Looking for autumn trend ideas? As we say goodbye to summer and move into chillier climates, we want to transform our homes into cosier and warmer spaces ready for the season. From highlighting existing features like dark kitchen cabinetry that suits this period perfectly, to bringing in brand-new energising colours like burnt amber and bold blue, click or scroll through and check out these autumn/winter trends that are unfolding for fall.
While dopamine décor was drenching us during the summer months, a minimalist movement has been gently moving in as we hunker down for autumn. Quiet luxury is a mix of casual and calming backdrops, intermixed with a sprinkling of luxurious furnishings, fabrics and accessories. The trick is to make a space look effortlessly chic with understated elegance.
No colour in the spectrum is as warming as the fiery carmines, scarlets and crimsons at this time of the year, so it's no wonder the interior circuit has gone wild for a rich and daring damson shade. Melanie Archer, Johnlewis.com's colour expert says, "Damson is the perfect shade for autumn, both a bold and harmonious colour, it works effortlessly into customers' existing schemes."
Curves and arches have been looping about our homes for a while and now we are seeing the interiors trend naturally unravel into a slightly more fluid form. Select curvaceous furniture, fabric patterns and colours that seem as if they are one continuous flow that evokes a sense of calm and comfort.
If you're planning to update your bathroom soon, it might finally be time to sidestep the white suite and grey tiling for something braver. Tile murals create an imaginary bathroom view that will only elevate a bathroom tile scheme with wow factor. The bold pattern or story will make a big statement that we will see as a huge bathroom trend going into 2024.
Traditional herringbone patterns have been a popular flooring choice recently, but other heritage parquet designs are now coming forward. Parquet is a type of flooring created by laying wooden planks in geometric patterns – such as basketweave and chevron – and brings depth and elegance to a space. Hyperion Tiles, director, Richard Skeoch, explains: "If you want to add interest and impact to a room, which will stand the test of time, there's no better way than with parquet flooring. This style can look just as good in a period property as it could in a contemporary setting."
Upcycling old furniture has had a huge cult following for decades, but now recycling is making its way into the manufacturing process, too. As brands are focused on making a difference to the planet, a whole host of furniture and decorating materials such as sofas, carpets and countertops are being produced from recycled materials. These brick slip format Principle tiles from Topps Tiles are made from tile dust, production sludge, glass and ceramics that would otherwise have been sent to landfill.
Who says bright colour has to be reserved for summer? Dopamine décor is still having its moment but may dip slightly to a more balanced, all-round optimism. Celebrate daily doses of encouragement with fresh, neutral backdrops, bright pastels and blonde wood furniture.
Colder climates bring with it a need for additional storage thanks to all those extra layers. A wood-textured finish, fitted wardrobe will seamlessly bring the outside in, while keeping your bedroom uncluttered and snug. Darren Watts at Wren Kitchens says, “Elevate both style and functionality by choosing from a wide range of well-designed, modern fitted wardrobes and complementary furniture to modernise and elevate your bedroom into a beautiful, warm and cosy place.”
Oversized blooms in an autumn colour palette will add a cosy and refined feel to a bedroom. Channel the botanical trend using floral bed linen in rich hues like deep purple and ochre. Celebrate the harvest with a flowercore wreath filled with autumnal blooms placed above the bed to truly bring nature indoors.
The current love of nature has entered the heart of the home with rustic simplicity. The nomadic kitchen trend takes rural living to the extreme. Think raw plaster walls, natural wood-cladding unit fronts, rattan furniture and layered jute rugs. Do you see where we are going with this? There's not a synthetic material in sight.
Conivial means to be friendly and agreeable. This trend is also referred to as 'social seating'. Perhaps it stems from our need in recent times to be together again, but essentially is seating that is turned towards one another and promotes togetherness.
From bathroom and kitchen tiles to slated wall panels and frosted glass panels. Those elegant shallow grooves of fluting are everywhere and will continue to texturise surfaces, furniture finishes and accessories for the foreseeable future.
Here we have another vintage look that's set to fill our homes this season, except this one is inspired by the interiors of grand Victorian stately homes. Plank Hardware states new research reveals that searches for 'Victorian décor' increased by over 850% in the UK over the last 30 days. Tom Revill from Plank Hardware says: “Vintage furniture appears to be taking the design world by storm this season. From Victorian décor to bobbin furniture, we’re seeing people transform the antique look with a modern twist."
Folklore florals in happy colours are guaranteed to bring on a good mood. Combine bobbin finishes with scalloped edging and team the simple florals with fun stripes in mix-and-match colours. "Our Pride & Joy collection is inspired by the movement towards a more eclectic and hand-crafted look," says Debbie Drake, design director at Dunelm.
