Hello Fall- We welcome you with open arms!! For many this is the best season of the year- the weather is starting to crisp, fall sports are in full swing, leaves are turning beautiful colors, families are out picking apples and the coming holidays are starting to get planned. Only GOD could make a season as wonderful and fully heartwarming as fall! There are many indicators of the official transition into fall- from the leaves and temperature dropping, to seeing Christmas decor out in stores. In Sioux Falls, the Home Builders Association, “Parade of Homes” (Sept. 12-13th & 19-20th) marks the official beginning of the season for all interior design, staging and tradesmen/construction companies. It’s a chance for us to combine all of our skillsets and work together to accomplish goals and do our best to create beautiful and inspiring homes for YOU… plus we get to SHOW OFF a little bit!! We hope you had a chance to get out and see some of the homes- there were so many amazing designs and concepts this year. We encourage you, as a family owned and operated small business, to participate when there are local business events in your area- even if you’re just getting ideas for your next home project, you create valuable connections with people like us- for when you ARE ready to update or remodel and sets you up for success when you’re purchasing/building your own home. 

We had the pleasure of working with PAUL FICK HOMES this year, to stage their newly finished home on Sawtooth Trail! We were honored to use their beautiful home to showcase our design skills! When standing in an newly finished home it’s common to have questions “Is there enough room for the kids to grow?’ “Can our current bed fit in here?” “Is there enough storage?” When you are inside of the SAME home, fully furnished- it’s much easier to see the proportions of the spaces available and imagine you/your family, in the home. Our design team has the ability to stage any home- new construction or resale; we also work with realtors & builders to help design/customize a home during construction, to your desired specifications. It was fantastic to get to meet and talk with everyone that came through and show you what Omorfiá Designs is all about. We had the best time and are looking forward to seeing all of you at the next HBA Event: the Home and Outdoor Living Show (February 26th-28th, 2021.)
*SPECIAL THANK YOU to: Paul Fick Homes & Kelsey Buelow, Juna Sleep Systems, HBA Sioux Falls, our Designers & our “behind the scenes” MUSCLE MEN- that make all of our crazy ideas, reality (aka. the Husbands) MUAH! 😘

But now that the Parade fun is over- builders and construction workers are scurrying to finish outside projects before the snow flies- so NOW is the time when things start amping up for inside projects. With fall comes fully packed schedules, while we’re all trying to prepare our homes for the influx of family/friends that will be gathering in them, very soon! Halloween & Thanksgiving seem to seamlessly lead into Christmas and New Years, with not a spare second between. Not only are our minds bustling with recipes and activity ideas, but also with home updates and re-decorating we want to accomplish before the chaos ensues. If you’re like us you want to change things up, accommodate for everyone (even those last minute- unexpected guests) AND keep your precious budgets in tact- is that too much to ask?!! Don’t stress- we’ve put together some tips and tricks, that are going to get your home lookin’ fall and family ready, in no time. 

Budget Friendly Updates to make for Fall

When attempting to make updates to your home on a strict time schedule and budget; try to spruce up every nook and cranny, in some way. Try borrowing decor from another room, digging into last years stock and putting a twist on it or buying new items that you plan to repurpose again! To really impress, focus on the rooms with the greatest visual effect on your guests- think about which parts of your home are going to be seen and used the most, when your house is bustling with people! 

Make the Outdoors Cozier- Before they even step foot inside your home, transport your guests by creating a pumpkin and lantern-lined trail leading up to your home. Dress up your door with an oversized wreath or hang window wreaths adorned with festive colors and fall foliage. Fill a basket with firewood to set on the front porch. Add string lights, warm plush blankets and throw pillows tossed on your chairs to warm up your space and your guests. ADD CANDLES!

Make the Indoors Cozier- Liven up your dining room with a fun centerpiece, magically add dimension to your kitchen with a warm rug and cozy up your entryway by bringing the colors of the front yard, inside. You can quickly transform the feeling of any room by switching out the pillows. Add blankets to every room to create a cocoon-like space. Use blankets in new ways- create a colorful/festive tablecloth or use them to layer with rugs. ALWAYS ADD CANDLES!!!

Add Patterns and Color- Play with patterns, we go mad for plaid! (if a more perfect fall pattern exists, we don't know about it.) Add design elements of tartan plaids or stripes in moody hues for an autumnal vibe. Don’t be afraid to mix and match wicker accessories, candles, fall colors/florals with vintage details. Experimenting with color combinations of deep red, velvet purple, burnt orange, rich green or even jet black—will instantly modernize any room in the house.

Florals, Pumpkins & Foliage- Place pumpkins in unexpected places; gourds and mini pumpkins can fit just about anywhere! Feature a bounty of freshly picked fall treats (apples, flowers, acorns and squash.) Forage a centerpiece display of leaves and branches, in a simple vase or gourd. Spice up your fall flower displays with sprays of wheat bundles, cotton stems and pine cones. Get creative by using pears as place cards and turn apples into candleholders- for more CANDLES!

Omorfiá Transition

Along with the seasonal transition- we are also transitioning as a company. We are going to be moving out of our current home into another studio/showroom- very soon. But until then, we started taking stock of our current inventory and realized- WE DON’T WANT TO MOVE ALL THIS STUFF?! So we’re having a moving sale!

THIS SATURDAY 26th (10-5pm)
& SUNDAY 27th (3-5pm)
27085 KATIE ROAD SUITE 6
TEA, SD 57064

Stop by to see us this weekend! We’re selling- new with tags or gently used items: decor, lighting fixtures, pillows, throws, curtains, baskets, bins, beautiful art work and more. Our designers will show you pieces to add to YOUR transitional fall designs, that you’ll want to use over and over again. Then set up your own personal 2hr/$99 consultation, to discuss how we can help you further prep/decorate your home for the coming holidays. If you have any questions concerning sale information or design help- call us at 605-223-0193 OR CLICK HERE to get started.