Category: Eclectic Homes

This fall season, select natural elements to add texture and warmth to your mantel. Warm ochres, woody browns and bone whites create a beautiful color palette and will assist your mantel easily transition from fall to winter.

— Lauren from With Two Mothers

West Elm

Twig Mirror

Create a beautiful focal point with this rustic twig mirror.

Etsy

Dried Flower Arrangement by Flores del Sol

Insert wealthy, lovely color to your mantel with a dried flower arrangement that will last through the season.

Etsy

Vintage Carved Wooden Bird by Modern Bird Vintage

This stained wooden bird is the best combination of modern and rustic.

Wicker Core Spheres – $8.99

Add texture and visual appeal to your mantel with these wicker core spheres.

Etsy

Porcelain Mixed Nut by KG Ceramics – $48

In a vase or bowl, then these porcelain mixed nuts will transition nicely from fall to winter.

Etsy

Antique Rustic Harvest Bowl by Haven Vintage – $58

This rustic wooden bowl will look great filled with your favorite fall foliage.

Ballard Designs

Suzanne Kasler Atelier Antler – $49

No animals were hurt in the making of those antlers. Bring among nature’s most beautiful sculptures into your house, guilt-free.

Jonathan Adler

Jonathan Adler Capuchine Small Gourd – $95

This modern take on a gourd can be used as a vase or on its own as a sculptural object of art. It is another accessory which will look beautiful in your house well after the leaves have fallen.

Etsy

String Art on Wood by How Now Layout

This string art will add beautiful color and texture to any fall mantel.

Crate&Barrel

Mango Gourd

This cherry gourd resembles the real thing, but you are going to have the ability to use this classic piece yearly.

Etsy

Birch Candle Holders by Pretty Dreamer – $22

Birch candle holders provide a rustic, natural sense to any fall mantel.

Etsy

Faux Bois Beeswax Taper Candles by Silver Firs Farm – $9

These hand-crafted, faux bois taper candles are perfect for fall decorating.

Crate&Barrel

Chestnut Branch – $19.95

This chestnut branch will be a beautiful filler for any vase and a fantastic splash of color for your mantel.

Etsy

Fall Feathers by Miles of Light – $30

The natural colors and textures of those beautiful feathers will help bring the outdoors in.

Etsy

Yarn Wrapped Letters by Grace Watson – $30

Spell out your favorite fall sentence with these cozy, yarn-wrapped letters.

Table Tonic

Bamileke Feather Juju Hat

Create an instant focal point and add a dash of the unexpected with this gorgeous feather Juju hat.

Etsy

Four Yellow Ginkgo Leaves Pressed by Maple Shoppers – $40

No drop mantel is complete without any leaves. Frame among those gorgeous pressed-leaf bits for immediate art.

Crate&Barrel

Bone China Big Pine Cone – $24.95

As a modern spin on the traditional pine cone shape, these walnut pine cones will transition easily from fall to winter.

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I’ve always believed grey wood tones feel just right for this season. When it’s pickled, painted, stained or left to weather naturally, the timber evokes a sense of bare branches and pearly winter skies — a very different way from the comfy, snuggle-up decorating we often crave during the chilly months. Get ideas from eight different takes on this material below.

Chelsea Atelier Architect

Striated kitchen cabinets provide a sleek kitchen a sense of texture.

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The towering gray-wood wall, which follows the line of the cathedral ceiling, provides strong presence to this living room.

John Lum Architecture, Inc.. AIA

Gray wood beams march in step with cupboard doors an organic touch at a really contemporary area.

Deep gray on a deck brings a weathered appearance. The light-wood-and-white furniture pops nicely against its darker background.

Planks are the last material I’d expect to see within this minimalist bedroom, but the profound grey makes them feel sophisticated and subtle.

DSA Architects

The Old West gets a modern spin: rough-hewn railings, a longhorn skull like a sculptural accent, and just enough color to keep it from feeling drab.

