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8 Interior continued from Page 7 upon the look that the client wants," she said. "I can say that I find people wanting a less cluttered look, no matter what their style." Johnson said to get the most out of fall décor people should take table arrangements or wreaths and pull out the seasonal items. "Fill with Thanksgiving décor such as pumpkins and gourds or beautiful fall leaves and pine cones," she said. "Cream colored pumpkins can transition between seasons quite nicely. Add beautiful season- OCTOBER 2013 HOMES PLUS al fresh flowers into the mix." In this economy, people are always looking for ways to scale back a little and design is no different. Johnson said designing your home for the fall on a budget can be quite easy, just look outdoors for inspiration. "Take glass urns and fill them with seasonal branches, gourds and greens," she said. "They can then be changed out with Thanksgiving décor and on into Christmas with candles. Use table runners to add depth to a place setting." Johnson said when choosing a design scheme, people should look at whether or not they can get more than one use from something. "Think of purchasing items that can be used through multiple seasons by tweaking the look slightly," she said. "If the budget is tight, look for classics." Johnson said her services include working on remodeling projects, new construction, and offering design services which include recommendations for purchasing furniture, accessories, window treatments and all selections for the interior. "When you redesign, remodel or update your home, you can expect snags to cause setbacks," she said. "This is an industry that is dependent upon a lot of moving parts and pieces to all come together. A person needs to keep a sense of humor and roll with it. The worst thing anyone can do is to plan a party or social event around a remodel." Submitted photo Interior designer Trish Johnson says giving your home that autumn touch can be done on a budget. 231711003 FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE Decorating the Lake Country area for 25 years • Fall Clean-Up • Fertilization • Lawn Reseeding Duette® Architella® Top-Down/Bottom-Up Honeycomb Shades FREE TDBU or LITERISE Hardware on Applause Honeycomb Shades UP TO 45% Off Honeycomb Shades • Woods • Faux • Metal • Vertical Blinds Silhouette • Luminette • Drapes • Valances Free Estimates Competitive Pricing 234468002 262-337-2600 Shop at home We do it all! 262-646-2838 Personal in-home appointments. Professionally measured & installed. Call for FREE phone quotes. 234423008 "We won't be undersold"