It’s time to change not only the season but some home decor to spruce up your favourite space. These are simple yet practical tips from our decor editor to cosy up your living area, warm the tones of the room and create the ambience we love to be surrounded by in the colder months.
1. Keep your autumn décor simple
Sometimes simple is best! No need to splurge on big ticket items, simply rearrange the furniture in your space. Whether you are looking at your bedroom or your living room, move the couch to a different wall or perhaps rearrange the plants to create a whole different mood. We get so comfortable in our routine that we forget to look up, shake things up and give our space something new without having to spend a cent.
@hello_alexisangela The quickest way to ‘visually’ refresh your space is to rearrange the furniture. I have 4 living room layouts that I alternate throughout the year. I swap decor pieces from different rooms. I rearrange shelves and move things around. I get creative. . This refresh just happened to align with a new sofa delivery. But you don’t have to get a new sofa 🤣 Or you can. Whatever floats your boat and budget 🙃 Sofa details: Simon from @interiordefine in color Lavender . . . . . . . . . . . #curatedhome #eclecticdecor #afrocentrichome #moodyinterior ♬ Feelings – sonder the africanime
2. Warm autumn colour palettes
In autumn, as the shades outside start to turn from bright and bold to muted and warm, this can also be reflected in your decor. Swap out a few scatter cushions as well as adding some throws and rugs in warm shades to build a more tonal room. Colour has a remarkable effect on us – it can make us feel warmer just by turning up and deepening the tonal range in our homes. Think browns and burgundy, sage green and mustard. If you don’t want to experiment too much with colour, stick to neutrals like off-white and caramel tones.
@myhomeofzodiac Currently living my autumn aesthetic 🍂✨ Soft beige tones, warm wood, and quiet moments at home. #wooninspiratie #scandihome #japandi #interiordesign #interior ♬ původní zvuk – itgoesifyouletit
3. Faux plants and dried flowers for seasonal style
With the change of weather, sometimes our plants can look a bit worse for wear. They lose their leaves, look a little malnourished and don’t add the pop of green we expect them to. Fresh cut blooms are also not that readily available and seem to dry up quicker than in summer. If you pop a few dried flowers in your vases, or a few faux green plants in the corner, no one will know the difference. It’s not about faking summer, but more about keeping a lush, jungle feel in your home as you transition through the seasons.
@homewithp1 Finally got a plant for my planter #indoorplants #fauxplants #jethome #homedecor #fyp #loungedecor #reset #viral #Coricraft #sama28 #homestyling #southafricatiktok🇿🇦 ♬ Ikhandlela (Acoustic) – Phila Dlozi
4. Light up the autumn ambience
I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times over, but we will say it a million times more: lighting will always be key. Different lighting has a way of creating ambience in your space. From candles and overhead light fixtures to floor lamps and undercounter lighting, these layers add dimension to your home. When you want to create a warmer, autumnal living area, avoid harsh fluorescent light and choose warmer bulbs. Scatter the light across the room, consider adding candles on the TV cabinet and a floor lamp to add a warm glow to a forgotten corner. This lets you play around with how much lighting you need, as opposed to relying on your ceiling lights.
@im_ericwang A love letter to lamps and cozy lighting ❤️ #homedecor #interiordesign #lighting ♬ original sound – Eric Wang
Words: Yashna Balwanth
Photography: Pexels
