As the colder days arrive, there’s nothing more comforting than cozying up at home and bringing a touch of autumn indoors. The best way to do this is by incorporating the colors and elements of nature into your interior design. The team from Otthonkommandó, Ditta Krivarics and Eszter Szabó, share a few simple and inspiring ideas to help you create a warm, seasonal atmosphere!
Trending Autumn Color Palette
This year’s interior design trends highlight warm, earthy tones, perfectly reflecting the season’s natural hues. Use beige, sand, terracotta, and shades of brown (such as mocha cream, chestnut, and cocoa) as your base colors, complemented by mustard yellow, olive green, or deep blue accents. For a softer, more harmonious look, combine them with pastel pink, warm taupe, or ash gray tones to create a sense of calm and balance. On the other hand, adding bold, contrasting shades can infuse your space with energy and make the overall design more vibrant.
Lighting and Textiles in Focus
A few decorative cushions in different shapes and textures, along with soft, warm throws, can instantly refresh your interior. You might even consider changing the curtains to match the season. Since daylight fades earlier, lighting plays a key role in setting the mood. Create cozy layers of light using floor lamps, wall sconces, candles, tealights, and string lights—they’re the perfect atmosphere enhancers. Strengthen the autumnal feel with vases, planters, or natural decorative items in seasonal colors. Forest animals, leaf patterns, mushrooms, and pinecones also add to the warm ambiance. These decorations work best when arranged in clusters of varied sizes and shapes, rather than scattered individually.
Natural Decorations
Plants contribute significantly to the overall harmony of any interior. Incorporating natural elements indoors promotes relaxation and a sense of renewal. This season, embrace nature with a wreath made of dried fruits and leaves on your door, or a table arrangement featuring berry branches. And of course, pumpkins—both as plants and decorative motifs—are essential elements of any autumn-themed home.
All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
Pumpkins aren’t just for decorating—they’re a seasonal favorite in the kitchen, too. Autumn naturally invites us to spend more time cooking and baking, filling the home with the comforting scent of pastries. You can bring the season to your table with themed napkins or tablecloths, perfectly matching the mood. And if you’d like to express your creativity beyond cooking, crafting your own autumn decorations is a fun and rewarding activity that will make your home feel even more personal and inviting!