Vicki Dvorak from Simply Hue interpreted our Get the Look Decor series with her expert eye for color. With the turning of the seasons, your rooms may cry out for a change too. While a total revamp might be out of the question, Vicki has some tips for accent pieces. Vicki shares her inspiration for two different looks — and we want you to tell us whether you want to spice it up or cool it down in the comments below!
SPICE IT UP!
The colors in Jenn Ski’s home are prefect for creating a sense of warmth.
With Autumn quickly approaching, you might be looking forward to some of the simple pleasures it brings. Colorful crunchy leaves underfoot, spicy hot cider, a roaring fire in the fireplace, or an excuse to spend lazy days indoors.
It’s not practical for most of us to change our home’s color scheme with the seasons, but we can always add a little fall color through rich warm accessories and home decor or by painting an accent wall in pumpkin, chocolate brown, or harvest gold. Another way to add warmth to your color scheme is through natural elements — bouquets of gold and orange flowers with tall leafy branches or apple cinnamon candles surrounded by autumn potpourri. Think about putting new pillow covers in red, orange, gold, or brown over your existing pillows and switch out your area rugs for inexpensive versions in earth tones.
Warm colors such as red, gold, orange, and brown make a home feel cozy, alive, and welcoming! Is this the feeling you want to create in your rooms this fall?
Here are some of the items from our Warm Colors Inspiration Board:
Mother of Pearl Mosaic Pot by Sigmosaics, $23.
Heritage of Gold Pillow Cover by TheHomeCentric, $17.45.
COOL IT DOWN!
The lavender filled home of Abigail Ahern is an example of a soothing, airy environment.
If a warm, earthy color scheme is not for you, maybe you can go for a cooler palette. Cool colors such as greens, blues, and purples are tranquil and make your home feel relaxing and peaceful. Use lighter versions of these colors (aqua marine, sky blue, or lavender) for a serene palette; if you’re feeling bolder, use richer complements such as avocado green, cobalt blue, and eggplant. Have you ever noticed the cooler color schemes used in most hospitals or spas… two places where you definitely want to feel relaxed?
We were drawn to the hues of these items in our Cool Colors Inspiration Board, but aren’t the textures wonderful as well?
Small Scallop Bowl by elementclaystudio, $98.
Perennial Moment Illustration by papermoth, $18.
Coral Adornment Pillow by TheHomeCentric, $21.45.
Modern Urban Drumshade and Lamp by shadethatlamp, $34.95.
Purple Antique Bottle from PleasingToTheEye, $6.
White Pipette Pillow by missmosh, $36.
Etsy shops offer such a huge variety of home decor options in both warm and cool colors. So what do you prefer? WARM and WELCOMING or COOL and RELAXING? Let us know in the comments!
Further Resources:
Helpful Links:
Color Marketing Group — 2009 Trends
Books:
Can’t Fail Color Schemes by Amy Wax
Can’t Fail Color Schemes Kitchens and Baths by Amy Wax
House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture by Susan Hershman
Pantone Guide to Communicating With Color by Leatrice Eisemann
Note: Images and Etsy items chosen by Vicki Dvorak from Simply Hue and arranged by Rachel Follett from Lovely Clusters.
160 comments
Sign in to add your owncrochetgal says:
I love the cool and relaxing colours! We rarely see cooler temperatures here in the desert so anything that gives the cooler atmosphere is always welcome.
2 years ago
blueberryshoes says:
oooooooooooh love the stormy colors. autumn rocks my socks
2 years ago
thestapeliacompany says:
Beautiful! I seldom think of lavender in the fall but it really is a color that works with that time of year. Love all of these items.
2 years ago
JoannasPhotography says:
love the greens, golds and yellows of the fall! beautiful!
2 years ago
Jamfiescreations1 says:
Love the orange colors, but my favorite is the stormy purple colors. I love a nice dark purple sky.
2 years ago
cutiepiecompany says:
I like the warm!
2 years ago
PipocaHandmade says:
Great inspiration for the changing seasons...beautiful picks!
2 years ago
ArtoftheMoment says:
Gorgeous!!! Love the color combinations!!!
2 years ago
riorita says:
Wonderful! I love that purple antique bottle, but I am saving the inspirational photographs. I could look at them for hours!
2 years ago
pulpsushi says:
I'll take some spice please. :) I love the warm color palette.
