Embrace the season with autumn interiors

Make your house a haven this season with stylish autumn interiors tips from Kay at K Interiors.

Do you like autumn colours in interior design?

Did you know that we all tend to identify with one of the seasons when it comes to our interior design preferences?

It’s a theory put forward by colour psychologist Angela Wright in the late 70s / early 80s and it’s still used by interior designers today.

Put simply, each ‘season’ has a colour palette associated with it, and we tend to resonate with one of the seasons in particular. Identifying which one can make it easier to choose colours, patterns and even textures that will truly feel right. It’s a powerful way to work out where to start with your décor so that the end result is perfectly aligned with you.

I find it so interesting, and my clients find it incredibly helpful, that it’s actually a trusted starting point for my Inspire Sessions with new clients.

When we’re talking about an autumn interiors palette, we mean earthy tones. Colours like bronze, magenta, plum, deep teal and khaki green. They tend to be deeper, darker colours, slightly muted perhaps, but rich in tone.

And in interiors, autumn is not just about colour, a mixture of textures takes centre stage. Think exposed wood or stone, sumptuous velvets and fluffy throws. Autumn schemes tend to include strong patterns, statement wallpapers and heavy window dressings to repel the dark evenings. We create layers of interest with soft blankets, rugs, bold wall art and accessories.

In an autumn scheme there’s a lot going on. It’s a season of warmth; a season of more rather than less. But done right, the effect is beautiful.

Are you drawn to these autumn vibes?

What if you just want to add a little hint of autumn around the place?

Perhaps you’re looking around your home, thinking you tend to prefer things lighter, brighter or more neutral, not at all like the colour scheme on the autumn board above?

Don’t worry! That’s OK! Maybe you’re more of a ‘summer’ or ‘spring’ kind of person.

The good news is, it’s possible to make a few easy changes to your home if you do fancy embracing just a little slice of autumn.

I suggest you start by changing up some of the smaller elements in the room, to make it feel warmer and cosier in the darker months. Simply adding a few more lamps to use in favour of stark overhead lights will have a dramatic effect on the feel of your room. Or lighting scented candles and displaying gourds or small autumn-themed items.

If you’re feeling brave and want to take it a step further, though, why not make a few temporary colour changes too? This can be a really fun way to refresh your room. Then as we head into spring, you can delight in bringing back those lighter, brighter colours to lift the mood.

My advice is to start is by deepening the hues of your existing colour palette slightly. Look at the accent colours in your room and choose one or two to play with. Put away your sage green accessories, for example, and opt for a darker green, or change up your spring-like dusky grey-blue for a deeper French blue.

You should be able to find colours that still tie in with the main elements of your room – the furniture and wall coverings, but add the extra warmth you want for the coming months.

If you have any questions or want advice about possible colours, why not post your ideas in my Facebook Group, Kay’s Colourful Interiors Club? It’s a lovely supportive place to chat all things interiors with other colour fans.

And if you fancy creating some bespoke cushions, lampshades and other textiles to suit the autumn mood, our soft furnishings service could be the answer.

Contact us and let’s get you cosy for autumn.