{"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&#8217;re anything like us, you might actually be looking forward to the new season, and are already planning those autumnal cosy nooks. Whether you&#8217;re 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&#8217;s 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&#8217;ve 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&#8217;re 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&#8217;s 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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