Autumn Interior Refresh: Layered Textures, Warm Lighting, and Seasonal Style Must-Haves

With the beginning of October, we know summer is officially over, and it’s time to embrace the fall. Here’s our KOZY checklist to gracefully transition your home into autumn.

1. Energy-Efficient Lighting 

Switch to LED Bulbs: Swap out regular bulbs for energy-efficient LED lights to save on energy bills as daylight hours shorten.

Layered Lighting: Use a combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Warm-Toned Bulbs: Use warm-toned bulbs to create a cosier feel in living spaces as the days get darker.

Smart Lighting: Upgrade to smart lighting systems that can be controlled via smartphone, making it easier to dim lights or switch off forgotten lamps remotely, saving energy.

1. Textiles & Layers

Throws and Blankets: Add cosy throws and blankets to sofas, chairs, and beds in rich fabrics like wool, faux fur, or chunky knits.

Layering Textures: Use multiple textures such as velvet cushions, knit throws, and wool rugs to create a tactile, layered look.

Seasonal Bedding: Swap out lightweight summer bedding for warmer options like flannel sheets, heavier duvets, or quilts.

1. Warm Colour Palettes

Earthy Tones: Introduce deep, warm shades like terracotta, mustard, rich burgundy, or forest greens to bring the warmth of autumn into the home.

Accent Walls: Use darker shades on accent walls to create a cosier, more intimate feeling in large spaces.

Seasonal Accessories: Swap out summer accessories for warm-hued cushions, rugs, and artwork can make a room feel more autumnal and inviting.

1. Insulating Curtains

Thicker Curtains: Replace lightweight summer curtains with heavier, thermal curtains to help insulate windows and keep out drafts.

Layered Window Treatments: Use both blinds and curtains to add extra insulation and visual interest.

1. Fireplace & Candlelight

Fireplace Decor: For those with fireplaces, create a feature with seasonal mantel displays, such as autumn foliage, pine cones, or garlands.

Candle Arrangements: Use candles (especially in autumnal scents like cinnamon or pumpkin spice) to add warmth and ambiance to a room.

1. Autumn-Inspired Decor

Seasonal Centrepieces: Add nature-inspired centrepieces, like bowls of pinecones, dried flowers, pumpkins, or autumn leaves.

Decorative Wreaths: Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas – using autumnal wreaths on doors made of seasonal foliage, berries, and branches.

Natural Elements: Incorporate rustic, natural materials such as wood, leather, and stone to evoke the season’s organic feel.

1. Seasonal Fragrances

Scented Candles and Diffusers: Incorporate scents of the season like cinnamon, clove, pumpkin, or sandalwood into homes using candles, essential oils, or reed diffusers to evoke warmth and comfort.