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While Pantone may have named One of the biggest lighting This holiday season, when it comes to
“marsala” the color of 2015, for the fall, trends of 2015 is led by the latest decorating, less is more.
designers are still seeing a lot of cooler technology. According to Carrie Gaither explains that instead of
colors like grays and blues. Oesmann, owner and interior splurging for glitzy winter holiday
According to Catherine Gaither, owner designer of Bailiwick Interior Design decorations, beautifully simple and rustic
and designer of Freedom by Design in in Bethlehem, “LED lighting is taking décor is in thanks to the DIY movement:
Allentown, “soft monochromatic color over the marketplace.” think pitchers filled with lemons, a display
palettes” are in for fall as they “keep the However, she cautions that of oranges with cloves in a clear container
space open and fresh.” Gaither notes this the process isn’t easy. “Be sure to and decorating with corks.
color palette is particularly popular with take the time to do your homework To capture this simple yet beautiful
grays, which are the “hot new tan.” before investing,” Oesmann says. look for the holidays, Oesmann suggests
On the opposite side of the soft “The major factor is to pick the color using a combination of greenery and LED
color spectrum, sumptuous cobalt and temperature that appeals to you the twinkle lights.
royal blues are coming back in, and most — 2700k is the closest to original “Let the light set the mood and the
Gaither suggests pairing the look with incandescent light bulbs — the higher natural greenery goes with any palette,”
a contemporary piece of art for a the number, the cooler the light.” Oesmann says. For the fall, try clusters of
sophisticated look. In terms of lighting design, Gaither white or pastel pumpkins on your porch,
says that statement lights — think stringing acorn and pinecone garlands, or
On trend accents lighting in sculptural and funky shapes — using gourds for a table centerpiece.
are hot for fall.
When it comes
to home furnishings, Make it your own
Shoshana Gosselin,
interior decorator at In terms of overarching design
Love Your Room in trends for fall, designers agree that
Emmaus, has noticed a personalization is key. “More people
lot more retro, mid- want their home to feel like a home
century inspired furnishings. versus a showroom,” explains Wendy
One popular example is the bar Minotti, interior designer at Treasured
cart. Gosselin says this Mad Men-era Designs of Easton.
accessory has become one of the Much of this personalized look is
must-have pieces for fall. Another trend achieved through DIY projects. Minotti
prediction according to Gosselin is says many clients opt for refinishing
unfinished wood, which shows off the dressers, swapping out door handles, and
natural beauty of wood’s texture. repurposing what they have, as opposed
to buying new furniture.
While Pantone may have named One of the biggest lighting This holiday season, when it comes to
“marsala” the color of 2015, for the fall, trends of 2015 is led by the latest decorating, less is more.
designers are still seeing a lot of cooler technology. According to Carrie Gaither explains that instead of
colors like grays and blues. Oesmann, owner and interior splurging for glitzy winter holiday
According to Catherine Gaither, owner designer of Bailiwick Interior Design decorations, beautifully simple and rustic
and designer of Freedom by Design in in Bethlehem, “LED lighting is taking décor is in thanks to the DIY movement:
Allentown, “soft monochromatic color over the marketplace.” think pitchers filled with lemons, a display
palettes” are in for fall as they “keep the However, she cautions that of oranges with cloves in a clear container
space open and fresh.” Gaither notes this the process isn’t easy. “Be sure to and decorating with corks.
color palette is particularly popular with take the time to do your homework To capture this simple yet beautiful
grays, which are the “hot new tan.” before investing,” Oesmann says. look for the holidays, Oesmann suggests
On the opposite side of the soft “The major factor is to pick the color using a combination of greenery and LED
color spectrum, sumptuous cobalt and temperature that appeals to you the twinkle lights.
royal blues are coming back in, and most — 2700k is the closest to original “Let the light set the mood and the
Gaither suggests pairing the look with incandescent light bulbs — the higher natural greenery goes with any palette,”
a contemporary piece of art for a the number, the cooler the light.” Oesmann says. For the fall, try clusters of
sophisticated look. In terms of lighting design, Gaither white or pastel pumpkins on your porch,
says that statement lights — think stringing acorn and pinecone garlands, or
On trend accents lighting in sculptural and funky shapes — using gourds for a table centerpiece.
are hot for fall.
When it comes
to home furnishings, Make it your own
Shoshana Gosselin,
interior decorator at In terms of overarching design
Love Your Room in trends for fall, designers agree that
Emmaus, has noticed a personalization is key. “More people
lot more retro, mid- want their home to feel like a home
century inspired furnishings. versus a showroom,” explains Wendy
One popular example is the bar Minotti, interior designer at Treasured
cart. Gosselin says this Mad Men-era Designs of Easton.
accessory has become one of the Much of this personalized look is
must-have pieces for fall. Another trend achieved through DIY projects. Minotti
prediction according to Gosselin is says many clients opt for refinishing
unfinished wood, which shows off the dressers, swapping out door handles, and
natural beauty of wood’s texture. repurposing what they have, as opposed
to buying new furniture.
