Autumn is a season of excitement and beauty – bright leaves, harvests, cosiness and new beginnings for children going back to school. So as the days lengthen, why not bring some of that refreshing autumn energy into your home?

In this post, we’ll explain how some small touches in your décor can add autumnal beauty and help you feel snug and comfortable as the weather grows chillier.

When you think about autumn décor, orange might be the first thing that comes to mind. And it’s true that some orange notes in the form of throw pillows, flowers, placemats or candles can help create an autumnal atmosphere.

But the warmth of the orange tone you’re using matters too. A more vibrant yellowy orange will help a space look energised, whereas an orange with hints of red and rustier tones will create a warm and cosy feel in your space.

To evoke autumn colouration in nature, you’ll also want to use varying shades of orange, just as an autumn landscape would include many warm orange tones. So don’t hesitate to complement your main orange colour with other lighter or darker shades like persimmon red-orange.

Autumn is also a season of berries, meaning pink and plum tones. These can also be used in your autumn décor mix to great effect – again, evoking the natural complexity of colours in an outdoors vista.

What’s more, orange can be a very powerful and dominating colour when used alone, so a great way to create some contrast is by pairing the shade with softer colours, such as pastel pinks. Both colours work perfectly together, whether that’s in your kitchen, living room or hallway. They’re a match made in heaven.

“Brown” encompasses such a gorgeous range of colours, from umber and burnt sienna to deep walnut. All of these add autumn cosiness and beauty to your home, evoking autumn horse chestnuts, harvest wheat and snug warmth by the fireside.

Whether it’s in soft, washed-out tones or a bold print, a brown duvet or coverlet can bring autumn comfort to your bedroom. Likewise, luxe brown faux fur can heighten decadence in a living room while dark brown stoneware enhances the warm feeling of autumn soups and hot beverages.

Beautiful interior design requires inspiration – and the splendour of autumn is a great way to spark your creativity. Whatever inspires you, InteriorNet can help you to transform your ideas into reality, giving you a cosy and well-designed home for every season.

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