Decorating & Design
October 13, 2021
15 Ways To Style Fall Foliage
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Fall is the perfect time of year to give your interiors a seasonal spruce and incorporate natural elements for warmth and cosiness. Inspired by the changing leaves and the autumnal harvest hues, we’ve rounded up House & Home’s best styling ideas for decorating with fall foliage. Scroll down!
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Set The Mood
Accentuate a dramatic look with rich-hued foliage like red maple leaves. In the entry hall of this revamped Tudor home by Julie Charbonneau, the contrast of red foliage and black-stained woodwork adds a moody vibe.
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Add Visual Interest
Crisp white walls, cabinets and countertops are the perfect backdrop for accents that add texture and contrast. Display amber-hued autumn leaves in a white vase for a focal point with major impact.
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Get Crafty
Forage fallen leaves that catch your eye and display them in a creative ways like this press-and-frame method.
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Celebrate The Harvest
Bring your tabletops to life with an eclectic mix of branches and dried leaves for a harvest-themed display. Keep the color palette neutral and present them in a range of vessels for a rustic look.
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Bring The Outdoors In
In small spaces like bathrooms and laundry rooms, flowering plants like statice (which look great when dried) offer a subtle touch of the outdoors. Place them in chunky pottery to perfect Mazen Studio’s farmhouse-in-fall vibe.
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Add Rustic Elements
In designer Morgan Michener’s woodsy cabin, dried tree branches complement a vintage storage piece and thrifted artwork.
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Tap Your Artistic Side
In lieu of a fabric headboard, a Swedish wallpaper mural in burgundy brings a hint of nature to this cabin’s principal bedroom.
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Work In A Fall Wreath
Greet your guests with this seasonal staple. Made from bundles of foraged wheat, this harvest-inspired wreath is a definitive sign of fall.
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Embrace Pampas Grass
The soft, feathery texture of pampas grass makes a charming addition to any fall-themed display. Cosy yet rustic in its brownish-grey hue, it makes a stylish centrepiece and can last for months.
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Add A Dramatic Pop Of Colour
Mirror the warmth of the built-in fireplace with a fiery pop of red, orange and yellow. Blazing maple leaves are a spectacular addition to this country home in Kimberley, Ontario.
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Use Branches
Nothing says “happy fall” like apple picking. A display of foraged branches and fruit has dramatic scale and is a charming addition to entryways and mudrooms.
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Add Texture To Colorful Rooms
When it comes to fall foliage, vivid colour isn’t the only option. Light pampas, straw branches and faux florals in matching hues can add a dash of texture to a room when paired with bright walls and colorful furniture.
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Make It Monochromatic
Place your fall foliage in a vessel of the same shade for a stylish, tonal take on a traditional display.
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Play With Height
When displayed on countertops, crisp, bright branches of fall leaves make a dramatic statement piece. Display them in a tall vase to accentuate the height.
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Do A Double Take
Even the simplest additions can make a big impact when reflected by a mirror. In the living room of designer J Gibson’s modern Georgian, a large mirror multiplies the effect of the bright red foliage.