Upgrading Autumn Home Décor? Everything You Need to Get Started

Do you need an autumn upgrade for your home's indoor décor? Whether you're a DIY pro or new to crafting and design, take a look at what you need to know about fall home projects.

What Types of Autumn Décor Upgrades Should You Consider?

You have an array of artsy design ideas to consider for your autumn interior upgrades. If you're not sure where to start, some of the top home projects include:

• Painting an accent wall. Create an autumn accent wall in fall hue. Choose a pumpkin-colored orange, a rust-like maroon, burnt gold, or a deep chocolate brown.
• Painting an entire room. Stretch the fall color palette throughout the room. Instead of one accent wall, paint all four spaces in a fall-themed shade.
• Painting wall, window, and door trim. If an entire wall is too much color for your taste, paint the trim. Coat the trim with a fresh fall shade of orange, yellow, red, or brown.
• Stenciling the wall. A fall leaf, pumpkin-themed, or other autumn stencil can add a seasonal feel to your living space or bedroom.
• Refurbishing the furniture. Paint a table or wooden chair with an autumn color scheme, or reupholster fabric-covered furniture in a fun fall print.

After you choose an upgrade idea (or a few), take the next step and make a supply list.

What Will You Need for Your Autumn Décor Upgrades?

The answer to this question depends on the specific upgrades you choose. If you're not sure what to buy from the local hardware or home improvement store, consider:

• Paintbrushes. Use natural bristle brushes for oil-based alkyd paints and the synthetic version for water-based latex paints. Along with the bristle type, you also need to choose the right width. Select a thinner or smaller brush for stenciling and finer crafts.
• Paint rollers. If you plan to paint the entire wall, you'll need rollers. A telescoping attachment allows you to paint higher spots without the need for a ladder. Pad roller covers are ideal for flat paint application. Select a textured cover for a specialty look.
• Tarps. Tarps and plastic sheeting can help you keep the rest of the room clean as you paint and craft.
• Paint trays. Pour the paint into trays to make application easy. You can choose thin, disposable trays or thicker reusable options.
• Stencils. If you plan to stencil a wall, you can either purchase ready-made templates or make your own from cardboard or another similar board product.

Paint is the other obvious item you'll need for many of your autumn upgrades. Before you buy gallons of fall-themed colors, explore the different types and sheens available.

What Type of Paint Do You Need for Autumn Décor Upgrades?

Like the rest of your hardware store purchases, the answer to this question also depends on the project. To choose paint, consider:

• The sheen. A gloss or semi-gloss paint has a high sheen. These types of paint are ideal for kitchen spaces, walls with imperfections, and places with high cleaning needs. An eggshell or matte is better suited to a bedroom, dining room, or living room.
• Specialty paints. A stencil or other similar wall décor may require a specialized craft paint. You may also need a specialty paint for a furniture refinishing project.
• Quantity. How much paint will you need for your autumn interior DIY project? The calculation should include the square footage of the walls, the number of walls you need to paint, the shape of the walls, and the number of coats the walls will require.

Along with paint, you may also need a primer. A high-quality primer creates a fresh paint for the next layer of paint.

Do you need autumn upgrade paint and craft products? Contact Koontz Hardware for more information.