Autumn is a magical season that presents us with an explosion of warm colours, welcoming textures and a sense of nostalgia. It’s the perfect time to bring the beauty of nature into our homes, creating cosy and inviting environments. While summer decorating trends focused on an organic and light feel, this year’s autumn decorating trends focus on interesting shapes, warm neutral tones and luxurious textures.

When decorating your home for autumn – or for any season – the aim should be to put together a mix of pieces that reflects you, your lifestyle and what you like best. We bring to the table the topic of autumn decoration and how you can transform your home with very little.

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1 | Colours of the Season

The leaves on trees undergo an incredible metamorphosis, changing from vibrant green to a palette of warm, earthy tones. Incorporating these colours into your decor is a sure-fire way to create an autumnal atmosphere in your home. You can incorporate these colours into walls, furniture and accessories to create an autumnal atmosphere. What if you painted a wall in a terracotta colour or added cushions and blankets in mustard tones for a touch of warmth and comfort?

2 | Natural Elements

Autumn is harvest time, so don’t be afraid to bring nature indoors this warm season. Design experts predict that biophilic design isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Incorporating natural elements into your autumn decor is an easy way to dress up your space for the change of season. Use pumpkins, dried leaves and twigs in your table decor or shelves. A wreath of autumn leaves on your front door will welcome your guests in style.

3 | Cosy textures

In addition to colours, textures play a key role in autumn decorating. They create a feeling of comfort and cosiness that is essential for this season. Go for your intention and feel the materials that give you extra comfort. How? Swap the light fabrics of summer for cosier textures such as velvet, wool and knitwear. Add velvet cushions in the colours of the season to your sofa and place fluffy rugs on the floor.

4 | Candles and Mood Lighting

Lighting plays a crucial role in creating a homely atmosphere. Replace dim lights with scented candles and warmer, softer lighting. Pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla or dried leaf candles will bring pleasant scents that evoke autumn and a relaxing feeling.

Choose candelabras or candle holders that have colours and materials that match the typical autumn colour palette, such as shades of orange, red, brown and gold. Place candles in these holders and use them as centrepieces or as decorative elements on shelves and tables.

5 | Table decoration

As the weather gets cooler, gatherings will take place in a cosier atmosphere with a warmer touch, and socialising will take place in your dining room. Decorating your dining table with seasonal elements means detailing with leaf prints, linen napkins and ceramic plates in earthy tones. Add small pumpkins as centrepieces for a charming touch or small pine cones to remind you of the weather outside.

6 | Decoration in Shades of Terracotta and Brown

The nuances of brown and terracotta are often underestimated, but a look at this autumn decor in the living room shows how complex and interesting these often overlooked tones can be. Deeper than terracotta and earthier than gold, this rich but discreet tone creates a refined note to any room.

Just like us, decorations in the autumn season need a refresh and why not get a new vase for your coffee table? Dried flowers in a neutral vase can provide the change you need, accompanied by a sculpture or candle in keeping with the theme. Take a chance and enjoy autumn to the full.