The leaves will soon be changing, your decor should to! Creating a seasonal color palette for your home is a great way to freshen things up and gives you the perfect excuse to do some shopping.

Red

Rich, bold, passionate — red can be an intense color, but it can also be warm and earthy depending on the tone. Shades of crimson or rust can create a cozy ambience while still providing a pop of color. Reds are best used in spaces with high energy, like family rooms or entertaining spaces.

Orange

Bright, warm, energetic — orange is a vivacious color and often associated with fall and its respective holidays. Different shades of orange can evoke different emotions. Softer shades like peach or terra cotta can be cozy and calming while richer shades like pumpkin or tangerine can create a sense of excitement and warmth.

Yellow

Cheerful, sunny, childish — yellow is a fun, but complex color that when not used carefully, can be overwhelming. Because yellow is so eye catching, use it in smaller doses and balance it out with muted colors like beige or green. Darker shades of yellow like gold or mustard are often associated with wealth and high quality.

Green

Stability, endurance, harmony — green is a sophisticated color that we typically associate with nature. Because it is a cool color, green can have calming effects and evokes a sense of safety. Deeper shades like emerald or hunter green can add both intensity and elegance to a space.

Brown

Strong, reliable, earthy — brown is a versatile color that goes with just about any aesthetic. Being a neutral color makes brown easy to coordinate with; it also comes with its share of great textures like wood and leather. Brown accents can easily warm up a space and give it a homier feel, it never goes out of style. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and head on over to portandbay.com to find everything you need to get ready for fall. If you have any questions or need some decorating advise, don't hesitate to contact us.