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| Hastings Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table (Pottery Barn) |
In just a few weeks, our favorite season will start. Fall is the perfect time for brisk walks, picking pumpkins and cuddling up to a good book (apple cider is optional). It also marks the prelude to holiday parties and hosted events. Before you start planning the invites and place settings, get your home in order with stylings for the autumn season. Our Fall Decorating 101 series will tackle the new season head-on offering decorating ideas and tips. Let’s get down to the essentials.
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| Rustic Acacia Console (West Elm) |
Let Your Hair Down and Go Natural – The fall season marks a period of relaxation before the harsh and hectic winter season (think winter holidays). Go natural in your home with pieces that are charming and peaceful. Jute, linen and wood furnishings are wonderful option for your space. Not only are they resilient, but also boasts a subtle elegance. Incorporate them into your existing interiors to capture the calming essence of fall.
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| Oyster (West Elm) |
Be Traditional or Daring with Color – Unlike past years, we are noticing more and more colors seeping into the fall season. There are two ways to introduce color into your home with autumn. Your first option is to continue the tradition of regal colors. Plums, golds and burgundys are classic hues that enhance the season. Use them along with seasonal foods (avocado, corn, pumpkin) and spices to create the ultimate fall palette (see “2011 Top Fall Decorating Colors“).
Are you having trouble letting go of summer? Keep them! This season, we expect to see the use of brighter colors. Fuchsias and bright greens are just some of the electric tones that will make their way into fall. Yes this is a little unorthodox, but why not?
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| Carved Wood Coffee Table (West Elm) |
Go Global – Bring elements of the world into your home with global furnishings and décor. Many of these items are handmade (or handcrafted) by artisans in India,Ethiopia,Japan and other countries. Global-inspired décor is unique, tasteful and extremely original. If you can afford a trip around the world, bring a little piece of it into your home.
