Tempaper’s peel-and-stick wallpaper in the “Intersections” pattern in Urban Bronze, $125 per double roll.
Fall’s signature colors range from burnt orange to rusty reds, the colors of leaves as the air turns crisp and Mother Nature warns us that winter is coming.
As you gather family and friends for dinners and other celebrations, try incorporating these colors on your table and in your home. Here are our favorites.
Black-and-white tape trim provides a chic contrast to the soft, velvet upholstery on OKA’s Abbey dining chair. $425; oka.com/us
OKA's Abbey velvet dining chair in dirty orange, $425
The rusty red finish on OKA’s Huxley side table works perfectly next to your favorite chairs, and the hue blends well with other deep, rich colors. $575; oka.com/us
OKA's Huxley table in brushed red, $575
Hand-painted in Spain, Aerin’s Arlene dinner plate — shown here in a sepia tone — will bring artisanal craftsmanship and a sweet floral motif to your fall table. $95 each; aerin.com or the Longoria Collection , 1101-02 Uptown Park
Aerin “Arlene” dinner plates in Sepia, $95.
Davey Lighting’s bronze, copper and glass bracket lights are made to order using centuries-old techniques and work beautifully indoors or outdoors. $955-$989; originalbtc.com
Original BTC’s Davey bracket light in copper, $989
The Scandinavian style stands out in Beata Heuman’s rusty red-trimmed Alma table light and pendant for Original BTC. $999 pendant and $1,399 table light; originalbtc.com
Original BTC by Beata Heuman lighting, Alma pendant in coral ($999) and Alma Table Light ($1,399.)
Curves are trending in interior design, and Resource Furniture’s new Curve sofa — an adaptable sectional — blends soft edges with modern style. Starting at $5,950; resourcefurniture.com
Resource Furniture’s new Curve sofa, starting at $5,950
Tempaper’s affordable and easy-to-apply peel-and-stick wallpapers can add big style without the big commitment of traditional wallpaper. Its “Intersections” pattern combines shimmering copper and cream in a kinetic pattern of intersecting lines. $125 per double roll; tempaper.com
Tempaper’s peel-and-stick wallpaper in the “Intersections” pattern in Urban Bronze, $125 per double roll.
The hottest trend in home appliances right now is color. Big Chill’s 48-inch classic gas stove is now available in this gorgeous fawn brown, and it looks spectacular with brushed copper trim on the handle and knobs. Starting at $8,495; bigchill.com
The hottest trend in home appliances right now is color. Big Chill’s 48-inch classic gas stove is now available in this gorgeous fawn brown and it looks spectacular with brushed copper trim on the handle and knobs. starting at $8,495; bigchill.com
Mind the Gap’s Ravenala linen lampshade brings a pop of orange in a fan palm design. $248-$396; amara.com
Mind the Gap’s Ravenala linen lamp shade brings a pop of orange color in a fan palm design. $248-$396; amara.com
If you’re updating the powder bathroom, don’t forget the little details. Guests will soak in the charm of Global Explorer’s bath accessories set. $11.50-$26.50; amara.com
Amber glass bathroom set If you’re updating your powder bathroom, don’t forget the little details. Guests will soak in the charm of Global Explorer’s bath accessories set. $11.50-$26.50; amara.com
The Missoni Home Collection takes its inspiration from its famed fashion house, borrowing its signature zigzag design for the Birmingham pillow, which comes in two color schemes: rusty browns or oranges and greens. $436; amara.com
The Missoni Home Collection takes its inspiration from its famed fashion house, borrowing its signature zigzag design for the Birmingham pillow, which comes in two color schemes, rusty browns or oranges and greens. $436; amara.com
Step back into the 1970s with Jonathan Adler’s Pompidou Path Pillow, linen embellished with swirls of satin stitching. $120; jonathanadler.com
Pompidou Path Pillow by Jonathan Adler, $120
Made to order and hand woven by Peruvian artisans, the Peter flat weave wool rug gives any room an instant lift, no matter which side of the rug you use. $960-$3,200; jonathanadler.com
Peter Reversible Peruvian Flat Weave Rug by Jonathan Adler, $960-$3,200
Jonathan Adler’s Channeled Goldfinger lounge chair is a blend of modern minimalism and velvety luxury, finished with a polished brass frame. $2,250; jonathanadler.com
Channeled Goldfinger Lounge Chair by Jonathan Adler, $2,250
The double gourd shape Lisbon lamp features glossy ceramic, an antique brass base and natural linen shade. $515; sohohome.com
Soho Home’s Lisbon lamp
Fractured glass is fired into a beautiful pattern in the center of Soho Home’s Lyndale coasters, available in red, green or brown. $60; sohohome.com
Soho Home’s Lyndale coaster, $48 for a set of four
Diane Cowen has worked at the Houston Chronicle since 2000 and currently its architecture and home design writer. Prior to working for the Chronicle, she worked at the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune and at the Shelbyville (Ind.) News. She is a graduate of Purdue University and is the author of a cookbook, "Sunday Dinners: Food, Family and Faith from our Favorite Pastors."
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