How to Embrace Autumn Colours in Your Home
Words by Michaela Quinn
September 06, 2017
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With a new season on the horizon, you may be thinking about sprucing up your home with a new look. If you’re looking for inspiration, why not take some cues from nature and bring the changing colours of autumn into your space?
Our guide to giving your home an autumnal colour palette is perfect for embracing the rich, earthy tones that come with the season. From a warm autumn colour scheme to stand out from the crowd to softer options to ease into a new palette, you’ll find everything you need to pick out the perfect shades with our top tips.
Rust and orange
Fallen leaves, pumpkin spice, and early sunsets all bring to mind shades of rust red and orange, which are the classic colours of autumn. Transform your interior for the new season with pops of warm, red-hued accents and shades of orange throughout your home. Tactile cushions and throws in shades of autumn will update your look, and they’re perfect for cuddling up in front of the fire.
Deep orange accessories are easy to pair with metallic accents like copper and gold, which will add touches of visual interest to your design, while still letting your shades reach their full potential.
Berry shades
For an alternative take on the classic fall shades, take inspiration from fruits and berries for your autumnal colour palette. Blackberries, hawthorns and plums are cropping up in abundance around this time of year, and they provide a flush of pretty purple, deep pink and burgundy red in nature.
Pairing these tones with timeless leather furniture and plaid patterns is perfect for following the Highland Fling trend. They can make for eye-catching accent colours when contrasted against the warm, earthy shades of an autumnal colour scheme, letting you deepen your palette without clashing against your other tones.
Autumnal tan
Tan is a classic neutral shade that works all year round, but its natural warmth makes it the perfect addition to an autumnal colour palette. Depending on the accessories you pair it with, it can be dressed for any season, but when blended with browns and reds, it makes for the ideal earthy colour scheme.
A tan sofa or armchair will complement any setting and add cosy texture and warmth to your home, perfect for the new season and beyond. Add faux fur and textured accessories to complete the look.
Greenery
Greenery has been a huge trend in recent years, as more and more designers turn to nature for inspiration in their homes. Although autumn is the season when leaves turn from green to brown, there's no reason you can’t keep adding touches of vibrant plant life to your layout.
For a fresh autumn colour scheme, mix warm woods and copper accessories with contrasting shades of green. Be inspired by nature and bring the outdoors in with everything from deep emerald and forest green to crisp grass green. Add a splash of green with vibrant accessories, or get a natural look with hanging planters and pots.
Mustard yellow
The yellows of autumnal leaves can help break through the mishmash of oranges and tans to give your palette some brightness, making them a strong choice of accent shade for your autumn colour scheme.
Try adding a mustard yellow cushion to your seating area for a classic pairing of colours and an extra touch of comfort, or blend with burnt umber for a fiery twist.
Burnished brown
Burnished brown is a saturated and warm shade that almost resembles red and is commonly found in leather furniture. Its versatile properties make it easy to apply to a range of designs, but its natural elements make it particularly well-suited for an autumn colour palette.
To style a cosy burnished brown interior, try experimenting with a range of textures, from velvet to leather, for a luxurious and tactile element. You can also try pairing it with metallic accents to raise the profile of your design even more.
Finding the right palette for your room
The colour palette of autumn is diverse and broad, so you can pick the colours that best suit your space while ignoring others. Want to evoke a certain mood in your space? Here’s our breakdown of the key autumnal colours and their best uses in interior design:
Warm autumnal colours
Warmer shades are perfect for making your space feel inviting, giving your décor a rich feel, and adding a luxurious touch to your space. Rust reds, oranges, yellows, and tans are perfect warm autumn colours to create a welcoming atmosphere in your space.
Soft autumnal colours
For more gentle colour palettes, try using some soft autumnal shades. Taupe, light tan, beige, and soft accent colours like dusky purples and sage green make for subtle additions to an autumnal design. These can help your space feel bright, airy, and comforting.
Dark autumnal colours
Looking to give your home a brooding, moody feel? Darker autumnal shades like burnished brown, deep purple, moss green, and burgundy red can be styled to focus on a range of elements. Whether you’re using soft textures for a luxurious feel or natural elements to give your room a rustic atmosphere, a dark autumnal colour palette is an underrated interior design tool.
While autumn colours are particularly effective in the colder months, these palettes can be used all year round, and are timelessly stylish regardless of your design preferences. If you’re still looking for inspiration to fuel your ideas, head to our blog for more design tips and advice!