32 Simple Painted Pumpkin Ideas Perfect for Easy Fall Decorating

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When fall rolls in, decorating pumpkins is honestly one of those traditions that just makes the season feel real.

Carving isn’t always our vibe—painting is so much easier and, let’s be honest, way less messy.

Close-up of one to two small pumpkins painted with a colorful checkered pattern on a clean tabletop.

Painting pumpkins lets us try new ideas, add color to our homes, and enjoy a classic seasonal activity.

There are so many simple ways to turn plain pumpkins into something uniquely autumn.

Classic white pumpkin with black polka dots

One to two white pumpkins with black polka dots on a tabletop in soft daylight.

It takes just a few black dots to turn a plain white pumpkin into something totally charming.

Gold metallic paint with leaf stencil

One or two small pumpkins painted with gold metallic leaf stencil designs on a clean tabletop.

Gold metallic paint and a leaf stencil?
Suddenly, your pumpkin’s looking pretty glamorous.

Glittery ombre pumpkin in pinks and purples

Close-up of one or two pink and purple glittery painted pumpkins on a tabletop with a clean background.

A pumpkin covered in dreamy pinks and purples, all shimmery and ombre—what’s not to love?

Simple Smiley Face with Bright Orange Paint

Close-up of one to two small pumpkins painted with simple smiley faces sitting on a tabletop.

Sometimes you just want a happy face.
Bright orange paint and a big smile can turn any pumpkin into a little joy bomb.

Pastel rainbow pumpkin with soft brush strokes

Close-up of one or two pastel rainbow painted pumpkins on a clean tabletop with soft daylight.

Pastel stripes and soft brush strokes turn a pumpkin into a sweet rainbow centerpiece.
It’s almost too cute to move off the table.

Bold geometric triangles in navy and white

One to two small pumpkins painted with navy blue and white geometric triangles on a clean tabletop under soft daylight.

Crisp navy and white triangles give pumpkins a modern, stylish edge.
Honestly, it’s a look we keep coming back to.

Pumpkin decorated with tiny painted hearts

Close-up of one to two small pumpkins decorated with tiny colorful painted hearts on a simple tabletop.

A pattern of tiny pastel hearts makes for a pumpkin that’s just straight-up adorable.

Candy corn color-blocked pumpkin

Close-up of one or two small pumpkins painted in bright candy corn colors placed on a clean tabletop.

Bright white, orange, and yellow stripes—suddenly, your pumpkin is a giant piece of candy corn.

Jack-o’-lantern face in non-scary style

Close-up of one to two small painted pumpkins with friendly jack-o’-lantern faces on a tabletop.

Big round eyes and a gentle grin make for a Jack-o’-lantern that’s more sweet than spooky.

Pumpkin with gold leaf accents on ridges

Close-up of one or two small pumpkins painted with colorful designs and gold leaf accents on their ridges, placed on a tabletop.

A little gold leaf along the ridges takes painted pumpkins from cute to glam in no time.

Muted sage green pumpkin with white dots

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

Soft sage green with playful white dots is just…darling, honestly.

Pumpkin painted to look like a spooky ghost

One to two small pumpkins painted with simple ghost faces on a tabletop.

Paint it all white, add a ghost face, and you’ve got a pumpkin that’s more charming than chilling.

Metallic silver pumpkin with black stars

Close-up of one to two small metallic silver pumpkins painted with black stars on a simple tabletop.

A shiny metallic pumpkin with bold black stars?
Yeah, it’s a little bit of a showstopper.

Unique pumpkin with brushstroke abstract art

Close-up of one to two pumpkins painted with colorful abstract brushstroke designs on a tabletop.

Random, colorful brushstrokes make pumpkins look artsy and fun.
No need to overthink it.

Pumpkin covered with polka dots and stripes

Close-up of one to two painted pumpkins on a tabletop, decorated with colorful polka dots and stripes.

Mixing polka dots and stripes gives pumpkins a cheerful, playful look.
It’s a little bit of everything.

