Wrap your home in Fall Colors

Wrap your home in fall colours

 

 

 

Evolution And Ethanol burning fi replace by Bioflame, C2 paints exclusive to Walls Alive, Rustic Wood Table Lamp from Country Living Furnishings, Hollow Tree Trunk Stool from Country Living Furnishings,Blissliving Home Corina duvet from Home Evolution, The original Buddha Bowl, from Home Evolution, Le Creuset's cast-iron round french oven, in Cassis.

When the outside temperature starts to drop, it's natural to want to curl up and hibernate.

And by hibernate, we mean wrapping ourselves in wool throws, cocooning in luxurious, high-thread-count bedding sheets and gorging on the hardiest cuisine that fall has to offer.

In the world of home decor, this is all good news for those ready to get comfortable. Interior decor choices are trending toward the rustic side this time of year, with an abundance of natural materials such as iron, natural wood and wool.

For paint directions for fall 2010, look no further than cues from Mother Nature herself.

"Warm greys create a feeling of luxury and can add depth and interest to a room, thereby making it a popular choice. For accents, mustard, rich blues and, of course, deep plum and mauve aren't losing steam any time soon," explains Jocelyn Verweire of Walls Alive, who recommends their C2 paint, a line that Greg Stebbe, owner of Walls Alive, along with a few independent paint dealers, introduced to the North American market with much fanfare.

It has all the qualities that designers and do-it-yourselfers demand, including durability, great coverage, and a colour palette that is reflective of current tastes.

"We track trends within the fashion industry, but also within our customer base. Colours that don't sell don't make the cut, so the choices are very consumer-driven," adds Verweire.

So, while the paint dries, slap on a pair of sunglasses and head out into the sunshine for these last few days of bliss (it's cool today, but the forecast is looking good). After all, it's only a matter of weeks before falling snowflakes will replace falling leaves, the ultimate time to get cosy.