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  • 2021 Fall Home Décor Trends

    2021 Fall Home Décor Trends

    Sometimes, it feels like everyone’s favorite season is fall, and we don’t blame them. The fall activities, warm colors, and cozy textures are enough to make anyone swoon. The trouble is it can become mundane. Every fall blurs into the next because everyone uses the same home décor trends.

    Everyone uses burnt orange, pumpkins, and leaves. It doesn’t feel like there’s anything new or fresh. Well, we’re sick of it. So, we scoured the shelves and internet to find you this fall’s latest home décor trends! 

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    Furniture 

    Let’s start with the larger and more noticeable changes you can make. The first is room dividers. After everyone fell in love with the open floorplan concept, they knocked down all of the walls they could. Now, some people are trying to bring back a more separated and cozy space with room dividers and partitions. 

    You can use them to block off parts of a room or block an archway, so two rooms no longer connect. The great part about this trend is that you can use a room divider if you want total privacy but using a partition will let you keep the energy of the two rooms connected. 

    The partition also gives you an opportunity to decorate another surface and provide more storage. A lot of partitions come with shelves or drawers, so make sure you’re paying attention while you’re purchasing. They can make a huge difference in your space and available storage.

    Another type of furniture you can introduce into your home is a modern cottage style. Cottagecore chic became popular last year, but it’s developed into a modern and urban cottage style. It will give you a rustic vibe while fitting in perfectly with your modern aesthetic. It’s also the perfect styling for fall. 

    To find this style, you should be looking for wood grains, neutral colors, and leather materials. Most items that feature these styles will fit in perfectly with this new modern cottage aesthetic. You will also be able to utilize these pieces in the winter. 

     

    Textures

    All of the designers are loving the tarnished texture on metals this season. In a way, this home décor trend goes hand-in-hand with the modern cottage vibe. You’ll see a lot of distressed wood with cottage trends, and tarnish also provides a well-worn and aged look. Still, the metal shine will add to the modern feel.

    Vegetative textures, like the ones you find on gourds and pumpkins, are also coming into play. Mostly on decorative gourds and squash, but on other home décor items too! This trend is pretty specific to fall, but we’re happy to see that these bumps aren’t being seen as ugly anymore. If they’re good enough for Martha Stewart, they’re good enough for us. 

    Finally, designers are bringing velvet into fall. This traditionally winter texture is expanding its horizons into autumn. Velvet is typically presented in jewel tones, but its entry into fall lets velvet come in oranges, olive greens, and burgundy. 

    Have some fun with this texture. Use it on your couch, bedspread, and your windows. It will warm up any room and give you a beautiful transition into winter. We highly recommend this texture, especially if you’re in an area of the country with very cool falls, like New England. 

     

     

    Color Combinations

    This season’s number one color combination is chocolate and pumpkin! Not only does it sound delicious, but it looks incredible too. Of course, pumpkin orange and dark brown aren’t a new fall trend, but not many people intentionally put them together. 

    You can use this color combination on a large scale, like with your paint color and furniture, or you can create a centerpiece using these colors. Color combinations are the easiest trend to incorporate into your home because you only need a little bit of creativity for it to work in your space.

    Color combos can also be an excellent inspiration for all of your fall crafts! Let’s be honest, autumn is craft season, and it can be challenging to choose your color scheme. Start with chocolate and pumpkin, and then add in some of your favorite greens. You’ll be ready to craft in no time. 

     

    If orange and brown aren’t your thing, black accents are also on-trend. Black accent décor is another easy to incorporate style. You can add it to any room, color scheme, design, or style. Black is the ultimate neutral, and fall is a great season to add this trend to your décor. It will also flow nicely into winter.

    Once again, this is an easy trend to add to your crafts, and because it’s one color, you only need a good can of spray paint. Feel free to update any of your old home décor items by giving it a quick layer of black paint and letting it dry. You can also play around with the different types of textured spray paint to make it more unique. 

