A Simple Change Can Be a Huge Upgrade

If you have become bored with the look and feel of your dining room, it may be time to upgrade your furniture. A new rug will go a long way, as will a lighting change, but what you may really need is a new table and chair set:

1. Something Classic

As the saying goes, "if it's not broke, don't fix it." Sometimes the classic wooden table sets are the best, and we have some great options for you.

2. Something New

If you're not a fan of the classics, try something a little more modern to spice up your home! 

3. Something for Two

A cozy house deserves cozy furniture. If there's no need to get a table for four, go for a set that will fit just to two of you!

Halloween Home Decor Tips

With less than a month until Halloween, stores are full of spooky candy, costumes and decorations. But, some of the store-bought Halloween decor can be a bit cheesy, depending on where you place it in your home. Here are a few tips for decorating your house for the spookiest night of the year! 

1. Lighting and color: One of the simplest things that you can do to set a scary mood in your home is dim the lights and use dark colored decor. You can cover your furniture and sofas with some dark sheets or couch covers and if you can't manually adjust your lighting, you can switch out the light bulbs for some dark colored ones. 
2. DIY Halloween decor and candles: Sometimes the scariest decor is the kind that you make on your own, because it's not likely that your house guests will have seen it somewhere else. An easy decor creation is Mason jar candles. You can fill the jars with toy bugs, skulls, or some candy body parts and then turn it into a candle with this DIY. 
3. Spooky music: A scary movie isn't complete without a soundtrack. The same goes for your Haunted House. Create a track of the most horrifying tunes that you can think of and play it at your next Halloween party. 

And if you still need a few home decor and furniture items to complete your home before October 31, check out our spooktacular October deals before they vanish! 

Using Mason Jars as Fall Decor

Photo by jjagner

Now that we can say it is officially fall, we can spice up the house with autumn decor without any hesitation. If you love to decorate as much as we do, then here are a few things that you can do around your house to ring in the season. In this blog, we're focusing on mason jar crafts and here are two worth trying:

Paint Leaf Jars 

Supplies 

• Mason Jar
• Glass paint
• Disposable paper
• Paintbrush
• Ribbon
• Candle (optional)

Steps 

1. First, place your disposable paper on your work surface to prevent any paint marks.
2. Then place your jar either on its side or upright and start painting leaves on the outside of the jar. 
3. Be sure to use paint made specifically for glassware, that way it goes on smoothly and stays on the jar. 
4. Wait 3 to 4 hours or until all the paint is dry. If you use thicker coats of paint, you may need to wait longer. 
5. Once the paint is completely dry, tie a red, yellow or other fall-colored ribbon around the rim. 

Your fall jar is now complete! You can fill it with potpourri or sunflowers and use it as a dining room tablecenterpiece. Or you can drop a candle into it and use it as a lantern. 

Candle Leaf Jars

Supplies 

• Mason Jar
• Leaves (Fake or Real)
• Tea candle
• Ribbon

Steps 

1. Grab some colorful leaves from your yard or purchase some fake fall leaves from a local crafts store and fill a Mason Jar about 3/4 full with them. 
2. Then place a tea candle that is inside a glass holder into the jar, with the wick up. 
3. Make sure that the candle is big enough to fit into the opening of the jar but does not fall through. If it is too small and not in a glass candle holder, it could be a fire hazard. 
4. As a last touch, tie a colorful ribbon or piece of string around the rim of the jar.

You can use real leaves, but you'll have to frequently change them because they wither and turn brown quickly. Fake leaves will require less maintenance. Once you are finished with your jars, you can place them on your living room mantle or kitchen table for some fall lighting! 

Home Storage Solutions

In this week's blog, we are taking a look at our selection of chests-bedroom chests, that is. These drawer chests may not be filled with treasure, but they are great as a storage solution for clothes and other items.

This multi-use chest is great to hold a TV and consoles and store other items.

Media Chest

This chest with flower handles is great for a kids room.

Add a vintage touch to any home with this Emperior Chest. 

This Ashley Chest is the perfect storage solution, with its multiple drawers and sleek, dark style. 

If you liked this preview of chests and would like to see more, feel free to view our online inventory here. 

Autumn Inspired Furniture

The leaves are turning colors and the air is getting a little chillier, which means that fall is rapidly approaching. You can prepare your home for the season with some autumn-inspired furniture pieces. In this blog, we are highlighting some of the living room pieces that will remind anyone of fall. 

These walnut recliners are the perfect shade for the season. Plus they are great for entertaining guests or having a movie night! 

Accentuate your seating with this rustic looking, brown marble coffee table set. 

Put up your feet and relax by a warm fire with this burgundy colored ottoman. 

This "Cinnabar"sectional sofa has almost all the tones of autumn leaves! You can rearrange the pillows and change up the order too. 

Lastly, tie it all together with a fall rug, like this Marrakesh Toffee one.

If you liked these home decor pieces, you can view more of our selection online here! 

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3 Ways to Store Your Summer Gear

The summer is coming to an end. In just a few weeks the weather will be cooling off and the leaves will begin changing colors. Before they do, however, it’s important to get organized. Switching out your summer gear for the oncoming autumn season can be challenging when it comes to storage space. Fortunately, we’ve created a short list of creative storing ideas to help you get started.

Curtains. Hide the clutter and still use your storage space with a colorful curtain. A colorful curtain hanging around a table or small set of shelves will add pizzazz to your home, while keeping it looking fresh and organized.

The Ottoman. Keep your house clean and organized by storing your summer gear in plain sight. Using a storage Ottoman, like one from Home Decor Outlets, will keep your summer gear safe, stored, and in an easily accessible place.

Storage Bed. A comfortable place to sleep and a comfortable place to store your things. If you have a bed frame with drawers and shelves, consider storing your summer gear here. Easily accessible, yet out of sight, a storage bed system is perfect for storing off season clothes.

Summer is coming to an end, which means autumn is just around the corner. Organize the chaos of the changing seasons with a few of our clever storage ideas. And when it comes time to buy extra storage and furniture, think Home Decor Outlets. To learn more about Home Decor Outlets and the affordable mattresses and furniture we have to offer, visit us here: http://www.hdoutlets.com/.