Even a simple pillow can improve the mood of your home. With shorter days and cooler evenings, we all want to surround ourselves with coziness. By adding warm blankets, candles, and a beautiful mug for hot cocoa, the chilly weather won't be able to spoil your mood. This season is all about muted and earthy colors in the interior, as well as soft and natural fabrics. You can achieve this by replacing some decor items, such as adding a cozy blanket to your sofa or bed. Choose textiles in colors that can be found in autumn landscapes - beige, brown, muted greens, reds, and oranges. Natural fabrics like linen, wool, and cotton will add texture to the calm tones and become unique features of your interior.
Pillows are a great addition to your cozy blanket. You can get creative with their prints - botanical and animal motifs will fit perfectly as autumn is a time of abundance and harvest. Look for pillows made of gobelin fabric, as it doesn't fade or wear out easily. You can also try your hand at crafting pillowcases from old blankets, experiment with patchwork or embroidery techniques, and find unique trims and tassels in fabric stores. Handmade items always add charm and individuality to your interior.
A bedside table lamp is always a great addition. It can be placed on a windowsill, a side table, a TV stand, or even a kitchen countertop. Soft lighting will create an atmosphere of calmness and relaxation. Don't forget to choose a warm temperature light bulb (2000-3000 Kelvin). Retro-styled lamps can be found to add an interesting touch to your interior.
A dining tablecloth in natural and muted colors will always be appropriate in the kitchen. Choose one with a water-repellent layer to extend its lifespan and make it easy to clean. To avoid frequent washing, complement it with coasters made of materials like plastic, straw, jute, cork, or even faux leather. For special occasions, consider using fabric table runners with contrast trims, especially linen ones that give a festive touch to your table setting.
Table decor doesn't have to be limited to textiles. You can also incorporate dried flowers, artificial vegetables (especially pumpkins, which are perfect for autumn), small vases made of transparent colored glass, and candles (save scented ones for the living room and keep them away from dried flowers). Additionally, you can choose some tableware in an autumn style, such as ceramic dishes that look handcrafted or visit local pottery studios for authentic pieces. Cutlery with gold or bronze accents will be a guaranteed focal point of your table.
If you want to add obvious autumn and Halloween elements to your interior or simply delight your children, there's no reason to deny yourself. Cartoon-like decor is perfectly suitable. You can even make some of it together with your child. Create simple garlands with cut-out paper leaves, bats, ghosts, and pumpkins. If you celebrate Halloween, you can find realistic spider webs for sale, or instead of carving a pumpkin (which would go to waste), you can paint its eyes and grin. For ghost decorations, you'll need balloons, cheesecloth, and a bit of white glue. These homemade decorations will greatly increase the festive atmosphere and fun.
So, do you add autumn accents to your home decor?
