How to: Update your interior style for Autumn.

It’s time for some seasonal sprucing! With the change in weather comes an opportunity to update your interior style. Gone are the days of summer brightness - it’s time to prepare your home for those cool and cosy autumnal months coming up.

For anyone who isn’t familiar with the Danish term hygge, which loosely translates to “hug”, this is the perfect mindset when styling your home for autumn. Hygge is about embracing those simple, small pleasures that make life great - how beautiful is that! It’s an attitude we should certainly all get around in 2021 when our lives are consumed with frantic busyness. So, when it comes to decorating in a hygge mindset, opt for inviting accents that promote a snug and homely environment. 

Think Layers

Take inspiration from changes to your wardrobe and switch up your thinking towards more oversized, warm and comfortable interiors. It’s good to start with chunky and deep-set furniture pieces such as lounges and occasional chairs, before building up these pieces with different cushions and throws. If this means making some new special purchases for your home, try to opt for knitted or textured fabrics, like boucle where possible, to add elements of dimension in more ways than one!

Dark Tones

With the brightness of summer behind us, there’s no better time to take a trip to the dark side than now. Shelf your lighter hues for now, and instead go for deep, rich tones like plum, burgundy and mustard. These super saturated colours give a more intense dose of colour to your space, helping to set a moody tone for the cooler months ahead. You will be amazed how this simple change can create such a shift in the feeling of your space!

Moody Lighting

Let’s be honest, incredible spaces all come down to ambiance and the key to nailing this is all in the lighting! As our days start to get shorter with less natural light in the home, it’s time to embrace some cosy, artificial lighting. Think elegant floor lamps and trendy table lamps to create moody shadows throughout your space. Remember to use “warm” globes, rather than “cool” to avoid any clinical feels - even your lightbulb choice is incredibly important in creating the ambiance your desire, trust us!

Cosy Finishes

Finally, don’t neglect those finishing touches which can really make a huge difference to the overall feel of your home throughout those autumnal months. Try creating a neat reading nook with a carefully curated stack of your favourite novels. Or, swap those summery scents for ones with a spicier note - look out for scents with caramel, cinnamon or earthier notes like sandalwood. We often neglect our sense of smell in a home, but it plays a major role in complimenting your existing interior style. It’s also super budget friendly - what a win-win!