Trend Focus: Embrace the Rich Textures and Colours of Autumn

Find balance with bouclé

Bouclé is a beautiful, richly textured fabric made from looped yarns, giving it a nubby, soft, and tactile surface that adds a visual and tactile dimension to any interior design. Moreover, it’s the perfect addition to any of the colours mentioned earlier. 

This makes bouclé an excellent choice for autumn interior design projects, as it brings a sense of cosiness and luxury to a space. This is perfect for the cooler months when people seek warmth and comfort indoors.

Bouclé’s ability to pair well with both neutral and bold autumnal colours further enhances its appeal, allowing it to seamlessly integrate into various design styles while contributing to a warm, layered, and sophisticated autumn aesthetic. You can learn more about textured fabrics in our guide to trending textures. 

Crafty pumpkins

One of the first things we associate with autumn is halloween, and of course pumpkins. Pumpkin shades are a fantastic addition to interior design for autumn, bringing warm orange vibrancy, and a touch of seasonal spirit into a space. 

This rich, earthy orange hue evokes the essence of the season, reminiscent of turning leaves and cosy gatherings. Incorporating pumpkin shades can instantly create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for the cooler months. Whether used as a bold accent wall, in statement curtains and blinds, or through smaller accessories like cushions, throws, and lamp shades, pumpkin tones can add a pop of colour that energises and uplifts a room without overpowering it. 

Embrace earthy tones

Autumn is synonymous with warming colours that help us emotionally battle the cold. As a result, earthy tones are ideal for autumn interior design. This is because they naturally and effortlessly evoke the warmth and cosiness of the season. 

Colours like rich browns, warm oranges, deep reds, and muted greens mirror the changing landscape, creating a harmonious connection between the indoors and the natural world. These hues add depth and a grounded feel to spaces, making them more inviting as the weather cools. 

Additionally, earthy tones are versatile and timeless, easily blending with various textures like wood, wool, and leather, which are often favoured during autumn for their comfort and tactile appeal.

Plenty of neutrals

Neutral shades are a great inclusion for any space the year round, but even more so in autumn. This is because they provide a balanced and calming backdrop that complements the aforementioned richer, warmer hues of the season. 

Colours like beige, ivory, taupe, and soft grey add a sense of tranquillity and sophistication to a room, allowing bolder autumn shades – such as deep oranges, reds, and browns – to stand out without overwhelming the space. Neutrals also enhance the texture and warmth of natural materials like wood, wool, and leather, which are often featured in autumn decor. 

By incorporating neutral tones, you create a versatile and timeless foundation that can be easily updated or accented with seasonal elements, such as cosy throws, cushions, and seasonal decor, making the space feel cohesive and inviting throughout the fall.

Finding the right fabric ready for winter

As quickly as autumn has replaced summer, so too will winter supplant autumn and plunge us into colder days. As a result, it’s a good idea to prepare your home in autumn for the temperature plunge towards the end of the year. 

One of the best tips for keeping cosy during winter is by adding thermal curtains or blinds to your windows to avoid heat loss via your windows. Fortunately, at Blinds Direct we have a diverse selection of thermal window furnishings that offer both better thermal efficiency and a stylish autumnal edge. For lovers of quality Roman blinds or curtains, you can add a free thermal lining to any purchase. This means you can find the ideal style option for your decor then enjoy greater cosiness for no extra cost. 

If, however, you prefer the sleeker finish of a roller blind, there are plenty of special thermal fabrics available. You can learn more about thermal curtains and blinds in our Expert Guide: Best Thermal Blinds & Curtains.

Autumn is the perfect time to refresh your home’s decor. Whether you add a little update, or a full refresh, taking inspiration from autumn will make your home stylish and cosy in equal measure, if you need more inspiration, you can explore our special autumnal Pinterest board! Moreover, with so many stylish colours and fabrics to consider, don’t forget you can order up to eight free samples from the website to better find your ideal material.