Here's another take on the retro story that hones in on the 70s playful approach to design. Artwork that displays a collection of abstract prints from the likes of Matisse and Picasso creates a display of playful patterns in a more mature colour palette is ideal for autumn. Annica Wallin from Desenio says, "This trend takes inspiration from retro design and its playful nature. Organic shapes are expressed in bold and warm colours, giving a masculine and polished feeling with the use of ceramics, metals and dark woods."
Introduce autumnal scenes to your walls with stunning statement wallpaper for a cosy, modern-country vibe. Graham & Brown has just announced its design and colour of the year that's ideal for this time of year. The design is a utopian forestscape named New Eden and inspired by the Japanese art of Omotenashi. The emerald print is accompanied by a soft sage green named Verdis. Maryanne Cartwright from Graham & Brown says: "We really wanted to highlight the healing and rejuvenating qualities of nature and the need to create calm."
Has hard flooring had its day? We think not, but wall-to-wall carpeting is certainly back on the scene. Perhaps it's because of our need for cosy and luxurious looks. Expect to see a lot of textures and earthy tones. Kristen Rivoli of Kristen Rivoli Interior Design told Floors For Less, "Nature-inspired colour palettes with coral, green and blue tones, as well as earthy neutrals, will continue to be significant."
We mentioned that pattern in the bathroom is blowing up and we love this maximalist mix of mini tiles to create a mosaic that is busy and bold. "If you want to let your tile mosaic shape do the talking, our intricate Pavilion Porcelain tiles, which are a tessellation of tiny tonal triangles, coming in warming Russet Red or earthy Marine Blue is striking," says Richard Skeoch, director at Hyperion Tiles.
Celebrate the natural beauty of the grain by filling your home with warming wood. Whether you incorporate it in flooring, furniture or decorative accessories, wood pieces are a long-lasting investment. This year, the trend continues with a focus on wood going a few shades darker, which will add a warm, textured look to your home.
Rattan furniture continues to rule the roost. Pale finishes and intricate textures mean that natural materials are being used in a more minimalist and modern way, with curved shapes, tapered legs and clear, defined lines. Introducing rattan, cane or bamboo furniture and accessories is a great way to add natural texture to a room, especially when teamed with a warming colour palette.
When this year's smash hit Barbie movie hit our screens, the interiors world went crazy for the bright bubblegum pink of Barbiecore faster than you could blow out your Hubba Bubba. So although we see no sign of pink decorating bursting its bubble, we predict the tone might soften down slightly to more muted shades of dusky rose.
Sales of retro design, patterns and prints are skyrocketing according to high street brand Johnlewis.com, so it's safe to say 1970s décor will be a big deal this autumn. Choose bold colours, mid-century style furniture and glamorous statement rugs to nail the look for less.
Curl up in a quaint cabin-style living room by adding rich wood cladding to walls set against fresh tones and puddle drop curtains. Colour-matched walls add depth and comfort to compact neutral seating. Accessorise by bringing the outside in and decorating a wicker coffee table with real woodland treasures such as cones and vases of wildflowers and foliage.
Now is the perfect time to take inventory of your tableware. In preparation for the cool months ahead, why not treat yourself to a statement teapot or cafetière? Go for eye-catching, warming shades that sit well together. Buying a couple of new cereal bowls or pretty teacups can cheer a household up no end.
Metallics can introduce glints of light into a room with far more subtlety than mirrored surfaces. Use a few pieces to lift light levels a little, especially where colour schemes are darker. In this chic living room, the gold trolley adds opulence and complements the luxe velvet sofa. Look out for aluminium as the silvery metal is said to soon give gold a run for its money.
French for 'curl' or 'loop', bouclé is an upholstery textile practically made for snuggling up on during colder months. So, it's no wonder there is no sign of this soft and inviting fabric losing popularity this upcoming season. It's most popular in white or cream, so fits warm and neutral looks to a tee. However, look out for deeper tones such as rusty brown and forest green for a richer vibe.
Create a scheme that is relaxed and zen by using modern Asian style. This look makes a refreshing change from the many darker trends, instead using pastel shades, delicate patterns, and bird and butterfly motifs. It also leans on the ancient art of wabi-sabi (which means finding beauty in the imperfect, impermanent and incomplete), so natural tones and shapes suit this trend perfectly.
In 2022, Dulux colour of the year looked up to fresh 'Bright Skies'. But as earthy palettes take over, moody tones of blue that complement darker tones are more calming and cosy. This soothing Habitat bedding evokes an atmospheric setting of sandy shores and tranquil seas.
Chess, chequerboard or checkerboard – whatever you call it, the striking square pattern slots perfectly into our social media grids it seems. From MacKenzie-Childs' standout crockery or Rachel Castle's Chess cushions to affordable high-street copies – it's checkmate from us!
Stark black and white combined with strong geometrical patterns create a striking look for autumn that will instantly update a room. This monochrome broken-plan kitchen-diner looks especially punchy teamed with curvaceous juxtapositions.