    If you do want to go all out with the black accent trend, you’ll still only need a can of paint. Give your dining room a black accent wall, paint your doors black, or paint your kitchen cabinets black. It’s only paint, so if you get tired of it after a few seasons, cover it up! 

     

    Have Fun With It!

    Fall activities are a ton of fun, and that’s the spirit you should take while adding all of these fall home décor trends. Adding new home décor isn’t supposed to be stressful; it’s supposed to be fun. The way you decorate your home should bring joy and comfort to you and your family. 

    Of course, if you’re happy with the traditional fall décor, keep it up! It’s tradition for a reason. The typical autumn color scheme will never go out of style, and pumpkins will always be the perfect addition to your front porch. Mix the old trends with the new ones so you can find your ideal fall style. Whatever you choose, we hope you’re happy with it. 

  • How To Keep Your Home Organized 

    How To Keep Your Home Organized 

    It’s the greatest challenge every homeowner and renter have to face. How can you keep your home organized without shoving everything under the bed or in the back of a closet? Just breathe. We’ll take it room by room and go through some basic steps to make your house the most organized home on the block.

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    Before You Start Getting Your Home Organized 

    Before we begin, there are a few things you should do to make this process even easier. First, consider the space that you have. Figure out how much unused or underutilized space you have. If there’s a reason you’re not using it, like it’s challenging to get to or a piece of furniture is blocking it, take note. You might not be able to access it every day, but it can still be of use. 

    If you have unutilized space that you can easily convert to an organized area, take note of that too. This is where you’ll put any shelves, hooks, or baskets. Half of keeping your home organized is remembering to put things back once you’re done using them. That’s much easier to do when everything has a proper place. 

    Finally, you’ll want to clean your house! You don’t have to go crazy but try to put every item in the room where it belongs. Take all the water bottles and cups from your bedside table and bring them to the kitchen. Place all the books back on the bookshelf. That will let you see what doesn’t have a place in your home and what you should reorganize. 

     

    Kitchen and Pantry

    The most beneficial thing you can do when organizing your kitchen is to utilize all of your shelves. If possible, install shelves in your pantry and start a few inches above the floor. Then go all the way up to the ceiling. This will help you increase your storage space without taking away from another area of the kitchen. After that, install hooks on any extra wall space you have. 

    Get some cute bins to put on those shelves. Have them available, so you have a place to store all of the out-of-place items. Keeping all of the random things together in a bin is better than leaving them around your home. 

    When you start reorganizing your cabinets, prioritize the pots, pans, and plates you use most frequently. Suppose you don’t use your dutch oven or small appliances that often; stick them in the back or in a tough to reach cabinet. Do whatever you can to make your frequently used items available to you. 

     

    Living Space

    Living spaces are a difficult area of your home to keep organized. Everyone always brings their current hobby, snack, or activity into that room, and that’s okay! That’s what the space was created for, but we still need to keep your home organized. 

    Toys can be a major source of clutter. If you have children, keep most of their toys in their room. Keep one single toy box in the living area and only let them bring down toys that can easily fit into that toy box when they’re done playing. 

    The living room is another area where you should utilize small bins. Put them under every end table and under the television. Put a cute little basket anywhere you can fit one. There’s no doubt that you’ll use them.

    Another option for this space is hidden storage. It can get pricy, but ottomans, stools, coffee tables, and even some sofas have hidden storage, so you can hide throw pillows, throw blankets, and anything else you don’t want on display. It will save you room in your linen closet and keep blankets accessible in case you get cold. 

     

     

    Closets

    It doesn’t matter if it’s a bedroom closet, bathroom closet, or linen closet. You need to keep your closets organized if you want to set yourself up for success. This is the one place other than your kitchen cabinets created for storage, so use it wisely. 

    A great way to add space is to squeeze in two closet rods instead of just one. Put one close to the ceiling and then one further down to the floor. You can hang your pants on the bottom rod and your shirts o the top. This may even make it easier to choose an outfit! It also helps if you use thin hangers so you can fit more clothes on each rod. There are also specialized hangers that can hang more than one clothing item.

