Bringing Autumn Inside

Posted on 03 November 2010 by Jessica Heights | 3 responses

Carrying the warmth of the fiery amber Autumn from the outdoors in can be as simple as employing the most simple method around – decorating with analogous colors!

What are analogous colors, you may ask? These are colors that fall beside one another on the color wheel.  Because the hallmark of Fall is the array of warm golds and scarlets present in creation, the easiest way to recreate the cozy glow of Autumn light indoors is to subtly intersperse these colors through the home.

The key to decorating with seasonal elements in strong colors such as these is to use them sparingly, where they will have the most impact.  Adding a few leaves to a vignette on a shelf in the bathroom, or on the sink…

Draping a garland of leave across the china cabinet…

A well placed wreath…

Or centering a pumpkin, nestled in a wreath, in the center of the dining table all suggest the heavy heat of the autumnal color palate, without overwhelming the ambiance of the home.

Now go…light a few candles, place a pie in the oven, and bring Autumn inside!

{Written by Jessica of Muthering Heights}