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Five ways to brighten up your home for Autumn

September 16, 2016 by Catherine 4 Comments

5 ways to brighten up your home for autumn

Today’s guest post explores easy ways to embrace autumn in your home.  Enjoy!

Autumn is one of the most amazing seasons of the year, and the perfect time to spruce up your home. With the nights drawing in earlier and it getting much colder outside, making your home a cosy sanctuary away from the cold weather is essential.

There are so many things you can do to brighten up your home, here are a few to get you feeling inspired.

brighten up your home for autumn with cosy cushions

Pile on the throws, rugs and cushions

One of the easiest ways to instantly make your home feel cosier and homelier for autumn is by adding throws, rugs and cushions. Being comfy and cosy is essential for those chilly autumn nights, and there’s nothing nicer than being able to snuggle up on the sofa with a throw. Go for colours which complement the rest of your décor, but don’t be afraid to mix it up when it comes to different textures.

brighten up your home for autumn with a wood burner

Install a wood burner

If you’re looking to invest in a piece of homeware that’s perfect for autumn and will keep you feeling cosy all winter long, there’s nothing like the blaze of a wood burner stove in the living room for an authentic and relaxing way to keep warm. As well as being lovely to look at, a wood burner is a great way to keep your house warm without maxing out the central heating all winter long.

candles

Set the mood with candles

Candles are another autumn essential for creating a light and bright atmosphere on those dull, grey days. Scented candles are amazing for making your home smell gorgeous too; go for something seasonally fragrant, like pumpkin spice or cinnamon. Lighting candles gives a lovely relaxing feel to your home and is the ideal way to keep the house looking bright.

brighten up your home for autumn by letting in natural light

Emphasise natural light

A key way to make your house brighter in the colder months is by making the most of the natural light you already have. These sash windows from Mighton let in loads of light and help to make your home feel much larger, as well as lighter and brighter.

autumn leaves

Re-decorate with autumn in mind

If you’re planning to re-decorate any rooms this season, you have an opportunity to create a colour scheme that really works in autumn.  Re-painting walls in lighter shades is a good way to make the most of natural light and keep your home looking bright.  Borrowing from nature’s rich autumn palette of orange, red, and gold is also a fantastic way to create warmth and texture through soft furnishings and accessories.

Re-painting walls in lighter shades is also a good way to keep your home looking bright and ablaze in autumn.

By following these top tips you’ll be able to banish that cold, wintry feeling from your home and replace it with a cosy, seasonal vibe. Do you have any tips for making the most of your home in Autumn?

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Autumn, decorating, design, Home, home accessories, Inspiration, Interiors, Lighting, Soft furnishings, Top Tips, windows

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  1. RachelSwirl says

    September 16, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    I cant wait to decorate autumn themed 🙂

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    • Catherine says

      September 18, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      I know what you mean – there’s something about September that makes me want to have a good re-think of the house, I think most people feel like this in January but it’s always Autumn that does it for me.

      Reply
  2. Katie Haydock says

    September 21, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    I am so looking forward to the first autumn / winter in our new home to see the difference in natural light and warmth… I am a total sucker for a nice warm throw though.
    xXx

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    • Catherine says

      September 22, 2016 at 8:21 am

      It’s lovely discovering a new home all over again every season isn’t it. I’m with you on the throws, can’t imagine a winter evening without them!

      Reply

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