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Autumn decorating ideas to spice up your home in 2024

Posted on 8th August 2024

AW24 decorating ideas

Let me set the scene: crunchy, rusty leaves sway outside your window, the roaring fireplace is on, and your freshly baked pie’s pumpkin spice is filling your kitchen with nostalgic aromas. As an avid autumn lover, I’d say the best time of the year is fast approaching…

If you, like me, can’t wait to go shopping for new décor (or on a scavenger hunt up in your dusty loft or storage area to bring out your favourite seasonal trinkets early), you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered some of the latest autumn decorating ideas to help get you inspired to swap your bright summer accessories for moodier pieces.

Think earthy-toned foliage, vintage vases, aged candle sticks and autumn harvest-themed ornaments. Excited? Read on…

Autumn decorating ideas for your kitchen-diner

Cosy dining room with patterned crockery, fruit and pastries on a wood table. — Add rustic charm to your kitchen with the help of dainty autumnal patterns and chunky wood furniture such as the Braystone dining table, £995 and Braystone bench, £475, from Laura Ashley.

Green kitchen design with brass accents, antique decor and a small butler sink in a corner. — Brass is an ideal finish for adding character and warmth to your kitchen – from traditional taps to aged picture frames and polished cabinet hardware. Classic Polished Brass cupboard handles, £8; Traditional Robert Welch cast iron kitchen scale set, £80; Coffee pot in black, £22.50, and Traditional trivet in Champagne, £24.50, all from Yester Home.

Close-up of an autumnal tablescape with a leaf platter filled with fruit, patterned dining plates and seasonal napkins. — Sort out your seasonal tablescapes with patterned crockery, coloured glassware and Sophie Allport‘s new Woodland Friends homeware collection. Embroidered linen napkins, £40 for a set of four.

Warm kitchen design with central island, two bar stools and a red pendant light above it. — Set the right mood in your kitchen by layering your lighting – from bold pendants to characterful table lamps. Weston bar stool, £350, and Grisewood pendant lamp in Chinese Red, £180, from Oka. The new season collection launches in September.

Close-up of a kitchen corner with pumpkin-shaped pots on the worktop and autumn decor on the open shelf. — Hands up – who loves pumpkin-themed crockery? The latest autumn decorations come in all shapes and sizes – from tiny cups to large cooking pots. Natural Speckle Glaze pumpkin casserole dish, £40; Orange pumpkin shaped mug, £8.50, and Natural Speckle Glaze pumpkin teapot, £22, all from Next.

Dark and moody autumn kitchen design with green metro tiles and lit up candles. — The green Iona skinny metro tiles, £263.78 per sq m, from Marlborough Tiles, antique décor and dried foliage, are the perfect backdrop for seasonal baking and cooking.

Dining room design with colourful candle sticks, champagne glasses and a charcuterie board on the table, with four velvet chairs around it. — A new pair of chairs might just be what your dining room is missing. Sumptuous fabrics, such as velvet, are a great choice for adding texture to your setup. Florence and Kensington dining set, £699.99, Furniture And Choice.

Dining room design with modern chairs, wood table and autumn decorations. — If your style is more pared-back, why not go for pops of terracotta to decorate your seasonal dining table? Oliver dining table, £729.99; Otis dining chairs, £260 each, and Gatsby sideboard, £849.99, all from Oak Furnitureland.

Ideas for your bedroom

Bedroom design with striped bed linen, terracotta throw and art on the wall. — Stripes, from ticking to awning, are one of the most popular patterns in interior design at the moment. The new Amber colourway for Cora 100% linen bed linen, coming in September, by Secret Linen Store is ideal for embracing the look this autumn and beyond.

Cosy bedroom design with a rustic charm allure. — While we’re on the topic of patterns, gingham is perfect for adding a touch of country charm to your bedroom. Hypnos Bespoke Finesse ottoman king size divan set in Tourmaline Green, £2599; Hypnos Naphill floor-standing king size headboard in Tourmaline Green, £799, and Delaney urn table lamp £249, all from Furniture Village.

Bed covered in berry-coloured linen with a wood bedside table. — Rich berry is a trending colour, so why not invite it into your bedroom through luxurious textiles? Pure French linen bedding in Aubergine, from £30, Soak&Sleep.

Cosy bedroom design with autumn decorations on the bed and a terracotta-coloured quilted throw. — Keep cosy this chilly season with a quilted bedspread, like this stylish one pictured in Terracotta, £295, from Cox & Cox.

Cosy living areas

Rustic dining room with the fire lit up, cosy cushions and tactile throws and rugs. — A comfortable seating nook, complete with an abundance of oversized cushions and tactile throws, is a must-have when autumn rolls around. Ibo reclaimed wood round side table, £225; Lele brass table lamp, £150, and Marri grand sofa in Brera Linen, £3300, all from Nkuku, launching soon.

Close-up of an accent chair upholstered in a brown tactile fabric with a mustard cushion and a cream throw on its arm. — Ensure you’ve got extra seats for guests while adding interest to your living area with the help of statement accent chairs, like the Squishbag occasional chair, £995, by Loaf.

Close-up of autumn decorations such as felt pumpkins, wood mushrooms and coloured vases with seasonal foliage. — Nature-inspired assorted accessories are a quick and easy autumn decorating idea. Ready to spice up your fireplace or open shelves? Cornhusk pumpkin ornament, £24.99 for a large, Gisela Graham London.

Reading spot with a faux leather armchair, green throw on top of it and open shelves behind it decorated with autumn accessories. — Create the perfect spot for indulging in a good book by the fireplace with the Rosa faux leather armchair, £449, Dunelm.

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