With fall upon us, say Colin and Justin, and summer’s warm breath a distant memory, it’s time to cozy up ahead of the mercury’s further descent.

Go on, layer on those thick, textural sweaters, turn up the thermostat and enjoy Mother Nature at her autumnal finest.  You know you want to.  Hey, we love wrapping up warm and dashing outdoors to watch the leaves detach from their branches and fall gently to the ground.  Aye, it’s time to welcome ‘crispness’… while, ahem, accepting that another Canadian winter lies just around the corner.

In decorative terms, fall is easily our favourite season; a time for the home to embrace change by adopting a brand new look.  For us, it’s less about full scale renovation and more about how a few simple changes can transform space from cool to cozy. The task of ‘seasonal adjustment’ is actually relatively easy and will make a massive change to the way your home feels, and performs, this autumn.

Imagine your sofa is a classic all year jacket; a fashion staple you can dress up, or down, as required. What would you do to warm it up for the fall? You’d pile on the layers, huh? Exactly.  So treat your sofa to layer upon layer of cushions and throws, opting for chunky knits, textural weaves and faux furs to enhance the tactile nature. Put simply, it’s all about ‘feel appeal’. Aye, as far as fall décor is concerned, texture is the new black.

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