OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, revealed fall’s must-have design and paint trends, courtesy of Ace’s Design Experts Nathan Fischer (Orange County, Calif.), Katie Reynolds (Atlanta, Ga.) and Julie Richard (Boston, Mass.). This season’s trends combine the crisp, soothing essence of autumn foliage with soft pastels to help consumers bring outdoor-inspired colors into their homes.