Fight off darker days with these autumnal decorating tips

Shorter days, falling leaves, and the beginning of colder weather all signify the arrival of autumn. Whether you love it or loathe it, adding a few nice touches to your home can make you feel more connected or, if you prefer, insulated from it. Here are a few tips to give you a head start, so you are ready for its arrival.

Warm up your home with textiles

Throw a few cushions down or add a throw to your sofa and snuggle up to a cosier way of life with a variety of sumptuous materials. Whether you love wool, velvet, or leather, you can make comfort appear aesthetically appealing, which will freshen up your rooms. Warm colours, when the fire is lit, will warm you from the inside out. Luxury can become a feeling that can make your living spaces seem wonderful, so take some time to make the most of your surroundings.

Invite nature indoors

If you are in the mood for cosying up by the fire and you like celebrating the seasons, adding some leaves, chestnuts, dried flowers, or pinecones to your fireplace will help make it centre stage. An inviting rug in blazing autumnal colours or simply some logs piled next to the fire will set the scene for cosy nights while reinvigorating your interior. Creating an indoor garden is a good hobby to keep you busy during colder months and can fill your home with beautiful scents.

Bring your indoors outdoors

Preparing your outdoor areas is important because it allows you to enjoy them all year-round. Making an early start by making the most of warmer September days to maintain your garden is always a good idea. Whether you are building an outdoor room from scratch or simply preparing it for the changing seasons, add throws, blankets, and cushions here too. Completing it with candles and other creature comforts that add some autumnal ambiences will allow you to enjoy a different perspective of your home.

Don’t forget your bedrooms

If nothing else, the changing seasons are a great excuse to refresh your home's appearance, and sometimes it’s all too easy to neglect your bedrooms. They, too, will benefit from some new cushions, rugs, and blankets. A new bedspread can make a big impact but if you want more, consider redecorating by using autumnal-inspired paint. Autumn’s colour palette also offers huge inspiration for year-round decorating ideas and furnishings.

Make your rooms glow with light

Light a path to your home, then adorn each room with nice lighting to allow them to look beautiful. Play with light and add and take it away when and where you feel is best by using different light sources. You can do this with lanterns, candles, lamps, and ambient lighting which partners well with natural light, in conjunction with all the other decorative details you have added, including any mirrors. Then you can switch up or play down light levels to suit your mood, perhaps to relax after a tough day at work.

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