Bring Fall Into Your Home

 Say goodbye to summer and get ready to welcome fall in!  Our homes are our sanctuary. Most of us look for simplicity and serenity to come home to. To spice up your home whether you prefer vibrant shades of color or lean towards neutrals there are many ways to bring the warm colors of fall into your home. Warm but calming colors should be complemented by natural textures and soft shapes. Change out pictures, pillows, and add elements to welcome fall into your living quarters.
Don’t forget your front door, freshen it up with piles of pumpkins, gourds and potted plants and mums and your cheery front porch will welcome your guests! Bring the warmth of color into your home with touches of nature. Take your mantel and use it as a fall display by adding a wreath and use gourds with colors of gold, reds, and oranges.  Add different colors like purple and pink flowers among your pumpkins and gourds and elevate the basic fall color palette.
Your bedroom can be the most forgotten room in your home but your bedroom is the one space that needs recharging. By simply redoing a duvet and adding new pillow shams in fall colors then you are on your way to a new season.  The fall season colors are more calming hues that bring warmth into your rooms. Fabrics that have warm, rosy glows to them like red browns could certainly be used and fabrics with reddish tones would complement wood. A velvet comforter and satin pillows would make your bedroom come to life! Using dark yellow fabrics adds a rich palette with reds, deep golds and pale creams and lends a sense of depth.
By replacing seat cushions for your dining room table in the colors of fall such as forest green would mix in well with furniture that is rich brown, and the two hues would enhance each other.  Although we may jump at the opportunity to replace furniture with newer, updated pieces, if your sofa is good-quality and your chairs, it just may need revamping with new slipcovers.  Add a few coordinating throws and get ready to get cozy! And window treatments can be changed out with new fall colors that will give any room a lift.
Debbie’s Sewing & Interiors specializes in custom upholstery, slipcovers and bedding. If you are looking for help in design, fabric choices, hardware or trim choices I will come to your home and offer you some wonderful ideas and choices.
For more information about Debbie’s Sewing & Interiors, please contact Debbie at 661-294-9894 or visit our website at www.debbiessewinginterors.com.  You can also email: debbiesewing@sbcglobalinteriors.net.