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Bringing Autumn In

Summer nights spent grilling on the deck and roasting s’mores around the fire pit are soon to be limited, and with that, brings the fresh, crisp autumn air. Pool parties and beach days will be replaced by jumping into piles of leaves and taking the kids and dogs for a hike up your favorite mountain or around a scenic lake.

When you think of Autumn, can you smell the warm apple pie that’s baking in your kitchen, as you cozy up on your brown leather couch after a fun filled day of apple picking with your family? You’re wrapped up under a soft, fuzzy blanket in your living room, with a cup of warm tea in one hand, and your other hand grasping the latest novel you’re transfixed by.

As you look out your window, you see the reds, oranges and yellows that dance throughout the sky as a warm breeze sways the tree branches in your yard. The warm hues that paint your yard bring a sense of comfort and ease into your life, and that same comfort comes to you as you watch your child or significant other fall asleep on the red pillow that adorns the other end of the couch you’re nestled on.

Bringing autumn into your home is as simple as that. By choosing to embellish your living room and home with accessories and throws in reds, oranges, golden browns and tans, you can quickly flip your summer inspired living room of blues, teals and corals, into the go-to room to gather in with your family on a cool, autumn afternoon.

Mixing Patterns and Textures

A common rule of design is to not mix patterns. But lately, it seems as though this rule is being broken more and more often, in terms of fashion as well as interior design. Mixing multiple patterns is a huge trend in both areas of design, but sometimes it can be difficult to tastefully mix patterns in your home.

Playing with different scales and colors will really help in designing a room with multiple patterns. Whether it is stripes, checks, plaid, animal prints or floral, just find a common denominator and start mixing and matching! 

As long as the palette is limited, the room will still match. You could use your favorite color as a guide and base all patterns off of that. You could also choose all different variations of your favorite shade!

Mismatching doesn’t just have to end with patterns. Textures indifferent areas of the room will add dimension. This is a way to mix and match patterns without being too overwhelming. 

Union Valley, a pattern by the Dabbieri Collection, adds a certain depth to this room scene. The herringbone pattern contrasts the different square and cube patterns in the room without being overdone. The multiple patterns work together in neutral colors, giving more life to the room. This pattern is on promotion and has special pricing available through September 30^th.

How are you tastefully mixing patterns and textures in your own home?

Different Shades of Gray

Gray has been all of the rage these days, and it’s certainly becoming a knockout in bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms.

Edaline, a light gray carpet in the Dabierri Collection is quickly becoming the centerpiece in every household living room. The light undertones allow you to bring in darker tones of gray with pillows, couches, chairs, accessories, and blankets.

If you want to get a little wilder, consider dual tones on your walls. Varying hues of gray add depth to the room, and it helps give the room a cool, contemporary feel.  It’s playful, unique, and you’re sure to wow your guests with this uncommon style.

If lighter hues don’t excite you, try adding a darker hue on your bedroom walls and in your comforter. By adding in black and white as your accent colors, you will instantly give your bedroom a comfortable, yet sultry feel.

How do you plan to get wild with gray?

The Dabbieri Collection's Marsilio

One of the biggest interior design trends of 2013 has been stripes. They elongate rooms, they create pattern without being too busy, and most importantly add that ounce of spice you were looking for in an interior. 

A simple way to inspire vibrant living and energy is by employing stripes (tastefully, of course). Stripes are being used in carpets, wallpapers, upholstery, and graphic art. 

Marsilio (shown below), a carpet pattern by the Dabbieri Collection adds zest and color to this living space, which would be block-like and simple without it. Complimenting all colors and elements of this room, the carpet’s vibrancy brings the entire look together. 

How are you incorporating stripes, or other trends of 2013, into your home design?