Last Updated on October 17, 2017

Fall is perhaps the most colorful season of the year, with its crisp cool air turning leaves golden, amber, and maroon. Pumpkins are ripening and bright oranges and yellows are popping up all around. This magical season provides the ultimate in décor inspiration.

So, how can you bring fall to life in your own home? Here are some fall home décor trends we’ve noticed and some tips for giving your home a splash of autumn:

Get ‘gourd’-geous

Baskets and centerpieces are the perfect focal point for a dining space. Consider replacing your usual décor with brightly colored fruits, pumpkins or gourds for dashes of seasonal delight.

Gourds and seasonal fruit

Placing accent kitchen glassware on display is another great way to show a hint of fall home décor without taking away from the established ambience of your room. For a warm autumn touch, consider replacing black and white spatulas and any exposed kitchen tools with reds and oranges.

Exposed colorful kitchen utensils

You can also easily create fall-inspired DIY candle centerpieces and take simple white candles to the next level.

Fall leaf candle centerpieces
Photo courtesy of That’s What (Che) Said

Fall in love with autumn colors

The seasonal love doesn’t have to begin and end with centerpieces. A great way to fill your home with autumnal joy is to throw in some accent pieces. With this fall home décor trend, you can find beautifully patterned and brightly colored vases – small enough to fit on your kitchen countertop – which can give the heart of your home the extra pop of color needed to bring out the season.

Fall accent pieces

Spice up your bathroom with cinnamon-colored hand towels – a simple swap that makes a dramatic difference from standard white or beige towels.

Fall colored bathroom towels

Bring the outside in

Brightly colored flowers are a great way to liven up any room. From a pristine white bathroom to a beautiful sun-filled kitchen, making an otherwise ordinarily sterile environment warm and inviting is easier than you think. Place a few yellow, orange and red arrangements throughout your house to bring the romance of fall into your home. Try placing a few bright tulips in a simple vase, or a large arrangement of sunflowers. You really can’t go wrong.

Fall flowers - kitchen

Fall flowers - bathroom

Fall flowers - bathroom

Autumnal aromas

Scent is one of the strongest senses tied to memory, so what better way to elicit fond fall memories than to light a scented candle?

Here are some of our favorites:

You won’t ‘beleave’ your nose. This leaf-inspired scented candle blends the enchanting aromas of Crisp Red Apple, Golden Nectar, and Warm Clove Spice – the essence of fall.

Leaves Scented Candle
Photo courtesy of Bath & Body Works

Warm you heart and your home with the alluring aroma of Pumpkin Latte – perfect for those cold fall nights.

Pumpkin Latte Candle
Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Bay Candle

Autumn couldn’t be complete without this essential aromatic flavor – cinnamon. Cobblestone Candle’s Autumn Citrus and Cinnamon candle is sweet and spicy, providing the ultimate seasonal comfort and an autumnal ambiance you won’t be able to resist.

Cinnamon & Citrus Candle
Photo courtesy of Kirkland’s

We hope you’ve ‘fallen’ for some of these ideas for how to bring this beautifully colored, sweet-smelling season to life in your home.

To learn more about Granite Transformations and how we can help you upgrade your favorite space, visit granitetransformations.com.

Last Updated on January 6, 2020

Fall is an exciting time as we transition from warm summer nights to the cool and crisp ones found in autumn. Longer nights mean spending more time in your home. Whether it’s cozying up by the fire or entertaining for the upcoming holidays, today’s homeowners are switching things up by swapping their light and airy summer looks for warm and cozy fall décor.

Before you break out the pumpkins, however, here’s a look at what’s in and what’s out for this season’s fall home décor.

What’s In

Warm Colors and Velvet Textures

Warm up the room by swapping out cotton pillows and throws for richly colored orange and red velvet ones. It’s an easy way to welcome the season – and your guests – while bringing a cozy feeling to your home.

Go Dark, Go Green

Dark colors like black and dark brown are making a comeback and this fall season is all about the dramatic. Dark green is a popular cabinet color choice for this fall and winter; this natural hue blends beautifully with almost any home décor.

Green cabinets
Photo credit: Countryliving.com

Marble Look

Marble is totally in. Granite Transformations makes quartz countertops which create the gorgeous look of marble, without the scratching, staining and heat damage that tend to accompany regular marble. Pictured below is Carrarra from the Trascenda™ Collection.

Carrarra from Trascenda Collection

Subway Tile

For anyone who’s considering a fall kitchen renovation, Subway tile remains a timeless classic and lends the perfect backdrop to any home décor. It’s not only aesthetically flexible, it’s also available in a variety of materials and colors to suit any price point. Granite Transformations offers a variety of Subway tile colors to match any kitchen style. The tile of choice in the kitchen below is Subway Pearl.

