A porch in the colors of autumn
I love autumn for its warm and rich color palette, its enveloping textures, and that comforting atmosphere that gently settles in. It’s the season of warm sweaters, soft scarves, spiced lattes, evenings by the fire, and reading by candlelight… All these little pleasures that make us want to slow down, enjoy the present moment, and make our home even cozier.
With children at home, Halloween is a holiday we celebrate every year! My challenge was therefore to create an entryway that could accompany us throughout the fall, with my little designer touch, while incorporating a few festive elements for Halloween.
I wanted a decor that was warm, elegant, and fun at the same time, without falling into an overly cluttered look.
My inspiration: the colors of nature
It all started with a very specific inspiration: the burgundy leaves found on trees in autumn. They are my favorite! I particularly love their deep shades, especially when they are paired with golden yellow and ochre leaves.
It was this color combination that guided my entire decor.
I had in mind a wreath in burgundy and eggplant tones, enhanced with a beautiful ochre velvet ribbon. Since I couldn’t find anything on the market that exactly matched my vision, I decided to create it myself!
So I took an old grapevine wreath and transformed it by incorporating a mix of dried flowers, flowers in deep shades, and eggplant eucalyptus. To add the finishing touch, I added a long ochre velvet ribbon, delicately tied into a beautiful bow,
The result is a unique wreath that has become the centerpiece of my entryway.
My tips for creating a harmonious fall entryway
There’s no need to pile up decorations to create a beautiful atmosphere! Here are a few tips I like to use in my projects:
1. Choose a color palette
Before you start, select a few colors that will serve as the guiding thread for your decor. For my entryway, I chose burgundy, eggplant, rust, ochre, and a few natural tones. A well-defined palette helps achieve a more harmonious result.
2. Incorporate the essential elements
A nice doormat, a few seasonal plants or flowers, pumpkins, and a wreath can be enough to completely transform a porch. The idea is to play with textures, heights, and materials to create an interesting overall look.
3. Make the wreath the centerpiece
The front door naturally draws the eye. A well-chosen wreath immediately sets the tone for the decor and allows you to echo the colors used in the other elements.
4. Add a touch of Halloween in moderation
If, like us, you enjoy celebrating Halloween, add a few fun elements: bats, spiders, little skeletons, or other accessories.
My advice? Choose a few elements that blend well with your decor and arrange them in a balanced way. There’s no need to put them everywhere to create a festive atmosphere!
5. Focus on details and materials
A velvet ribbon, a wicker basket, a layered rug, or a few flowers in deep colors can make all the difference. It is often these little details that bring personality to a decor.
A decor that evolves throughout the season
What I particularly love about this approach is that once Halloween is over, you simply remove the bats and a few themed accessories to reveal a fall entryway that can stay in place for several more weeks.
This is also my way of seeing decor: creating spaces that reflect us, that evolve with the seasons, and that tell a story.
And sometimes, it all simply starts with a few burgundy leaves spotted in the trees…
