{"id":13883,"date":"2021-09-19T17:16:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T16:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/?p=13883"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:52:45","slug":"decorating-with-autumn-tones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-station\/decorating-with-autumn-tones\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorating with autumn tones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn is well underway and it\u2019s a great opportunity to decorate and update your home with seasonal colours. We\u2019re not talking about turning your home into some sort of golden-hued cave, but about subtle touches using a colour palette that is very close to nature. Here are some ways to inject a bit of an autumnal feel into your home, using tones that we associate with this magical season.<\/p>\n<h2>Seasonal style switch-ups<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24108 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-800x997.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-800x997.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-1160x1446.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-1232x1536.jpeg 1232w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-320x399.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-560x698.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-20x25.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-640x798.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622-1120x1396.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/DETROIT-BED-alderaangirl-image-1622722742622.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/detroit-solid-hardwood-and-metal-king-size-bed\/1014551.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Detroit bed<\/a> | @alderaangirl<\/p>\n<p>If you want to make a big impact without spending too much, an easy way to update your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/living-room-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">living room<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/bedroom-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bedroom<\/a> for autumn is to change small items, such as cushions. Store your cotton-covered and holiday-inspired floral summer styles to make way for tactile fabrics, including velvet, faux fur and tufted textured designs, in darker, more seasonal tones.<\/p>\n<h2>Modern rustic<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23902 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-800x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-800x800.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-1160x1160.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-320x320.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-560x560.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-20x20.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-90x90.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-640x640.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-1120x1120.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PARQUET-BEDSIDE-TABLE-homeonkellslane-image-1623943980562.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/parquet-brushed-and-glazed-oak-2-drawer-bedside-table\/1013110.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parquet bedside tables<\/a>\u00a0|@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/homeonkellslane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homeonkellslane<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The autumnal look is very often associated with all things rustic, but if you\u2019re not a fan of that, fear not, as there are ways to channel the vibe on a more subtle level. Adding some muted reds, mustard, or dark khaki tones and combining them with strong, sleek shapes can bring some autumnal references into your home while completely bypassing the reclaimed look. Add some gold accents for a little glamour and keep any plants or flowers fairly simple &#8211; so no big bouquets of flowers or large baskets of fruits for this look.<\/p>\n<h2>Take cover<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24109 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ORRICK-Nest-of-tables-victorian_house_garden-image-1628260390064a-800x834.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ORRICK-Nest-of-tables-victorian_house_garden-image-1628260390064a-800x834.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ORRICK-Nest-of-tables-victorian_house_garden-image-1628260390064a-320x334.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ORRICK-Nest-of-tables-victorian_house_garden-image-1628260390064a-560x584.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ORRICK-Nest-of-tables-victorian_house_garden-image-1628260390064a-20x20.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ORRICK-Nest-of-tables-victorian_house_garden-image-1628260390064a-640x668.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ORRICK-Nest-of-tables-victorian_house_garden-image-1628260390064a.jpeg 998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/orrick-rustic-solid-oak-nest-of-tables\/5582.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orrick nest of tables<\/a> | @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/victorian_house_garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">victorian_house_garden<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When the evenings start to even get just a little cooler, you\u2019ll want to have a blanket close by to make your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/sofas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sofa<\/a> time extra cosy. This is the perfect excuse to add another small touch of autumn colour and texture to your living room, and they look great draped over the back or arms of the sofa when not in use.<\/p>\n<h2>Moodboard makeover<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28844 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-800x1284.png\" alt=\"A moodboard-dining room furniture-green velvet chair-marble clock-velvet dining chair-dark wood dining table-ceramic table-industrial sideboard\" width=\"800\" height=\"1284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-800x1284.png 800w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-957x1536.png 957w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-120x193.png 120w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-90x144.png 90w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-320x513.png 320w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-560x899.png 560w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-240x385.png 240w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-180x289.png 180w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1-640x1027.png 640w, https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/montgomery-armchair-in-bottle-green-velvet\/38979.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montgomery armchair<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/savoy-ceramic-table-lamp\/31656.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Savoy lamp<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/oliver-wall-clock\/31652.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oliver clock<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/bette-upholstered-chair-with-black-legs-in-heritage-bottle-green-velvet\/48103.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bette chair<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/oliver-dark-solid-oak-5ft11-dining-table\/48668.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oliver dining table<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/venice-4ft-white-ceramic-round-dining-table\/10000682.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Venice dining table<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/maine-natural-solid-oak-metal-extra-large-sideboard\/49489.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine sideboard<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/furniture\/immersed-paper-wall-art-shadow-box\/31612.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immersed art<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Still unsure about how to combine some of the autumnal colours with your existing home decor? A moodboard is the ideal starting point and enables you to visualise how a room will come together with all the things you love. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/oakfurnitureland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a> is the easiest way to bring your moodboard ideas to life and you can find plenty of seasonal pins on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/oakfurnitureland\/autumn-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autumn Decor<\/a> board.<\/p>\n<p>Are you excited about the turning of the seasons? Send us your autumnal snaps on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oak_furniture_land\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@oak_furnitureland?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a> and make sure to tag us at #<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/oakfurnitureland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OakFurnitureland<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/growyourhome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#GrowYourHome<\/a>.<\/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>Autumn is well underway and it\u2019s a great opportunity to decorate and update your home with seasonal colours. 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