Subway Pearl backsplash

Gallery Wall

Did you ever wonder where to hang that last picture? Creating a gallery wall is the perfect fix for running out of wall space while serving as a great way to display all your favorite pictures in one place. This is currently one of the top trending fall home décor ideas.

gallery wall
Design by: Lynn Byrne, Décor Arts Now | Photo credit: Ellen McDermott | Source: HGTV.com

Layered Look

Layering your furniture with soft, cozy throws is a beautiful way to add a touch of warmth to the space while also providing the convenience of a quick wrap on a chilly night.

Design by: Sarah Richardson | Source: HGTV.com

A Warm Welcome

Add a touch of fall to your front door with a festive wreath, some pumpkins, and seasonal foliage. It’s a beautiful way to spruce up your entryway as you welcome your guests with colors of the season.

festive fall front door

What’s Out

Copper Furniture

Copper home accessories, along with marble and rose gold, have had their day. The new trend is shying away from these overly shiny pieces and moving toward classic, aged brass. If you’ve already invested in real copper fixtures or a copper farmhouse sink, however, your investment is safe, as these genuine accessories remain timeless and will hold their value.

Copper furniture
Photo credit: Urban Outfitters | Source: Countryliving.com

Bland Furniture Sets

Generic furniture sets are on their way out. The new fall décor trend is to mix and match different designs and styles to create a one-of-a-kind look.

bland furniture

Brushed Metal

Brushed metals can give off an industrial look that designers say have seen their day. This fall, look for shiny, warm metals like bronze and gold, as these will add a new dimension of sophistication to your home.

Brushed metal fixtures in kitchen
Photo credit: Getty/Slobo | Source: HouseBeautiful.com

Plain Bedding

This fall might be the best time to spice things up in the bedroom. We’re talking bedding here, so everything from plain white sheets, duvets and shams should get a complete color makeover. Embrace the latest fall home décor ideas for your bedroom by blending rustic textures and luxurious fabrics to create a sultry and relaxing bedroom retreat.

Plain bedding

Visit granitetransformations.com to view our beautiful selection of quartz, recycled glass, granite and mosaic tile products or to schedule your free in-home design consultation.

Last Updated on October 3, 2017

Excited for the Season 2 premiere of Netflix’s original series Stranger Things? For all of us here at Granite Transformations, October 27th can’t get here fast enough. And, while we’re primarily in the business of sprucing up your home, right now we’re taking a step back and turning things…a little ‘upside down,’ if you will, with some ideas for how to make your home a little…stranger.

An epic Stranger Things premiere party must be equipped with a stellar thematic menu. From appetizers to desserts – here are some inspiring food ideas that are sure to become fan favorites:

Christmas Light Cupcakes

Christmas Light Cupcakes: Baked deliciousness – straight from the upside down.

Image courtesy of Bakedbree.com

Waffle-Inspired Cocktails

Thirsty? Try out waffle-inspired cocktails oozing with maple syrup dripping into delicious bourbon – a proper homage to our favorite numbered friend.

Image courtesy of Foodfanatic.com

Waffle Bar

Wouldn’t you rather eat your waffles than just have them as a drink garnish? Of course. We don’t blame you. For your Stranger Things  premiere party, set up a waffle bar for make-your-own dishes that everyone can enjoy.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Forman

Get crafty in the kitchen

For those of you up for a little bit more of a challenge, here are some amazingly creative concoctions right from Netflix’s own kitchen:

French Onion Barb: A horrifyingly delicious spin on a classic crowd pleaser

Photo courtesy of Netflix Kitchen

Demogorgon Pie: A haunting mixture of pumpkin, blueberry, and cherry pie – with ‘almost slices’ to help create a monstrous look for this deadly sweet treat.

Photo courtesy of Netflix Kitchen

Décor and gore

There are a lot of options for how to decorate your home to scream Stranger Things. You could go so far as to turn your living room into a recreation of the Upside Down, or you could simply put an alphabet on the wall to communicate with Will Byers. It’s up to you how far you take it – but here are some cool decoration ideas for how to create a creepy viewing room:

Light it up

Throw some Christmas lights up on your wall, along with the alphabet. Try an easy DIY mural – or – a quick Etsy purchase. If you’re busy in the kitchen with your French Onion Barb, you may want to go the easy route here.

Image courtesy of MaterialGods @ Etsy

Fort Will

Forget the couch. View the premiere from the comfort of your own hideout tent, just like poor little Will Byers:

Photo courtesy of ideasfornhnjax.blogspot.com

Go all out

Ever thought your living room could use a huge, disgusting portal into another dimension? It’s certainly no easy feat – but it’s certainly a way to step up your Stranger Things premiere party to the next level:

Photo Credit: Alexandra Klimavich

No matter your taste or creativity, any Stranger Things premiere party is bound to be a hit, and these ideas hopefully gave you some inspiration for how to turn your home upside down. And when you’re ready to go back to a more traditional look, we can help get things right side up at granitetransformations.com.

Enjoy the show…