Useful in care facilities! Ideas for autumn wall decorations
As the summer heat begins to ease, some of you might be starting to think about autumn-themed wall decorations.
In this article, we introduce ideas perfect for fall wall displays, so feel free to use them as inspiration.
From autumn leaves and red dragonflies to seasonal treats like persimmons and chestnuts, you’ll find plenty of ideas you can use for your displays.
Of course, staff at facilities can make them, but the simple ideas that can be completed in a short time are also great for creating together with users while having fun.
Be sure to look for your favorite ideas!
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Useful in care facilities! Ideas for autumn wall decorations (1–10)
Owl and autumn leaves
This is a wall decoration that combines a cute owl with vibrant autumn leaves.
It feels festive yet calm by pairing it with an owl standing quietly at night.
Just cut a base in the shape of an owl, crumple small pieces of tissue paper, and glue them on.
You can make the autumn-colored leaves with tissue paper too.
You could create several owls to make a family, or use a blue background with a moon to evoke the night sky.
It’s also a great idea for an autumn craft activity at a day-service center, so have fun making it!
Red sky at dusk
Here’s an idea for an autumn wall decoration inspired by the children’s song “Yuyake Koyake,” which is also known as an evening time signal tune.
Let’s create a wall scene that evokes the vivid red sunset and the imagery from the song’s lyrics.
You can use nonwoven fabric for the background and clouds to give a warm feel, or paint construction paper in whatever colors you like.
It would also be lovely to depict a temple, crows, and children as silhouettes, like shadow puppets.
The wall will instantly transform into an autumn atmosphere, which I think older adults will especially enjoy.
Chrysanthemum Exhibition
Here’s an idea for an autumn wall decoration inspired by a chrysanthemum exhibition, where you can enjoy a variety of distinctive chrysanthemum creations.
Chrysanthemums are familiar to many seniors, making them an excellent motif.
Use tissue paper for the flowers and cut colored construction paper for the leaves.
The chrysanthemums are relatively simple to make, so this is a great activity to include in fall crafts for seniors.
If you stick to similar hues like pink, red, and yellow, the wall display will look neat and cohesive.
If you have extra time, adding chrysanthemums with stems will make the display even more vibrant and luxurious.
Useful in care facilities! Autumn wall decoration ideas (11–20)
bagworm
Why not brighten up your facility with a unique wall decoration inspired by bagworms? You can make it simply by wrapping fringed origami paper, so it’s perfect for a fall craft activity at a day service, and great for working on with many participants.
Add eyes with round stickers to give each bagworm a bit of personality.
You can also hang them individually as ornaments or turn them into a garland.
Of course, you could add tree branches and leaves and take on a bigger project—something that might become a memorable experience for older adults.
Autumn ingredients
Here are some ideas for wall decorations featuring various autumn-themed motifs! It could be fun to brainstorm motif ideas together with older adults.
Try boldly incorporating autumn fruits like apples, persimmons, grapes, and chestnuts, as well as seasonal flavors such as Pacific saury, matsutake mushrooms, and sweet potatoes.
By making each motif three-dimensional, your wall display will have a sense of volume and presence.
Creating these while reminiscing about autumn memories can also support reminiscence therapy for older adults, so be sure to include this in your craft activities.
Silver grass and bellflowers
Why not create an elegant, calming autumn wall display featuring balloon flowers (kikyo), one of the Seven Flowers of Autumn, and pampas grass? It’s a great way for older adults who don’t go out often to enjoy the feeling of autumn right in their room.
You can make the distinctive buds and blossoms of balloon flowers by cutting colored or construction paper; adding crease lines to the petals gives them a three-dimensional look.
Pampas grass can be rendered realistically either by drawing directly onto background craft paper with art materials or by using items like jute twine.
Since you’ll be making many parts, this project is also perfect for an autumn craft activity at a day-service program.
Maple leaf wall decoration
A maple leaf wall decoration that can be arranged in many ways.
You can make the maple leaf shapes by folding origami paper, sketching the outline, and cutting it out, so it should be easy to enjoy doing together with seniors.
Regular origami paper works fine, but using gradient origami gives a more distinctive and festive finish! When displaying it on a wall, arranging it with tree branches and leaves, or combining it with washi or colored paper, creates a charming, atmospheric piece.
Encouraging free expression will also help stimulate seniors’ brains.