As the autumn and winter seasons unfold, now is the perfect time to infuse your living spaces with the cosy charm of nature.
Bringing the outdoors inside creates a warm and inviting atmosphere in your home, which is one of the core principles of 2023’s natural luxe trend.
To help you get started, Where Saints Go are here to share five luxurious elements to incorporate into your décor that celebrate autumn and winter.
Calming colours
Consider the Dulux colour of the year to inspire your autumn/winter decor. For 2024, Sweet Embrace, a soft, calm taupe with warm undertones has been selected, which is perfect for achieving the natural luxe look. Sweet Embrace will also work well with seasonal colours such as pumpkin or copper for autumn and evergreen for winter. Don’t forget that painted ceilings are trending, and a bold choice overhead can add warmth and sophistication to your space.
Soft curves
Soft curved furniture is perfect for evoking feelings of cosiness and calm. It can also add a touch of art-deco or mid-century modern style to your home, giving it that luxurious edge. For optimum winter warmth, look for furniture made with velvet or boucle materials. Alternatively, use cushions and throws in these fabrics to add pops of natural opulence.
Cosy fabrics
Natural materials like rattan and wood are on-trend choices for the natural luxe look and can help you take your interior design from early autumn through to spring. Incorporate rattan furniture, whether it’s a chair, table, or lampshade, to bring a touch of nature indoors. Drape sheepskin throws or rugs over chairs and sofas to create a warm, inviting feel while providing a luxurious texture.
Seasonal décor
Embrace autumn’s bounty by decorating with flowers in warm hues like chrysanthemums, dahlias, and physalis. Mix them with dried eucalyptus, branches, or wheat for rustic elegance — a vase of these seasonal blooms can become a stunning centrepiece. Later in the year, build a frosty atmosphere by opting for winter-blooming flowers like snowdrops or even white roses combined with pine branches to create a winter wonderland theme.
Natural elements
You can use pinecones, acorns, and other natural elements creatively as materials to enhance your decor. Gold painted pinecones can add a pop of natural luxe to your tabletop, or you can display a bowl of polished acorns as a centrepiece. Incorporate these autumn icons into opulent wreaths, garlands, or even as decorative accents on your mantel for an effortlessly elegant look.
“Celebrate the autumn and winter seasons by bringing them into your home, combining seasonal flowers, fabrics, colours, and natural elements to craft a calm and sophisticated ambiance. As the days grow colder and darker, adding distinctive décor can create a cosy and inviting atmosphere. It’s an opportunity to showcase your personal style and make your home feel like a sanctuary during the colder months.
“Unique furniture can breathe new life into your interiors, especially when preparing for the autumn and winter seasons. Whether it’s a vintage armchair, a statement coffee table, or an unusual shelving unit, unique furniture becomes a focal point, injecting character and warmth into your space. These pieces can be conversation starters and provide comfort, ultimately transforming your living space into a unique and inviting retreat for autumn and winter.”- Tracey Hague, Director at Where Saints Go
