There’s something deliciously nostalgic about the slow turn from summer into autumn. The light softens, the evenings lengthen, and the idea of a hot drink and a blanket becomes appealing again. As the season begins to change, it’s the perfect time to prepare your home with a few thoughtful touches that gently ease it – and you! – into the colder months.

Changing the Colour Palette

The most immediate way to evoke autumn? Colour. Swap out your summer brights and ocean blues for something a little toastier. Warm neutrals – russet, ochre, olive, and clay – have an instantly calming effect. These shades are perfect for soft furnishings: cushion covers, table linens, even ceramics. They don’t shout “autumn”, but they do whisper it in a way that feels elegant.

Layer Up the Textures

Texture also becomes key. Light cottons and linens give way to velvets, boucle and heavier knits. The reintroduction of a good rug – perhaps one that’s been stored away over the summer – transforms a space instantly. Sheepskin rugs, with their plush and tactile feel, look fantastic thrown over a dining chair or layered by the bed. A cowhide rug in rich brown or black can anchor a space, especially in rooms where hard floors need a little warmth.

Low Lighting, High Atmosphere

Subtle scenting and lighting are autumn’s unsung heroes. As evenings grow darker, consider switching overheads for lamps or wall lights with warm-toned bulbs. A few candles in smoky glass holders or amber diffusers go a long way. Autumn isn’t just a visual season: it’s a matter of mood too.

Practical Tweaks with Style

Even the most practical additions can be beautiful. An umbrella stand in the hallway, a wool throw by the door, a tidy boot rack… these items make life easier and nod to the change in lifestyle that cooler months bring. Autumn, after all, is as much about preparation as it is presentation!7

Hide Rugs offers a vast range of natural hides and seasonal colour options, so you’re sure to be spoilt for choice when looking to transition your interiors to a more autumn-like environment. Whether you’re adding warmth to a sleek modern space or layering textures in a country-style room, our rugs add substance and softness without overpowering.

As the season tips into crisp mornings and dusky afternoons, a home styled for the change feels both practical and quietly luxurious – the way only evenings under the covers with a book can feel!