The temperature is getting cooler, which means the leaves are falling while displaying their beautiful colors of orange, yellow, and red.  But what does that mean for your home?  Time to bring out the warm, deep colors that scream fall.  If you’re looking to really stand out and impress holiday guests this year without the hassle of buying all new decor, take the easy approach with these simple decorating tips.

• Play with color. Nothing beats the look of traditional fall colors like burnt orange place and hunter green. The color experts of Englewood, FL painters recommend using deep purple, navy blue, and rich neutrals like gold, silver, and taupe, as these colors work wonders in your fall decorations. Pair rustic furnishings with the sophistication of a rich color like eggplant is a simple yet beautiful way to welcome in the fall. All of your decor has to feature deep, dark colors, though! Embrace lighter colors like teal or Tiffany blue paired with splashes of yellow and orange throughout place settings or centerpieces.
• Incorporate festive accessories. Swapping out items for the new season is easy and does not take a lot of effort. Add a display of sunflowers to your sofa table or incorporate the farmhouse look of white pumpkins.  One of the most versatile pieces of decoration that can be added to any color scheme , white pumpkins can make your home really feel like fall. If you can’t find white pumpkins at your local market, you can create your own at home.  Use a spray can of off white or cream paint to cover real pumpkins or their Styrofoam counterparts. Tape off the stem, then in a well ventilated area or the outdoors, apply several coats of the spray.  Allow the pumpkins time to dry before displaying them. Update a centerpiece with a few dehydrated pieces of corn, a handful of leaves, or dried up flowers to instantly redirect your home from the summer look to fall.
• Swap out your fabrics. With the cooler weather comes the need for added comforts throughout the home. This includes throw rugs, blankets, and pillows made out of the softest, most plush fabrics. Replace the lighter covers you’ve used all summer with thicker, warmer fabrics. Use colorful patterns to bring warmth to areas like dens, basements, and living rooms. A cranberry-colored blanket over the arm of a sofa piled with a few harvest pillows shows a worn in and comfortable look that is essential for any fall look.

Keep it simple! It doesn’t take much to prepare your home for the fall season.  Don’t be afraid to get creative and use items you already have around the house. For more fall decorating tips, contact Patricia Kelly, a Morganville interior decorator.