2 years ago
foamywader says:
An interesting dichotomy...
2 years ago
mudpuppy says:
Beautiful
2 years ago
dbabcock says:
This is a great series; and these are some wonderful selections.
2 years ago
PuzzleBoBuzzles says:
I love how you used the inspiration photos.
2 years ago
GreenValentineDesign says:
We love the warm colors! They are a source of inspiration. FALL! Bring it on!
2 years ago
OffTheHooks says:
the warm colors make the transition into fall a little more gentle
2 years ago
michikovintage says:
Inspiring! :)
2 years ago
jenniferlynnstudio says:
Lovely choices and photos!
2 years ago
LoveAppleBoutique says:
Cant wait for fall. Lovely picks. ;)
2 years ago
BabbidgePatch says:
I'm thinking the warm and welcoming color schemes are my choice :)
2 years ago
mofunkdesigns says:
I like the warm colours for fall, but might switch to the cool for winter.
2 years ago
funkomavintage says:
as an October birthday gal...I loooove the warm autumn tones....go pumpkin!
2 years ago
thebestvintage says:
Great color Palette!
2 years ago
baconsquarefarm says:
Oh my goodness I'm in love with everything~ found new shops to heart and explore later. Thanks Vicki for your wonderful article and insight into the change of seasons with home decor~ Warm or cool.
2 years ago
beachhouseblues says:
Inspiring picks!
2 years ago
jessicatorres says:
Love the warm colors ... great picks!
2 years ago
shopgoodgrace says:
Fabulous! Love both the cool and warm color palette's.
2 years ago
VintageEye says:
oooohh!! the brown, the orange, the rust, the yellow...makes me want to wrap myself up in a scarf and drink hot cocoa!
2 years ago
UglyBaby says:
I just saw one of the Keep Calm and Carry On posters glued to a lamp-post in downtown Seattle!
2 years ago
RockPaperSilver says:
Warm it up is my "autumn-style"...just makes everything so cozy and inviting. The golds, oranges, and reds make me want to drink some hot apple cider while catching up on summer stories with friends (theoretically speaking as it is almost 80 degrees in Milwaukee, WI today!). Very inspiring!
2 years ago
CityChicCountryMouse says:
The color combinations you chose are lovely! Wonderful picks! So glad to see you here :)
2 years ago
odiliafu says:
I love lavender, white, black and the autumn leaves. Just wondering whether these colors can be mixed together for my jewelry design?!
2 years ago
phydeaux says:
I am so in love with the warm spicy colors - my favorite colors and favorite season!
2 years ago
EarthenTreasures says:
I love both styles, but the warm colors and the smell of the autumn air, makes it my favorite time of the year.
2 years ago
lauratrevey says:
fabulous post! I love the color combinations... they definitely create specific moods for the rooms!
2 years ago
EJPcreations says:
I love the cool pallet! YAY FALL!!!
2 years ago
leaca says:
I love both color combos and great finds to top it off.
2 years ago
Illusio says:
Lovely...both palletes!
2 years ago
ZudaGay says:
Both color palettes are just beautiful!! I am inspired!
2 years ago
brun says:
automne
2 years ago
iragranteco says:
I love those two, cool and calm colours with a little bit of spices! oh yes!:)
2 years ago
4TheSparrowsNest says:
This is a SUPER beautiful article, love the color palettes chosen here. Both are lovely. How I adore fall and absolutely everything about it. Right after spring ended, I was ready for it!!
2 years ago
pinpinn says:
I am a HUGE fan of spicing it up! I love the brilliant colors of Fall. It's rich and luxurious feeling ^_^ Great article and nice picks :)
2 years ago
ButterflyLinx says:
I think I can totally relate to both color schemes. At times I feel earthy and a bit spicy. Other times I feel cool and calm. Both schemes are absolutely beautiful...Color me inspired!
2 years ago
polkadotHOME says:
Love the photos & colors. Autumn's awesome, I always spice it up, but this year I'm using steely grays & off-whites mixed with dark yellows & camels.
2 years ago
retrothreadz says:
So pretty
2 years ago
kristend12 says:
I love fall colors, most of my house is already decorated in them!
2 years ago
LisaFerinDesigns says:
I love these colors. So many nice items to go check out.
2 years ago
VixVintage says:
I love the warm colors for fall, but I am a big fan of the other color scheme too, I like it for after the holidays till spring comes around.
