Fall is quickly approaching and if you're looking for creative ways to transform your home, so that it's ready for the season, you won't want to miss out on these designer-approved tips.
20.08.2023 - 21:17 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
If you feel as though your neutral space could use a little more oomph, you may just be an accessory or two away from achieving your desired vision.
Interior designers are always weaving in textural accents to add intrigue to neutral rooms, and they're sharing 17 of their favorite, go-to products below.
Perigold
Zoe Feldman, the founder of Zoe Feldman Design, appreciates this four-pack of decorative pillows for a slew of reasons.
«Not only are these velvet pillowcases machine washable—hello, homes with children and pets—but the contrast piping is a fun addition to the otherwise minimal colors,» she says. «Inviting subtle saturation into neutral spaces prevents them from feeling flat.
Oka
Items that are equal parts stylish and functional are always winners in designers' books.
»I love to use textured vases in a more neutral space because they add depth and visual interest where they are placed," comments Christie Veres, the founder of CDV Interiors. Veres also loves putting fresh branches and flowers in the vases since it's an easy way to bring nature indoors.
Pottery Barn
As the temperatures drop, you're going to want to stock up on some warm blankets, which can work wonders in transforming your space aesthetically, too.
«Layering blankets is an easy way to add coziness and texture to a space,» notes Brenna Morgan, the founder of Brenna Morgan Interiors.
Crate and Barrel
Live plants are great, but faux branches and stems don't ever need replacing.
«The whimsy feathers of these branches add so much depth and really create a mood,» says Jessicah Kolter, the founder of Jessicah Kolter Interior Design. «They are a great way to make the space feel polished and styled at a very reasonable cost.»
Etsy
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Fall is quickly approaching and if you're looking for creative ways to transform your home, so that it's ready for the season, you won't want to miss out on these designer-approved tips.
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