COMFORT ZONES
— Cont'd from page 120
PUT A WREATH ON IT
Making seasonal wreaths for the front
door is an increasingly popular — and
surprisingly uncomplicated — group
or solo activity. Of course, you can just
purchase a Halloween or Christmas wreath
to greet guests (again, we're looking at
you, HomeSense), but if you're going
to have some fun and go the DIY route,
Kosman suggests keeping the 12 design
principles in mind within your design.
Those are: Contrast, balance, emphasis,
proportion, hierarchy, repetition, rhythm,
pattern, white space, movement, variety
and unity.
"These principles will help the DIY wreath
look like something you may see on a
Hallmark Christmas movie."
GET A FEEL
FOR THINGS
Texture is (almost) everything when it
comes to interior decor in the cooler
months. Consider how much more aware
you are of fabrics during this time of year
— from a warm fleece toque to the weight
of a knitted blanket on your chilly toes.
"Adding texture through decor is a
powerful tool that homeowners can use,"
Kosman says. "Texture provides visual
interest within the home."
Adding natural decorative items such as
logs or pinecones as well as soft cushions
and porous throws will create a chic and
comforting fall ambience.
LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE WITH TAPER CANDLES (FROM $8), AND A
SELECTION OF CANDLESTICKS ($10 TO $17).
— Photos courtesy of HomeSense
ADDING TEXTURE
THROUGH DECOR IS
A POWERFUL TOOL
THAT HOMEOWNERS
CAN USE.
122 Parade of Homes FALL 2022