2 years ago
MollyStuff says:
I love the color schemes but the cool colors just scream "winter!" to me. :)
2 years ago
paramountvintage says:
season changes are the perfect excuse to update an interior. and etsy has the perfect one of a kind pieces to create the finishing details.
2 years ago
limitz says:
What a cooling article:-) its so Summer here in Israel! HELP!:-)
2 years ago
Sumikoshop says:
I love COOL and RELAXING
2 years ago
StaciesLoopholes says:
Today, I want cool and relaxing, as it's very warm out! However, I like the warm themes for fall. Yumm. The cool ones look pretty wintery/springy to me!
2 years ago
TeenAngster says:
I love the cool and relaxing hues! I'm big on blues and purples.
2 years ago
justlikeyouimagined says:
Such lovely and inspiring ideas, Thanks*
2 years ago
Lori411 says:
LOVE these colors!!
2 years ago
dafnadagan says:
I love your choices! beautiful :)
2 years ago
SkantiqueJewels says:
I have always been a fan of the warm colors Autumn brings. Even when making my jewelry, I need sometimes to be reminded that there are more colors in the rainbow. Beautiful selections! Thank you.
2 years ago
themagicalbean says:
These are amazing selections!
2 years ago
ohhellofriend says:
Vicki + Rachel are so lovely -- this is a wonderful article! very inspirational! xo.
2 years ago
sweetsmilesbaby says:
I love the cool colors, white and blue are always beautiful but the purple adds a sinister stormy feel for fall/winter.
2 years ago
MinceCo says:
I might sit on the fence and like both of these schemes..although the interior decoration of the cool coloured house is magnificent.
2 years ago
ModernMetalJewelry says:
Love the cool shades! Great Etsy selections, too!
2 years ago
licklekisses says:
i love both cant choose between!!! but i do like the purple antique vase
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
That photo is stunning!!
2 years ago
simplyhue says:
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Everyone! This was alot of fun to work on. :)
2 years ago
StudioCherie says:
great article, love the inspiration boards and your choices
2 years ago
megalunostudio says:
Spice, spice, spice for me! Actually, my house is that exact colour scheme all year round! I can't get enough of it! I do love to throw in a bit of dusty blue and eggplant every once in a while, to keep it popping! I'm going to save this article to look at over and over... and as inspiration for my fall planning! Thank you!
2 years ago
HellsBellesJewelry says:
both color schemes are gorgeous!
2 years ago
Fairyfolk says:
SUCH a beautiful photo of the girl with the umbrella! I really enjoyed this article as my handmade creations are inspired by the changing seasons too. Thank you!
2 years ago
worksofwhimsy says:
If you could peek into my house, you'd see how much I like the warm, spicey, autumn colors.
2 years ago
SunshineandRavioli says:
Love these colors- all of them... Please don't make me choose!
2 years ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
I choose BOTH! Beautiful items and photos!
2 years ago
Morado says:
I think I want to redo my home after seeing all the wonderful items in here! http://twitter.com/MoradoShop
2 years ago
cozycottagecreations says:
Wow! This is so inspiring! And I love warm and spicy in Autumn!
2 years ago
curlyfrysc says:
Warm and cozy, please. The cool colors remind me too much of Winter and snow which I loathe!
2 years ago
sillylittlelady says:
I love the warm, spicy colors myself :)
2 years ago
PoppysVintageGarden says:
WOW All of this is so Yummy, A delight for the eyes!
2 years ago
ModernClassicsPaper says:
Just fantastic, Vicki!
2 years ago
littlemoandfriends says:
autumn is my favourite season! I always envisioned a warm colour palette for autumn so it was interesting to see lavender being used in autumn as well. Thanks for sharing.
2 years ago
overthetopoverstock says:
I am counting the days until Fall - my home is fall-themed all year round. Love the warm color palette - yummy!
2 years ago
MagicMarkingsArt says:
Vicki - my heart skipped a beat then starting singing when I saw the "Simple Hue" logo at the top of this blog post. Absolutely beautiful - your eye for color and detail is amazing......congratulations!!!!!!!
2 years ago
millcreekcottages says:
Oh, I love the rich warm colors of fall.
2 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
gorgeous with a capital G!
2 years ago
DestinysCreations says:
With fall being my favorite season, I can't help but to love all of the spicey colors!
