Eight Easy Steps How I Decorated My Dining Table for Fall

Fall is here!
I am excited to share how I decorated my dining table for fall this year.
I wanted simple.
The way I achieved this was to add some fabulous fall colors and a simple centerpiece.
Our family is busy, and getting dinner on the table in the evenings can sometimes be challenging.
You can probably relate.
When we get together, I love having an easy tablescape that can be cleaned up and put back each time without much effort.
The way I do that is not to have a full-sized tablecloth or none at all.
This makes for an easy-to-clean surface that is inviting to my family.
No one likes to mess up the beautiful tablecloth or cloth napkins, so I have to think about this when setting an everyday table for each season.
Here are the steps on how I decorated my dining table for Fall.
Step One: Lay down a crisp white square tablecloth in the middle of the table.

This tablecloth is small enough not to be in the way when having messy meals like lasagna or spaghetti.
I love the lace edges of the tablecloth, which add a beautiful touch to the table.
Step Two: Place chestnut wood chargers around the table

I place six wood chargers with the gorgeous chestnut color, which adds to the fall decor.
Two years ago, I bought these from Pottery Barn when they were on sale.
Here is a YouTube video sharing my Fall tablescape from last year using these chargers. The blue Currier and Ives plates I used for that tablescape were a perfect complement to these chargers. So, that is another idea!
Here is the link to that blog post, here, on how I decorated my table in 2021.
Step Three: Put a white dinner plate, a white dessert plate, and brown Fleur de Lys bread and butter plate on top of the wood charger.

To add to the simple design of this table, I put these adorable Fleur de Lys Brown bread and butter earthenware by Spode plates.
They are sweet and add to the fall look.
Step Four: Add water goblets.


These water goblets were one of my summer thrift store finds for $1.99 each.
They are so pretty to add to my fall table this year.
I love how it gives a nice sparkle.
Step Five: Add cloth napkins.

These cloth napkins are mustard yellow.
The moment I saw them, they made me smile.
Such a perfect color for fall!
I love oranges and burgundy, but this year that muted yellow has called my name.
I folded them in thirds and slid them into thick silver napkin rings from Pottery Barn.
The napkin rings were on sale many years ago. I love them!
Step Six: Add a floral centerpiece.

A hat box inspired this floral centerpiece.
On one of my thrift store shopping days, I came across a delicate box with the most beautiful brown color.

I immediately imagined the perfect use for this hat box.
Once I got it home, I did a quick DIY and put this centerpiece together.
Here is the tutorial for that DIY project, here.
I place it on the table, and it goes perfectly!

Step Seven: Add a two-tier tray

To give this a beautiful fall look, I added a two-tier tray.
The plates are brown transferware with holes drilled in the center, and these tier rods are added.
I think it adds that “something” special to my table.
Step Eight: Add small clip-on pumpkins to the plate for a festive look!

These little pumpkins are so cute!
I bought these at the dollar store. They have been a fun addition to my table.
My family loves it when I have these on their plate.
Here is the table all set for fall.

The completed look is festive but easy to clean up after meals.
That was my goal, and I think I nailed it!
What do you think?

For more fall inspirations, go here.
Here is a link to my favorite DIY from last year, here, where I share how to make a wreath using the famous Magnolia wreath from Magnolia Market.
Thanks for coming by Victorian Lane Farms.
Bye for now!
love this!!
Where did you get the tiered tray? Thrifted?
Thank you! I found it on Etsy. Thanks for coming by.