14 - FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT - COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL - SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
HOME & GARDEN | INTERIOR
Fall-Inspired Decor
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all is a great time to redo or update decorations because the season’s
elements lend themselves to becoming perfect additions to your overall
interior design scheme. Consider fall’s gorgeous colors and many textures
when choosing how to incorporate the season into your decorations.
Your local interior design
specialist keeps track of
what’s hot in fall design.
Integrating some of these
trends can help you create
stunning decorations for your
fall harvest party or holiday
get-togethers.
DESIGNING YOUR DOOR
The front door is the gate-
way into a home. Because of
this, any fall wreaths bought
or made should reflect your
personal style.
Some people may prefer
something simple. A wreath
made with fall greenery or
branches will do just that.
Others want a more elaborate
design. For these more com-
plex projects, consider the
wide variety of materials
available. Your local craft or
hobby store has the ribbon,
bells and spray paint needed
for the most creative of
efforts.
TAKE IT TO THE TABLE
Table decor is easy to
change for the seasons, but it
can really transform a dining
room area. It doesn’t have to
cost a lot and can be pulled
off with a little creativity and
attention to detail.
Consider recycling things
from around the house. Use
different-sized glass jars and
fill them with colorful leaves
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or seasonal flowers. Gourds
make for the perfect fall deco-
ration on your tabletop. Or
you can mix and match fall
candles with flowers picked
from your garden.
NATURAL ELEMENTS
The outdoors contain a vast
assortment of potential deco-
rating material in the fall for
free. Take a hike or walk to
explore and pick out your
pieces.
Look for pine cones, beauti-
ful fall leaves and branches.
Pick some in-season fall flow-
ers and put them in a vase for
instant beauty. Your local
farmers and farmers markets
will have an abundant supply
of decorative pumpkins that
you can easily incorporate
into any design that needs a
burst of vibrant orange color.