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Autumn Trends
This season’s interiors are embracing warmth, character and considered practicality.
From welcoming entrances to tactile textures and rich autumnal hues, we explore the key trends shaping the season and the rugs, carpets and runners bringing them to life.
Tactile Textures
Texture is everything this season, with tactility high on the agenda.
Think sumptuous fabrics, the knots of raw materials, and the mixing textures for added interest.
Don’t worry about being minimal; velvet sits alongside linen beautifully, while marble and wood are a perfect match.
Play with industrial textures in warmer settings by adding accessories such as lamps, ornaments or vases close to velvet sofas, plush rugs or wooden bookcases.
The Welcome Home
Rather than just a pass through, entryways, hallways and boot rooms are becoming more curated.
Take inspiration from boutique hotels, introducing layered lighting, moodier palettes and rich textures.
Embracing both style and functionality, the perfect entryway does more than house muddy boots and coats, it signals the overall tone of the home.
Bespoke runners and rugs or patterned carpets are a great way to zone this area, creating a new heart of the home.
Going Natural
Nature-inspired interiors are always on trend, this time of year we’re seeing a return to earthy colours, woven fabrics and natural materials. Opt for durable, easy-to-style materials such as wood or wool, or faux alternatives and look out for colours that bring a sense of the outside in. Touches of greens, dark browns, rich burgundy and terracotta too, will add warmth to your interiors; much needed as the temperatures begin to cool down.
Explore our new Wool Connections collection, handwoven from 100% wool fibres which are treated to be moth resistant, perfect for bringing warmth and comfort to cosy spaces.
Dark Woods
Darker woods are having a moment this autumn-winter.
Dark stained oaks and richly-hued walnuts add depth and character to a space, instantly creating a sense of drama and luxury.
When paired with warm neutrals and hints of stone, glass or brushed brass, the richness of the timber is beautifully balanced, while tactile fabrics and soft lighting help to create a warm, cocooning feel.
“Aged dark wooden flooring provides the perfect base, offering warmth and depth whilst effortlessly achieving that lived-in look, many are desiring. While lightly washed wooden planks were once the go-to choice for those wanting to achieve the popular Scandi design and its minimalist aesthetic, there's now a growing desire for warmer, more cocooning interiors - making dark wooden flooring a perfect fit.”
Natalie Mudd, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Knot & Grain
Pattern Mixing
Having fun with patterns is a great way to incorporate personality into your home.
Whether you opt for something whimsical, go maximalist or simply experiment with some of your favourite prints, mixing patterns doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Stripes are a useful base which can easily be placed alongside other patterns for an interesting contrast.
Be bold with wide stripes and unique colour combinations, or go for something more neutral with stripes in complementary shades. Pair with florals, animal prints or geometric shapes for instant impact.
Story Telling
The art of storytelling in interiors isn’t going anywhere.
If design choices feel overwhelming, remember it’s all about adding personality to our homes.
From shelves filled with favourite books, ornaments collected on holiday and framed photos, to selecting materials and fabrics that create a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, consider the story you’d like your home to tell.
For cosy bedrooms or relaxing living rooms it’s about recreating the essence of a perfect Sunday - start with a warm wool rug to set the scene and build from there.
Whether you’re making a statement or keeping things understated, there’s plenty here to inspire your autumn interiors.
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