Fall Colors FOR THE MODERN FARMHOUSE

As the leaves and weather change, it’s a convenient time to adapt your home’s color palette. Here are designer Kimberlee Gorsline’s fall color suggestions.

• RUST. This tone is currently trending in modern farmhouse design. “If you’re feeling color-timid, pick a bold color like rust and layer it with neutrals,” Kimberlee says. Adding a neutral throw pillow with a bit of texture will give additional interest to the overall look.

• BLUE AND GREEN. Kimberlee suggests incorporating darker and moodier colors to adapt to the cooler season. Navy blue and forest green are prime options. These colors easily layer with other fall colors like rust and mustard yellow, and can even work as neutrals to pair with other colors during summer and spring.

CHARCOAL. Deeper colors are also growing in popularity as more permanent options. While white quartz has long been a common countertop choice, Kimberlee is seeing darker options such as soapstone or charcoal gray, particularly with wood-toned or painted cabinets.

BLUSH. Another growing trend is a shift from whites to rose or blush tones. This applies both to accessories you can swap out and to more permanent elements such as wall paint. This shade is also increasingly popular in kitchens.

(above) This new mudroom/home office was part of the home’s addition. It adds more storage and a command center for the household. Gold accents in the wallpaper tie into the gold hardware.