35 White Painted Pumpkin Ideas: Creative Fall Decor

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Painting white pumpkins is one of those easy, creative ways to decorate for fall, Halloween, or any celebration you want to make a little special.

With a plain white pumpkin as our canvas, we can try out all sorts of simple designs and bold patterns.

Close-up of one or two white pumpkins painted with colorful, playful designs on a clean tabletop.

These 50 white painted pumpkin ideas are here to spark some inspiration and help us add a unique touch to our homes this season. Whether you’re crafting with kids or just want to impress your guests, there’s honestly something for everyone.

White pumpkin with gold leaf detailing

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins with gold leaf designs on a clean tabletop.

Dress up your pumpkin with bits of shiny gold leaf for a look that’s a little glamorous and totally chic.

Hand-painted sunflower design

One to two white pumpkins painted with colorful sunflower designs on a tabletop.

Cheerful sunflowers with golden yellow petals really pop against a white pumpkin.

White pumpkin with delicate lace stencil

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins decorated with delicate lace stencil patterns on a clean tabletop.

Gently stenciling a pretty lace design gives your pumpkin a charming, vintage effect.

Silhouette of a tree in black paint

One to two white pumpkins on a table, one painted with a black tree silhouette.

A bold tree silhouette on a crisp white pumpkin? Instant autumn magic.

Whimsical garden scene with flowers and bees

One to two white pumpkins painted with colorful flowers and bees, placed on a tabletop.

Paint cheerful flowers and tiny, happy bees fluttering around—why not have a little fun with it?

Orange polka dots on white pumpkin

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins painted with orange polka dots on a tabletop.

Bright orange dots make any white pumpkin look playful and a little bit retro.

Silver metallic stripes

Silver metallic stripes bring a sparkling, chic twist to classic white pumpkins.

Ombre Pastel Watercolor Effect

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins painted with pastel ombre watercolor designs on a clean tabletop.

A dreamy ombre effect in soft pastel shades? It’s gentle, girly, and honestly kind of calming.

Pumpkin painted as a sugar skull

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins painted with colorful sugar skull designs on a tabletop.

Paint your pumpkin as a sugar skull with bold swirls and bright pops of color for a playful Day of the Dead vibe.

Black spider web design

Draw black spider webs across the top for a look that’s both chic and a little spooky.

White pumpkin with gold glitter polka dots

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins painted with gold glitter polka dots on a simple tabletop.

Sparkling gold glitter polka dots add a playful, chic vibe.

Warm autumn leaves pattern

Close-up of one or two white pumpkins painted with bright red and orange autumn leaf designs on a clean tabletop.

Bright and warm autumn leaves look stunning and cheerful on a white pumpkin.

Pumpkin decorated with gold stars

One to two white pumpkins painted with gold stars on a clean tabletop under soft daylight.

Paint on shining gold stars for a magical, playful look.

Pumpkin with hand-painted fall foliage

Close-up image of one or two white pumpkins painted with colorful fall leaves on a tabletop.

Paint soft orange, red, and gold leaves that swoop across the sides for a playful twist.

Black cat silhouette on white pumpkin

One to two white pumpkins painted with black cat silhouettes on a light tabletop.

A crisp black cat silhouette on a snowy white pumpkin is classic—and always feels fun.

Modern art abstract brush strokes

One to two white pumpkins painted with colorful abstract brush strokes on a simple tabletop.

Bring some modern flair with sweeping, colorful brush strokes for a fresh, artsy vibe.

Vintage floral patterns in soft colors

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins painted with colorful floral patterns on a clean tabletop.

Paint vintage floral patterns in soft blush pinks, delicate lavender, and muted sage greens for a charming, old-school touch.

White pumpkin with tribal black pattern

One to two white pumpkins painted with black tribal patterns on a clean tabletop.

Bold black tribal patterns give a plain white pumpkin a stylish, graphic makeover.

Lavender sprigs painted delicately

One to two white pumpkins painted with lavender sprigs on a tabletop.

