Fall Wooden Signage: Why It Should Be the Go-To Choice for Home Decoration?
This fall wooden signs add that warm feel that is necessary especially in fall season home decorating. Here’s why they’re a popular choice for homeowners:Here’s why they’re a popular choice for homeowners:
Versatile: It can be installed in the front porch, living room, kitchen and entry among other areas of your home.
Customizable: This means that wooden signs can be customised to correspond to the various fall theme(s), colour preference and other personalised messages.
Affordable: These wooden signs for structure, style, and reliability and are easy on the pocket and basic to assemble, which is ideal for seasonal use.
Reusable: Wood signs are a one time product which can be used year after year because unlike some decor products, they can be stored away.
1. "Hello Fall" Rustic Welcome Sign
Welcome your home into the season with this Hello Fall Sign that fits perfectly at the front door or on your porch. This is a really easygoing, and friendly piece that can inform everyone ‘Yes, we are now prepared for all those cozy sweaters and Pumpkin Spice.
Materials Needed:
Wooden plank – depending on the size of the space, an ideal wooden plank has a size of 12 x 24 inches
Acrylic paint (fall colours like orange, brown, mustard)
Posters, stencils or a paintbrush for hand writing
Rough sandpaper (for a raw look)
Clear sealant (optional)
How to Build:
Prep the Wood: Take the wooden plank and heat it in order to smoothen its surface and give its edges a little curve for a finer appearance.
Paint the Background: Paint the whole plank using a fall color such as deep orange or rustic brown on the piece of furniture you want to update. Let it dry completely.
Add the Message: On a totally different color, write ‘Hello Fall’ either with the help of a stencil or freehand it. If you are relaxed with hand lettering, it’s possible to incorporate more design elements like curves or tiny leaves.
Distress the Wood: If the sign has been painted in a plain style, lightly you can sand the edges of the sign to create a rustic look.
Seal the Sign: Seal it with a clear layer to protect the paint from the harsh weather if the fixture is to be used outdoors.
Master Tip: You can also add a small hook or some twine at the back to enable you hang the sign or easily prop the wooden sign against your porch steps.
2. "Pumpkin Patch" Farmhouse Sign
Enjoy autumn and the harvest time with a “Pumpkin Patch” sign that will add the flavor of the farm to your house. You can use this sign in your kitchen, dining area or the sign can be placed outside your house.
Materials Needed:
Wooden pallet or old timber (for the country style, shabby chic look)
Paint or wood stain
White or black color of the text is appropriate
Lettering tools such as stencils, or the use of a Cricut machine.
How to Build:
Prepare the Pallet: Sanded the pallet or the reclaimed wood so that there are no sharp edges on the material but needs not to be smoothed completely.
Stain or Paint the Wood: When painting masks, choose the background color to be as far from the main one as possible; use a neutral tone, such as wood stain or paint in whitewash or deep brown. Let it dry.
Lettering: Write the words ‘Pumpkin Patch!’ with some black letters using a stencil or a vinyl cutting tool. You can add such taglines as “Pick Your Own” or “Open Daily” if it sounds more natural to you.
Add Decorative Elements: Draw pumpkins or their various images, leaves, or vines along the border in order to match the text.
Finish: When the paint is fully dry and it will be subjected for some weather conditions, then apply also the clear coat.
Master Tip: It is possible to insert hooks beneath the board so that users can hang their keys, small baskets or any decorative wreath.
3. "Grateful, Thankful, Blessed" Wood Sign
A “Grateful, Thankful, Blessed” sign is one perfect home decor during fall because it reminds all the people about the spirit of the season, which is to be grateful. It is perfect to be placed in living rooms, dining rooms or some areas where people can easily notice the sign such as entryways, especially when people are welcomed by the family.
Materials Needed:
Board made of wood with an average size of 16 x 24 inches is also used.
I used dark wood stain or paint to give it a nice background.
For the lettering,white or gold paint would be preferred.
Stencils or vinyl cutouts
How to Build:
Stain or Paint the Board: Paint your wooden board with some dark wood finish color or fall colors to give your background a welcoming look. cover the blades, allow it to dry, before proceeding to use it regularly.
Add the Text: In order to create this you can use a stencil or a vinyl cutout and then paint the letters in a lighter color such as white, cream or gold.
Add a Rustic Touch: Sanded the edges of the sign lightly for a rustic look on the sign.
Seal the Sign: Also, apply an appropriate alternate for the coat of colors that will enhance protection of the sign against wears.
Master Tip: Encase the sign with thin wooden molding as per the style of the farmhouse you’re aiming to create. It can also be overlaid by other accessories pieces that are specific to the season such as pumpkins or Garlands, or almost any other form of home decor.
4. "Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please" Porch Sign
The crisp leaves and pumpkin represents fall season so aptly. This, ‘Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please’ is a cute nd cheerful sign that can brighten your porch and entryway during this great season.
Materials Needed:
A wooden board of at least 24 inches tall in order to create an impressive looking wreath display.
Paint in colors associated with the fall season such burnt orange, mustard yellow or deep red.
White or black paint for the text
Stencils or hand lettering tools
How to Build:
Prep and Paint the Background: Stain the wooden board in a warm fall color that is complimentary of the vase and its contents such as orange or mustard yellow.
Add the Lettering: With a stencil write or hand paint the words, ‘Autumn leaves and pumpkins please’ in either white or black paint.
Decorate: You can add leaf designs, pumpkins or acorns to make the programme more appealing to the eyes for the period of autumn season. These can be painted free hand or you can put up stencils for those wishing to achieve more precision.
Distress for Character: Lightly sand the sign to make it look weathered in order to achieve the best aesthetic for outdoor decoration for the fall season.
Master Tip: You should pair this sign with hay bales, pumpkins, and a great fall wreath to provide the ultimate porch look.
5. "Happy Harvest" Chalkboard Sign
However, if you would like something that is a little more engaging and interactive, why not try creating the ‘Happy Harvest’ chalkboard sign? This enables you to alter the message throughout the season and thus make it engaging and fun too. A chalkboard sign is especially suitable for your kitchen or dining area or just near the entrance of your home – on the porch.
Materials Needed:
Wooden frame purchased from a shop or constructing a frame from wood.
For the frame do have wood stain or paint
How to Build:
Prepare the Frame: If you are making the frame by yourself then it means that you will have to cut and join the wood in way that will measure the size you desire. Stain or paint it in fashionable fall colour of your choice.
Create the Chalkboard Surface: Prepare the surface that needs to be painted by cleaning it well then use chalkboard paint to paint on the surface and should apply multiple times giving each layer adequate drying time.
Write Your Message: Write a small phrase such as ‘Happy Harvest’ or any other message you would like to give a fall feel using liquid lined chalk board markers. You can change it through out the season depending on the celebrations such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Decorate: Draw small pumpkins, leaves, or acorns around the edges of the chalkboard as a final touch.
Master Tip: Display this sign around a seasonal floral arrangement you may have in your home, or incorporate it in a pictures frame that is fall related.
Conclusion
Implementing beautiful fall wood signs in your home decoration process is simple and can be considered more as an innovation. Whether you want a small sign to hang on the porch or a more complex piece that can be hung on the wall, these ideas give endless ideas on how to bring autumn into your home. The best part is that they can be stored and used year after year adding comfort to your living space as seasons change with the onset of the fall.
This video and description will explain how to make wonderful fall signs using elementary materials and methods. Therefore, dust off the paintbrush, assemble some wood and let the moments of inspiration during the fall happen!