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Interior Decorating: 3 Tips for Fall Decorating Using Existing…

November 14, 2019February 13, 2020

Mix together unexpected elements to create interest Here I created a one of a kind place setting using items I found around my house – a layer of two chargers and a place mat stacked on top of each other with a fossil napkin ring, berries, and a fashionista type coaster that makes a statement all its own.

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2. Repeat an Accent Color to Add Emphasis In this example I used things I had around the house starting with a rustic crate with evergreens and then layered pops of bright color with a beautiful pumpkin and fall foliage along with a couple of real mangoes.

3. Create a vignette or grouping of fall decor items on a tray or in a container to give it more importance. Here I used items found in the woods behind my house along with berries and glass vases.

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Interior Decorating: 3 Steps to Creating a Home for…

December 9, 2016

If you’re like much of the world, you may have run out of time to decorate for the holidays whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or just having time off work. That’s why today I’ve come up with 3 easy steps as an interior designer that you can use to decorate your home for the holidays whether its to host last minute guests or just for you to enjoy.

Style – Start by determining how you want to feel in your space whether it’s more formal and glamorous, casual like a woodsy or cottage feel, nostalgic like a retro/vintage or a style all your own.

Some of the hot looks right now include plaids, shiny glam, or organic/woodsy along with graphic patterns and softer colors.

Then start with your Christmas tree, tabletop, or mantel decorations and build from there. I would look for at least one or two antique/vintage items you may have laying around the house to start or begin your journey by shopping vintage/antique shops to find an item that reflects your personality such as an old pair of skis, sled, or other item that fits your design scheme.

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2. Select a color scheme that not only makes sense for the interior design style you selected but also coordinates with your home whether it’s traditional red and green or a fun variation.

3. Create vignettes or groupings of decor in key areas only for the most impact such as a tree, mantel, and tabletop or door wreath.

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