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1. Pull in Natural Light– Try a round mirror to pull in natural light. Make it at least 2 feet and now its a statement piece

2. A Touch of Sparkle– Warm up your space with blush-toned copper accents. Copper can look both classic and modern. Use it on curtain rods, furniture hardware or decor.

3. Embrace Calm Color– Easily add happy shades of blue with paint or removeable wallpaper.

4. Play with Pattern– Update your snuggle spot with new patterned pillows. Different shapes and sizes, textures and designs to change the look.

5. Bring in Plants– With snow falling it is nice to have a burst of freshness and O2 in the house with a house plant.

6. Add Favorite Art– Use floating frames to let artwork or photos steal the show.

7. Update Old Furniture– Update your furniture with a coat of paint and new hardware to make it look new and modern.

1. Consider Neutral Colorways- Burnt orange and reds are the common colors associated with fall, but a neutral color scheme can have a bold effect. Neutral colors are common representation of fall. The colors of dried leaves and wood are all around.
2. Opt For Minimalism- a bit of shedding and simplicity will go a long way to creating the perfect fall vibe.
3. Avoid Fall Cliches- Instead of stacks of dried grass, maybe a few platters of natural woven material will appear to be more dramatic and sculptural
4. Look for unexpected ways to use warm tones- Try incorporating some metals like bronze or copper, maybe using them in candle sticks of sculptural elements or as statement pieces
5. Forage For Simplicity-It might be as simple as one really fantastic architectural branch laid across the mantle that captures the feeling of the change of seasons.
6. Don’t Overlook Scent-it’s key to add some scent into your arrangement for maximum effect and it’s an easy way to decorate for fall.
7. Go Easy on Pumpkins and Gourds- Try a collection of pumpkins or gourds with nothing else spread evenly across your mantle, the geometry will create a contemporary feel.
8. Choose Unexpected Natural Elements- Add an assortment of objects from a variety of natural elements such as shells, rocks, crystals, and even branches mixed with decorative items such as boxes, small sculptures, or metal objects.
9. Use What You Have-Candle holders and vases are great decorative additions that you may already have on hand
10. Go For Florals-Flowers are beautiful any season of the year but I always especially love dried flowers and leaves or red/orange flowers during the fall months

1. Hang Interesting Pendant Lights

2. Adopt an Open Floor Plan Idea

3. Eye-Catching Shine (Bling)

4. Decorate with Large Plants

5. Dress-up Walls- Using Accent walls, wallpaper, etc

6. Go-Green- Decorate using environmentally-friendly décor

7. Art-Displays- Using expressive art work to show off your style or color palette

8. Choose Colors that Inspire

9. Pretty Seating Near your Entrance

10. A Beautiful Display Console Across from Entrance

11. Incorporate Unique Designs- Different shaped coffee table or interesting shaped book shelf

12. Hardwood flooring

Remember an accent must be on the wall opposite the entrance or its an accident, rather than an accent!!! Enjoy!!!

Sideboards come in many styles and sizes, from classic mid-century to chunky, rustic to sleek modern. These useful storage pieces regardless of style can also make nice display areas as well. Here are some helpful tips to display your style on your sideboard

1. Create Symmetry (But not too much)- Some sideboards will have a bookended identical lamsp or decorative vases, but there are other ways to balance the sideboard. One lamp and 2 vases matching height will create balance without matching. The magic number in design that creates balance is 3. When arranging your display use yoru eye to decide whethere there is equal weight on either side, if your colors have partners and if there is enough variety of height and shape.
2. Make it Practical- If you sideboard is in your dining room, then use for holding plates and glasses to display. Make your sideboard part of your families daily use. Combine the function with beauty by creating a gallery wall above. Be cautious all the elements do not look too busy.
3. Have a theme– A sideboard can serve as a helpful focal point that quickly establishes your room’s theme.
4. Let an Artwork Shine– Sideboards are perfect for holding pretty objects, good-looking books, stylish lamps and plants. But you can also use them as a mini stage by leaving them almost bare and display a magnificent piece of artwork above it.
5. Use Mirrors- If your sideboard is positioned to face a view of greenery or is perpendicular to windows or doors facing a garden, the mirrored effect can be especially lovely as the reflected foliage becomes part of your interiors.
6. Treat Yourself to Flowers- The sideboard is the perfect place for a fresh vase of flowers. Make your blooms a key part of your display to vary your sideboard display weekly. Different styles of flowers will create different moods, from strong and sculptural to soft and country.