This post will show you 29 creative ways to decorate a Fall tray in your home.

With Fall on the horizon, the urge to light pumpkin candles and start carving pumpkins is slowly creeping in. Or, if you’re anything like me, you’re already planning your no carve pumpkin projects.

I am on a mission to show you how you can incorporate the warm and cozy ambiance that Fall brings without breaking the bank.

The coffee table, the bathroom, the kitchen corners are all perfect places to add those darling Fall touches. Using a tray, woven placemat, or wood cutting board is a great starting point for putting together a fall centerpiece.

What to put on a fall tray?

You can be very creative about the things you use to decorate a tray for fall. I suggest starting with one oversized item — For example, a vase with dried greenery or pampas grass.

Then adorn that with smaller items, like decorative pumpkins, candles, and small farmhouse fall signs. Dried greenery looks beautiful in an amber glass bottle.

I like to hit up local thrift stores and garage sales for unique finds at the end of Summer, just in time to prepare for Fall.

Gorgeous one-of-a-kind vases, vintage style frames, an interesting tray and your space will be oozing cozy personality without draining your bank account.

A few tips to keep in mind:

Don’t be afraid to DIY : Often, I can make what I want for a fraction of the cost, and let me tell you, TikTok is a goldmine for DIY fall décor tutorials.
Repurpose: It is so easy to reuse everyday items you can find around your home. For example, Fill a random vase with twinkle lights and acorns to reinvigorate its magic.
Choose the right sized tray: I like a medium to large sized tray so that I have plenty of space to coral items in groups of odd numbers (decorators trick).
The beauty of Fall decor is that you get to use a lot of warm earthy tones! Consider mixing greens, tans and browns with neutrals for a balanced look.

Related reading: 21 gorgeous Fall centerpieces you will want to copy

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29 Fall Tray Decor Ideas That Will Make Your Home Instagram Worthy

01 | Witch please

Fall is the perfect time to set up a little Fall witches corner in the kitchen. Add some crystals, pumpkins and Fall scented candles and you are sure to feel like you’re in a movie.

02 | Neutral pumpkin platter

I just adore this Fall tray look, a monochromatic mix of chic white pumpkins mixed with some greenery and displayed on a dark wood dough bowl.

03 | Hello pumpkin

A woven round tray is a beautiful base for fall decor. You can never go wrong with a sign that says, “Hello Pumpkin”. This one with a buffalo check on the trim is adorable. The right sign can add personality and warmth.

If you’re into DIY, you can also make your own with some ribbon & stickers from Etsy.

04 | Buffalo Check Pumpkin

05 | Wicker coffee table set up

06 | Neutral basket arrangement

07 | Spooky Black and Silver accents

08 | Pretty Fall pumpkin

09 | Neutral skeleton coffee table

10 | Simple and modern skull

11 | Pumpkin Spice

12 | Layered pumpkins and candles

13 | Velvet pumpkins and Autumn leaves

14 |Trick or Treat arrangement

15 | Autumn pumpkin jar

16 | Tiny Copper pots

17 | Black pumpkin and candle

18 | Pink pampas grass

19 | Glass pumpkin candy jar

20 | Pumpkin Tiered tray

21 | Adorable pumpkin kitchen corner

22 | Coffee table curation

23 | Fall decorated bathroom tray

24 | Country kitchen tray

Pumpkins really are the ultimate Fall decorative accent piece. You can use black, white, terra cotta, orange or even rustic pumpkins to make it feel more cozy.