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Courtesy of State Point . A seasonal home makeover doesn't need to cost a fortune or be dif- ficult to execute. Quick, easy and innovative ideas can give your home the fall flair needed to celebrate the season. "Seasonal decor updates should jibe with your home's style, while also add- ing something extra to the mix," says Eric Cohler, who has been listed as a top international designer by House Beautiful and Elle Decor magazines. "Keep it easy though, so that when the season is over, you won't end up with a lack of motivation to refresh and a space that feels passe." To add autumn elements to your home without completely revamping your inte- rior, consider these ideas: ROTATING GALLERY A digital photo display is the easiest way to showcase seasonally suitable photos of friends and family. In fall, that means Halloween portraits, autumn picnics, trips to the pumpkin patch and back-to-school photos. Consider rotating the artwork disp- played in your home to highlight seasonal colors. Whether you want to get spooky for Halloween or focus on fall's natural hues, this task won't take long to do and will greatly impact the look and feel of each room. POPS OF COLOR "With relatively little effort, you can add bright, bold colors to your home by swap- ping out the knobs and handles on your cabinets, credenzas and other furniture," says Cohler. Seasonal sets of cabinet hardware can keep the look fresh in your home. All you need is a screwdriver and a few hours. A free Web-based application, Splash by Amerock, offers a new interactive design and shopping experience by allowing you to truly customize hardware for cabinets and furniture. The interactive site and first-of-its-kind product line allows you to test various colors and shapes of cabinetry hardware and view the different looks on different style and color cabinets. From kitchens to bathrooms to bed- rooms and living areas, you can make your rooms pop with bold colors. Think orange, purple and black for Halloween flair, or greens, reds and browns for a natural effect. Hardware is easy to swap out and you can give your home a fun, fresh fall make- over inexpensively and without much hassle. CURTAINS Another easy way to make a quick look- and-feel change to a room is by swapping out curtains. It's a great way to customize a space to better fit the mood of the season. What's more — a quarterly rotation of window treatments presents a much-need- ed opportunity for a good cleaning. Be sure to store your freshly laundered linens in a sealed bag so they don't collect dust. When they make their appearance the fol- lowing year, they will be vibrant and fresh. Fall can be a particularly busy time of year; however, a few easily implemented ideas can go a long way to add a festive vibe to your home. * 36 October 8 • 2015 Natural hues like orange and green can make kids' bedrooms pop in fall. Quick, Inexpensive Ways To Give Your Home A Fall Facelift 2038650 248.752.4211 All Star Real Estate 6960 Orchard Lake Rd. West Bloomfield lindasinger@sbcglobal.net LINDA SINGER Multi-Million Dollar Producer Meadowlake Farms Vacation all year in this spacious home located on Meadow Lake. Enjoy your pool and privacy looking onto the lake. Professionally designed granite kitchen with huge granite island with gas stove top, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, beautiful tumbled marble backsplash, heated stone flooring and lots of space for everyone! Dramatic foyer with curved staircase. Custom fireplace in family-room which overlooks pool and lake. Hardwood floors thru out. Large dining-room and living room with French doors looking out to lake. 1st floor master suite with tremendous custom closet and bath. Heated floors in master bath too. Possible 2nd master suite in upper level with updated bath. Many updates including recessed lights. Beautiful lot and great location in the sub. Lower level includes bath and lots of room for exercise, movies and more. Enjoy Meadow Lake with paddleboats, kayak, and pontoon. Birmingham schools. Real Estate »