Forget Curtains: There's A Cuter Way To Decorate Your Kitchen Windows For Fall

If you've been counting down the days to pull out your fall decorations, welcome to the club. After a long summer, many of us look forward to being surrounded by pumpkins, leaves, and spicy scents. Don't you think your kitchen window deserves a fall upgrade, too? All you need are festive materials like garland and lights. Now, it won't be anything like traditional kitchen window treatments for your cook space (such as curtains). It's more about framing the window with dreamy, autumn-inspired decor to help enhance the ambiance. Who knows, it might even make washing dishes a little more enjoyable.

Garland has been a popular decoration since ancient times. It's so easy to dress up a space by draping a strand over a mantel or wrapping it around a banister. When it comes to decorating a kitchen window for fall, think garland covered in faux leaves that are symbolic of the season. They could be bright shades of red, orange, and gold, or muted colors like on this DearHouse Fall Maple Garland. You'll also need string lights that can intermingle with the garland, which will help add a soft glow. TikToker Morgan Hinton demonstrated just how cute the combination can turn out when framing a window. It's a DIY that's especially ideal if you've been wanting fall kitchen decor ideas that go beyond pumpkins.

First thing to do is take down your curtains (if you have them) and clear the space so you have room to work. Gather your window's measurements to get an idea of how much garland you'll need. For instance, this Yastouay Fall Leaf Garland on Walmart's site comes in six-foot strands. Attach several adhesive hooks around the window to help with hanging it up. Now, place the garland on the hooks, creating an even, three-sided frame, leaving the bottom open. Feel free to give it extra pizzazz with embellishments like faux acorns or pinecones.

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Cozy fall kitchen window! 🎃 This is one of my favorite spaces to decorate!! I started with some lights, then added the leaf garland , and I finished with candles in the window! Then I added some accent decor like the pumpkin towel and the Jack o lantern on the stool!🎃 #falldecorations #fallvibes #falldecorating #falldecor #fallhomedecor #falldecorideas #falldecoration #fallhome #diyfalldecor #halloweendecor

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Next, hang string lights around the window using the hooks as well. If you'd prefer not to mess with lights that require an outlet, consider using battery-operated ones. You could even wrap a strand like LitHome Fairy Lights around the garland itself. For a different look, use a set of strings, like HXWEIYE Short Curtain Lights, allowing you to have twinkling strands hanging in front of the glass. Or, opt for orange lights instead of white ones for a warmer glow. 

Complement your kitchen window with other fall items to further elevate the vibe. Placing battery-operated candles on the windowsill can make it look extra charming. One downside of this DIY is that it won't provide coverage the same way curtains do. It can, however, be done in conjunction with a shade or a set of blinds. Or, spruce up your outdoor space with fall decor, and you'll be able to enjoy the view from your festive window.