Fall Trends 2008

by Dvira Ovadia, Dvira Ink

As we still hold on to the few warm days of summer we know that the Fall season is just around the corner. But let’s not despair – we can still try to stretch our summer breeze as much as we can! Meanwhile we should blissfully prep for the colourful fall months ahead and begin to think about new ways of entertaining and ways cozy ourselves up with refreshed ideas and warm tones for the colder months to come.

This Season’s Shades

The hot colours this season are warm, earthy and inviting. Think of caramel, light brown, terracotta, walnut and burnt orange, merging with purple, plum & eggplant tones, as well as deep hues of grey and taupe. For a crisp look, use any combination of these with a variety of white tones. This will create the lingering effect from those summer months.
(Photo courtesy of West Elm)

Paint Solutions

If you missed out on the summer reno season, you can still catch up and prep your home for those fall months! Check out the new environmentally friendly Aura paint from Benjamin Moore. This is by far the latest in technology when it comes to paint! Boasting some of the lowest numbers in VOCs – meaning it releases less pollution in the air – it’s also a nearly odourless paint. When it comes to style, not only do the new Aura paints have the hottest colours of the season, but combine any two, three or four colors in their palette, and they work together like it was just meant to be! This is one of those products that truly makes it easy to “do-it yourself,” a paint and a primer all in one! It dries faster, covers better and it also makes touch-ups clean, easy and approachable. Sure, at an average of $60 bucks a gallon, you might think twice, but once you consider all the benefits and the time you will save, it certainly makes it worth it!
(Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore Aura Paint)

Dinner Party Tips

Now that everyone’s back from summer holidays, why not make entertaining a little different and easier for you this fall? Try breaking up that mundane sit-down dinner by setting up one or two courses as a beautiful buffet! You can pre-prep all of the courses, and it allows you to spend more time with your guests instead of running back and forth to the kitchen with plates and platters of food. Always use dinner parties as an occasion to show off your finest serving dishes and silverware, and use your savvy décor sense to present a splendid conversation piece as people stretch their legs to walk around your food station. (Photo courtesy of Villa Collection)

Rings of Charm

Add a touch of excitement to your table. Popping up everywhere are pretty napkins and distinctive napkin rings. For a clean and classy look, find fresh white napkins and slip them through a glam ring. For a colourful punch, find your favourite patterns and textures and create your own napkin and ring combo. This is a sure way to individualize your table and spice up that tiresome china.
(Photo courtesy of Burk Decor)

Plates to Decorate

For another way to make a statement, check out the latest way to spice up your bare walls. Go out and find your favourite accent plates or use ones that you may have at home, even vintage pieces that were handed down to you from your mom or grandma. Once you’ve hand-selected your favourites, use plate hangers (found at your local craft store) to mount the plates on the wall. If you have an odd number, it would be best to mount them in a random pattern, but if you favour the cleaner look, use 9 or 12 plates and line them up in straight rows of 3 or 4.
(Photo courtesy of Burk Decor)

Moroccan It Up

To add a touch of sparkle, pick a focal point in your home, be it the entrance or the dining area. Make the move to change up your boring light fixtures for a series of exotic lanterns. They create an unbelievable mood, and just like a disco ball, they too will make your entire room glimmer. The Moroccan theme is by far one of my favourites and is now trendier than ever before. Don’t be intimidated by these foreign beauties – they can be combined with any décor and they will be a sure feature to be adored and remembered. (Photo courtesy of Villa Collection)

A New View for Back to School

With fall coming, let’s not forget the kids! Get your kids excited about a new school year and motivate them to get back into the swing of things with a new bedroom set and a matching desk for them to do their homework! Check out AP Industry’s new Mary-Kate and Ashley Collection. Geared for tweens to teens, it’s a versatile line of furniture that allows you to customize just about everything. First you choose your desired look, either ‘Home Essentials’ or ‘Classic Creations.’ Once you’ve made your choice from the wide array of furniture pieces, you now have an option of 35 different colors and 2 different knob hardware styles. Have fun with it and get your kids involved. Together you can mix and match the colors and styles and allow them to choose their favourite combination! (Photo courtesy of AP Industries)

This article was provided by Dvira Ink. Dvira Ink specializes in all types of residential and commercial design projects. From small to large ventures, Dvira Ink works with customers to tastefully facilitate, source and undertake everything from bathrooms to space planning, re-upholstering to paint selections, and even home staging to maximize your selling potential. For more information, please call 416-562-2252, or browse online at www.dvira.com.

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