Cool Decorating Trends Inspired
by the Colorful Season
(ARA)As the air becomes crisp and summer fun gives
way to indoor activities, it’s time to make your home look
as warm and inviting as possible. Fall
is just around the corner, and the hottest new home decorating trends are reflecting
the colorful changing landscape.
According to Peggy Van Allen, Color Specialist
for Pratt & Lambert Paints, the new trends are easy to incorporate
into existing design schemes.
“The fall season and its vibrant color palette
contain some extraordinarily rich, yet versatile hues. The depth
of color provides extensive options for adding room accents, changing
themes and styles, and even completely redecorating,” says
Van Allen.
The following are some tips from Van Allen to help
you get started:
Embrace
Color
Painting is one of the easiest and most impactful
ways to give a room a facelift. Currently,
autumn-inspired hues are the must-haves on the market. According to Van Allen, red is an ideal
choice when it comes to fall colors. Whether it’s cherry, persimmon,
or cranberry, there is an abundance of red accessories – such
as rugs and pillows – to coordinate, making red a bold, yet
safe selection. “Along with darker shades of burgundy
and cinnamon, reds make a room feel both comforting and energizing,
adding a feeling of warmth as the weather gets colder,” she
adds.
Traditional neutral colors never go out of style,
but there are a number of new additions to the category this season.
Sand, wheat, mustard, stone, and clay, are just a few of the new
colors that blend harmoniously with most existing decor schemes.
They also make a room appear larger and more open.
Using a few different but coordinating colors can
be a great way to add dimension to your room and highlight decorative
trims, furnishings, doorways, and shelves. In
a large room, different colors can divide space into visually separate
areas. This is helpful in a room that serves
multiple functions.
“Don’t be afraid to experiment with
these fall-inspired colors,” says Van Allen. In
fact, one way to explore color is with Pratt & Lambert’s
new Never Compromise Color Sample Selector System, which allows
you to buy two-ounce, pre-tinted paint samples to test on your walls
before making a color commitment. Try out several fall hues to see which
works best in your home before painting the entire room.
Accessorize
Painting isn’t the only way to give a stylish
nod to autumn. Look
for blankets, pillows, and rugs in darker colors and textured fabrics
to complement your furniture. Choose fabric patterns with metallic
or beaded detail, embroidery, or Mid-Eastern influences. Besides
providing an instant updated look, these easy additions will make
your home seem warmer and more comfortable. Fill
shelves, tables and bare corners with various-sized candles in delicious
seasonal scents like cinnamon, vanilla, apple, and pumpkin pie.
Or, use copper accents wherever possible for a rustic fall look.
Get Creative
Festive fall decorating doesn’t
mean you have to be the neighbor with the Styrofoam ghost on your
front lawn. Seasonal staples like pumpkins, gourds,
and autumn leaves look great in and around the home, but try using
them in new and appealing ways. For
a modern centerpiece, simply line up mini pumpkins, gourds, or fruit
on a long white platter, low basket, or tray. Then
add berry clusters, leaves, or flowers for a colorful garnish.
Fill miniature glass vases with seeds, dried berries,
or potpourri for stylish counter top or windowsill accents. Create elegantly simple fall wreaths
by repeating one item like acorns, berries, or miniature pumpkins
in a circle and add a satin bow.
Everyone loves the idea of jack-o-lanterns, but not everyone
loves carving them. If
pumpkin carving isn’t your thing, try this chic alternative:
drill lines of different-sized holes down the sides of your pumpkin. After adding a candle, these “designer” pumpkin
accents will provide elegant light for a room.
Any of these fall decorating tips are sure
to add a feeling of stylish festivity to your home’s interior. “The most important decorating tip is to make
your home as comfortable and pleasant as possible for you and those
you love,” says Van Allen. “Get
creative and find out what works best for you.”
Article courtesy of ARA Content