2 years ago
jennabanena says:
spice it up! i'm an autumn girl, through and through. but the cool colors are absolutely lovely as well.
2 years ago
Iammie says:
Nice stuffs!
2 years ago
trafalgarssquare says:
I LOVE fall and I love the colors! What a gorgeous article!
2 years ago
fairytalesunlimited says:
Such positively stunning things! Love this!
2 years ago
tartanbean says:
Love it! I find myself in need of some apple cider after reading this. And I'm so happy to see Sigmosaics in the list here; she is one of the sweetest people I've ever met.
2 years ago
SugarShorts says:
Both are beautiful!
2 years ago
thedaydreamer says:
Great picks! I have always adored TheHomeCentric's creations.
2 years ago
evihan says:
absolutely AWESOME...
2 years ago
ovgilliesdesigns says:
I love both! I live on an island that has both forests/vegetation that go orange and red in autumn and the sea that provides cooler colours - it's impossible to choose between the two! But it's a great idea to have a cool scheme of colours and a warm one - think I'm going to develop two inspired collections!
2 years ago
iomiss says:
the best picks!! I love all of them. Thanks for the article
2 years ago
ArtMind says:
What a great, inspiring article! I love both colorschemes! :)
2 years ago
yaelfran says:
wow... so peaceful... love the 2 styles!!!
2 years ago
carolinabean says:
I love fall. What a beautiful colors
2 years ago
iHeartSquares says:
I am a fan of the earthy, spicy colors. Articles like this make me less grumpy about the end of summer and remind me of all the great things about the fall!
2 years ago
BlackStar says:
I love ALL the colors! Great picks.
2 years ago
beccamari says:
I just about fell off my chair! The chandaliers in the cool photos are AMAZING!
2 years ago
bijouxdellostregatto says:
Wonderful! I love autumn and these colors!
2 years ago
spacejam says:
i love cooling colors a lot!
2 years ago
Sudstress says:
Absolutely gorgeous collection. Love it.
2 years ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
Wonderful choices, Thank you!
2 years ago
EveldasNeverland says:
Absolutely awesome and inspiring selection. Thanks a lot!
2 years ago
bellevuevintage says:
i can't wait for fall! it's been 100 degrees here for too long.
2 years ago
designlab443 says:
ooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh, I love the paper clip light fixture!
2 years ago
windyhillfibers says:
I love those inspiration photos. Autumn is my favorite time of year. I can't wait for the leaves to start turning! Those are the colors that inspire me.
2 years ago
Intentions says:
Lovely article! Filled with inspiration and captivating photos! Thanks for the creative jolt!
2 years ago
urbanheirlooms says:
A gorgeous and fresh palette! I especially love the spice tones. I'm so ready for fall!
2 years ago
BeadsBySam says:
Love the warm tone! Stunning inspiration photo!! LOVE IT!
2 years ago
peaseblossomstudio says:
Oh, I just love the warm shades of autumn! Brown is one of my favorite colors.
2 years ago
dreadsandcurls says:
Great ideas, esp. the cool tones. Wouldn't have thought of that...
2 years ago
MyGrandmasAttic says:
Gorgeous. The dandelions are amazing!
2 years ago
abotslife says:
I neeeeeeeeed that wrought iron room divider in the ski home!
2 years ago
PhineasandLou says:
These are beautiful choices! Needless to say, I'm really feeling the purples :)
2 years ago
VintageDivine says:
Makes me ALMOST ready for fall........
2 years ago
jenharruff says:
I prefer the warm colors because I like to trick my mind into thinking it's warmer outside when it's fall.
2 years ago
sakizome says:
I love the cool colors! It is so warm here in Sunny Singapore all year round that the cool is so refreshing!
2 years ago
lafillefacetieuse says:
I'm so excited for fall!
2 years ago
patspottery says:
LOVE this collection:>)
2 years ago
JessicaTorrant says:
Gorgeous colors and picks!
2 years ago
jbeaudet says:
I love summer and hate to see it go but this article has kind of made me look forward to fall and it's beautiful colors. I love all of the items here, especially the scallop bowl! This was a great article. Thanks Vicki!
2 years ago
Sigmosaics says:
Absolutely stunning .. I am thrilled that you included my mosaic in the spicy line up .. thank you so much! I could just sit and look at both the cool and warm items all day .. they are all sensational and gorgeous!
