the bright pumpkin motifs. Other elements allow you to celebrate the early fall season with unique and stylish centerpieces that reflect your personal taste.
Enjoy them all.
Time to Start Planning – 13 Early Fall Tables
Chinoiserie and Fall Foliage
Kathleen of Our Hopeful Home used one of my favorite things – chinoiserie vases as the focal point of her beautiful fall centerpiece. Perfect for your dining room table decor.
Bookshelf Fall Decor Inspiration
Mary of Boots and Hooves Homestead used a classic simple white pitcher to bring the eye into this casual fall centerpiece, surrounded by greenery, pinecones and pumpkins in a wood box on a rustic wood table.
Creams, Brown, and Green Fall Table
Caitfin of Caitlin Delay used a charcuterie board as the central focal point for this everyday fall table. This approach is perfect for a casual dinner party to celebrate the new season.
Outdoor Harvest Table with Apples
Aliya of Open Door Open Heart created a stunning table to enjoy on a lovely fall day. Apples are the focal point for a harvest-themed table.
Fruit-Centric Fall Table
Beth of Home Stories A to Z uses a wine theme, focusing on grapes, pears, wine corks, and wine for her fall table. It’s a fun and unique idea to celebrate the fall season.
Fall Decorative Vignette
This lush combination of greenery and pumpkins in a wood box is the creation of Stacy of Stacy Ling. The beautifully styled hutch in the background reflects a fall theme, too.
Coastal Colors for Fall Table
How about a pretty fall table with a palette of coastal colors? Kelly of North Country Nest used aqua and pastel greens as an attractive alternative to the usual fall palette of rust, golds, and orange.
Fall Centerpiece Ideas
Stacy of Wilshire Collections focuses on a large white pumpkin with an interesting shape. The real the focus is on the navy pumpkins that Stacy painted.
Lamb’s Ear Garland
Ann of On Sutton Place used a combination of lamb’s ear and cotton stems to create a runner that will last for many weeks into late fall. This is soft and subtle early fall table that would delght any gathering.
Sunflowers in the Breakfast Room
Michelle of Thistle Key Lane features a centerpiece of sunflowers. Paired with blue napkins, this is smooth transition from summer to fall.
Rustic Harvest Fall Table
Sheila of Maison de Cinq used a large chippy white urn filled with soft white and green flowers as the focal point of this early fall table.
Lavender Fall Tablescape
Taryn of Taryn Whiteaker uses lavender as the center of her table, both on the centerpiece and at each place setting. It’s a soft look with natural wood slices and the table itself.
Let me know what you think of these early fall table decorating ideas. I think these ideas will get you off to a great start with fall table and centerpiece decor.
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This is such a great collection of beautiful fall inspiration!! Wishing you a great start to the week! xo
Hi Lynne, thanks for your comment. I love picking a theme and finding fabulous projects, ideas, and collections to share from Pinterest. There is so much talent out there.