Creating a Coastal Autumn Tablescape for my breakfast nook was such a fun look to put together. Other than loving how it looks, one of the best things about it was how inexpensive this was to style. I used items on hand, thrift store items, dollar store decor and a few pieces from Marshall’s.
They key to combining coastal decor with autumn pieces was layering. I started with a table runner and layered a large coral napkin with fall cutouts around the edges on top of the runner.
For each place setting, I layered a round green placemat, a fall charger and white dishes. I topped each one with a neutral napkin and my coastal napkin rings.
The table runner and placemats were new purchases, but shopping at Marshall’s kept the cost low.
I bought the coral napkins from Anna’s Linens and chargers from Walmart last year.
The white dishes? The Dollar Tree! I bought these over the summer to use for a dinner party. I bought enough place settings to serve eight. The total cost for eight dinner plates, eight small plates and eight bowls was $24.00. I have numerous sets of dishes and china, but for every day use, these are great and they go with any season.
I love these old glasses. They go perfectly with my coastal decor.
The centerpiece for my coastal autumn tablescape brings in the look of the coast as well as the fall. I used an oil rubbed bronze rectangular tray for the base. A center candle, anchored by soft green pumpkins and sprinkled with shells, nuts, sea glass and vase fillers blends the two decor schemes.
I’m loving using this color palette for my autumn decor this season. I may never go back to the oranges, reds, yellows and browns that I’ve always used!
The combination of neutrals, greens, blues, coral and browns blends together for the look I wanted.
Other areas in my breakfast room also have the coastal autumn look. My Coastal Cornucopia with chalk painted pumpkins sits atop the wine rack next to the table.
I found this ceramic pumpkin and cascading leaves at Marshall’s.
A few years ago I bought this glass pumpkin cookie jar. I filled it with the same items I used for the centerpiece.
I added a coral candle to the center and it’s sitting on my bar counter.
On either side of the pumpkin, I have two glass leaf dishes that I found at Goodwill for $1.50.
To finish off the decor for the breakfast nook, I used a vase from Walmart that has seahorses painted on it and filled it with sprigs that I bought with a 50% off coupon at JoAnns Fabric and Crafts.
When I set out to create a coastal autumn decor, I wasn’t sure how it would look once it all came together. But, I couldn’t be happier with it and I think that since I live in a coastal city and in a place that stays warm until mid November, the coastal autumn look works.
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Are you all set for autumn? I’ve still got a few more coastal autumn projects that I’m working on and will be sharing soon. I do wish the days would start to feel like fall.
We’ll be sharing at lots of these great parties!
Beverly shares easy, inexpensive craft tutorials, diy projects for the home, coastal decor projects, & thrift store find makeover projects all designed to help you create a beautiful home on a budget.
Laurie says
This is really lovely. Beverly, you have such an eye for pulling together elements to create such a beautiful tablescape! From those wonderful glasses that add just the right pop of color to the fabulous centerpiece that creates a stylish and soft focal point to your table to the other eye catching details about the room that pull your look together. It makes a wonderful, welcoming, fall gathering spot. I love it!
Beverly says
Oh Laurie, thank you so much! You may be giving me too much credit, but I appreciate it! I hope by guests this fall will feel welcomed with the new look!
Joanne @ Sea Glass Cottage says
Very pretty & inviting breakfast nook! I think the softer hues of blues, creams and warm browns are a refreshing change from the usual deeper orange tones we’re used to. I’m really seeing more and more of the white pumpkins and softer toned pumpkins being used — it’s right on trend!! Happy fall, Beverly!
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Joanne! I’ve been seeing a lot of white pumpkins and softer tones this fall, too. I love it. I’ve never thought of myself as being on trend, but once in a while, I have a hit! Happy Fall to you, too!
Linda says
PRETTY!!! Hope you have a great weekend. Linda @Crafts a la mode
Beverly says
Thanks, Linda! Hope your weekend is a great one , too. Thanks for visiting!
Debbie-Dabble says
Beverly!! LOVE all the pops of aqua!! So pretty!!
Thanks so much for your visits and kind words!! It always brings smile to my face to see that you have visited!
Hugs,
Deb
Christine says
Your table is Gorgeous, Beverly! Those pops of Aqua really are pretty! All your Fall coastal touches and colors make the perfect setting! Thank you for sharing at #OMHGWW! I’m so happy you joined us! Wishing you a lovely weekend! =)
Beverly says
Thank you, Christine! I’m having fun with using new colors for this area of my home. I’m happy to share at OMHGWW. I hope you’re having a great weekend, too.
Shirley Wood says
I just love the colors! What a nice story about those pretty blue glasses. I would have never thought to mix the coastal décor with pumpkins. Your centerpiece is very nice, love it!
Beverly says
Thanks, Shirley! I just love being able to use items that have a story. I wasn’t sure how combining pumpkins with coastal pieces was going to turn out, but I’m pretty pleased with it. Sometimes, it’s good to give a new idea a chance! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Christine @ Must Love Home says
Hello Beautiful, you are so creative! I love your coastal tablescape…the colors are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing at the Friday Favorites Link Party! Please join us again to share what you have been working on this week. Christine @ Must Love Home
Beverly says
Thank you so much, Christine! I’m enjoying the change in my usual fall colors. I’ll be sure to stop by. Thank you.
Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says
How pretty! Love the non-traditional look! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!
Beverly says
Thank you. I’m enjoying the look, too. Always happy to share on Merry Monday.
Lou Lou Girls says
Oh my! Beautiful! Pinned and tweeted. We love partying with you and we appreciate you stopping by! Please take a minute to stop by next week, so we can pin and tweet your new creation. The party starts on Monday at 7 pm! Have a great Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Beverly says
Thank you! I’ll be sure to come by.
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
Your coastal autumn tablescape is so pretty, perfect for fall and I love your glass pumpkin cookie jar too! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
Beverly says
Thank you, Joy. I’m enjoying the look. Happy to share on What’d you do this Weekend. Thank you for stopping by.
Sandy Sandmeyer says
I really love this tablescape which is why it’s one of my featured picks on this week’s #AnythingGoes Link Party. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Beverly says
Thank you, Sandy! I’m delighted you liked it and very appreciative of the feature! I’m on my way to your party now.