News and Events
October 16, 2007
Think outside the box this Thanksgiving
Think outside the box this Thanksgiving
Get a jump start on this year’s Thanksgiving decorating
plans by incorporating harvest splendor in non-traditional areas. Instead of
that “same old, same old” Thanksgiving centerpiece in the dining area, dazzle
your dinner guests with autumn’s innovative colors and textures in unexpected
spaces!
Transitional areas within the home offer a wealth of
overlooked opportunities for spotlighting an interesting harvest theme.
Stairways that lead to the kitchen or dining area allows the ability to
highlight the perfect punch of color within an otherwise nondescript area.
Risers on a staircase can be utilized to showcase natural fall themes. Display wonderfully
painted accessories that tout the warm and spicy color palette of the fall
season. Stairway landings can serve as the ideal location to showcase a hand painted,
canvas accent rug with a bold cornucopia motif.
One-story homes that lack stairways can bestow Thanksgiving
sizzle to any ordinary hallway space! Place a plain, small table (simple stools
or chairs make wonderful substitutions for accent tables) that boasts a
crowd-stopping arrangement in a hallway area that is part of your home’s main traffic
pattern. Arrangements can be as everyday or as elaborate as your existing
decor. A ‘candy apple’ red painted basket overflowing with bright orange mini
pumpkins offers a cheerful approach to a neutral colored decorating scheme.
Any home that is located in a mild climate can enjoy the
luxury of outdoor Thanksgiving festivities. Weather permitting; suburban
backyards, condominium patios and even apartment rooftops can be treated to the
colors and textures of autumn. Oversized planters that are painted with the
rich, bold colors of the season and filled with colorful fresh blooms take
center stage when placed beside the “al fresco” dining area.
Although traditional harvest colors integrate particularly well
with a neutral exterior color palette, do not allow existing color palettes to
prevent you from re-fashioning an exterior living space for the holiday. Quick
“non-permanent” fixes are available to help the do-it-yourself decorating
enthusiast! Plain slipcovers can be used to impart a distinctive color scheme
within the dining area. Painted borders and freehand motifs can be creatively applied
to solid colored slipcovers, using your favorite harvest color palette. Easily
painted accessories (including planters, pedestals, and table top accessories)
allow for “in a jiffy”, exciting and colorful outdoor Thanksgiving celebrations!
This November, whether you opt for an indoor or outdoor
Thanksgiving holiday, make it a special celebration by injecting a touch of the
colorfully unexpected into your decor!
