Olioboard Inspiration: Decorating with Natural Fall Elements

Entry #2864, September 27, 2013

Today we continue Stagetecture’s feature ‘Olioboard Inspiration‘. Last week you enjoyed – ‘Planning & Designing the Perfect Baby Nursery‘ from Alison Hayes. This week I feature Xiomara Zayas who shares ideas for bringing decorating with natural fall elements. She is a member of the Facebook Olioboard Fan Room and she helps you turn your interiors into an inspiring autumn getaway!

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Olioboard Inspiration #37

‘Decorating with Natural Fall Elements ’ –  Xiomara Zayas

Who doesn’t fall in love with the autumn when it begins to show its spectacular natural beauty and its countless elements. It’s autumnal fragrances, amazing trees, lovely leaves in various colors and hues all abounded around us; dream and imagine part of that splendiferous nature in your living space.

If you are a lover of nature, immerse yourself in the inspiration that autumn brings. Express your creativity and bring in some natural autumnal touches to your space with those elements that reflect your personality.

Bringing Nature into your Interiors this Fall

Look around your home, you may already have some of these elements on which you can enhance. Wooden furniture,ceilings or wood floors can be  accentuated with other autumnal ornaments and make the most of them. You can leave the windows undressed in specific areas so as to allow the natural  light to flood the room and to have a clear view of the forever changing colours of autumn.

Collect branches!!!, they are fabulous. There are a thousand ways to incorporate these into your décor on the walls and in table arrangements. A large branch adorned with leaves and spices hanging from the ceiling with candles makes a great centrepiece. The best thing about branches is that they are excellent for any season of the year and their leaves are incredibly decorative especially by their rich colors.  You can create unique ornaments using pine cones, dried flowers and gourds in assorted colors which provide a mix of textures and don’t forget to include some elements of forest deer and birds to your displays.

Enlightening Senses in your Home

The fruits harvested of this season and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and anise are a tremendous option for the autumn décor. In addition to their warmth and color, they retain their fragrance which fills  your home with a rich spicy aroma.  Speaking of aromas remember to add scented candles, they offer you one of the warmest and inviting natural elements; Fire.

Decorating with natural fall elements is so simple; just let the autumn inspire you and allow your creativity to flow. Surround yourself with the warmth and harmony that autumn offers you and enjoy it to the maximum. Happy Autumn days!!!

About Xiomara Zayas

I am currently pursuing an interior design degree, and happy to be a part of the olioboard fan room  where I learn so much from the other talented members. I love to share my designs, ideas and things that inspire me , and reflect my personality. If you are interested in seeing more of my inspirational designs and ideas I will be happy to share them with you, please follow me on Face-book at “Mydecoplace” and my olioboard portfolio.