(c) Thistlewood Farms real estate » Home Ideas For Cozy Fall Living StatePoint W ith autumn comes crisp fall- ing leaves, fresh brisk air and pumpkin spice aromas. It’s time to prepare your home to spend more time indoors, decorating it with warm, cozy accents to set the tone for the season. Make your home fall-ready with the fol- lowing cozy ideas. 1. Freshen up with soothing aromas. A little “me time” is good for the soul, and sometimes you need to pamper yourself after a long day. Whether the scent is apple cinnamon, pumpkin pie or maple leaf, light- ing a candle with your favorite fall fragrance creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, enhancing your sense of calm. 2. Create a living room sanctuary. Transform your living room into an at- home getaway by displaying seasonal throw pillows and blankets, and adorning the space with elements from nature, like a vase filled with leaf stems and crab apple branches. Crank up the cozy factor with homemade hot cider and a crackling fireplace. 3. Refresh interiors with paint. Give rooms a refreshing update, add color and create contrast in a space with accent walls. Deep colors like navy blue help create a relaxing retreat. Or, take a cue from the changing leaves and opt for warm colors, like mustard yellow or burnt orange. To ensure a top-notch paint job, use a premium brand painter’s tape that will deliver sharp paint lines, like FrogTape. It’s the only painter’s tape that features patented PaintBlock Technology, which reacts with the water in latex paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape to help prevent paint bleed. 4. Innovate with multi-functional appeal. Since you’ll be spending more time inside, transform an empty space like a basement or attic into a useful area for the entire family. With a little imagination and a few tools, you can create a vibrant and playful craft room, as did FrogTape Paintover Challenge winner KariAnne Wood from the blog “Thistlewood KariAnne Wood from the blog “Thistlewood Farms” created this award- winning craft room. Farms.” Wood transformed an unused upstairs space in her home into a room for her children to craft, study and hang out with friends. An exciting, multi-functional space is a great way to avoid cabin fever in the months ahead. 5. Give guests a warm greeting. Celebrity designer Taniya Nayak correctly predicted home design elements that incor- porate typographic elements would be a key design trend in 2016. This trend is all about setting the tone for a space with inspirational quotes, personalization and warm greetings. Welcome guests by playing up the autumnal theme with phrases like, “Hello Fall” or “Give Thanks” on decorative wooden planks or burlap-textured fabric. Consider using vari- ous font types and sizes to achieve a different feel for each block of text. 6. Deck out curb appeal. Nothing sets a good impression like an attractive entryway and front door. Greet guests with a festive hello by decking out the porch with pumpkins and planting seasonal floral arrangements along the pathway, or creating a fall-inspired wreath to hang on the door. You can even collect a handful of color- ful leaves outside to string together and post along your porch fence for extra curb appeal. Get started on your projects now, so you can kick-back, relax and fully enjoy all that the season has to offer. * Melanie S. Bishop Noah S. Bishop-Cohen “SOLD” IS MY MIDDLE NAME THE NEXT GENERA TION OF “SOLD” www.MelanieSold.com nscohen26@gmail.com 248-867-7800 (248)867-4877 4130 Telegraph Rd. Over $42 Million Sold in 2015 FRA NKLIN EXTRAORDINARY NANTUCKET STYLE HOME Incredible details with exquisite millwork, paneled study, breathtaking entry & 2 story great room. 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