How to make your home a warm, welcoming space this autumn

With summer coming to an end and the leaves steadily shedding their green colouring in favour of a crisp, orange tone, it may be time to follow the suit of the season and start transforming your home into a warm welcoming space. 

From incorporating more rustic decor pieces to keeping the warmth in with quality blinds and shutters, in this blog, we are highlighting how making subtle changes to your home can create a more cosy space.

Give your space a cleanout

Spring cleaning was almost two seasons ago, it’s time for a change!

Before you dive into creating a warm, welcoming space, starting with a clean slate should be your top priority. Clear away any clutter, dust forgotten corners and skirting boards, and repurpose any unused items or pass them forward to a new home. 

A clutter-free environment means a clutter-free mind, which allows you to focus on creating a more cosy home.

Incorporate a warmer colour palette 

A beautiful, earthy design palette is perfect for every season!

There’s a reason why earth tones are always central to high-quality home decor practices, it’s because they can be adapted no matter the season. Embrace the rich, warm colours of autumn – think deep oranges, rusty reds, and earthy browns, then add these in where you can. 

Swap out your soft furnishings, and add small decorative items like faux-stone vases or macrame coasters to infuse your space with the colours of the season.

Add a touch of rustic charm 

A popular motif of interior design in autumn is bringing the outdoors, indoors!

Capture the rustic charm of the season by introducing natural or dried elements into your home decor. This includes incorporating wooden accents through accessories such as countertop trays and coasters, woven baskets, and dried floral arrangements. These items can instantly bring the outdoors in and provide your home with a cosy, complimentary colour palette.

These finishing touches not only add visual warmth to the environment but also a tactile connection to the season.

Cosy up with some layers 

When the weather outside is less than the best, stay indoors and get comfy.

Depending on where you are, autumn may bring a strange variety of weather patterns, from extremely bright sunlight to weeks’ worth of rain, as such, it’s important to keep your home stocked with whatever comforts are needed for the season. Soft, plush blankets, chunky knit throws, and velvety cushions invite you to stay in and snuggle up.

Like the rustic touches mentioned previously, layering different tones and textures through the right accessories adds depth and comfort to your space.

Update your home fragrance choice

Indulge all of your senses with a fragrance suited for the season.

Fragrance plays a powerful role in setting the right mood and there is nothing better than returning to a fresh-smelling space after a long day. Swap out your light and floral summer scents for warm, spicy, and woody autumn fragrances to create a comfortable atmosphere on all fronts. 

Whether you use scented candles, essential oil diffusers, or potpourri, always check that the method is right for every member of the home and used correctly – so you can enjoy the wonderful aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, and cedarwood with peace of mind.

Make the most of natural light

It’s called the golden hour for a reason and in the autumn it lasts even longer!

The soft, golden light of autumn is something to cherish, even if it is unpredictable at times. By using blinds like vision blinds or wooden Venetians you’ll be able to incorporate more natural light into your space and limit dreary conditions when it matters.

For an extra boost of light, position mirrors strategically to bounce light around your space, creating a radiant and inviting atmosphere.

Keep the cold weather out 

While we are all about embracing the crispness of autumn, we don’t want the chill to invade our cosy sanctuary. 

For a cold-weatherproof home, check for drafts around windows and doors, and consider using heavy blinds or shutters on windows to keep the warmth in and add to your home’s overall kerb appeal.

Angel Blinds can give your home decor a boost

With these simple yet effective steps, you can transform your home into a warm welcoming space. To lock in this level of cosiness the whole year round, it may be time to consider more permanent fixtures in your home.

The right blinds or shutters can make a big difference to your home decor and can act as the foundation of building a colour complimentary home. From wooden shutters for an additional rustic charm to traditional roller blinds made with the perfect material, colour, or print for your space.

Our team at Angel Blinds are experienced in providing blind fitting to an extensive variety of window types and tailored home designs.

Secure a cosy home year-round and get in touch with our team today.