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Autumnal living

Written by Shereen Lurie

Living room décor and colour ideas for autumn.

Natural tones

“To create an autumn-inspired home, incorporate earthy tones such as beige, warm brown, and dusty pink throughout your space. These colours evoke a sense of warmth and cosiness. Add accents in gold or copper, such as mirrors and coffee tables, to bring a touch of luxury and sophistication. 

“Another great way to infuse the season’s essence is through wall art and patterned rugs. Consider incorporating artwork with nature-inspired themes and vibrant colours. Patterned rugs featuring autumnal motifs or warm colour schemes can instantly transform the ambience. 

“By combining these elements, you can create a space that embraces the beauty and spirit of autumn, making your home feel inviting and in tune with the season.” – Johann De Waal, KARE Johannesburg marketing manager

KARE Johannesburg

Earthy décor

“Embracing earthy décor brings a touch of nature indoors during autumn months. Consider using natural elements like branches or dried foliage and arrange them in vases, tall pots or decorative bowls. 

“You can also incorporate warm, rich textures inspired by nature in your décor and furnishings, like a wool or jute rug or linen scatter cushions.” – Loredana Morton, interior designer and owner of Loredana Morton Interiors

Loredana Morton interiors

Natural materials

“Using a warmer colour palette and natural materials like wood and leather can create an inviting atmosphere and a sense of earthiness. Consider using wood with visible grain patterns and natural finishes or add a warm-toned wallpaper to infuse your space with a sense of comfort, while adding a touch of visual depth and texture to your walls.” – Loredana Morton, interior designer and owner of Loredana Morton Interiors

Loredana Morton Interiors

Comfy spaces

“Autumn reminds us that change can be a beautiful thing. Furnish your home for the cooler season with our Luxe Range of velvet-covered shloomfy beanbags. We have the perfect warm palette for all your interior design needs. The featured image shows a medium-size velvet shloomfy beanbag in terracotta and wavecrest.” – Kirsty Allen, owner and director of shloomfy

shloomfy

A rich colour palette

“Create a sophisticated and elegant autumn-inspired living room by focusing on a rich colour palette. Choose deep jewel tones such as emerald green, sapphire blue, and plum for your furniture and accessories. Add luxurious textures like velvet and silk for an opulent touch, and complement the look with metallic accents in bronze or gold for a hint of glamour.” – Donna-Lee Smith, marketing manager at Créma Design

Croissant Sofa and the Initial Lounge Chairs by GUBI, Créma Design

Layer your space

“This autumn all earthly shades take top priority, from soft sand tones to rich caramel and tan. These natural tones paired with natural basketry and wood add a warm feel to your home. Layer winter feel fabrics, textured curtains, and a shaggy rug to soften the space.” – Courtney Louw, senior designer at Woolworths

Jute Pendant Cypress, Woolworths

Shades of green

“Natural greens are a great way to refresh your living space, be it by repainting an accent wall or updating your décor. Dark green cushions in wintery textures, curtains and olive-green blankets are easy pick-up décor items that can add a touch of wintry colour to the living space. Statement vases and vessels as well as interesting candles can add a touch of joy and elevate the space.” – Courtney Louw, senior designer at Woolworths

Barkweave Eyelet Curtain, Woolworths

Autumnal lighting

“To create a cosy autumn feel in your living room, incorporate warm and ambient lighting using pendants. Hang pendant lights with warm-toned bulbs to cast a soft and inviting glow. 

“Layer the lighting by combining pendants with floor lamps and table lamps to create depth and warmth. Consider adding dimmers to control the intensity of the pendant lights and create a relaxing atmosphere. 

“For an extra touch of cosiness, supplement the pendant lighting with candles to add a warm and inviting ambience.” – Cheryl du Preez, visual merchandising coordinator at Cielo

Jagger Daybed, Cielo

Featured images: Cielo

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