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Native New York Interior Designer Frances Herrera founded Interiors by Francesca, LLC in 2002, following her background as a graduate of the Fashion Institue of Technology. Looking through Herrara’s portfolios, it’s clear that her design principles of “affordable luxury” and “understated sophistication” are at the forefront of her designs. It’s not hard to believe that this Forest Hills apartment was a complete renovation considering Herrera’s impeccable taste. Following her client’s wishes, this pre-war apartment’s cracked walls and dated rooms became the classic and timeless space we see today.

Pops of fuchsia add a feminine charm to the apartment's overall gray and creme palette.

Updating home accessories and decor is the simplest way to update the overall look of any room in your home. Home accessories, being relatively inexpensive, are an easy way to incorporate changing interior design and home decor trends into your space. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to invest in trends in pieces that can easily be swapped out as they change, rather than investing in large, trendy items. Here are some of this fall’s trendiest home decor items and ideas.

Eclectic Looks This year, eclectic items that are mixed and matched in a single space are extremely trendy. For example, a living room in which this style is used could include a fireplace mantel that features a Buddha head, apothecary jars, tea light candles, a hanging oval mirror and an assortment of African style carved statues. The eclecticism makes the space visually interesting. The great thing about this particular home decor trend is that it can be incorporated into a number of styles. There are dozens of different takes and you simply can’t choose the wrong item when it comes to eclectic looks.

The deep rose in the antique rug is a sophisticated pink for the floor. Love the Turkish rug amid the beautiful mix of global patterns and table lamps.

This dining room has the same shell inspired style as the accessories above. The classic French style is so Chanel. The gorgeous chandelier†is an inspired design.