The Fall Decoration Faux Pas That Is Just Cluttering Your Table

Each fall, homeowners head to their storage closets to unpack their decor and make their homes feel festive for the season. Fall-themed trays, trinkets, and other fun pieces fill coffee tables and dining rooms. Many homeowners feel that these classic fall decor picks are timeless, but you may want to rethink how you approach decorating this year. Unfortunately, these popular items are nothing more than fall decoration faux pas that are cluttering your table. 

Themed trays with trinkets piled on and around them can make a small table feel crowded and visually overwhelming. Additionally, you may also want to avoid the busy patterns found on many fall decor pieces. All of these elements can make a small table look cheap. Keep things simple for a more sophisticated look. For a smaller coffee table or side table, decorate with fall foliage placed inside a unique vase to make a statement without overwhelming the small space. For a large dining table, placemats and a simple DIY fall centerpiece are really all you need to make the space feel festive but still chic.

Now that you know a decorative tray piled high with various smaller decor pieces isn't the best way to go, let's explore some alternatives that won't make your table look quite as cluttered. Keep in mind that it's easy to overwhelm small coffee tables or side tables. A vase serves as a beautifully simple single focal point that adds a touch of festivity when filled with the right foliage for the season. CEWOR Artificial Fall Eucalyptus Stems are a great pick to help pull this off the easy way. However, you could also reuse cardboard boxes to create a DIY vase for a more crafty look if you prefer. Consider filling it with Leetous Fall Eucalyptus Stems. If you are still set on using a tray to decorate your table, keep in mind it's best to use a smaller tray and fill it with a single fall decor piece rather than overcrowding a larger tray that takes up too much table space.

If you need to decorate a large dining table, you can prevent it from looking cluttered by switching out the everyday pieces you are already using with fall-themed alternatives. For example, you could exchange your plain placemats with the KEVA Fall Placemats or another equality festive option. Finish off your dining table with a DIY fall centerpiece to complete the look. When you're done, you'll have a table that's decorated beautifully for the season with no clutter in sight.