How to decorate a home for Autumn

Are you someone who loves cosying up with a long book and a perfectly warm cup of tea? Well, don’t fret, the Autumn months are slowly but surely approaching, so let’s dress up your home for the cold! Through colour schemes, relevant décor and patterns, you can establish a comforting theme that will keep you going this Autumn.

1. Warm Tones

Perhaps one of the biggest nods to Autumn is its very distinguishable colour palette, consisting of maroon, orange and dark greens. Whether its rugs, cushions or bedding, you can fill your home with soft furnishings that emulate autumn vibes. Even more temporary pieces of décor such as a bouquet of flowers can be tailored to a set of colours, fully embracing the theme.

2. Turning over a new leaf with home décor

Autumn is characterised by the fiery orange leaves and empty branches, so why not go big and incorporate them in your home. You can decorate your windowsills and fireplace ledges with colour changing leaves and autumn inspired décor. Send your kids on a mission to collect the biggest leaves and showcase those in your home or display artificial ones for a cleaner look. Don’t stop there, include berries and branches too to bring that chilly, yet cosy vibe to your home!

3. A-maize-ing Décor

For those of you who are passionate about the seasonal vegetables that the Autumn brings, then why not showcase your passion with pumpkin and gourd inspired décor. Whether its cushions or small desk sculptures, these two vegetables can also be a feast for the eyes and the home! Go a step further and incorporate corn husks, wheat and acorns within patterns. Another arts and crafts project for your kids could be painting on acorns and pieces of wheat, creating a wholesome, Autumn inspired piece of décor!

4. Sweater Weather

Isn’t wrapping yourself in the warmest, fuzziest throw and watching a comfort movie, the best way to spend a gloomy, chilly day in the autumn? Well, you can make your home cosier by placing fluffy blankets throughout your home. You can arrange them on your armchair, sofa or bed and create an irresistibly warm cocoon for yourself. To further follow your theme, why not get Autumn inspired throws whether it may be ones that reflect Halloween or have a knitted texture? These are sure to rake in all the compliments. Not a fan of patterns, opt for dark colours and your autumn theme won’t be broken!

5. Patterns are no plaid

Autumnal patterns can be really comforting, imagine your favourite plaid bottoms, now imagine that pattern dotted around your home, neat right!? Don’t shy away from incorporating knit and plaid throughout your home, it is a sure-fire way of maintaining the autumn theme. Better yet, get plaid or knit cushions as they can be changed out seasonally and enjoyed in the colder months!

6. Floor-less Décor!

Looking for more permanent décor? Take a look at fluffy rugs that can be used throughout the year. Neutral rugs that are brown or beige don’t have to just be used in the autumn months but the whole year, but will still enhance your theme, especially because they’re extremely soft and cosy! Fluffy rugs are versatile and can be used in your home office, bedroom or living room.

7. Décor for all the senses

This autumnal theme can be a treat for the eyes and the nose! By placing apple, cinnamon and almond scented candles around your home, you can add a new dimension to the décor. When you’re not making a mouth-watering soup or baking gooey cookies, your home will be filled with the warm, spicy scents of autumn- who wouldn’t want that?

8. Put a wreath on it…

While we usually associate wreaths with Christmas, they can be used from the beginning of the cold months, right up until the end. Simply find a berry and acorn wreath that compliments the aspects of Autumn and you’re set! All your guests will fall in love with your autumn décor from the moment they step in your home.

9. Gather Around!

As the season of roasts and cozy dinners is slowly approaching, we can also decorate our dining table accordingly. Autumnal centrepieces that have lots of foliage and darker tones can be a great, subtle décor item to fit your theme. Whether you enjoy a more playful statue or a sophisticated set of spiced candles, centrepieces are not to be overlooked!

10. Roasting Season

The autumnal décor doesn’t need to be glaringly obvious; it can be subtle. For example, having a wooden fruit bowl containing a selection of seasonal vegetables including gourd and pumpkin is perfectly on theme! And we reckon that the vegetables won’t be there long, they’re too delicious to be left on display for too long.

11. Bedding the theme!

Last but perhaps the most important is appropriate bedding! Not only is thicker bedding cozy and pretty but extremely essential. No one likes getting into a cold bed so it’s important to get the correct bedding as we approach the colder months. Getting a 7.5-10.5 tog duvet is recommended for the autumn so buy away! Now that we’ve got the logistics out of the way, let us continue incorporating the theme. Buying dark coloured duvet covers is easy and your theme won’t be lost. For those who enjoy pattern and designs, look out for plaid, knitted or meadow-inspired duvet covers and see your theme flourish!