3 autumnal styling looks for your home
Embrace the new season by styling a scheme rich with pattern, natural materials and warm, woven textures.
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Embrace the new season by styling a scheme with rich pattern, natural matrials and warm, woven textures. These three looks should inspire you do get redecorating for autumn!
1. Country charm
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An upholstered velvet sofa in a vibrant burnt orange is the perfect base to showcase a tactile assortment of cushions. Try a selection that includes macrame, weaves, printed linens and plush fabrics.
Opt for leafy motifs on wallpaper and accessories, and bring in chunky rattan pieces to instantly capture a woodland feel.
Comebine modern and vintage accessories for a luxe yet lived-in finish. Dusty pink and terracotta with brass accents complement an autumnal palette perfectly, so choose beautiful standout pieces such as this contemporary shaped teapot.
Good Homes style secret…
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‘Update an existing white fire surround and create a moody ambience by painting the chimney breast in a rich, earthy shade of brown or charcoal.’
2. Rustic relaxation
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Faded botanicals, subtle shades and homespun textures lend themselves beautifully to an artisan-inspired bedroom. Inject pattern as well as an element of comfort with an embroided fabric wall hanging behind the bed.
Use a curtain pole or suspend a rail from the ceiling to drape your chosen decorative textile to create an alternative feature wall.
A glazed display cabinet can be both practical and visually stunning. Simply layer soft furnishing and intersperse with woven baskets filled with long-lasting dried flowers or pine cones.
Good Homes style secret…
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‘Shown here in an informal setting, complemented by a sage green decorative splashback and simple white cabinetry, a round oak table is adaptable to all schemes and room shapes, making it ideal for easy entertaining or everyday dining.’
3. Contemporary corner
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The warmth and texture of wood really sings against a dark backdrop, so elevate your crockery display by turning a ladder bookshelf into a stylish help-yourself coffee station for guests.
Mix and match stoneware and carved wood pieces with linen napkins in a terracotta palette to achieve a minimal yet rustic look.
Autumnal-coloured blooms are the perfect accessory to style up this cosy corner.
Good Homes style secret…
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‘Investing in a few oversized faux plants this autumn is a styling tip that we think instantly transforms a room. Choose gold-leaf planters to add a touch of glamour.’