Chunky stripes in fall colors around the pumpkin

One to two pumpkins painted with chunky colorful stripes placed on a clean tabletop under soft daylight.

Chunky stripes in cozy fall shades—orange, mustard, cranberry—just feel right.

Minimalist matte black pumpkin with white eyes

One to two black pumpkins painted with white eyes on a clean tabletop under soft daylight.

Matte black paint and crisp white eyes—somehow spooky and chic at the same time.

Pumpkin painted with bold zigzag patterns

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

Playful zigzag stripes in your favorite colors really make a pumpkin pop.

Green pumpkin painted with simple leaf veins

One to two green pumpkins painted with simple leaf vein designs placed on a tabletop.

Brush on some gentle white leaf veins for a soft, garden-inspired look.

Pumpkin decorated with abstract swirls and dots

Close-up of one or two small pumpkins painted with colorful abstract swirls and dots on a clean tabletop.

Paint pretty swirls and playful dots in any colors you like.
It’s a great way to make your pumpkin stand out.

Pumpkin painted in vibrant turquoise with gold accents

One to two turquoise pumpkins with gold accents on a clean tabletop, brightly lit by soft daylight.

A vibrant turquoise pumpkin with gold touches?
It’s got a little sparkle and a lot of personality.

Pumpkin with tiny black bats hand-painted all over

Close-up of one to two small pumpkins painted with tiny black bats on a clean tabletop.

Dot your pumpkin with lots of tiny black bats for a playful, slightly spooky vibe.

Pumpkin with checkered fall-themed pattern

Try a sweet checkered pattern in cozy fall colors—think orange, tan, and deep brown. It’s got that picnic blanket vibe, but make it autumn.

Pastel pumpkin with soft pink polka dots

One to two pastel pumpkins with soft pink polka dots on a clean tabletop under soft daylight.

Pastel pumpkins with soft pink polka dots? Yes, please. This is such a charming, feminine twist for your fall décor.

Pumpkin painted with white ghost shapes floating around

Two orange pumpkins sit on a white table, each decorated with painted white ghost shapes and black facial features.

Tiny white ghosts floating across a pumpkin’s surface—now that’s cute. It’s a playful way to bring a little Halloween spirit without going overboard.

Pumpkin Decorated with Stripes and Gold Metallic Paint

One to two striped pumpkins painted with vibrant colors and gold accents on a simple tabletop.

Bright stripes and shiny gold metallic paint instantly give any pumpkin a posh upgrade. Sometimes, a little sparkle is all you need.

Pumpkin painted with tiny white stars on dark blue base

One or two small pumpkins painted dark blue with tiny white stars, placed on a clean tabletop under soft daylight.

A deep blue pumpkin dotted with tiny white stars feels dreamy and a little magical. Stargazing, but for your table.

Pumpkin with subtle marble swirls in soft orange and cream

Close-up of one to two small pumpkins painted with soft orange and cream marble swirls on a clean tabletop.

Swirl soft orange and creamy white paint for a gentle marbled effect. This one’s subtle, but it definitely catches the eye.

Pumpkin painted with gold glitter polka dots and stripes

One to two pumpkins painted with gold glitter polka dots and stripes on a clean tabletop under soft daylight.

Gold glitter polka dots and stripes turn any pumpkin into something special. Sometimes you just want a little sparkle, right?

Pumpkin with cute minimalist face in black and white

One to two small pumpkins on a table painted with simple black and white minimalist faces, shown in close-up.

A simple smile in bold black on a crisp white pumpkin—sometimes less really is more. It’s modern, but still totally cute.

Pumpkin painted with simple abstract stripes

One or two small pumpkins painted with colorful dots and stripes on a tabletop with soft natural light.

Grab your favorite colors and go wild with playful stripes. No rules, just fun.

Glitter dipped pumpkin with metallic rose gold paint

Close-up of one to two small pumpkins painted with metallic rose gold paint and glitter accents on a tabletop.

Honestly, who knew a swirl of metallic rose gold could make a pumpkin look this fancy? Throw in some glitter and suddenly it’s not just a pumpkin—it’s the star of your fall table.