{"id":13749,"date":"2021-09-07T11:55:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T10:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/?p=13749"},"modified":"2024-03-21T16:45:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:45:05","slug":"how-to-brighten-up-your-home-for-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/general\/how-to-brighten-up-your-home-for-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"How to brighten up your home for autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re sorry to say it, but summer is drawing to a close. Picnics are being packed away, blankets pulled out of storage and it\u2019s starting to get a little bit darker at night. But if you\u2019re anything like us, you might actually be looking forward to the new season, and are already planning those autumnal cosy nooks. Whether you\u2019re excited or not, now is the time to get ready for the autumn months ahead.<\/p>\n<h2>Let there be light<\/h2>\n<p>While making the most of the natural light can make a big difference, it\u2019s not always possible especially when it gets dark at 4pm! Lighting is your secret weapon once the days start to get shorter and adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/lamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lamps<\/a> to everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/sideboards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sideboards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/console-tables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">console tables<\/a>, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/storage-cabinets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">storage cabinets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/nest-of-tables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nests of tables<\/a>, is a great way to add a soft glow to any room.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got lamps to suit every interior decor scheme, from elegant glass designs, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/palma-lamp\/28341.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palma<\/a>, to the statement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/carlton-table-lamp-h-63cm-silver-black\/31657.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carlton<\/a>, plus a selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/tampere-floor-lamp\/28340.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">floor lights<\/a> that are ideal for brightening up corners of your home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23894 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HAMBLETON-LAMP-laurensnihome-202551166_325456652442324_814602343617289072_n-2-800x1000.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HAMBLETON-LAMP-laurensnihome-202551166_325456652442324_814602343617289072_n-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HAMBLETON-LAMP-laurensnihome-202551166_325456652442324_814602343617289072_n-2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HAMBLETON-LAMP-laurensnihome-202551166_325456652442324_814602343617289072_n-2-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HAMBLETON-LAMP-laurensnihome-202551166_325456652442324_814602343617289072_n-2-20x25.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HAMBLETON-LAMP-laurensnihome-202551166_325456652442324_814602343617289072_n-2-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/HAMBLETON-LAMP-laurensnihome-202551166_325456652442324_814602343617289072_n-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/hambleton-ceramic-table-lamp-h-63cm-ivory\/31662.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hambleton lamp<\/a> | @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laurensnihome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laurensnihome<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Maximise space<\/h2>\n<p>A cramped and cluttered home will always feel dark and dreary, whatever the weather. Autumn is a good time of year to have a sort out and invest in new furniture. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/painted-bedroom-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">painted ranges<\/a> are perfect for adding lightness and warmth to your rooms.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23911 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331-800x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331-20x15.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331-1120x840.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BRINDLE-DOUBLE-WARDROBE-edwardian_home_renovation-image-1621350916331.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/brindle-natural-oak-and-painted-double-wardrobe\/1010114.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brindle double wardrobe<\/a> | @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/edwardian_home_renovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">edwardian_home_renovation<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Mirror magic<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to brightening up a home, mirrors are your best friends. Now we know this isn\u2019t a new concept but you can\u2019t deny that a beautiful and well-placed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/mirrors\/\">mirror<\/a> can help trick the eye into believing a room is brighter and larger than first thought. Browse our wide range of mirrors, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/original-rustic-solid-oak-1800mm-x-600mm-wall-mirror\/8223.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rustic oak<\/a> styles to contemporary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/natalie-metal-wall-mirror-100-x-70cm-silver\/31639.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glass and metal designs<\/a>, along with large statement pieces, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/madeline-metal-wall-mirror-116-x-66cm-brass\/31642.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madeline gold<\/a> mirror, you\u2019re sure to find something to suit your home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23906 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-800x1000.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-800x1000.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-1160x1450.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-320x400.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-560x700.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-20x25.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-640x800.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725-1120x1400.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/CONTEMPORARY-WALL-MIRROR-farmhouse_by_the_brook-image-1628848130725.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/contemporary-natural-solid-oak-1800mm-x-600mm-wall-mirror\/1073.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serena wall mirror<\/a> | @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmhouse_by_the_brook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farmhouse_by_the_brook<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Get accessorising<\/h2>\n<p>Transform your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/sofas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sofa<\/a> into a cosy spot to while away the autumn evenings by adding tactile cushions and throws. It\u2019s a simple and affordable update that will make the space much more inviting on those cold, dark nights.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26808 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-800x1000.jpeg\" alt=\"Oak Furnitureland Bridgeport cream sofa styled with textured cushions in a living room with neutral details and styling.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-800x1000.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-1160x1450.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-120x150.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-90x113.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-320x400.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-560x700.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-180x225.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-640x800.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home-1120x1400.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Oak_furnitureland_bridgeport_sofa_credit_emmas_hygge_home.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/bridgeport-3-seater-sofa-in-cream-fabric\/37011.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridgeport sofa<\/a> | @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emmas_hygge_home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emmas_hygge_home<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The opportunities for keeping your home as light and bright as possible are endless. We\u2019d love to know any tips and tricks you might have. Tag us at #<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/oakfurnitureland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OakFurnitureland<\/a> on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oak_furniture_land\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>, to show us how you\u2019ll be keeping your home bright this autumn.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re sorry to say it, but summer is drawing to a close. 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