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Fall is the season of rich colours: brilliant oranges and yellows, aged reds, mossy greens and neutrals from wheat to dark brown – the warmth before winter’s icy whites and blues.
London is the perfect place to take inspiration from this year, both for remodelling tips – be turning towards a more earthy and nature influenced vibe for this season’s decorative inspiration, and for new ideas on how to carry plan the job, with the rising popularity of utilising man and van services quickly becoming London’s go to in all-round remodelling and removal services.

Wreaths and arrangements, including lanterns or hurricane glasses with candles, making a welcome comeback – especially inside on an entry table. Candles and fresh flowers in the entry with bright reds, oranges and yellows. The earth colour blends in well with the fall decor. But remember: any containers should be multiple-season use. People want to replace and refill the same container. Even hanging baskets can be brought forward into fall with new inserts. Light and dark contrast is what makes these, with accents of orange give a spark.

Fall is our favourite season for design is fall because of the warm colours. They are all neutrals, except orange, so they don’t fight with anything. Look for fall tones that complement the front of the house and stand out on a front door. That makes the most impact. Texture is always important. Grasses add motion and texture. Use wood, silk berries to bring it together. Gourds, pumpkins, kale and mums are all richly textured. If you have a contemporary house, you could have something other than the traditional round wreath. Stand back and look to see if it works for you.” Turnbull’s lets customers take home a wreath to see if they like it, and even bring it back to have it adjusted to suit their needs. Most people want some colour at this time because everything is starting to fade in the garden.

Now that you have an idea about colour scheme and decorative features, how are you going to undertake the project?

Most people will choose to pay a designer and a paint and decorator if they have a larger budget, or they undertake the job themselves to save money. Both options can end up costing more than is needed, so a third option that has emerged is using a man and van service to remove furniture, and if needs be, store it. Most man and van services offer an extensive range of expertise, so using them could mean you are left with to plan the artistic side of the remodelling. Using this option also helps to get everything done with one company.

However you plan and proceed with your remodelling, remember to give yourself plenty of time – the more time you input into your plan will show in the results.