    Once again, you should install hooks. Put them on the back of your closet doors or any open wall space you have in the closet. Finally, make sure to take anything that isn’t seasonally appropriate and put it in storage. You don’t need wool sweaters taking up valuable closet space in the middle of August. 

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    Bathroom

    The final space is the bathroom and, you guessed it, you’ll need more hooks and bins. Add shelving below the sink or on the wall. These shelves can hold all of your beauty products and more. If you have kids, get them a shower caddy. That way, their toiletries are stored in their room instead of the bathroom. 

    Another annoying storage problem in the bathroom is trying to find a place to put toilet paper. It can be the hardest thing to keep organized because it’s so bulky. Some people keep it out in the open, and they add storage specifically for toilet paper. Others keep it hidden in the bathroom closet. No matter what you choose, prioritize finding a way to organize your toilet paper. If you don’t, they’ll be a huge eyesore. 

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    Once you finish the general organization, pay close attention to the rooms and areas of your home that accumulate clutter and garbage. That will be your next in home organization. After that, it’ll just take a bit of practice! The most important part of keeping your home organized is finding what works for you. Test out different uses for baskets or move your hooks around. Eventually, you’ll have a perfectly organized home.

  • Purchases Newlyweds Should Protect

    Purchases Newlyweds Should Protect

    As newlyweds, you and your spouse will most likely be making important financial decisions and investments, many of these for the first time. As unromantic as it may sound, finances can play a huge role in how successful and happy your marriage will be. It’s no secret that arguing over money puts a huge strain on a relationship, but understanding how to protect these big purchases can help start your marriage off on the right foot. Here are four investments that newlyweds should protect along with a few tips on how to do so.

    Your new engagement/wedding ring(s)

    An engagement ring is a special, yet expensive investment. Putting an insurance policy on your beloved symbol of love may sound unromantic, but it’s important to make sure that your ring is protected forever. While the sentiment behind your ring is priceless, jewelry insurance will allow you to replace your ring in the event that something happens to it. Keep in mind that just because you may already have a homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy doesn’t mean that all of your jewelry is automatically covered, so be sure to look into insurance options shortly after the ring is purchased. If you’re not sure where to start, talk to your jeweler. Many online jewelers, including Blue Nile, not only offer an extraordinary collection of engagement rings, but also provide information on how to insure jewelry directly on their website.

    Your honeymoon

    Your honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with everlasting memories with your new spouse, but it’s also a huge financial investment. It’s important to plan ahead for a big trip like a honeymoon, but more time before a trip also means more time in which something can go wrong. While travel insurance can’t stop unpredictable events from disrupting your honeymoon, it can protect your investment. Medical emergencies, lost baggage, and tropical storms are just a few occurrences that can be protected by travel insurance. While planning your honeymoon, be sure to explore travel insurance options to see what is covered and help make your planning process less stressful.

    Your HOME

    Many newlywed couples look forward to buying their first home together shortly after walking down the aisle. From finding the perfect house to picking out decor and doing renovations, there is so much that goes into making your new house feel like home. If you and your spouse are buying a house or have already made the big purchase, consider investing in a home security system. Homes without security systems are 2.7 times more likely to be targeted by burglars. This shows that the mere presence of an alarm system is enough, in most cases, to protect your home and its occupants from a break-in. On top of that, homeowners typically receive a 10-20% discount on their homeowner’s insurance by having a functioning home alarm system installed. Companies like SimpliSafe, offer easy to install wireless home security systems that allow you to keep a close eye on your home no matter where you are.

    SHARED bank account

    While this isn’t necessarily a purchase, many newlywed couples choose to combine their finances after saying “I do.” This can simplify the process of paying your bills and allows you to have a better idea of your current financial situation. For many, this is the first time sharing a bank account with another person so it’s important to talk with your partner to define your financial goals and create a plan before merging your accounts. Each partner should come prepared with a list of their accounts, debts, and a copy of his/her credit score. Make it a habit to repeat this every few months. Rather than one partner taking the lead on handling the money, both partners should know exactly what’s going on financially to stay on top of bills and paying off debt.