Gentle lavender sprigs painted along the sides make for a calming, simple touch.

Cute ghost illustration in soft gray

One to two white pumpkins painted with cute gray ghost illustrations placed on a tabletop.

Soft gray ghost illustrations add a gentle, playful charm to your fall decor.

Pumpkin with white and metallic silver stripes

Close-up of one or two pumpkins painted with white and metallic silver stripes on a tabletop.

Paint bold metallic silver stripes around your pumpkin.

Let’s use a thin brush for neat lines and just enough shimmer to feel chic.

Looks super cute on a table or even out on the porch.

Orange tiger stripes on white pumpkin

Close-up of one or two white pumpkins painted with bright orange tiger stripes on a clean tabletop.

Give your white pumpkins a wild twist with bold orange tiger stripes for a playful look.

Pumpkin with autumn quotes: “Hello Fall” by anonymous

Close-up of one to two white painted pumpkins with colorful autumn-themed designs on a clean tabletop.

There’s something cozy about painting “Hello Fall” in swirling script on a white pumpkin.

It just brings a little warmth to the room, doesn’t it?

Elegant eucalyptus leaves painted around

Close-up of one or two white pumpkins painted with green eucalyptus leaves on a clean tabletop.

Soft green eucalyptus leaves painted around the edges of a white pumpkin just look so charming.

Maybe it’s the hint of nature, but it feels calm and fresh.

White pumpkin with painted pumpkin vines

One to two white pumpkins on a tabletop decorated with colorful painted pumpkin vines.

A plain white pumpkin gets a garden vibe when you swirl curling green vines all over it.

It’s playful and a little whimsical.

Pumpkin painted like candy corn

Close-up of one to two pumpkins painted with candy corn colors on a plain tabletop.

Painting a pumpkin in yellow, orange, and white stripes turns it into a candy corn treat.

It’s a bit silly, but honestly, who doesn’t smile at candy corn?

Sun and moon celestial design

One to two white pumpkins painted with colorful sun and moon designs on a clean tabletop.

Dreamy sun and crescent moon faces on glowing white pumpkins give off a magical celestial vibe.

It’s a little bit of night and day, side by side.

Polka dot pattern with orange and black dots

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins painted with orange and black polka dots on a clean tabletop.

Bouncy orange and black polka dots all over a crisp white pumpkin just feel playful.

Sometimes simple is the most fun.

Pumpkin Painted in Marble Effect

Close-up of one to two pumpkins painted with colorful marble patterns on a clean tabletop.

Swirling pastel or neutral paint for a marble effect gives a white pumpkin a dreamy, one-of-a-kind look.

It’s a little bit chic, a little bit unpredictable.

Layered painted autumn leaves in different colors

One to two white pumpkins painted with colorful autumn leaves on a clean tabletop.

Painting soft blush pinks, dusty blues, and golden yellows as layered autumn leaves on a white pumpkin gives it a playful, feminine vibe.

It’s a fresh take on fall, honestly.

Cute owl perched on branch design

One to two white pumpkins painted with colorful owl designs perched on branches, displayed on a plain tabletop.

A sweet little owl perched on a thin brown branch across a smooth white pumpkin is just adorable.

There’s a bit of whimsy, and it’s hard not to smile at it.

White pumpkin with delicate gold florals

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins painted with delicate gold floral designs on a tabletop.

Soft gold floral designs painted on a crisp white pumpkin bring a touch of glam to fall décor.

It’s subtle, but it catches the light in a lovely way.

Glow-in-the-dark paint accents

Close-up of one to two white pumpkins painted with colorful glow-in-the-dark designs on a clean tabletop.

Glow-in-the-dark paint turns a white pumpkin into a little glowing gem at night.

It’s a magical touch—maybe even a bit unexpected.

Black bats flying across pumpkin

Close-up of one or two white pumpkins painted with black bats, displayed on a simple tabletop.

Why not paint some bold little black bats fluttering across those smooth white pumpkins? It makes for a strikingly cute Halloween touch, honestly—simple, but it pops.