The days are getting shorter, mornings are turning crisp, and suddenly you want to turn your home into a cocoon. No need to redecorate everything: a few changes are enough to welcome autumn gently.
In short
- Bring out the warm textiles: blankets, cushions, rugs.
- Add more sources of soft light.
- Add touches of autumn colours.
- Get the entryway and your feet ready for the cold.
10 ideas for an autumn home
1. Bring out the blankets and cushions
Wool, velvet, chunky knit: thick textiles visually warm up a room in an instant.
2. Change the bedding
Switch from light linen to flannel or a thicker percale, and add a throw at the foot of the bed.
3. Lay down a rug
A thick rug insulates from the cold floor and makes a room instantly more welcoming.
4. Add more soft lighting
Table lamps, fairy lights, candles: from 5 pm, warm light changes the atmosphere.
5. Embrace seasonal colours
Rust, camel, olive green, burgundy: a few cushions or a blanket in these tones is enough.
6. Bring nature indoors
Dried branches, decorative gourds, pine cones in a wooden bowl.
7. Prepare the entryway
An absorbent doormat, a basket for wet shoes and hooks for coats stop you bringing damp in everywhere.
8. Bring out the slippers
Floors cool down quickly. Keep a pair of slippers by the door. For those who often step outside, an outdoor slipper like the Alba is ideal.
9. Create a reading nook
An armchair by a window, a lamp, a blanket: your refuge for rainy afternoons. Our ideas: create a cosy reading nook.
10. Scent your home
A candle with spicy notes, a cinnamon compote simmering on the stove: scent is part of the atmosphere.
And for your feet?
Autumn also means the return of cold feet at home. A lined slipper like the Merano or a lined clog like the Bormio makes the difference from the first chilly mornings. Our tips: cold feet at home.
Frequently asked questions
How can I make my home cosy without spending money?
Gather the textiles you already have, switch off the ceiling light in favour of table lamps, and add natural elements picked up on walks.
What colours for autumn decor?
Rust, camel, terracotta, olive green, burgundy and ecru.
When should I bring out the winter things?
As soon as mornings drop below about 12 °C, it's the right time to bring out blankets and slippers.
Read also
- Cosy night in: our ideas for the perfect atmosphere
- Hygge: the Danish art of living for a gentler winter
- Cosy Sunday rituals
Lined slippers, clogs and booties to welcome autumn: discover the For the cold season collection.
