A change of season is the perfect excuse to switch up your interior decorating — especially when there’s a change from warmer to cooler weather. When the leaves turn yellow and the temperature drops, we love to find ways to bring those Autumn vibes into the home. We would love to share 5 of our favourite ways to take your home from Summer to Autumn.
 

1) Introduce a new colour palette
Colour sets a mood in our home. Each colour evokes emotion, such as blue which is known for its calming effect or pink for its femininity. The tone and shade of colour you use also plays a big part i.e. pastel shades versus deep, saturated hues. Darker, fuller colours offer a more intense dose of colour, whereas pastel tones are a softer way of bringing in colour.
Without a doubt, introducing a new colour palette is one of the easiest and most effective ways of saying ‘Autumn is here!’. Colours we often associate with autumn are reds, oranges and yellows as these are represented in nature. There’s no denying tobacco tones are more popular than ever, rust has also returned strongly, and new this season are more olive and forest green shades.

2) Add some layers
It’s time to bust out your chunky knit throws, sheepskins or hides, and quilted blankets. Anything with a heavier material weight is ideal for this time of year and bonus points if it has an added texture. Whether it’s on your sofa, bed or even draped over a dining room chair, create a cosier feel by layering throws around your home. The sight of these will warm up your interiors and when the temperature really drops, you’ll be glad you’ve got a cosy throw within arm’s reach.

3) Swap summery scents for spicier notes
We often neglect our sense of smell in a home but it plays a big part! It’s also a budget-friendly way of updating your home for the change of season. Pack away summery scents, such as ‘coconut and lime’, and look for fragrances that make you think of autumn.

4)Embrace heavier fabrics — especially texture!
Rather than standard cotton bedsheets, why not embrace something a little heavier such as a quilted pattern? You could also swap the cotton or linen cushions around your home for velvet, fur or a chunky knit. Rotating cushions when there’s a change of season — and often treating myself to a new cushion or two — is another affordable way of styling your home for autumn.

5) Look for moodier lighting
As the days get shorter and there’s less natural light coming into your home, it’s time to introduce some cosy, artificial lighting. Floor lamps and table lamps are seriously under-used and it isn’t until you introduce them into your home that you realise how much more inviting this type of light is than downlights from the ceiling.

Source: Ciancio, Gian; stylecurator.com.au/autumn-home-decorating