Fall Refresh: Top Color Trends & How To Add Them To The Home
With the fall season soon upon us, now is a great time for a fall refresh with some new home decor. I’m sharing my fave finds in the trending colors this season that will also serve the home year round.
Earth tones are nothing new when it comes to fall. From your wardrobe to your home, working in earthy hues helps to warm up an overall look. But now more than ever, earth tones are being worked into the home as staple pieces well beyond just the fall season, giving a warmer look to a neutral color palette to decorate with. You really have such a range of color options with earth tones, which makes these colors even more appealing to decorate with. I’m sharing three favorite earth tone colors and all the ways you can work each into the home for the perfect refresh.
In addition to earth tones, bold deep indigo blues are being carried out through the home in new ways. It’s another great color choice to utilize year round, as it is is classic and timeless no matter what the style.
For an easy and subtle dose of color, small decor like dried florals and a colored vase are some of my favorite pieces to work into the home. For a bigger color statement, consider dinnerware, throw pillows, and large wall art that all can easily be worked into an existing space.
Get inspired with all my fave finds below…
Terracotta Hues
(aka Terracotta, Clay, Rust, Paprika)
When it comes to earth tones, one of the first ones I think of is terracotta. Under the umbrella of this warm rich orange red color is even more amazing color options that are on point this season. Take clay for instance — it’s a softer way to work in a tint of terracotta in a subtle way, as it comes off more pink and less red, and it definitely having a moment right now. You can find soft clay colored decor for the home, as well as cookware — who says cookware has to be stored away anyways? With a colored pan like this SPICE ALWAYS PAN, it looks great left out when not in use. Rust is another way to go — deeper and more brown — and perfect as a neutral element to a space. And you can never go wrong with actual terracotta decor that this color is named for — I love this FRIDA VASE for adding an earthy touch in an interesting way with its modern design. l also love this TERRACOTTA REVERSIBLE PILLOW that offers a bold terracotta color on one side and a rich golden yellow on the other side - it’s like 2 pillows in 1. Whichever way you choose to go, these red orange hues are as warming as the natural earth itself.
row 1: Terracotta Throw | Ravenna Vase | Paprika Dinner Plates Set of 6 | Orange Canyon Ceramic Canister
row 2: Durango Terracotta Accent Lamp | Clay/Multi Emi Pillow | Dried Dipsacus Thistle | Frida Vase
row 3: Red Iringa Round Basket | Spice Always Pan Set | Terracotta Abstract Art | Terracotta Reversible Pillow Cover
row 4: Paprika Cloth Napkin Set here & here | Clay Catchall Basket | Debossed Taper Holder | French Butter Dish
Deep & Golden Yellows
(aka Mustard, Ochre, Golden Yellow, Turmeric, Saffron, Nectar, Dijon)
Image via West Elm
Call it what you will (and there are a lot of names to refer to it by), there is a lot to love about a deep golden yellow hue. And while it is displayed in full force for the fall season, it can work year round as a more grounding yellow color that pairs perfectly with its other earthier color counterparts. For a bolder color statement, a true golden yellow color like this GOLDENROD VELVET PILLOW is great in the home, and can be paired with neutrals or even try bold blue or navy for an interesting contrast. And I love this SAFFRON GRENADILLA LAMP that’s ochre hue is reminiscent of the 70s where it was most popular, but with a chic pleated shade, this lamp shows how this color can get a modern look. For a more muted and subtle yellow tint, I love these HONEY CLOTH NAPKINS that are a great alternative for a neutral napkin look. For a more mustard look, this AIMEE MOHAIR THROW BLANKET is such a great way to work this muted yellow color into the home in a beautiful way, as the woven throw helps to soften up this color and make it workable year round. And I love this DIJON HAND KNOTTED RUG that features deep yellow coloring with taupe, gray, and stone for a subtle and soft way to work yellow into the home.
row 1: Yellow Sunny Fields Dish Towel | Goldenrod Velvet Pillow , Ochre Velvet Pillow | Saffron Grenadilla Table Lamp | Dijon Barro Vase
row 2: Eden Vase | Ochre Old Havana Side Plate Set | Preserved Phalaris Bunch | Natural/ Gold Fringed Geometric Plaid Pillow
row 3: Yellow Jade Lidded Storage Basket | Dijon Hand Knotted Rug | Mustard Throw | Nectar Pasta Bowl
row 4: Mustard Aimee Mohair Throw, Brushed Herringbone Throw | Aspen Gold Reed Grass, Yellow Dried Yarrow | Honey Napkin Set | Neutral Gladia Planter
Deep Blues
(aka Indigo, Navy, Sapphire, Ink Blue, Dark Blue )
Blue is always in style, and for a bold way to work blue into the home deep blues are a great way to go. Decor in these rich hues can easily liven up a space and equally offer the timeless touch dark blue is known for. A classic indigo can be elevated with textured wovens like this INDIGO PINTUCK PILLOW. And for a more statement deep blue look, I love glazed stoneware like this DARK BLUE STONEWARE SERVING BOWL and this polished NAVY DUTCH OVEN that doubles as both cookware and kitchen decor due to its stylish look. Even a small dose of color can make a difference to a space, like this BLUE SMOKEY GLASS SOAP PUMP that will instantly liven up a bathroom.
row 1: Indigo Pintuck Pillow | Terrafirma Cobalt Vessel | Indigo Mini Vase | Blue Metal Dome Pendant
row 2: Ink Blue Floral Ottoman | Dark Blue Stoneware Serving Bowl , Indigo Reactive Stoneware Dinnerware | Blue Silicone Utensil Set | Blue Upholstered Cube
row 3: Dark Blue Vintage Sea Glass Beads | Regal Blue Mid-Century Wood Planter | Sapphire Matte Latte Grain Bowls Set | Indigo Reactive Mug
row 4: Navy Dutch Oven | Natural + Blue Vase | Blue Fringe Throw | Blue Smokey Glass Soap Pump
Mossy & Earthy Greens
(aka Moss, Olive Green, Army Green, Rustic Sage)
Earthy greens are in full force and such a great color choice for any color palette, as these muted greens are a great neutral green for easily adding into a space. A deep verdant green like this DIPPED CERAMIC BOWL is a great way to add a muted green accent in a chic way, as its glaze finish adds a striking look for a countertop. Green stoneware is a great way to add a touch of green, especially when it features other tones like brown or terracotta, like this ACADIA JAR. For a deep and darker muted green, I love this DARK KHAKI GREEN THROW for a rich way to accent a sofa or bed. And I love this GREEN GLASS BEAD STRAND for a subtle way to add color and style to a coffee table, shelf or console table.
row 1: Moss Marais Taper Candle Set of 2 | Olive Linen Pillow Cover | Green Reactive Glaze Cereal Bowl Set | Faux Protea Flowers and Foliage
row 2: Green Throw | Geo Ridge Glass Vase | Green Li Table Lamp | Acadia Jar
row 3: Green Leaves Salad Plate | Green Glass Bead Strand | Green Linen Napkin Set , Olive Green Linen Napkin Set , Army Green Cloth Napkin Set | Green Serra Pillow
row 4: Half Moon Olive/Green Pillow Cover | Zagora Taper Holders | Dipped Ceramic Bowl | Green Dish Towel
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