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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.”
ADDING TEXTURE THROUGH DECOR IS A POWERFUL TOOL THAT HOMEOWNERS CAN USE.
LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE WITH TAPER CANDLES (FROM $8), AND A SELECTION OF CANDLESTICKS ($10 TO $17). — Photos courtesy of HomeSense
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.
122 Parade of Homes FALL 2022
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