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Fall is one of my favourite times of year to make changes around the house.
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Not necessarily big changes, but the little things that make a space feel warmer, more comfortable and a bit more inviting.
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And while I love seasonal decorating, I’ve never been a fan of filling every available surface with pumpkins, artificial leaves and signs reminding us that it’s fall.
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We get it.
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It’s fall!
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We’re seeing richer colours, more interesting textures, softer lighting and a return to accessories that give a home some personality.
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The good news is that you don’t need a major renovation or a designer budget to incorporate any of them.
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I’ve found some great pieces on Amazon Canada that can help you get started.
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After years of grey dominating practically everything in our homes, we’re finally seeing a return to warmer colours.
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Chocolate brown is having a particularly big moment, along with burgundy, burnt rust, terracotta and camel.
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brown → have → burgundy
What I like about these colours is that they work with so many existing interiors.
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You don’t have to paint your walls or buy new furniture.
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A few well-chosen accessories can make a noticeable difference.
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Add a couple of chocolate brown pillows and a throw in a rusty tone, and you’ve instantly introduced some depth and warmth.
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And unlike bright orange seasonal decor, these colours won’t feel out of place come January.
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Pillows and throws are much easier to change than a sofa, and they allow you to introduce a trend without making a major commitment.
2. Touchable Textures: Layering Is Everything
One of the easiest ways to make a room feel more inviting is to introduce texture.
Think chunky knits, bouclé, corduroy, faux fur and woven materials.
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Individually, they’re all beautiful, but it’s when you start combining them that things get interesting.
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A chunky knitted throw on a sofa with a couple of textured cushions adds dimension without introducing a whole lot of additional colour.
And texture doesn’t have to stop at fabrics.
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I love incorporating woven materials through lighting and accessories.
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A rattan lamp, for example, brings a completely different texture into the room while still feeling connected to the rest of the design.
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The mistake I often see is people trying to match everything.
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The pillows match the throw, which matches the rug, which matches absolutely everything else.
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That’s not layering.
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That’s a matching set!
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A little contrast in texture goes a long way toward making a space feel more considered.
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I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again.
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Not every room needs to be illuminated like an operating theatre.
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Lighting can completely change the way a space feels, yet it’s often one of the last things people consider when decorating.
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One trend I’m particularly enjoying is sculptural lighting.
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We’re seeing lamps with rounded silhouettes, interesting proportions and shapes that almost make them look like little pieces of art.
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them → see → art
They’re simple, they’re playful, and they look just as interesting when they’re turned off.
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For fall, I particularly like using smaller lamps around the home rather than relying entirely on overhead lighting.
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A lamp on a console, another beside the sofa and perhaps some accent lighting on a bookshelf can create a much more comfortable atmosphere.
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My design tip: Pay attention to the colour temperature of your bulbs.
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Warm lighting generally makes living spaces feel more relaxed and inviting, especially as the days get shorter.
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4. Organic Arrangements: Bringing the Outdoors In
Fall arrangements don’t have to involve bright orange leaves and artificial sunflowers.
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In fact, I think some of the most beautiful seasonal arrangements are the simplest.
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We’re seeing a lot of oversized branches, dried grasses, eucalyptus and natural materials being used in a much more architectural way.
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