Autumnal Decor: Ideas to channel the shifting season at home

There’s something special about autumn.

Whether it’s the dappled sunlight streaming through trees tinged with various shades of orange, yellow and fiery red, or the chill in the air that tells us cooler months are on the way, it’s a heart warming time to be dressing your home.

And as the season changes, our thoughts often turn to cosy retreats, with warm honeyed tones, rustic wood and gilt gleaming from the shadows.

Looking to give your home an autumn update? Here’s how to merge richness and natural texture to best effect, as the first shiny conkers fall to the floor…

Come Autumn time, nothing beats the vibrant hues of pumpkins teamed with pine cones hues, shiny brass cutlery, a burgundy candle – and corresponding glass of red vino to toast your tablescape!

Designed with longevity in mind and functional as well as decorative, log baskets could be used for general storage, faux foliage or firewood.

Soft and sumptuous, switch linen throws for chunky knits and a sheepskin rug, they come in a variety of neutral shades and can be styled with an accent chair or better still, draped over the back of one for that Nordic luxe feel.

Yankee Candle Classic Large Warm Cashmere Candle – The next best thing to living a cashmere lifestyle? Scent surrounding with woody notes of sandalwood and earthy patchouli, from a candle inspired by chic cashmere.

Autumnal Leaves Garland: This gorgeous garland can be placed over a mantelpiece or used as a centrepiece runner in your table décor, and reflects our favourite autumnal leaves and shrubs.