Fifteen easy Fall decorating ideas using white pumpkins! These charming beauties can be a focal point or an accent in a vignette and give a warm and cozy feel to any room! You’ll find inspiration and decorating tips for using these charming beauties throughout your home.
How to Decorate with White Pumpkins: Quick 5‑Step Guide
- Mix different sizes: Cluster mini “Baby Boo” and larger Casper pumpkins together—for a layered, visually interesting vignette.
- Anchor with a stand: Place pumpkins on cake stands, trays, or cake plates to elevate their presence and add dimension.
- Layer in texture and greenery: Add dried hydrangeas, eucalyptus, or soft textiles (like burlap or linen) around or behind pumpkins for warmth and contrast.
- Use unexpected accents: Frame each pumpkin ensemble with elements like copper mugs, metallic candlesticks, or velvet pumpkins to create richness.
- Style for versatility: Display your white pumpkin arrangements in versatile spots—kitchens, fireplaces, bookshelves, entry tables, or dining settings—for seasonal cohesion across your home.
If you’ve toured my home for Fall in the past, you’ll know that orange isn’t really my color. While I have a lot of neutrals in my home, I also have a lot of blues and the orange is just too jarring for my taste. I prefer a more muted look to my fall decor. And this is why I love white pumpkins!
White pumpkins are one of my favorite – if not my favorite – items to use in Fall decorating. They go with any color scheme and any decorating style. You can use them mixed with other elements or they can stand out on their own! Their flexibility is what makes them so easy to use!
Where to Buy White Pumpkins
In my area, I typically see mini white pumpkins, known as Baby Boos, start to appear at the grocery store in September. If I purchase these in September, they’ll last me all the way through Thanksgiving without any issues, so I buy a ton of them to use around the house.
The small white pumpkins known as Casper pumpkins I either find at the grocery store (in the specialty pumpkin section) or at Trader Joe’s.
15 Ideas for Decorating with White Pumpkins
In the Kitchen
The kitchen is a very easy place to decorate with pumpkins. I believe that any decor used in the kitchen should make sense, and pumpkins in a kitchen make perfect sense!
On Accent Tables
Whether by themselves or grouped together, white pumpkins make wonderful accents on a table. Below I used a grouping of white pumpkins to create a simple coffee table vignette!
Below is a larger version known as a Casper pumpkin that I used as part of a grouping on a sofa table.
On a Bookshelf
When styling a bookshelf for Fall, simply pop some pumpkins on the shelves and maybe some dried hydrangea for a low-maintenance Fall display!
By the Fireplace
Fireplaces are focal points and a great spot to highlight Fall decor. Whether used on the hearth or on the mantel, be sure to keep pumpkins away from the heat.
On a Dining Table
On their own, pumpkins are beautiful, but mixed with flowers they really pop!
In the Entry
Large pumpkins are beautiful on a porch, but smaller ones in the entryway make a cozy welcome for guests!
FAQ
Yes! White pumpkins, just like their orange counterparts, are edible! You can substitute them for orange pumpkins in most recipes, including pumpkin pie and pumpkin soup. Another bonus? You can toast the seeds for a salty snack.
Now I’ve never personally eaten the Baby Boo pumpkins because they’re too small and seem like too much work. Instead, at the end of the season, I give these to my local zoo who feed them to the animals! Casper pumpkins, on the other hand, work well for baking.
Many real UNCARVED white mini pumpkins, like “Baby Boo” or “Casper,” can stay fresh from early fall through November, especially when displayed indoors under moderate temperatures.
Extend their lifespan with these simple steps:
a. Choose firm, damage-free pumpkins with intact stems.
b. Clean them with a mild bleach or vinegar solution to reduce surface bacteria.
c. Keep them in a cool (around 50–60°F), dry, shaded spot with good air circulation.
Plastic White Pumpkins
If you can’t find white pumpkins or don’t want to invest year after year, there are some really great fake alternatives! Here are some of my favorites.
For a cozy twist, consider layering white pumpkins with florals like magnolia—see how I styled a cozy 5‑minute Pumpkin & Magnolia centerpiece. It’s a quick vignette that pairs beautifully with any of the ideas above.
More Decorating Tips
- How to Make Your Home Cozy and Warm All Year Round
- Easy Fall Decorating In the Family Room
- A Beautiful Fall French Tablescape: The Softer Side of Autumn
- Fall Decorating using Natural Elements: An Easy Fall Feel
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I love these ideas! I’ve been trying to update my fall decor with some new pumpkins and these are perfect! I especially really like the ones where you included antler sheds within them. It gives it the perfect rustic touch. Thanks so much for sharing!
These are some great ideas Kim. I especially like the white pumpkins mixed in with eucalyptus, hydrangeas and pine cones. I pinned the mantel/hearth picture because I liked the simplicity and also your foyer picture (with some others) !!
Hi Kristine!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for pinning!
:) Kim
Beautiful ideas, I’m going to use your blue velvet (mantel piece) inspired pumpkins. And in addition to doing white pumpkins I’ll try doing some in blush. Thank you!!
Ooooh adding blush to the mix sounds pretty!
:) Kim