1. ATMOSPHERIC LIGHTING
The right lighting ideas are crucial to make a home look expensive – and key to creating the right autumnal atmosphere. ‘Fall denotes a particular coziness, and lighting is an easy way to nail it,’ says Dan Mazzarini, principal and creative director of BHDM Design and ARCHIVE by Dan Mazzarini.
2. RICH COLOR SCHEMES
Rich color schemes and muted undertones create a high-end look perfect for the season, says interior designer Artem Kropovinsky, and you can look to the color wheel to put them together. For the living room he suggests forest green complemented by subdued taupe, and for the bedroom: intense wine red contrasted with a mellow beige.
3. VELVET AND SILK
Look to rich fabrics for a no-expense-spared aesthetic. ‘The secret to an indulgent fall ambience lies in the harmonious interplay of velvet textures and layers of silk, enveloping spaces with an irresistible warmth and lavishness,’ says Madison Popper, founder of the global interior design firm Chill Casa.
4. ACCENT WALL COLOR
Consider creating an accent wall to elevate a room and transform it for a new season. ‘I love a good accent wall paint color,’ says interior designer Chantelle Hartman Malarkey.
‘The right color in a room can bring it to life. I love one painted accent wall that can be a richer darker color that really looks beautiful during the fall season.’
5. INJECTIONS OF COLOR
For a chic take on fall decor, consider using accents of color. ‘Instead of the bright red and orange, opt for a neutral palette with selective small pops of color and subtle textures – this allows your fall decor to easily blend in with your existing pieces, making your space feel more cohesive and thoughtfully curated,’ says Jennifer Verruto, founder and CEO of Blythe Interiors.
6. PREMIUM SEATING DECOR
Dress up the seating around your home for a high-end look. ‘Apt seating adornments can be likened to fine jewelry for interiors,’ says Artem Kropovinsky. ‘Just as the perfect pendant can amplify attire, the ideal blanket or cushion can present furnishings in a more upscale light.’