Best Home Décor Trends for Autumn
As the summer finally winds down and we welcome the new autumn season, you may find yourself experiencing that all-too-familiar itch to redecorate and revitalize your home to reflect the change in season. There is, of course, no better time to break out the cozy home furnishings and warm accents to celebrate the arrival of autumn.
Whether you're looking to embark upon a complete home overhaul, or simply a partial refresh, you'll want to ensure you're on-trend with the current home décor trends and must-haves of the seasons. Below are five of these trends, which you can pull from to help refresh your space this fall.
Woodland Retreat
As the title would suggest, this theme is all about hibernating and creating an indoor space that's perfect for lounging on those blustery fall days and staying warm on those chilly nights. For this theme, focus on warm-coloured hues that take their cue from nature: berries, bark and bramble, and colours such as russet, plum, and damson. If you're looking for new furniture pieces, consider a distressed leather sofa and accent chairs; wooden cabinets, tables, and dining chairs; and rustic or nature-inspired lighting. If you're simply looking to add a few new accent pieces to your existing space, oversized and chunky knits play a key role within this theme and are perfect for adding a textile element when used as throws and cushions for your living room or bedroom.
You may consider incorporating this trend into a key motif that you feature throughout your home using both animal and nature-themed decorative pieces. Dried flowers and other flora (either real or faux) can be arranged into elaborate bouquets for your dining table, or small arrangements to complement small console tables. Polish your look off when an assortment of candles, real or battery/electric-powered and a host of warm-toned lights to create a cozy ambience.
The New Nordic
Achieve ultimate hygge this fall with the ever-popular Scandi style. This trend is all about understated elegance and effortlessly stylish décor. Key colours for this trend include lavender, sage green, and canvas white, while key materials include: buff leather, earthenware and bleached or ash wood. These muted colours combined with clean lines work to make your space both stylish and functional. In true Scandi fashion, this trend also encourages the incorporation of furniture pieces and décor from around the world, and from different decades. Rather than sticking to a single furniture set, consider mixing and matching complementary pieces that work well together, and don't be afraid to mix in some global elements from your travels—whether to a Scandinavian country or elsewhere. Don't forget to sprinkle some prominent family heirlooms and baubles throughout your space for an added personal touch. Of course, to ensure all of these elements work well together within this trend, the pieces should all adhere to a similar colour palette and make use of the clean and minimal lines characteristic of the Scandi aesthetic.
Global Nomad
Borrowing from the Scandi style update, the Global Nomad trend works to combine textiles, colours, and designs from around the world. Celebrate global diversity and show-off the wares you've collected from your travels by incorporating global-inspired pieces into your home. Key colours for this theme include ochre, umber, and deep red, while materials include: earthenware, woven textiles, and rope. This is a great trend option if you're simply looking to refresh your space rather than undertake a complete overhaul, as it will suit any piece of furniture you currently own and focuses largely on accessories and accent pieces.
Look for textiles and prints in Ikat, paisley, and animal or nature-inspired block prints, and look for ceramic accents and woven pieces that make use of chunky knits and heavy fabrics. You can choose to artfully arrange a collection of earthenware vases or other vessels upon various tables either on their own or with seasonal flora. The key to successfully implementing this trend is to incorporate pieces that have a rugged, rustic and handmade effect, making it easy for you to include handmade and sustainable pieces into your home.
Polish off your new space by creating an accent wall using wallpaper or other decorative works of wall art and coverings with global-inspired prints. Perhaps the best part of choosing this theme for your space is that it will transport you to warmer climes in the midst of the chilly autumn nights, and gruelling Canadian winter.
Redefined Glam
Give your home the ultimate luxe overhaul or refresh by implementing key pieces part of this trend. Key colours include: dusty rose, ochre and brushed gold, while key materials include: velvet, marble, brass, and detailed or brushed glass. The ethos of the trend is to exude decadence through both minimalist and Art Deco-inspired lighting and furniture. When choosing light fixtures, both overhanging lights and table lamps should be ornate, while your furniture should include sumptuous, rounded edges. The nods to the Art Deco era are sensible, yet playful and opulent and include such details as faceted fronts, geometric detailing, gilding and pattern. Look for key pieces, such as cabinets, sofas, lighting and other accessories that incorporate these key style elements.
On your walls, you can consider choosing a bold patterned wallpaper either for your entire room or to create an accent wall. However, if wallpaper isn't your thing, a less permanent (and hassle-free) option is to include bold pieces of artwork or other wall coverings and a statement rug. When choosing furniture, think velvet sofas, accent chairs or pillows for your living room or bedroom, offset by interesting light fixtures, and polished off with an ornate bar cart or drink trolley. Staying in is the new going out after all, and this trend makes it easy to do so, especially as the temperatures drop. The final piece to complete this trend is a good cocktail in hand.
Modern Revival
Taking cues from the proverbial summer that never ends, this trend embraces natural materials and craftsmanship. Key colours include pale grey, oatmeal, charcoal, worn black and rusty red, while key materials include: earthenware, wool, wicker, and rattan. The ethos of this trend harkens back to our natural roots and the idea of bringing outdoor elements indoors. As such, it's a great transitional trend that can incorporate many summer elements into your home. If this trend seems like the one for you, look for furniture in neutral shades that act as a good backdrop for pops of colour in your accessories. Don't shy away from mixing and matching your furniture, as well as materials and prints. This can include bringing in outdoor elements, such as using wicker chairs in place of traditional dining room chairs; and incorporating rattan accents in your living room, kitchen, and bedroom.
When choosing accessories, choose pieces that naturally have imperfections so as to inject some personality and the idea that your décor hasn't been over-thought. Your home is meant to tell a story, and this trend encourages you to inject your family's story through your choices in furnishings and décor.
Transitioning your home from summer to fall has never been easier. Many of these trends can be easily implemented using your current furniture, and simply require a little imagination to be brought to life. There are, however, a number of stylish home décor pieces available to help spruce up your space just in time for autumn.
