Transitioning the Home WRITTEN BY JENNA BURGER
from Summer to Fall
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side from my favorite Fall things like wearing oversized cable knit sweaters, going apple picking, and Sunday football with the family, I love transitioning to this new season with the changing over of blankets from light linens to heavy wools, and the swapping out of pillows from bright hues of yellow to deeper plums & emerald. Even though I am not completely ready to say goodbye to the long, warm days of Summer, Fall has a special place in my heart. Autumn is like no other when the days turn crisp and the leaves reflect the hues of colorful candy corn. Whether you love the look of warm, rich hues all year round or simply adore the Fall and want design inspiration for making a few seasonal changes, there are simple, easy, and affordable ways for transitioning the home from Summer to Fall.
First step in updating your home for Fall…
There’s no need to redo an entire room just to get the look and feel for the new season. Start off by shopping your home. Gather some of your favorite accessories from the various rooms of your home and move them around. It’s wonderful how something old can take on a new life once it has a different home. If you don’t have a strong supply of accessories and décor, local stores like Homegoods, Hobby Lobby, and Target are ideal for finding inexpensive, in-trend items with high-style that are perfect for seasonal layering alongside your everyday staples.
Color & Pattern
Shades of chocolate, mustard, and gray paired with navy and plum, will create a gorgeous deep and rich palette ideal for Autumn. Other colors to incorporate for the changing season that will instantly transition a space are shades of cream, oranges, browns, and berries. No matter the backdrop color palette of your home, Fall colors will bring a cozy, inviting feel for the warmer months to come. As you swap out your tank tops for cardigans, do the same with your decor. Adorn your sofa with a textured throw in a classic plaid pattern and add wool or cashmere blankets to the beds. Swapping out pillows with seasonal colors and patterns is the easiest way to get the instant Fall feeling.
128 | SIMPLY SARATOGA | FALL 2017
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