DECORATING

With crisper weather on the horizon, greens, blues and warm wood finishes are bound to make any room in your home cozy. Read on for some designs that can bring the look to life.

Greens, blues, and warm wood finishes brighten up any room

Take advantage of large windows by making the view the centre of attention. Here, the cage-style chandelier allows light to flow through, and bench-style seating lets the gorgeous tablescape be seen from all angles. Basque Grey Wash 65" DINING TABLE, $899, Basque Grey

Wash 62" BENCH, $549, Basque Grey Wash DINING CHAIRS, $299 each, DINING CHAIR CUSHIONS, $60 each, Tig Metal Barrel DINING CHAIR, $349, Hoyne Iron 21.5" PENDANT LIGHT, $599, crateandbarrel.ca.

We love the green theme in this bright multifunctional office-by-day dining-room-by-evening set up. Åmliden/torsklint DESK TABLES, $139 each, Vintergata

PENDANT LIGHTS, $50 each, Långfjäll OFFICE CHAIR in Gunnared Dark Gray with White Frame, $179, Bestå STORAGE COMBINATION with Notviken Doors, from $200, Brönden

RUG, 5'7" x 7'10", $399, ikea.ca.

Warm mustardy hues are popular this fall, calling to the colours of changing leaves. This stylish sofa bed is perfect for a small space, plus its side pockets mean no side table required!

Michel Tufted SOFA-BED, $199, Naru TOSS CUSHION, $29, structube.com.

Low-slung grey and white furniture pairs perfectly with the forest-green walls in this modern living room. Wood accents and potted greenery bring the outdoors in. Alga TV STAND, $394, Alga COFFEE TABLE, $268, Alga BOOKSHELF, $534, m2go.ca.

A gallery wall of nature scenes and adorable wildlife draws the eye in this Scandi-chic living room.

Metal and Wood SIDE TABLE, $120, Aram Diamond Printed RUG, $60, Vanil Fringed RUG in Black, $20, Matte Ceiling PENDANT LIGHT, $120, ARTWORK (clockwise from top left): Mountian Escape framed PRINT, $100, Pelican on Dock canvas PRINT, $30, Gel-embellished Blotted Ink framed PRINT, $90, Flowers framed PRINT, $60, Make It Count framed PRINT, $50, bouclair.com.

If you’re lucky enough to have a wall of floor-toceiling windows in your home, painting a wall a dark colour can work very well to bring coziness and a little bit of drama to your space. Tons of wood finishes and white accents keep the moody aesthetic light and bright. SAIC Together PENDANT LIGHT, $519, Dylan Graphite Medium Acacia DINING TABLE, $1,299, Dylan Graphite Medium Acacia BENCH, $849, cb2.ca. No window? No problem! Create any view you want with an accent wall fully covered in a naturescene mural. We love the walk-inthe-woods vibe here. WALL MURAL in 900005391, mamurale.com.

Sometimes a simple accessory like a palm treelook floor lamp is all you need to bring a splash of tropical style into the mix. Ocean Palm FLOOR LAMP, $599, cb2.ca.

Texture, texture, texture! Natural materials offer depth and create a well-rounded decorating scheme. Jute BASKET with Handles, $50, zarahome.com.