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

A clever twist on an accent wall, gray-stained wood adds an attractive layer supporting this very simple headboard.

usona

A feeling of softness pervades this space. The light grey floor planks, furniture and rug combine for the gentle feel of a misty day.

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Autumn is nearly here and I’ve got feathering the nest on my head. Instead of adding warmth this season try adding interest and warmth with neutrals. See how pattern and texture might inject just the right amount of cozy to your space. — Danyelle out of Dandee Designs

Anthropologie

Genova Side Table – $298

Natural woods bring immediate warmth to a room. The side table could look fantastic tucked into a corner with seasonal publications set on top.

Amazon

Penguin Hardback Classics – $16.99

Curling up with a good book is always a treat, but novels this fairly make reading even more enjoyable.

Contemporary Throws – $39.95

Placing cozy throws on seats and couches not only helps maintain your room looking tempting, they add great texture too. I really like the chunky feel of the throw and can imagine it’s going to be in high demand on these chilly autumn evenings.

CB2

Branch Mat CB2 – $44.95

The pattern with this branch doorway mat is fantastic. It’s a simple solution to spruce up your porch, welcoming friends and fall.

CB2

Alpha Carbon Floor Lamp – $229

You can not have too much reading light in a room. This adjustable floor lamp will fit well near your favourite seat.

Urban Outfitters

Crocheted Square Pillow – $34

I really like this pillow seems like it was created to fit into almost any space. It would be simple to add to your present throw pillow collection.

Organic Cotton Pintuck Duvet Cover + Shams

Adding a duvet into the mattress is essential in the colder months in the Northwest. The pintucking detail with this particular cover adds a touch of fairly to the neutral color.

Anthropologie

Simpatico Hobnail Candle – $28

Candle light can turn into a cold room to cozy in the time necessary to light the wick. Can you imagine the fairly light which could come from this lovely votive?

Overstock.com

Round Framed Dark Gold Mirror – $294.99

As the days become shorter it’s almost always a good idea to think about ways to add more light to your space. This round mirror will reveal valuable sunlight and is neutral enough to add to any decor.

Ballard Designs

Firenze Embroidered Panel Curtain – $179

I like the notion of swapping out curtain panels with the seasons. These panels would be a good option for places which don’t get much light throughout the warmer months. And the pattern is a great option for everyone!

Crate&Barrel

Tatum Table Lamp – $199

The texture with the table lamp is so lovely. Add it to some usually dark place in your room and you have light but added interest too.

Overstock.com

Jullian Beige Shag Rug – $144.99

Warming up hardwoods and tile flooring with neutral carpets is simple. The pattern with this rug makes it look more thought out and purposeful.

Anthropologie

Piecrust Mug – $12

It would not be autumn without a nice cup of warm cider. The scallops with this mug make it nearly irresistible.

Ballard Designs

Seagrass Chandelier Shade – $21

Switching your chandelier’s basic shades with them in seagrass is a simple way to spruce up your room. I can’t get over the texture!

Anthropologie

Woods Wallpaper – $198

Wallpapering could be a very labor intensive project, but the effect always makes up for your attempt. The birch pattern with this paper could be a nice neutral touch with the accent wall.

Anthropologie

Parlor Curtain – $148

Layering these rich velvety curtains over your fundamental sheers would add immediate charm and a touch of romanticism to your property.

West Elm

Porcelain Hurricanes, Dotted – $19

I want to purchase these fairly ceramic shots so I can see the light shining through these small perforations. I’m sure it’s lovely.

West Elm

Jute Chenille Herringbone Rug, Natural/Ivory – $49

This rug may look like every other, but whenever you’ve got a nearer look the subtle zigzag pattern is hard to resist. Did I mention it’s made from chenille? Perfect to cozy up on by the flame.

Pottery Barn

Faux Sheepskin Pillow Cover – $19.50

A leather coat chair would look handsome with this cream-colored faux sheepskin pillow cover softening up its rough edges.

Restoration Hardware

Italian Wool & Alpaca Knit Throw – $199

Cable knit is your perfect nod to autumn. I’d like to start and finish every day tucked below this warm throw.

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