Autumn Home
The seasons are changing, with the end of Summer moving into early Autumn we start cosying up, spending more time indoors than we did through the warmer months. Create an autumn-themed haven in your home by focussing on warm colours, cosy textures, and natural elements that evoke the season. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you design an Autumn-inspired space
Colour Palette
Bring the colours of Autumn into your home:
Warm Tones: Use earthy colors such as burnt orange, deep red, mustard yellow, and rich browns. These colors bring warmth and coziness to your home.
Neutrals: Balance out bold colors with neutrals like beige, cream, and warm greys.
Accent: Add touches of gold, copper, or bronze for a hint of autumn luxury.
Textures and Fabrics
Using fabrics and soft furnishing can give your home that autumn vibe:
Cosy Throws: Add thick, soft blankets and throws in plaid or knitted patterns.
Cushions: Layer different-sized cushions on couches and beds in autumnal hues and patterns.
Rugs: Choose wool or shaggy rugs in warm tones to soften hardwood or tiled floors.
Lighting
Consider lighting to create a cosy ambience for Autumn:
Soft, Warm Lighting: Use warm-toned LED bulbs to create a soft glow. String lights or fairy lights can add a magical touch to any room.
Candles: Incorporate candles in scents like cinnamon, pumpkin, apple, or vanilla. Candleholders in copper or rustic wood will complement the autumn vibe.
Natural Elements
Take inspiration from nature , go for country walks and forage what you can, or visit greengrocers and florists to bring the outside in:
Pumpkins and Gourds: Decorate entryways, mantels, and tabletops with small pumpkins or gourds in a variety of colors like white, orange, or green. -
Dried Leaves and Flowers: Use wreaths, garlands, or vases filled with dried leaves, pampas grass, or seasonal flowers like mums or sunflowers.
Wood Accents: Add rustic wooden pieces like trays, picture frames, or shelves to enhance the natural feel.
Seasonal Decor
Seasonal decor is everywhere in Autumn, here are some ideas:
Autumn Wreath: Hang a wreath made from fall foliage, acorns, pinecones, or wheat on your front door or inside.
Fireplace: If you have a fireplace, make it the focal point of your room by adding seasonal decor like pumpkins, autumn garlands, and lanterns.
Table Centerpieces: Create an autumn centerpiece for your dining table with a mix of candles, pumpkins, berries, and leaves.
Scents and Aromas
As well as making your home visually beautiful, use seasonal scents to fragrance your space further enhancing that Autumn feel:
Scented Candles & Wax Melts: Create an ambience with scented candles or wax melts that smell like Autumn – Flicker & scent offer a wide range of Autumn home fragrances - try pumpkin spice, cinnamon orange, mulled apple cider and harvest fruits. Alternatively bring outdoor seasonal fragrances into your space such as woodland walk, campfire stories, falling leaves and blackberry & bay.
Room Sprays & Diffusers: For instant bursts of fragrance use a room spray - spritz in the air, on cushions and curtains. Reed diffusers placed in different rooms will create a waft of scent as you walk by, place in the hallway to greet you as you walk in or small rooms such as cloakrooms and bathrooms.
Simmer Pots: Create a simmer pot with cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange peels, and apple slices to fill your home with a delightful autumn scent.
With these elements, your home will feel cosy and inviting, perfect for the autumn season.
Here at Flicker & Scent we have a range of home fragrance and products all inspired by Autumn - shop here