The artisan trend continues into the autumn, so set about collating your favourite handcrafted accessories including wall hangings, baskets, wooden ornaments and soft furnishings. This welcoming living room is brimming with artistic statement pieces and earthy, rustic textures.
Who else has fallen in love with all the sumptuous velvet fabrics that have taken over our interiors? As the nights draw in, this soft-to-the-touch material makes the perfect textile for curling up on, so it's no wonder that velvet continues to adorn sofas, headboards and even lampshades this season. Along with the popular rich jewel tones, such as emerald green and sapphire blue, look out for alternative shades like burnt orange, mustard yellow and blush pink to create a hero statement.
As the fallout from the pandemic turned heads towards a more rural way of living, it is logical that country charm will be way up on décor wish lists. This autumn look is very 'arts and crafts' in style, with gingham check linens and folksy lino-cut artwork that's simple yet refined and refreshing.
When the weather gets colder, interior colours tend to get richer and more inviting – and this year is no different. As every colour of the rainbow has a jewel-toned relative, it makes sense to create a scheme layered with these rich and shimmering shades. Introduce accessories and furniture in deeper, more vibrant shades of your chosen palette for an autumn-rich look.
As travel to Scandinavian countries is trending, it's obvious we all want to bring a little of that harmonious design with us. These warmer woodland tones and soft edges lock into the Nordic hygge way of living that is mindful, cosy and stylish.
Warm and worldly Kilim rugs are replacing the Instagram favourite, monochrome Berber designs. The centuries-old traditional flat-weave floor coverings from Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey in rich colourways and exotic patterns are a perfect floor dressing for chillier months.
Dark-coloured cabinetry continues to take the kitchen world by storm and we think it's set to have staying power. Forest greens, luxurious black and deep navy blues are certainly not new to the kitchen scene, but they do come into their own at this time of year. These rich hues look refined and elegant when teamed with industrial touches, like popular Crittall-style windows and gold or brass fixtures. So why not think about updating your scheme with new handles or accessories to complement these autumnal shades?
Take your home on a journey around the globe with tribal-inspired patterns, rough-hewn textures and beautiful earthy shades. Look out for handcrafted accessories and soft furnishings that boast tassels, pom-poms and macramé embellishments, and add souvenirs from your travels for a personal touch.
Concrete continues to give rooms an industrial edge and its raw texture makes for a stylish and sturdy finish. Expect to see it being used for larger areas, such as worktops, flooring and wall effects, rather than just small accessories this season. Team the material with pieces in earthier tones to balance the cool grey colour and add maximum depth and warmth.
Decorating with indoor plants is a trend that's set to stick around for a while yet, with the demand for cacti, succulents and exotic leaves showing no signs of slowing down. For 2023, we're set to see larger statement species, such as bird of paradise and banana trees, too.
Use the soft caramel hue to add a warm, cocooning feel to your home – it's perfect for visually turning up the thermostat in any scheme. The colour works in any room but as a beautiful bedroom backdrop, it creates a relaxed atmosphere. Add an upholstered headboard, earthy-coloured velvet cushions and gold-finished furniture and you can ramp up the glamour for a more luxe finish.
As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, smart home technology is increasing in demand. This trend is all about ease of use and making the everyday seamless, by injecting technology into decorating schemes as if it were the norm. Features such as smart speakers and lighting, cabinets with smart locks and attractive soundproofing blend perfectly into this modern open-plan apartment to create an interactive hub for the whole family.
Any trend-setting home shouldn't be seen without at least one statement ceiling this season. Yes, you heard right, we said ceiling! It might sound ridiculous, but painting your 'fifth' wall a contrasting colour can really open up a space and breathe life into a scheme and, let's face it, the ceiling is an area that can often be overlooked. As well as paint, fabulous wallpapered and tiled ceilings are popping up all over Instagram with seriously pleasing results.
Inspired by period homes, panelled walls can make all the difference when it comes to creating a warm and welcoming living space. Available to purchase in premade packs, this simple addition adds architectural structure, insulation and elegance to your walls. Paint the stylish feature a rich tone – such as this deep teal – for a regal finish.
Add personality and texture to your living room this autumn by investing in a leather sofa or armchairs. The hardy material's earthy tones, from light tan to rich mahogany, are naturally in tune with the shades of the season. And, what's more, whether real or faux, it will only gain character and comfort with age. Cosy up the look with seasonal cushions in tactile fabrics such as velvet or wool.
Autumn colours have a natural warmth. If your budget won’t stretch to a full-room makeover, why not create a cosy reading corner with its own distinct feel? Choose a tonal, coordinating shade that will work with the rest of the space. Here, low-sheen velvet and a tactile curtain are the perfect pairing.
Look at ways to bring tactile materials into the living room. Natural fabrics with a Scandi or folk art edge can give a space a restful, cocooning feel as the seasons change. Here, bouclé surfaces, smooth blonde wood, basketweave and rattan all emphasise comfort as well as style.
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