15 Gorgeous Fall Pedicure Ideas

Just because summer’s on the way out doesn’t mean you need to sidestep your toes. Pedicures are a year-round indulgence, and autumn is the perfect time to get a little creative with your designs. Whether you’re thinking something subtly witchy for Halloween or are all about those fall foliage vibes, these fall pedicure ideas promise a little something for everyone. So get ready to break out the hot apple cider and cozy cashmere sweater and have a little fun coming up with autumn-themed designs for your feet.

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Abstract Green and Gold

Swirls of dark green, glittery gold, and white come together in this fall pedicure by manicurist Patricia Hayes. She started by painting the base, then incorporated a "river" of gold glitter polish on the big toe. From there, she added wavy lines and tiny dots with a white polish to create a sense of abstract elegance.

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Delicate Flowers with Rhinestones

Burgundy wine is a classic autumn nail polish color, but this design takes things up a notch by incorporating a delicate white bloom on each big toe. This level of fine detail is achieved with a stamping tool, though you could also hand-paint the flower if you want. A series of sparkling rhinestones in the center of each flower makes this fall pedicure especially eye-catching.

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Glittery Cream and Terracotta

If moody fall colors aren’t really your thing, perhaps a creamy white and terracotta combination is more your speed. Start by painting the big toes a soft white and remaining toes a pale brown-red hue. Next, add abstract lines of various sizes down the center of the big toe and a layer of chunky glitter on top. Add a layer of glitter to the other nails, as well.

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Pumpkin Pedi

Is it really autumn without a pumpkin popping up on either your fingers or toenails? This cute fall pedicure idea is easier to recreate than you might think. Paint your big toes a creamy white color and the remaining toes a muted orange. Using the same orange polish, draw a half-circle on the bottom of each big toe, then use a light brown nail polish to create lines and a stem. A swirl of green is all you need to create the stem. The glitter is optional, but it’s a fun touch!

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Cozy Autumn Leaves

Leaf peeping is one of the best parts of autumn, and this cozy fall pedicure design gets in on the vibrant foliage action. Paint the big toes with a creamy brown cappuccino color and the remaining toes a deep red wine hue. Next, use shades of orange, purple, and goldenrod to create the leaf shapes, then go in with a fine brush and darker color of each to create the interior lines. White dots round out the design.

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Modern Autumn Leaves

Here’s another variation on autumnal leaves to consider, this time with a modern twist. And though it looks tricky, the design really isn’t too difficult if you work in layers. Start with a creamy, barely-pink base on each of your big toes. Next, apply an abstract blob of minty pale blue, allow it to dry, then add an abstract blob of burnt umber. Alternate these same colors on your remaining toes. You can hand paint the leaf silhouettes, or take the easy route with a stamping tool.

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Fall-Hued Florals

This option is perfect for anyone who wants to go the flower route but prefers to keep their fall pedicure idea simple. Paint each nail a burnt umber color—a fall classic!—and then go in with a deep golden yellow and nail painting brush to draw on flower petals. Add a dot of gold glitter in the center and seal with a top coat.

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Classic Tartan

If there’s one textile synonymous with fall, it has to be tartan (cashmere is a close second!). This pedicure captures the spirit of this fun pattern perfectly. Start with a mushroom, gray-brown base, then create a horizontal and vertical line with white polish. Layer black lines on top, then add a few red wine lines to create more depth. Paint your remaining colors the red wine hue.

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Aubergine with Gold Glitter

Want a fall pedicure idea that’s even simpler yet? Consider this design, which leans a little witchy. All you need are two nail polishes: a rich aubergine purple and golden glitter. Paint each nail with the purple color, allow the polish to dry, then go back in with a layer of gold glitter. Focus the bulk of the glitter at the bottom of each nail to achieve the gradient effect seen here.

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Matte Abstract Branches

For another modern-minimalist look, paint your toenails a deep cognac color. Next, go in with a nail brush and black polish to create abstract lines (the branches) across each nail. Add a few splotches of a medium gray and some white dots, then apply a matte top coat.

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Glitter Ombre

Not only is fall a great time to wear moodier colors, it's also the ideal season to usher in some texture so go for glitter! Choose two sparkly polishes. Paint the darker one from the base to the tip then let dry. Then use the second one starting in the center of the nail to the tip to create a gradient. This grey-black and berry combo is both fun and festive.

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French with Gilded Accents

If you're not the pumpkin, leaf, or floral design type, this one's for you. Create a classic French pedicure by painting on one or two layers of a base coat. Next, layer on a sheer, milky polish. After it dries, use an opaque, white polish and dab the brush along the edge of your nail to freehand a thin line. Pros recommend allowing this step to dry for a full five minutes. Spice it up with one or two rows of gold nail stripe tape just under the white tip. The metallic moment is subtle but elevates the look and is easy to DIY.

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Navy with Gold Feathers

Metallic navy is a gorgeous fall hue on its own. But if you want to take it up a notch, show your nail tech this feather design, or recreate yourself if you're feeling artsy. If you don't have the time (or patience, we get it) to draw it, consider nail decals that you can stick on in seconds. Seal them with a clear coat and choose just one nail to highlight for understated elegance.

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Cool Chrome

Chrome's mirror-like shine stuns IRL and in pics. Recreate the look at the salon using powder, or copy it at home with a chrome polish or stickers.

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Geometric Nude

Give your latte mani an artsy upgrade by adding a geometric print. Try a simple version with a nail pen or pop on stickers for an easier DIY version of the trend.

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