Fall Home Decor Tips

Ask someone what their favorite season is, and chances are, they'll say fall. What's not to love about fall, especially in a place like Pennsylvania? The rich, vivid colors, crisp air and delicious foods we associate with this time of year make it something to look forward to each year. Let's look at the best ways to decorate for fall inside your home.

1. Rustic Elements

Rustic elements belong perfectly in fall decor. Rustic decor has become extremely popular in general with the "shabby chic" design movement, but it tends to work best at this time of year. What do we mean by rustic? Rustic elements should feel natural or unfinished rather than processed and polished.

Here are a few examples of rustic elements you can incorporate into your home: • Burlap • Natural, unfinished wood • Distressed painted furniture • Rusty or patinated metals

Rustic elements like the ones above can come in the form of storage furniture, window treatments, wall decor and more. Though rustic elements are at home during autumn, if you find a rustic element you love, consider making it a more permanent fixture of your home rather than only bringing it out for fall.

2. Earthy Colors

You need only look out your window for inspiration when it comes to decorating with fall colors. The colors of fall are rich and earthy. Think dark greens, burnt reds, rich browns, warm golds and rusty oranges. These colors all tend to pair well with each other, so don't be afraid to mix and match. If

you're worried a room will become too dark or color-saturated, be sure to include lighter neutrals, as well, for balance.

You can feature earthy colors in the form of table linens, window treatments and leather furniture. You can also incorporate smaller objects like antique books bound with deep, earthy-colored covers.

3.Pumpkins

It's hard to think of anything more essential to fall than pumpkins. Pennsylvania is one of the top pumpkin-producing states in the U.S. so Pennsylvanians especially should proudly feature these beautiful gourds as part of their fall decor. One of the great things about decorating with pumpkins is that you can use real pumpkins from a local farm. Pumpkins by themselves bring a lovely touch of autumn to any doorstep or interior room.

If you don't like the look of orange pumpkins, you can instead pick out some beautiful white pumpkins. These pumpkins have gained popularity in recent years as an elegant, understated way to bring the fall harvest indoors. If your home is more modern, you may want to find metal or glass pumpkins for a feature that is nature-inspired but still fits the sleek appearance of your home.

4.Vintage Finds

Something about autumn gets us feeling nostalgic. This is the perfect time of your to go on the hunt for unique vintage finds and incorporate them into your decor. Antique furniture is a great way to do this. You don't have to be

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scared off by old upholstery that's in bad shape. A well-made antique chair can be revived with new upholstery. Alternatively, you can purchase a new chair with a classic look, like a leather armchair.

As you browse through antique shops and sidewalk sales, don't limit yourself to traditional types of decor. You can also find interesting ways to repurpose everyday objects that remind us of yesteryear. For example, a rusty old wagon can make a beautiful planter for fall flowers, and an old wash basin and pitcher can become an eye-catching centerpiece for your table. Get creative and capitalize on the timelessness of fall beauty.