An old closed umbrella can replace a classic wreath on your front door and create a striking autumn decoration. Simply fill its folds with flowers, colorful leaves, grasses or branches with berries, and finish the look with a ribbon.
What You’ll Need
- an old umbrella with a sturdy handle,
- seasonal flowers, leaves, ears of grain, grasses and branches,
- a ribbon, bow or natural twine,
- a suitable hook or other secure way to hang it on the door.
Keep the umbrella closed and use its individual folds as pockets. Arrange the decorations evenly, placing longer branches at the back and smaller flowers at the front. The following twenty designs show how the same base can be transformed each time with a different combination of colors and natural materials.
1. Cream Umbrella with Orange Flowers: Fill a light-colored umbrella with bold orange flowers, reddish leaves, delicate grasses and branches with red berries. Tie the bottom with a wide burlap bow to highlight the natural look.
2. Mustard Version with Berries: Complement a warm-toned umbrella with orange flowers, autumn leaves and cascading red berries. A dark brown ribbon creates an elegant contrast and visually anchors the center of the decoration.
3. Subtle Arrangement with Hydrangeas: For a romantic look, choose faded hydrangea blooms in pink and greenish hues. Add large colorful leaves, dry stems and airy branches, then tie the umbrella with a simple light ribbon.
4. Burgundy Flowers and Heather: Fill a plaid umbrella with dark pink to burgundy flowers, heather, and brown-yellow leaves. A narrow burgundy bow ties the umbrella fabric to the bouquet in color.
5. Sunflowers on Rusty Doors: Place several sunflowers, small orange flowers, dry grasses and rust-colored leaves in a light umbrella. A wide brown bow gives the arrangement a bold center and stands out beautifully against a warm background.
6. Blue-Grey Umbrella with Small Flowers: Combine orange flowers with tiny white blossoms, rose hips, and yellow and red leaves. A rough natural bow softens the dark fabric and keeps the decoration looking rustic.
7. Sunflower Arrangement in a Plaid Umbrella: Distribute sunflowers among several folds and add ears of grain, rose hips, delicate dry flowers and burgundy leaves. A shiny ochre ribbon highlights the yellow centers of the flowers.
8. Autumn Bouquet with Roses and Hops: Arrange orange roses, light cone-shaped blooms, ears of grain and dry leaves in a plaid umbrella. A muted green ribbon lets the flowers stand out and doesn’t draw too much attention.
9. Rich Decoration with Sunflowers: Create the centerpiece with sunflowers and dark red flowers. Expand the edges with branches bearing berries, grasses and maple leaves, while a rusty bow ties all the autumn shades together.
10. Purple Flowers and Wheat Ears: Fill a rusty brown umbrella with small purple flowers and plenty of golden wheat ears. Place a few red leaves on the sides and tie the whole umbrella with simple natural twine.
11. Green-Blue Umbrella with Hydrangeas: Place two striking hydrangea blooms at the front. Add rose hips, dry grasses and deep red leaves behind them to create a wide fan-shaped silhouette.
12. Burgundy Decoration with Heather: Complement a burgundy umbrella with heather, hydrangea, red leaves and light dry grasses. Twine tied into a small bow looks effortless and suits the natural style.
13. Green Umbrella with Dahlias: Add light and orange dahlias, rose hips, small flowers and colorful leaves. A rusty ribbon in the middle echoes the autumn shades of the branches and highlights the green base.
14. Yellow Flowers in a Dark Blue Umbrella: The dark blue fabric and yellow flowers with dark centers create a striking contrast. Expand the composition with dry grasses and red leaves, then finish with a cream bow.
15. Black Umbrella with White Flowers: Large white flowers and round gray-green leaves stand out beautifully against a dark background. Add rusty leaves and delicate berry branches, then use a narrow ochre ribbon.
16. Plaid Umbrella Full of Red Berries: Arrange branches with red berries on both sides to create a wide and balanced bouquet. Add ears of grain, leaves and pinecones, and tie the center with light twine.
17. Olive Umbrella with Orange Flowers: Cluster orange flowers in the center and surround them with fern leaves, ears of grain, dry umbels and oak leaves. A simple light ribbon lightens the darker color scheme of the arrangement.
18. Vintage Pink Autumn Composition: Fill a vintage pink umbrella with large flowers in powdery shades. Add red leaves, thistles, grasses and branches with small berries to the edges, and decorate the center with a neutral bow.
19. Plaid Version with Hydrangeas: Place muted pink hydrangea blooms at the front and heather above them. Let red berries and maple leaves extend to the sides for a lush and natural look.
20. Burgundy Dahlias on Dark Doors: Complement bold burgundy dahlias with rose hips, colorful leaves, ears of grain and small dry flowers. A rusty bow on a light umbrella finishes the composition and ties it together with the warm tones of autumn.
Final Tip
Hang the finished umbrella by its curved handle on a sturdy hook and make sure it doesn’t get in the way when opening the door. You can replace fresh plants with dried or more durable seasonal natural materials as needed. Protect the decoration from heavy rain and wind, check its attachment regularly, and tuck any loose branches back into the folds.
