Cosy Home Decor Ideas for Every Room this Autumn

Words by Bridie Newman and Emilie Dock

It happens every year. The leaves change colour, the mercury drops and, suddenly, we’re hunkering down at home, reaching for our warmest throws, woody candles and a cup of hot chocolate. But you needn’t redecorate from top to bottom to create an inviting household; it’s remarkable how much of an impact a few home accessories can have on a space. Read on for inspirational edits by room with transformative yet straightforward decor ideas to transition into autumn. 

Texture and layering are key to creating a cosy ambience, but sticking to a planned colour palette will ensure your autumn living room decor looks chic but not cluttered. Opt for warm, complementary rust tones on tactile wool cushions from Frette and a soft cashmere throw from Oyuna. Drape the throw casually off the back of a sofa or armchair, letting it hang down on one side to create a laid-back look.

Keep the lighting low with wall, floor, and table lamps with a rich velvet lampshade like this House of Hackney option. Flickering candles are an even easier addition, perfect for placing on coffee tables and fireplaces – read our autumn home fragrance guide for seasonal scents. For extra style points, choose designs that come in beautiful vessels. All that’s left to do is put on your cashmere sweatpants and settle in for your umpteenth viewing of Pride and Prejudice. 

A richly decorated table topped with delicious food is the time-honoured way to celebrate. Whether inviting guests round for a bountiful Halloween or Thanksgiving feast or a casual winter soup, placing an olive-hued cast iron dish from Le Creuset on your table will make serving up feel extra autumnal.

For us, this season isn’t a moment for formality, but an opportunity for relaxed dining with your nearest and dearest. Omitting the classic tablecloth immediately makes the look feel less formal, as does mixing dinnerware brands, from Halcyon Days to La DoubleJ. Swap light linens with burgundy-patterned napkins and jewel-toned glasses, then set the scene for a games night with red wine and a cheeseboard once the table has been cleared.  

It’s your comfort zone and private retreat, so it makes sense that your bedroom should be the most sumptuous space in the house. Create a haven for relaxation with ultra-soft pyjamas and luxury bedding. Silk pillowcases, Egyptian Gyza cotton sheets, cashmere throws, quilted bedspreads, fluffy duvets – these are what dreams are made of. Read more in our bedding guide.

Nowhere more than the bedroom is lighting as important. It’s essential for softening the mood and evoking a cosy feel. Add varying heights of candles, change the bulbs in your lamps to a warmer tone and opt for organic shapes like this Tom Dixon lamp to create a grounding scheme. Curl up under a cashmere blanket – hand cream, face oil and silk sleep mask to hand – ready to drift off, then wake up to a warming cup of tea on lazy Sunday mornings.