3 Cosy Home Décor Ideas to Transform Your Space for Autumn
Words by Emilie Dock
It happens every year. The leaves change colour, the mercury drops and, suddenly, we’re reaching for our warmest blankets – and favourite biscuits. Autumn arrives, and it’s time to hunker down. Naturally, thoughts turn to our homes, but you needn’t redecorate from top to bottom to create a hygge household. It’s remarkable how much of an impact a few pieces can have on a space. Read on for simple décor ideas to transition from summer to autumn and make your interiors feel warm and inviting.
1. Make Everything Soft and Cosy
Are you sitting comfortably? If the answer is no, it may be time to invest in a deep-seated armchair. Then, once you’re curled up with a cup of tea, think about the soft furnishings you’ll need during the umpteenth viewing of Pride and Prejudice: plush cushions in gorgeous, tactile fabrics to prop your head up, and cosy throws and blankets to keep your toes warm. Don’t forget the floor either; deep-pile rugs feel sumptuous and opulent underfoot.
Begg & Co Cashmere Cubist Throw
If anyone knows how to stave off winter chills, it’s the Scots. Entirely woven from cashmere, this Cubist blanket design with combed fringe edges takes inspiration from the negative space in the Scottish saltire – a nod to Begg & Co’s heritage.
Shleep Merino Knit Fleece Calming Blanket
The people at Shleep take comfort and wellbeing incredibly seriously. Crafted from sumptuous and breathable Australian Merino wool, their bed linen and blankets feel as smooth as silk and as luxurious as cashmere. Don’t blame us if you fall asleep 10 minutes into the latest episode of Bake Off.
"Drape a blanket or throw casually off the back of a sofa or armchair, letting it hang down on one side to create a laid-back look. For more formal living rooms, drape identical throws over both ends of the sofa or place one centrally on the backrest, letting it hang evenly on both sides."
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2. Perfect Your Low-Level, Ambient Lighting
Keep the lighting low with wall lights, floor lamps and table lamps, rather than anything too harsh and bright overhead – it’s essential to keep interiors looking cosy and warm. Flickering candles are an even easier addition, perfect for placing on coffee tables, dining tables, fireplaces, sideboards, and windowsills – see below for guidance on scents. For extra style points, choose designs that come in beautiful vessels.
House of Hackney Acanthus Lamp
We love this Art Nouveau-inspired lamp by House of Hackney. Entwined with verdant leaves, it’s a distinctive and unique design that – equipped with warm bulbs – can serve as a brilliant reading light while emitting a soft glow throughout the room.
Lasvit Large Press Floor Lamp
The soft, organic form of this pinched-glass design by Lasvit provides a striking decorative feature, while the smoked glass ensures the light is gentle, creating a cosy, inviting atmosphere.
3. Fill Your Home with the Best Scents for Autumn
When friends and family step across your threshold, scent is one of the first things they’ll notice. The aroma-filled flicker of a candle can help create a warm atmosphere, and it can also improve moods (which is crucial on dark, rainy days). We’ve written an entire guide to the best scented candles and diffusers, but as a general rule, woodsy and spiced fragrances inspire warmth.
Edion Oud Diffuser
For a truly sumptuous sitting room or a rich and inviting entrance hall, Edion’s Oud Diffuser combines the alluring smokiness of oud wood with notes of cardamom, jasmine, amber, sandalwood and leather.
Diptyque Ambre Candle
Prepare for Cosy Nights In
“Alexa, play crackling fire sounds.” Whether you’re hosting a games night, inviting friends over for wine and cheese or sinking into the sofa to Netflix and chill, do it in true Harrods style with these luxury winter buys.
