McCreery’s Special Order Sales Event: Preparing for the Most Colorful Season

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Fall is here. With it comes the holidays – from Halloween, to Thanksgiving, and eventually, Christmas. You need to prepare not only to warm up your home but also to stylize it so that it reflects the beauty of Mother Nature outdoors. Say hello to your fall interior design.

You can go classic with the usual decorative items – pumpkins, fallen leaves or candles. You could even decorate your porch with paper lanterns in warm colors (e.g. yellow or orange). But all these are on the so-called décor default.

There is so much more to fall decorating than putting pumpkins out front or installing door wreaths.

Summer to Fall

The transformation from summer to fall can be made easier. You can begin by updating your throw pillow colors. Since the weather is getting cooler, the family tends to spend more time indoors so cozy up.

The living room sofas as well as your plush chairs can be decorated with throw pillows in fall hues, patterns, and shapes. These comfy accessories will, no doubt, add visual interest in the living room. Shades of orange, red or gold will add that needed comfy glow.

If the throws and blankets were stored for an entire year, then it’s time to bring them out. Put them in use together with your hand-woven throws.

A bolder statement would be to use a bright throw that will contrast your neutral sofa. When you’re out to host a movie night, be sure to bring out some blankets and extra pillows.

Another way to prepare for fall is to layer your area rugs. Layering the rugs an add texture and colors to a usually bland floor. The extra layers will also ensure that your feet won’t feel cold.

Fall means you also have to prepare the fireplace for the cooler weather. This must have gotten dusty during spring and summer so it’s time to clean it up.

Have a contractor check the gas-related hazards such as smells or leaks. If you have a wood-burning stove, then be sure to have an expert inspect before you light the fire. Once the inspections and cleanups are done, then you’re ready to light that beautiful fireplace.

Fall is also the season to let go of your summer shades. You may have highlighted your bamboo shades or bright yellow curtains but now’s the time to settle down. Trade those sheer curtains for thicker and darker window treatments.

Use rich draperies with patterns that depict the colors of fall. Chocolate and gold colors can add vibrancy to the living spaces.

Fall means you will be having a shorter daytime. This means daylight needs to be replaced by another light source. When darkness falls, light up those scented candles all around the house. Your candlelit atmosphere should even help relieve stress after spending a long day at the office.

Fall also means prepping your patio. Do not forget that your outdoor spot should also reflect what’s happening indoors. The transition to fall design must also be seen as a go signal to cozy up your deck or patio.

Prop some comfy throws on dining chairs to make your outdoor meals more exciting. To complete the seasonal warmth, make sure to dress up the dining table with leaves, acorns, and a table runner that comes in a warm hue.

As to your bedroom, it’s also time to swap the summer bedding for thicker, heavy-duty thermal blankets and comforters. Save hundreds of dollars as you snuggle under these thick bedding.

Check out our Fall Special Order Sales Event to better prepare for fall. View the video here.

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