2 years ago
BabongoHome says:
Gorgeous colors and items, congrats to all artists featured. It's a great article!
2 years ago
mayaruhi says:
WOW!! Absolutely gorgeous!! I'm SO inspired... :D
2 years ago
mochamacaroon says:
i like the warm colors better. i love coming in from a cold day and being warm at home with a fire or blankets. When its grey and chilly outside, you just need it to be nice and warm inside.
2 years ago
TenderLetters says:
Autumn can't come soon enough!
2 years ago
KatsaraYarns says:
Nice job and I'll suggest taking another step toward creating a truly vital, sophisticated color statement with these two thematic hues: Combine them in imbalanced proportions. Sticking with a monochromatic theme is certainly safe, but result in a static, corporate look. I encourage creating a bit more energy with a careful balancing of accenting colors. On the color wheel, cool lavenders and warm orange-rusts are two-thirds of a triadic scheme. If you prefer warm tones like the oranges, add an accent of the cool lavender to add a fabulous dimension, and vice versa if you prefer cool lavenders -- by adding a touch of the rusty-orange, you will have something sublime. Andria http://etsylounge.blogspot.com http://katsarastudio.blogspot.com
2 years ago
simplyhue says:
I like your suggestions, Katsara. I notice you have some beautiful yarn in your shop that has a combination of these two color schemes. Thanks for your input!
2 years ago
Tina669 says:
Beautiful
2 years ago
lshewring says:
Gorgeous ideas Vicki! That lavender and silver scheme is unbelievable!!! So lovely!!!
2 years ago
MeadowbelleMarket says:
Purple may be my all time favorite color, but I was leaning towards the warm tones that remind me of the crisp autumn leaves... However, I can't help but LOVE Andria's idea of adding a touch of purple. Those two colors really can share in one space (and I guess I'm used to sharing ;) ~Aundrea (& Erin)
2 years ago
ArtByHandz says:
I love the combination of orange and brown, dark purple and lavender, mustard and greenish turquoise, dark and acqua blue, and the options given here by you girls makes me want to spice up and cooling down each of my rooms with a different accent....Great and inspiring job (^_<)
2 years ago
CharOuellette says:
Beautiful! I always lean towards the warm tones...it may have something to do with living in the Pacific Northwest.
2 years ago
theredstone says:
beautiful cool hues!!!
2 years ago
sineminugur says:
Beautiful.LOVE this collection...
2 years ago
heidiburton says:
Love the neutral tones of the walls and decor, great autumnal cool.
2 years ago
ElegantRoseBoutique says:
Beautiful colors!
2 years ago
MeghanT says:
After living in the Caribbean for 4 years I developed an eye for bold rich color in my designs. To your query I says "Spice it up!" I love a dramatic color scheme and my eyes really like that single red wall in the apartment. Then again...sometimes to temper my enthusiasm and passion I need a more mellow environment. Your "Cool it down" lavender toned home by home of Abigail Ahern would be my inspiration if I were to redo my bedroom. I need a soothing retreat at the end of a creatively intense day!
2 years ago
blendastudio says:
Great article! Thanks!
2 years ago
sarahjmaxwell says:
Great article -- I love the flow from inspiration->color palette->suited finds. Keep this up! We love it!!
2 years ago
beadweaver says:
Beautiful!
2 years ago
norakaren says:
Great photos..I love all those pillows and the harvest colored autumm landscape. It is hard to stay with one tone. Statisticly we are talking about oranges and earth tones but the pantone shows purples and silvers for fall 2009,also some yellows again....mmm..too stunning to chose from some of them....
2 years ago
amoronia says:
What's wrong with COMBINING warm and spicy with cool and relaxing????? I want them all!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years ago
nanouke says:
OMG, everything is so beautiful!
2 years ago
DecoDeli says:
Ahhhh! I'm the goofy kind that loves the onset of winter and all it's bounty! Just gorgeous!
2 years ago
Zabba says:
Pumpkin please! When fall time comes I go pumpkin crazy. From pumpkin cakes and pies to orange and rust colored sweaters and shoes.
2 years ago
SouthernBelleOOAK says:
Absolutely awesome and inspiring selection. Love them both!
2 years ago
yasmintoo says:
Abundance, I love them both.
2 years ago
stylemeclassy says:
marking
1 year ago