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Fall Colors in the Home

12 Wednesday Sep 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Everyday Design, The Home

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autumn, brown, color, cream, fall, home, house, interior design, nature, neutrals, purple, red

Fall Colors in the Home

Well it feels like fall is officially here. It’s a season with tons of inspiration, especially its colors. How can you not love the many hues that are showcased by nature? It truly is a beautiful time. It’s also a great time change it up a bit in your home. Besides having fun decorating for Halloween and Thanksgiving, try sprucing up your interior space with fall colors and inspiration.

Here are some great examples I found on Better Homes and Gardens’ website of how to use this season’s colors to create warmth and coziness in your home while still having a designed feel.

Using the neutral tones of nature such as browns and creams with a pop of color like red, gives a sophisticated but fun look to a space. Bring in high contrast elements such as the mirrors and lamp and you add more dimension and a way for light to reflect its shine. This helps make the room lighter and airy.

Fall Colors in the Home

This nature inspired space showcases all the neutral tones of the season with a few brighter colors for interest. You can see there is a nice even feel to the room. This is due to the different browns and yellows that are used. Everything flows nicely and the space is cozy despite the high ceiling. All the wood textures help as well.

Fall Colors in the Home

I love the texture in this room. The linen wallpaper adds so much warmth and interest and plays as a nice backdrop to the deeper colors in the space. From the dark brown wicker chair to the taupe couch, the amount of different tones allow the eye to be carried around with ease. The pops of red and orange are nice, especially since they aren’t bright. Everything has the same tone which gives the space a sense of cohesion.

Fall Colors in the Home

This next room proves you can use an array of shades of one color and still have an interesting space. Doing this allows a feeling of warmth and relaxation. The creams help break up the darker browns in a subtle way.

Fall Colors in the Home

Creams and browns will always give a space a sophisticated look while creating a cozy feel. I love how this space is airy and open but warm as well. The rustic elements such as the chandelier, beams and textured wood chosen for the door, truly add a woodsy yet elegant style.

Fall Colors in the Home

When pairing dark colors together such as this eggplant purple and brick red, its important to remember to include brighter hues and reflective elements to help break up the space.

Fall Colors in the Home

For more inspiration, check out more successful rooms on Better Homes and Gardens.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Barn in the Fields

10 Friday Aug 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Inspiration Photo Friday

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barn, buffalo, country, driving, farm, fields, nature, new york, red, travel

I took this photo as my husband and I were driving to Buffalo for a friends wedding. I loved how it sat in fields that were never-ending. After I took the photo I really liked how the movement of the natural elements framed the structure. It stood strong even though it shows signs of age. All in all, there is peace and quiet in this composition that I wish I had everyday. A moment that was well appreciated for sure.

Inspiration Photo Friday: Barn in the Fields - Copyright 2012 Melissa O'Connor-Arena

Red, White and Blue

03 Tuesday Jul 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Decor Ideas, Events & Parties

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4th of july, barbecue, blue, celebration, decorations, fourth of july, parties, red, summer, white

Wel, the 4th is tomorrow and if the weather permits, thousands of people will be celebrating with the proud colors of red, white and blue. This is the holiday of party galore for sure. I wanted to send you all some inspiration to lift your decor spirits a bit. Here are some great examples of fun decor for a 4th of July party. Enjoy and have a great holiday!

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue

Raw Materials Design

22 Friday Jun 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Awesome Shops

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america, aprons, better homes and gardens, blue, cotton, crafts, gift bags, Janna Lufkin, linens, made in america, napkins, placemats, raw materials, raw materials design, red, sewing, today show, towels, whole living magazine

I came across Raw Materials Design and fell in love. Here are a few reasons why.

1. All their products are made and sourced in the United States.
2. The shop is descended from four generations.
3. Everything is handmade by skilled craftsmen.
4. All items are made from 100% cotton.
5. It’s said their products will last a lifetime.
6. All the products have a unique raw style suitable for every home.

Raw Materials Design

This shop is awesome. Plain and simple. They offer aprons, linens, and a few home good items that are all made extremely well as well as look beautiful. I happen to love the handmade feel so I can appreciate the design element the stitching brings to the pieces. Because its blue and red, each item carries that Americana feel from the old days. Just enough detail to add style without being over the top.

The shop has been mentioned in a variety of media from Better Homes and Gardens and Whole Living Magazine to the Today Show and deserves every bit of it. A company that stands on value, tradition, and supporting hardworking men and women, is a company I like to give business to. And the fact that everything is sourced and made in America is a huge bonus.

So here is a little introduction to their items. Hope you all love them as much as I do.

Signature Aprons

Raw Materials Design

Raw Materials Design

Raw Materials Design

Raw Materials Design

Linens

Raw Materials Design

Raw Materials Design

Raw Materials Design

Raw Materials Design

Home Goods

Raw Materials Design

Raw Materials Design

{All images are from rawmaterialsdesign.com}

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