Vibrant Fall Home Decor – Products to Buy and DIY Ideas
The leaves have started changing color and fall is in the air; it’s the perfect time to welcome those fall home decor vibes. Whether you’re aiming for a warm, inviting atmosphere or want to prepare for upcoming holidays, there are many ways to celebrate the season through your home decor. We’ve rounded up some great shopping finds and DIY ideas to help you get started.
Seasonal Touches
Give your home a seasonal makeover by embracing the rich, earthy tones of fall. Think rich oranges, browns, golds, and burgundies. World Market in Silverdale has some nice items that will give your home that fall glow. Check out these tonal checkered pillows, this burnt orange throw blanket, and this fall wreath. These patterned taper candles, paired with this fall table runner will give your dinner table that autumn essence. And, don’t forget your outdoor area. Michael’s in Silverdale has seasonal outdoor mats, porch decor, that would go well with some pumpkins purchased from one of our great local pumpkin patches.
Shop Small with These Unique Home Decor Items
Kitsap County is home to make great small businesses, and many offer a range of home decor items perfect for this season. Make your home more festive with these cute Halloween-themed figurines and this fall mixing bowl, both from Culinary Viking located in Poulsbo. While you’re downtown, walk over to Better-2-gether where you’ll find fun Halloween statues, pillows, and more to add to your entryway and living room. Next, head to Red Plantation (another Poulsbo favorite). You’ll find wonderful items, including fall candles, and seasonal items to decorate your dinner table, mantel, and coffee table. If you celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, pick up some of these beautifully painted skulls from Crow’s Curiosities in Port Orchard. You can also make your own candles at The Wax Artist located in Kitsap Mall.
Budget-friendly DIY Home Decor
If you want to add a personal touch, consider crafting your own table centerpiece. This Mini Pumpkin Table Runner is easy to create yet elegant. You can also easily bring the outdoors in by adding pinecones and fall flowers to your entryway, living room, kitchen, and home office or bedroom. Simply grab a wooden tray and decorate the base of it and then add a nice bouquet to finish it off.
For cheap, homemade creations that look store bought, check out these 7 Fall DIY Decor Projects. They are all straightforward and involve upscaling items you can buy at any discount store. In particular, we love the fall candle project featured, so be sure to check that one out.
Another fun idea is to dry orange slices to create a sweet fall garland. Or, you can use individual slices to decorate a centerpiece. This project would also be a fun one to try with kids, and it will make your home smell delicious. Speaking of smells, check out this fall crockpot potpourri recipe.
Whether you’re redecorating an entire room or just adding a few fall-themed accents, the key to vibrant fall home decor is to create a welcoming atmosphere with coordinated colors that shows your love of this season.
Made in Kitsap: Locally Made Home Goods
Transform your space from house to home by shopping for these locally-made products. Kitsap has got you covered for all your household needs, from larger items like custom furniture and wallpaper to small touches that enhance a room. Skip the big-box stores and support these fantastic small businesses next time you want to improve your space or need the perfect host gift.
Wallcoverings and Textiles
Designed in Poulsbo, Abnormals Anonymous offers stunning prints. The creators describe their prints as “drawn from nature’s oddities and designed to spark curiosity, infused with coastal, floral, and wildlife motifs.” Abnormals Anonymous has a variety of wallpapers, grasscloths, and textiles designed locally and manufactured in the United States. You can see their work in Poulsbo’s new Hotel Scandi.
Furniture Made in Kitsap
Have you been dreaming of a specific piece of furniture that you can’t find anywhere else? Experts in both traditional woodworking and modern Architectural Millwork, Phenom Woodworks specializes in custom residential and commercial work that includes non-traditional materials – making every project truly one of a kind. Based in Poulsbo, Phenom Woodworks combines Swiss precision with globally inspired design. The team thrives on challenging projects and loves finding creative solutions to bring your visions to life.
For raw-edge tables or handcrafted rocking chairs, check out Laeradr Millworks, also in Poulsbo. Additionally, they have a wide selection of hand-turned bowls and wall hangings. They’ve even designed unique wall-mounted arcade systems for high-end game rooms.
For the Kitchen and Bathroom
For these frequently-used rooms, it is all about the details. Kitsap does not disappoint when it comes to locally-produced products. F.R.O.G. Soap in Bremerton is known for its beautiful bar soaps and body products. Additionally, they have laundry and dish soaps, locally-made pottery, and other home goods. Point Unbroken, which you can find on Bainbridge Island, has a full line of hypo-allergenic soaps, lotions, salves, candles, and cleaning products. Poulsbo’s Away With Words Bookshop offers house-made lotions, sugar scrubs, and Cupcake Candle Company candles crafted in Sequim. Away With Words also features Frantic Art’s handmade ceramics, which are made in Kitsap but were only available at Pike Place Market until this year.
For pottery made in Kitsap, check out Fern Street Pottery. You can find it at many shops across Kitsap County, including Nordiska in Poulsbo, Danger on Bainbridge Island, and the Indianola Country Store. Fern Street is best known for mugs, barware, and serving items.
To check out various local home goods, visit the Poulsbo Farmers Market. We’re proud sponsors of the Poulsbo Farmers Market, and you’ll find wonderful vendors such as The Rustic Cedar Co., which creates laser-engraved cutting boards, and Secret Garden Lavender from Seabeck for all things lavender. Another local favorite at the market is Sea Wind & Fog, which has Pacific Northwest-inspired soy wax candles and diffusers.
For Your Pantry
If you want to fill your pantry with local goods, Spiva Spices in Silverdale specializes in spice blends and rubs. Also, Tea & Spice Exchange in Poulsbo carries various spices, salts, flavored sugars, and many teas. Kingston’s CB’s Nuts has great nut butters and roasted nuts. Crimson Cove in Poulsbo carries locally-smoked salmon, cheese, nuts, and preserves. Get your coffee fix with freshly roasted beans from Grounds For Change or Caffe Cocina, both in Poulsbo.
If these locally-made goods have inspired you to spruce up your home even more, check out our recent Q&A with local designer Kristin Alvarado.