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INTERIORS ADVICE

UPDATING YOUR HOME
FOR AUTUMN

“Small updates can often have
Whether you love bright and bold, or pared-back neutrals, every interior scheme the biggest impact in a space as
can benefit from a seasonal lift. With the autumn setting in, we’ve spoken to
interiors experts, to bring you a host of tips to help you quickly and effectively you can experiment with colours,
textures and pattern throughout
update your home for the cooler months.
the seasons. For autumn, try
swapping in cushions and throws
in beautiful rich colours such as
burnt oranges, deep crimsons or
even subtle use of black tones.
Preserved and dried foliage is a
great way to introduce colour
updates to a space without a
major overhaul.”
Xander Shreenan,
interior designer at
Dowsing & Reynolds

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style
Advisor at Furniture and Choice:
“As summer transitions to
autumn and the countdown
to Christmas begins, make the
switch from bright poppy colours
Dixie Morowski, Director at Catalog: to richer, deeper shades like
“Thoughtful preparation of your home for the transition from summer olive green. Experiment with this
to autumn and into the winter months can really affect your wellbeing peaceful shade and earth tones,
for the better. It’s a sort of planning for hibernation, embracing the introducing them through pillows,
changing of the seasons. Bring nature inside the home, as inevitably throws and wall art. Alternatively,
you will spend less time outdoors. Consider how your home is lit; an olive-green accent wall
pockets of warm, glowing light will brighten your mood through darker creates a standout backdrop for
days. Add texture and warmth, bring out your favourite blankets and the coming festive months.”
throw them over your bed, sofa or in your favourite reading nook. This
is a time of year to welcome hygge, coorie and the urge to cosy up.”

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