Giving your home the autumn refresh it deserves, with some cosy decorating ideas, can cheer up the dullest day and bring you increased comfort - physically and emotionally. Embrace a feeling of warmth and choose colours, furniture and soft furnishings to enhance this mood.
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How do you make your home look autumn-ready?
There are so many decorative ideas for autumn, you'll be spoiled for choice! Aided by some warm seasonal colours and smells, you can embrace the theme through different rooms of your home to get that cosy feeling.
Classic autumn tones such as chestnut, rusty orange, oatmeal, buttercup yellow and vanilla create a much warmer feeling. When it comes to your bedroom, incorporate a variety of autumnal tones inspired by the falling leaves, adding shades of chocolate, burgundy and burnt orange to round off the look.
While crisp cotton and cool creams and whites are traditionally the materials and shades of summer, think rustic when it comes to autumn.
What are the best autumn looks for the bedroom?
There's nothing better than "cosying up" your bedroom, ready for those colder nights. This could be a good time to invest in a new mattress if you've been thinking about doing so.
Warm up your bedroom with throws and blankets in traditional autumn colours. Heavy throws made from faux fur are ideal for those chilly evenings as you snuggle up watching TV in bed, while thinner throws of polyester or cotton provide warmth without making you feel too hot.
What about your living room?
Nothing creates a warm, welcoming environment more than throw-pillows and soft cushions. You may think plush pillows are just for your bed, but this isn't the case. Pillows featuring earthy colours and plush textures are made to be seen and not tucked away under your quilt!
Whether you place them on the sofa, in an armchair, or simply arrange them around a beanbag seat on the rug, throw-pillows incorporate comfort and style into your lounge. They will complement your autumn colour scheme and add that warm feeling to your living space.
You may want to change your curtains. While blinds or lightweight linen curtains are great for summer, they can leave a room feeling sparse and chilly in autumn - it's time to store away those thin curtains until next spring! Investing in heavier curtains, in materials such as velvet, can make your space feel instantly cosier and they do have heat retaining benefits too. Keeping draughts at bay, they will have thermal benefits, while adding visual warmth.
When you're going for curtains, full-length is the best option for autumn.
How to get your dining room ready for autumn
A great way to capture some autumnal cheer is to decorate your dining table with a pretty seasonal centrepiece. Why not make one yourself? Think pinecones, pumpkins, perennial plants such as yucca or boxwood, and scented candles in aromas like cinnamon, oak and other spicy, musky scents.
Statement serving and dining plates can add to the autumnal ambience. When considering your seasonal dining table, think darker shades punctuated with lighter tones to create a dramatic look. Carefully store any of your summer table linen to ensure it remains in pristine condition for next year.
Don't feel bored when you're staying safe at home from Covid-19 - take the opportunity to do something wonderful to your living space!