Seasonal Style: Interior Design Trends for Autumn

As we reach the autumn time, you’ll want to consider suitable interior design trends to freshen up your home. In this blog, we’ll discuss some standout autumn-themed and trendy interior decor ideas.

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1. Warm, Vibrant Decor

Firstly, it’s worth considering adding warm and vibrant decor to spruce up your home. This may come in the form of wall colours such as crimson, coral, caramel, taupe or beige, whether as a paint colour or in the form of wallpaper.

Earthy tones and themes can provide a warm, nature-inspired autumnal aesthetic either way (e.g. floral autumnal wallpaper).

Other ideas include throws, blankets, warm wooden furniture, a warm-feel area rug, warm-toned curtains and decorative objects.

2. Bloomcore

Another interior design trend to consider is that of bloomcore (a.k.a. flowercore). As you’d imagine this decor theme centres on a floral aesthetic and for autumnal interior design, ideally autumn-oriented.

However, bloomcore isn’t simply about adding new house plants* but also involves capturing the crux of rural village life with the broader design genre of cottagecore.

Some standout bloomcore ideas include houseplants, suitably-placed dried or pressed flowers, botanical wallpaper and floral cushions.

* If adding houseplants just ensure they are not poisonous for pets or of allergic-concern for people living at home.

3. Earthy Colours

As already touched on, Earthy tones can provide an enhanced autumnal look and feel for your home. Notable Earthy shades include forest green, taupe, warm grey, brown, mahogany, navy, clay, slate blue, brick red, amber and chestnut.

To integrate Earthy tones in your home, consider approaches such as paint colours/wallpaper, curtains, cushions, rugs, ornaments, decorations, wall art, framed photographs, wooden furniture and natural stone floor tiling.

Of course, what Earthy colours will work and where will differ depending on the location and the other decor/designs present in the area.

4. Warm Lighting

Just as warm decor can work well for interior design, you’ll want to consider implementing warm lighting where suitable. Along with ensuring that any lighting installed is suited to the area, you’ll need a qualified electrician to perform the installation. Attempting electrics works DIY can be dangerous and even lethal.

Some warm light ideas to consider include:

• Layered lighting
• Opting for warm light bulbs (i.e. those with a glow of between 2,000 kelvin and 3,000 kelvin)*
• Warm lighting with dimmer lightbulb
• Suitable LED warm bulbs for pendant lighting

* This refers to colour temperature not the actual heat temperature of the bulbs.

5. Comfortcore

Comfortcore has been a particularly popular design trend since 2023. To integrate this decor style into your home look at adding comfortable blankets, 1950s-era Ottoman, soft pastel tones, heavy curtains with heat insulating qualities, a reading nook, and cosy pillows.

This design style can create a cosy, welcoming and warm environment well suited to the autumn and winter months.

6. Utilise Natural Materials

Another great way to enhance your home’s interior decor for the autumn season is with natural materials.

Some ways you might want to achieve this are by:

• Natural stone kitchen countertops
• Wooden furniture (e.g. coffee table, bookcases, shelving units)
• Natural stone tiling for your bathroom or kitchen where suitable*
• Timber-based accent decor
• Stone or/and clay pots and vases

* Popular types of natural stone tiling include marble, granite, slate and limestone.

7. Scandinavian Design

You may also want to consider opting for Scandinavian design. This can come in the form of the use of rounded shapes, an accent chair, neutral shades of colour, minimalist decor and letting in sufficient natural light.

For letting in natural light, this might be achieved with more conventional windows or/and alternative option such as skylights.

8. Retro Seventies Autumnal Decor

It’s also worth considering going with a 1970s retro autumnal decor. Retro ‘70s is a nostalgic look that is in right now.

Retro seventies autumnal decor might include:

• Cosy nooks
• Vibrant slogans
• Bold accent colours
• Suitable Macramé additions for a Bohemain look
• Vibrant and bold rugs
• Geometric patterns (e.g. geometric patterned wallpaper added)

9. Opt for a Statement Piece Carpet

Having a statement piece carpeting added can also enhance an interior space in your home this autumn.

Some notable ideas include botanical prints, modern abstracts, deco geometrics, bold monochromes and Persian-patterned carpet.

10. Art Deco Style

Another design style seeing a revival right now is that of art deco. This approach often features geometric symmetry and stand out shapes such as circular and oval shapes (e.g. a mirror), a range of geometric patterns, art deco-style wallpaper and opulent-looking lighting.

Other common aspects of art deco style are bold accessories like mirrored trays or even (where suitable to place) sculptures. Contrasting colours and mixing materials are further ways of contributing to the art deco style.