How to Create a Cosy Autumn Living Room

As the leaves start to change and the temperature slowly drops, it’s a great time to think about creating a cosy living room to relax in throughout the colder months. However, creating an autumn living room isn’t just about turning the heating on. It’s also an opportunity to experiment with warm tones, comfortable textures, and nature-inspired décor that reflects the time of year. 

In this guide, you’ll learn how to best prepare your living room for autumn, with attention to colours, textures, and decorations that will transform your space into a cosy haven you’ll want to spend plenty of time in.

Embrace Autumnal Colour Palettes

Warm Tones

One of the best things about autumn is the colour palette it is renowned for. Nature quickly embraces rich, warm tones, like burnt orange, rustic reds, and deep browns, which help to create an inviting environment when brought indoors too. 

Whether you’re planning to add comfortable throws, seasonal decorations, or even artwork to your living room this autumn, take some time to consider the colour palette. A great example of this is a Tipped Faux Fur Throw in Spice Red, which provides a sumptuous texture for those chilly nights. 

Earthy Hues

To find some balance alongside warmer tones, you could also add some earthy hues to your living room. Examples of this include products in forest green, beige, or olive, which add depth and provide a sense of calm. An Autumnal Blaze Artwork Print can help to capture the beauty of earthy shades within the British countryside during the cooler months, with pops of rich orange to provide impact.

Create Warmth with Layered Textures

Throws and Blankets

When it comes to the colder seasons, there’s not much better than layering up with soft fabrics. If you’re creating a cosy autumn living room, throws and blankets are a must, not only for the warmth they provide but for adding a sense of comfort and seasonal style to the space. 

For a touch of class, consider adding a Red Mohair Soft Throw to your sofa. This British-made throw contains 62% mohair, 35% pure new wool, and 3% nylon, which means it provides a super-smooth and incredibly warm extra layer to your seating. Alternatively, a Cosy Pom Pom Throw provides excellent snuggling capabilities for colder evenings.

Cushions

Alongside throws and blankets, cushions are another fantastic way to layer textures while adding pops of autumnal colour to your living room. A Spice Velvet Cushion is an excellent example of how to add a signature colour to your space and can transform the look of a room immediately. 

Add Autumn-Themed Décor to Enhance Your Room

Rustic Accessories

Decorative accessories provide an easy way to transform your room into a seasonal space. When it comes to an autumn-themed living room, it’s worth considering rustic pieces that can highlight the season’s charm. For example, a Rusty Leaf Lantern Candle Holder creates a warm, seasonal glow when lit. 

Mood-Setting Lighting

If you’d prefer to add seasonally appropriate electric lighting to your autumn living room, you should consider a Lattice Table Lamp. This barrel lamp not only looks wonderfully rustic but also adds a comforting shimmering effect to the room when turned on. 

Consider Natural Additions

Bringing Nature Indoors

Incorporating natural elements is a brilliant way to bring the charm of autumn indoors. For example, you could swap a modern-feeling TV stand for a Newland Eco Luxury TV Unit, which is made from reused timber and contains unique imperfections that add a touch of character to a space. Likewise, a Farringdon Coffee Table made from reclaimed timbers matches the autumn colour palette perfectly and is incredibly practical for those cooler evenings when enjoying hot drinks. 

Seasonal Arrangements

Adding seasonal arrangements is a great way to reflect the charm of autumn into your living room. For example, an Autumn Maple Spray makes for a wonderful decorative piece and the rich gold and orange leaves add pops of colour to the space. Alternatively, an Autumn Pumpkin Stem is perfectly themed and can be placed in a vase to use as a decorative feature. 

Balance Functionality with Style

Ultimately, the key to creating a cosy autumn living room is to balance functionality with style. The colder months provide an opportunity to enjoy comfortable, warm fabrics, while decorative arrangements and suitable colour palettes help to bring the joy of autumn indoors. Whether you’re looking to completely overhaul your living room or simply wish to add a pop of autumnal colour to your existing space, there are plenty of products available to get the job done quickly and easily.