 | Shellie Blevens has 17 years of experience in the window covering and decorating field. She may be reached at 620-231-5440 for a free consultation. The Home Place at 616 N. Broadway is a full line Hunter Douglas dealer and appointments can be made to meet with Shellie Blevens, the owner and professional decorator to determine what would work best for you. They also carry custom window treatments by Graber and Comfortex. Custom made fabric beddings and window treatments can also be made at the Home Place, and there are many, many fabrics to choose from. The Home Place has been in business since 1983 and Shellie Blevens has owned it since 1996. |
Home Furnishings
2010-11-01 13:31:00
Fall decorating
Question: I love the idea of decorating the home for the seasons, and but want it to look professional versus as if I just put out a few seasonal items. Can you give me a few ideas on how to achieve a polished and professional look?
Answer: That is a great question, and a fun one to answer! Certainly, fall centerpieces will look out of place surrounded by other things that reflect another season. Seasonal decorating does not have to be costly, or even elaborate to be elegant and festive.
Designers achieve that polished look by giving a cohesive context in which to present those seasonal touches. To make a seasonal change, think subtle, yet all encompassing. For example, think of all of the nonpermanent features of a room, and change the ones that can contribute the most to an overall feel.
•Replace pillows, throws and area
rugs with ones in subtle fall colors.
•Consider changing pictures to ones
that reflect the new color scheme.
•Bring the outdoors in where
possible.
•Add subtle details like candles in
warm colors and choose
candleholders that recall fall in
color or design.
•Replace arrangements with ones
that reflect fall in shape, feel and
texture.
•Use fall flowers and foliage to
grace tables and add a beautiful
and refined look.
•Change the drapery for a complete
and polished look.
Once the room has become the canvas, adding the more blatantly seasonal items will not create a jarring effect. A group of pumpkins by the fireplace or a fall wreath in an entry will become an added layer of interest in a beautifully remade room.
