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Fall Home Decor Trends to Try

Even though summer is ending; things are heating up the remainder of the year in interior design. From oversized floral prints to mismatched kitchens, we’ve gathered our favorite décor trends that will be picking up in intensity. Make sure to share in the comment section any trends that you’re excited about.

Florals have been popular for quite a bit of time, but this fall there will be a switch to oversized floral prints, especially as wall coverings. Oversized florals will be a hot choice for window treatments, bedding, and pillows. If you go with large scale florals, make sure to balance out your room with solid colors for all other major pieces of furniture. The key with larger floral prints is to keep the remainder of your room simple, so as not to overwhelm the space.

Black will be on fire this fall, adding class and edge to your space in an effortless manner. Black works great as an accent color in hardware or lighting, but we also love it on cabinets, doors, and in furniture.

Mismatched kitchens will pick up speed this fall as more homeowners are opting for kitchens with different textures, colors, and surfaces. A simple way to incorporate this trend is with mismatched cabinet colors, such as white on your upper cabinetry and blue on your lower cabinets. Having your kitchen island a different color than your cabinets is another way to add a pop of color and uniqueness to your space.

We will also see a shift from soft pastels to darker tones, such as rich mustard. This deep shade of yellow is a great color to use as we transition between seasons, as it speaks to the brightness of summer, along with the coziness of fall. It can be used to add a pop of color to an overly neutral room, or to create a bold and elegant statement when paired against rich navy.

What trends are you looking to incorporate into your home this fall?

Popular Patterns in Home Décor

Incorporating modern patterns and designs into your décor opens up your home to be an expression of your personality. You can use shapes and patterns to draw attention to a rug or wall, or use a variety of colors and shades on seating arrangements to create balance and unity in a room.

There are seemingly endless patterns to choose from, so we chose four classic patterns that we feel will uplift your décor and add artistic charm to your home.

Chevron

Characterized by its V-shaped zig-zags, chevron has withstood time as a popular pattern in homes due to its ability to be implemented in an assortment of ways. Whether you go with a simple two tone pattern like the rug below, or a multitude of colors, chevron will enhance your space no matter how or where it is integrated.

Floral

Another timeless trend we love is adding floral designs and patterns into your home décor to create a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere. Using floral as an accent piece in draperies or seating arrangements is a great way to sprout color and flavor to a room.  Floral can also be used as the focal point in your home decor with wallpaper or rugs that result in a welcoming and spirited environment.

Scales

Integrating scales may seem like a daunting task, but it has great potential to add character and artistic expression wherever implemented. Scales come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, so don’t be afraid to experiment with the scale pattern in your home décor.

Quatrefoil

Typically not the focal point or primary pattern of a room, quatrefoil excels when used against neutral tones creating layers of colors. As seen below, the blue carpet commands your attention when paired with the quatrefoil pattern against the neutral furniture. Because it’s not an eccentric or distracting pattern, quatrefoil can be implemented in countless ways from the floors to seating arrangements and even on the walls.

Which of these décor patterns can you see in your home?

Open Shelving in the Kitchen

Looking for easy and functional way to revitalize your space? Try adding open shelving to your kitchen. Open shelves not only makes your pots, pans, and more accessible, but they also can really transform your upper cabinetry. If you’re looking for a practical kitchen addition that can double as a decorative statement, open shelving is definitely for you.

What makes open shelving so great is how easy it is to implement, and for those that like to get their hands dirty; it’s a great DIY project. If you start from scratch you can choose from virtually any wood finish as long as the weight can be supported. This is a great opportunity to use unfinished cuts of wood if you’re looking to integrate a farmhouse look or use a sleek, clean cut if you’d rather a modern finish.

Not starting from scratch? No problem. Preexisting upper cabinetry can be transformed into open shelving with ease. By removing the doors and middle stile, you’ve instantaneously created open shelving. If you desire a more polished look, removing all the shelves gives you the ability to repaint the interior and create a contrasting color scheme with the outside of the cabinets and the shelves.
How do you plan on using open shelving in your kitchen?

Kitchen Décor Trend: Hardwood in the Kitchen

Hardwood floors have been utilized in kitchens for years due to their classic look and durability, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. The kitchen is often one of the busiest rooms and is constantly undergoing wear and tear, so having a quality product with longevity like hardwood is crucial.

Known as one of the more versatile floors, hardwood has a unique way of unifying a room and can be used to connect to a dining room or living area. Here you see how it’s used to flawlessly adjoin a nearby seating area allowing the entire room to fuse together in a wonderful open space.

With numerous shades and styles, hardwood is an ideal option if you’re looking to make your flooring the focal point of the kitchen. Styles like red and white oak or cherry quickly modernize a kitchen while reclaimed and distressed hardwood creates more of a rustic vibe. Don’t be afraid to let your hardwood guide your kitchen design.

Although most commonly used as flooring, hardwood has potential to be used in a variety of innovative ways. Below you can see how the individual hardwood planks are used as siding on the kitchen island creating a seamless transition from the floor.

How do you plan on integrating hardwood into your kitchen?

Hot Right Now: Disappearing Vent Hoods

Once a popular kitchen fad, stainless steel range hoods are quickly deteriorating in popularity as smooth and sleek kitchen design continues to grow. These large range hoods contrast the streamlined look and are now being concealed within the cabinetry or walls to keep with the modern visual appeal of kitchens today. With so many options for design, don’t be afraid to get creative when covering your vent hood.

For many, the vent hood is a disruptive element in the design of their kitchen. Especially when within the cabinetry, a vent hood interrupts the flow of the cabinets and can often be seen as an eyesore. One of the easiest ways to fix this problem is by creating a cover for your vent hood that not only completely conceals it, but also doubles as a decorative element and allows for the seamless cabinetry design you desire.

Visual appeal and practicality are critical when deciding whether or not to implement a new element into your kitchen.  Too often when considering new kitchen designs something is beautiful but offers no benefit, or is feasible but clashes. What makes this trend so great is how simply it does both.  Vent hoods, once covered, can be used as cabinetry, shelving or general storage which can be beneficial for those with smaller kitchens where clutter and storage is always a problem. It also eliminates the eyesore effect and helps focus your attention on the decorative elements and design of the kitchen rather than the large contrasting appliance itself.

How do you plan on getting creative with concealing your vent hoods?