Brown Design + Development

Fall Decor

Here are some ideas for an inexpensive way to bring autumn colors into your home without breaking the bank.

Seen below, we've used an antique clamshell and stone lotus dish that we found at a local antique store.  As you can see, we've added small pumpkins and squash in this antique clamshell that can be placed either on an entry table or could be a beautiful centerpiece in your dining room.  We've also added fall vegetables to the lotus dish making it a perfect accessory to a guest room or a powder bathroom.

Also seen here is a piece of art that Ryan's daughter, Chloe (age 3), made in school.  It's a great piece with beautiful autumn colors.  You can have your children make art and frame them to create a personal statement to your home this fall.

 

Ryan Brown in Daily News

With a 3 year old daughter, Ryan knows how difficult it can be to keep a home clutter-free.  He discusses some of his tips in a recent article featured in the Home and Garden section of the Daily News.  Click here to read the article. 

 

Incorporating Pattern

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, we are going to start posting some of the most commonly received questions on our blog. 

Reader Question: "My room has no pattern and I'm afraid that if I add patterns, I'll get tired of them too quickly."

Brown Design Solution: A great way to add pattern to a room is to find fabrics that have a similar tones of color in the pattern.  This adds subtle pattern without being overwhelming.  Sticking with neutrals is great when you don't want to commit to a certain color scheme.  You can always add to a neutral base with accent items that bring your color in without the commitment.  And the best part is that your room becomes interchangeable without having to redesign every time--accents can go a long way in changing the mood of your room.

Here is a great rug with a beautiful subtle pattern which really grounds the space.  You can pick up these same colors with an accent pattern in your throw pillows as well. 

 

Here is another example of how we picked up the same tones found in the chair to select fabric for the accent pillow and throw.