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  • A Few Festive Fall Decorating Ideas for the Home

    Fall is the perfect season to bring colorful elements from the great outdoors into your home. From quick do-it-yourself projects to seasonal home improvements, we’ve got you covered with a few of our favorite fall decorating ideas.

    Colorful autumnal crafts

    Arts and crafts don’t need to be time and labor intensive. It’s easy to transform a plain pillow into an autumn masterpiece. Collect a handful of fallen leaves from outside and trace their shapes over pieces of felt. Cut out the shapes and use fabric glue or another adhesive to attach them to the pillow.

    Another simple craft idea is a fall wreath. Pick up an inexpensive grapevine wreath from your local craft store and then decorate it with foliage, berries, mums and other fall flowers from your garden. When you’re done, hang the wreath over the mantle, on your front door or in another central space in your home.

     

    Prepare your home for fall decorations

    Just as spring cleaning is a must, so is preparing your home for fall and winter. Before decorating, hire people to clean the chimney and check the heating and furnace systems. Doing these things before cold weather comes means you can prevent any problems down the road. Making sure to prepare your home means that it will not only be prepped to keep you warm, but the fireplace and other areas will be ready to decorate. Hang the wreath you made above the mantle and artfully scatter a handful of leaves and small pumpkins.

    Paint your home

    Painting is a great way to update your home for fall. Although summer might seem like the best time to paint the exterior of your home, it’s better to do it in fall when temperatures are moderate. Painting exteriors when it’s too hot causes the paint to dry too fast, leaving marks. Painting when it’s too cold results in cracking.

    Of course, painting indoors can happen any time of the year. Fall is a great season for many reasons. First, it lets you apply a fresh new coat of paint right before you redecorate your home for fall. Second, the walls in your home are probably the perfect temperature for painting. They should be above 60 degrees, but under 85 degrees. Choose a soft, neutral color such as driftwood grey or creamy latte as the perfect backdrop for fall decorations.

  • How to Decorate Using Winter Whites to Brighten Up Your Home

    Although the weather outside may be frightful, your interior doesn’t have to be. While the days certainly get darker as the winter season rolls in, there is plenty of beauty and light to be found; one of the best things about the winter season for some areas is being able to watch the flakes of snow turn your town into a winter wonderland—and the same appeal can be implemented in your home. So, take advantage of those winter whites, because they’re one surefire way to fight off the winter blues this season. Here are some excellent decorating ideas you can use to take advantage of the beauty that only comes around once a year.

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    Good use of ample light is one of the most important decorating tips. Now, with the winter season bringing more dark than usual, it’s never been more crucial. Having light within your home can be the perfect way to brighten your spirits when the winter blues begin to settle in. Grab some candles and line your mantel, purchase the new chandelier you always wanted, and install light dimmers to set the mood. You’ll be amazed at how chic your interior will look with a combination of winter white and light.

  • How to Make an Elegant Do-it-Yourself Wreath    

    One of the easiest ways to add a cheery curb appeal and charm to your home—while getting festive for the fall and winter season—is by having a decorative door. You can also easily craft your décor to match your style and preferences, and with this inviting and simple DIY wreath tutorial, you will be sure to add a bit of elegance to your home exterior.

    How to Make an Elegant DIY Wreath

    A seasonal wreath can add so much charm to your home and truly is the perfect way to greet your holiday guests! With so much DIY inspiration to choose from, Which of these crafty ideas will you try first? For more stylish lifestyle tips and tricks, visit us on YouTube!

  • Home for the Holidays: Clever Hacks with Household Items

    Getting your home ready for the holidays goes beyond hanging a stocking or trimming a tree. With family and friends spending extra time together, why not create a feeling of coziness around the house? The Danes have a word for this warm winter mood: “hygge” (pronounced ”hooga”). This word loosely translates to taking pleasure in soothing things and enjoying a comforting, warm atmosphere at home with loved ones. There are many ways to get in the spirit, without spending a lot. Here are our favorite “holiday hacks” using common household items.

    bhgrelife.com - Household Hacks for the HolidaysDisplay Your Good Cheer

    If you have a gallery wall in a hallway or gathering room, greet your guests with this easy decor hack: Swap out the photos or artworks in the frames with some in a seasonal spirit. Use colorful greeting cards saved from years past, treasured holiday photos or photos of friends, kids’ winter drawings or snowflake cut-outs, bits of wrapping paper, or festive words!

     

     

     

  • Cozy and Colorful Home Decorations for Fall

    It’s time to prepare for the coziest season of the year. Fall has officially arrived, which means big comfy knits, pumpkin spice aromas, beautiful foliage, and cozy nights. If you’re wondering how these warm and comfortable elements can be used to enhance your home this season, it’s time to check out these cozy and colorful fall decoration ideas.       

    bhgrelife.com - Cozy and Colorful Home Decorations for FallTrade Out Flowers in a Vase for Leaves

    Fall foliage is arguably one of the best things about the season. Add those stunning and warm hues to your interior by finding an empty, clear vase and putting it to good use as a showcase for a vibrant fall leaf collection.