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16th Sep 2022

Autumn Interior Design Ideas 2022 – 8 Tips

When the leaves start to turn and the days get shorter, it's time to cosy up in your home and make it feel like Autumn.

From rich earthy tones to cosy textures, there are plenty of ways to give your home an Autumn makeover.

Here are our top 8 Autumn interior design tips:

Add cosy throws and pillows to your furniture

As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cooler, it's time to start thinking about making your home cosier for Autumn.

One simple way to do this is by adding cosy throws and pillows to your furniture.

Layering different textures and patterns can create an inviting and stylish space.

Look for Autumnal colours like deep greens and rich oranges, and try to use patterns that depict nature, such as leaves, branches and animal prints like foxes.

This will help to give your home a warm and inviting Autumn feeling that will make it the perfect place to curl up as the days grow shorter.

Autumn tartan throw blanket

The London Company Autumn tartan throw blanket - Available in-store


Switch out your curtains for heavier fabrics

As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, it can be difficult to keep your home feeling cosy.

One easy way to add a touch of warmth is to switch out your light summer curtains for heavier fabrics.

Again, look to match your Autumn colour pallet and find curtains with natural patterns.

Heavier fabrics are also better at insulating against heat loss, so they also add warmth as the temperature cools outside.

Autumn themed curtains

Belfield Curtains - Available in-store


Create mood lighting

With the colder months approaching, you may be looking for ways to bring a touch of warmth into your home.

One way to do this is to use mood lighting.

Low lumen, warm coloured lights can create a cosy atmosphere that is perfect for relaxing on those chilly Autumn evenings.

You could also change your pendant. The one pictured creates a warming golden hue perfect for Autumn.

By adding a few carefully placed lights, you can transform your home into a comfortable retreat that is perfect for spending time with family and friends.

moody lighting
Firstlight Bar LED Pendant Light in Black with Gold Inside - Online only offer

Bring nature into your home

As autumn approaches, the leaves begin to fall from the trees, leaving them looking bare.

You can create this look in your home by placing long wicker sticks upright in a large pot or wicker basket.

This will give the impression of a bare Autumn Forest in your home. 

You might also display a glass vase or bowl of pinecones, horse chestnuts or acorns to make your home feel even more Autumnal.

Additionally some artificial foliage placed in a vase is sure to create a feeling of Autumn.

Autumn interior design decor leaves and pine cones

Use an Autumn themed colour pallet

As the weather cools and the leaves start to change colour, many of us begin to think about ways to add cosiness to our homes for the Autumn season.

One simple way to do this is to incorporate an Autumn-themed colour palette into your interior design.

Some colours you might use include red, rust, gold, brown, grey, yellow, and dark green.

A great way to add a big splash of Autumn colour into your home is with furniture upholstery in these seasonal tones.

For example, our Alstons Cleveland, Cuba and Savannah sofas, pictured below come in a range of earthy colours that provide the perfect Autumn focal point.

Cleveland sofa

Cleveland - Available in-store

Cuba sofa set

Cuba - Available in-store (Browse options online)
Savana sofa set

Savannah - Available in-store (Browse options online)

Lined in fabrics such as velvet and chenille these sofas also create a cosy place to snuggle up as the temperature drops outdoors.

Finally, you might also incorporate these Autumn colours through accessories, paint, furnishings, and as previously mentioned, your fabrics.

autumn interior design

Display seasonal artwork

One way to bring the beauty of Autumn into your home is by displaying Autumn artwork.

Look for art that captures the warm hues and moody tones of the season, a birch forest water colour painting, leaf littered forest photo or stag head poster are a few ideas.

If you have young children, you might also consider framing their Autumn-themed paintings.

Leaf prints are a great way to create stunning Autumn artwork.

Whatever you choose, Autumn artwork is a great way to add a touch of seasonal cheer to your home.

fox art

Add wooden furniture

One way to create an Autumnal atmosphere in your home is by including rustic wooden furniture.

The rich tones of the wood add a sense of warmth to any room, and the natural grain patterns mirror to the changing woodlands outside. 

A sturdy farmhouse dining set like the one we sell below is a great way to make your home feel Autumnal and inviting.

wooden tables

Wooden Nest Console Tables - Available in-store

wooden dining table

Wooden Dining Set - Available in-store

Stimulate the senses

We experience the atmosphere of a room with more than just our sense of sight.

Therefore, to create an Autumn feel in your home you could try to stimulate other senses.

For example, including a reed diffuser in your home such as our Ashleigh & Burwood, Enchanted Forest can evoke thoughts of a woodland with its floral, musky and amber notes.

You might instead use candles. There are many different scents that evoke an Autumn atmosphere, from woody scents to pumpkin Pie.

Candles can also provide an Autumn atmosphere through other senses.

The sound of the crackling wooden wick candle and a flickering flame is reminiscent of the sound and sight of a bonfire fire and can help to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere.

Autumn diffuser

Ashleigh & Burwood The Scented Home Enchanted Forest Reed Diffuser 150ml - Available in-store and online

Final thought

Autumn is a time of change.

The leaves turn colour and fall from the trees, the air becomes cooler and crisper, and animals prepare for the winter months ahead.

Changing our own homes to honour this beautiful season doesn't have to be difficult.

With just a few simple tips, you can turn your space into a cosy haven and escape the changing temperatures.

We hope you have enjoyed this post and found some inspiration to help you create an Autumnal haven in your own home.

Please be aware that images are for illustration only. For example, suppliers only take images in one cover and the range might not be pictured in a middle price grade.
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