Hay, dried leaves, and flowersDriftwood, pine cones, mealie stalksCottonHarvests like corn, pumpkin, wheat
What is needed is a creative mind, skilled hands, and a great vision.
Change Does Not Have to be Big
When thinking of redecorating you may be overwhelmed by the amount of work and finances that may be needed. It does not have to be the case. All that is required to give your farmhouse a fall deco makeover is changing a few items around the house. Cushions and throws are primary items that can be changed, what it takes may be a new pillow case with neutral earth tones and textures. These are primary as they can be put away and reused in the next fall alongside throws. This is an area where the words of the architect Louis Sullivan, “Form follows function.” can be put to use. The overall decor of the room should not only be aesthetically pleasing but soothing to the skin and comforting to the soul when used. Pick throws that are made of warm, neutral hues with materials like wool, flannel, cashmere, and cotton.
Things To Upcycle
Front door wreaths are a winner and can be made from about anything – cotton, driftwood, pinecones, dried leaves, and branches. Use berries, and beads and give your wreaths the feel of a nest by adding a few feathers; wool, or cotton balls.
Different size pumpkins can also be used on the front porch, these have the beautiful tones of Fall and can be carried out right through Halloween. One can make a pumpkin vase with dried summer flowers and grain for the table centerpiece or the hallway floor.
Mason jars can be painted using earth tones and stencils of leaves and berries can be used in the front.
Old buckets of galvanised steel can be used raw or repainted in the front porch or the kitchen. Bring the harvest in by placing these buckets filled with wheat on the kitchen counter or by the pantry. They will remind the inhabitants of the beauty of harvest and a time to reap what they have sown. On the front porch they can be filled with hay to keep reminding you of the love you have for your animals as you enjoy tea on a chilly Fall’s day.
What You Might Need for DIY?
Masking tape
Masking tape helps with marking areas to be worked on and can be easily peeled off without causing damage.
Paint
Chalk Paint is good for upcycling old furniture to give it a fresh, rustic feel.
Adhesive
Normal household adhesives available over the counter can be used for these projects.
Scissors
Garden scissors are preferred for such projects as they can cut through branches and drift wood.
Tape measure
A metal measuring tape is best for this project as it holds shape giving enough room to measure and cut.
Utility knife
A utility knife with changeable blades can be used to cut places that are hard to reach with a scissor.
Q. What if I want to use something huge but don’t have enough budget?
A. A floor rug can be used underneath the coffee table, it will cover more surface and have a huge effect on the room.
Q. Should I hire an interior designer?
A. Small changes around the house will have the impact you are looking for, you do not have to hire a designer. You can use what you find at home. This is kind to the environment and your pockets.
Q. What if my space has bold valour?
A. The beauty about fall decoration is that it follows neutral and earth tones. This means whatever you add to your space is most likely to blend into your existing colour scheme. Use colours like cream and nude.
Q. What if my space is small?
A. For small spaces, move away from adding things from the outdoors. Rather use a wreath on the front door, a centerpiece for the table and change the pillow cases of cushions.
New seasons are exciting and welcoming them in should not be costly. Enjoy farmhouse fall deco your home in these fall suggestions that are kind to the earth, your budget and can carry upcoming holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving.
