White After Labor Day

This time of year there’s lots of debate whether you should wear white clothing after labor day and if so, how to make the look work for fall.  Seldom do you hear conversation taking place about how to make a white décor work for fall.  With so many people decorating with white these days, I thought I share a few design ideas for transitioning your white décor from summer to fall.

No. 1 

Mix shades of white and tan to take the crisp edge off your décor while adding depth and dimension .  Pick colors that range from white to mid-tone browns and layer in textured fabrics for visual dimension.

No. 2

Use natural fall colors like green, yellow, orange and rust to make your whites look warmer.  Fall is the time to accessorize with natural stems, gourds, leaves and foliage.

No. 3

Woven textures in rugs and baskets give white fabrics a richer feel for fall.

No. 4

Deep, jewel tone colors play well against white furnishings and make a space feel cozier.  The teal pillows on this sofa really bring a vibrancy to the space.

No. 5

Accessorize with soft, fluffy textiles and layer, layer, layer.

No. 6

Mixing different materials like glass, wood, bone, and ceramic will add dimension to otherwise one-dimensional white surfaces.

No. 7

A fall colored throw adds an instant fall update to white furniture. The color brings the feel of the outdoors in and is visually stimulating.

No. 8

Another design trick you can do is switching the focus. Switch out a solid textured rug with a patterned style and opt for solid pillows instead of patterns.  Having a strong pattern on the floor gives a room the impression of weight which conveys a sense of warmth, which equals fall.

Your overall approach for transitioning your summer whites into the fall is to add layers, deepen the color accents, mix in textures and vary the finishes.  These simple steps will make your home a cozy fall retreat.

all images can be found on my Fall and Halloween inspiration board.