10 Seasonal Trends This Autumn
/Autumn is a favourite season for many, as it signifies cosy evenings, woolly jumpers, log fires, hot chocolate, rich colours and snuggly blankets. The leaves on the trees are beautiful and our sights turn towards our homes as we come inside from the great outdoors and focus again on our interior surroundings.
There are some lovely trends occurring in the world of interiors this season, and we thought we would highlight a few that we have observed. These are reflected in the latest collections from our suppliers, which complement current trends so well.
Rich and deep paint colours
Dark colours are in fashion, but not just on the walls (in fact, often not on the walls at all!) People are painting ceilings, doors, woodwork, furniture and skirting boards in every colour except for white and we have noticed a leaning towards dark green, blush pinks and dark blues. Grey is still popular but trends are moving more towards richer colours. We supply a wide range of beautiful heritage paints from a variety of brands to suit your interior needs. These are often coupled with heavily patterned wallpapers, which we stock from the UK’s top designers.
2. A modern take on heavy botanical patterns
Your dark paints go beautifully with the traditional country home look of heavy botanical patterns, but often these have a touch of Japanese influence or the symmetry of designers such as William Morris. The colours are contemporary (including peacock blues and jades) and provide a dramatic backdrop to your space. You will notice that these dark paints and prints are often coupled with velvet furniture.
3. Colourful rounded glass vases
No sideboard is complete at present without colourful glass vases with rounded shapes. Not just one, but preferably several together in a collection to bring some light to the room. Sometimes a small collection of dried flowers might be included as a long-lasting alternative to fresh flowers.
4. Watercolour washes
Another fabric and wallpaper trend is a statement piece of watercolour artwork that gives a sense of impressionism, but with a modern twist. These are often combined with simple stripes of geometric patterns to bring some structure to the look, both of which we carry lots of options for.
5. Rattan is back!
Rattan furniture and accessories are back, combined with simple geometric shapes in paint and contemporary muted tones. You will also see rattan and wicker combined with the watercolour look and geometric patterns if people feel more adventurous and less ‘Scandi’ in their approach. A number of our suppliers have embraced the fabrics that sit well with rattan, and we stock some great options for this look.
6. Earthy geometrics inspired by distant lands
Fabrics influenced by the Indus region are popular, boasting bold geometric shapes in warm autumnal earthy tones. These make a real statement in any room, and are forgiving if you have pets or children!
7. Houseplants are here to stay
During lockdown the world fell in love with houseplants, finding new ways to purify air, create homely environments and create small jungles within their homes. We are very happy that this trend looks like it is here to stay, with pots and plant hangers forming as much of the look as the plant. When it comes to coupling this trend with fabrics and furnishings, you will notice that geometric patterns and shapes are still a popular accompaniment to complement the organic shapes of the plants. Pop into our showroom to have a look at our range of fabrics.
8. Linens and stripes
This look has been around for a while but for those who appreciate a calmer look to their interiors it is a timeless classic. These sit well alongside neutral colours and more minimal furnishings and constitute a simpler countryside look. We stock a range of fabrics to suit this look, and can have them made into curtains, cushions and soft furnishings.
9. Mixing vintage and new
Mixing vintage and modern has become not only a look to be embraced but also a move towards more sustainable living. ‘Upcycling’ furniture has been popular for a long time, but we now see people actively seeking to source second hand, and add some of our beautiful heritage paints or make use of our reupholstery services, to give furniture a second life. Adding a modern cushion to an older chair can give it a real lift.
10. Fluted doors and wall panelling
Plain walls were the go-to for many years as we all stripped away our woodchip and plastered everything flat. However, we are now seeing wooden embellishments being added to walls and furniture to add interest and create a modern twist on an old style. Pinterest and Instagram are full of hacks to turn your IKEA furniture into fluted pieces with a little added drama. The joy of this look is that it can be paired with a range of options, but we commonly see jute rugs, rattan and this season’s signature dark colours.
Pop into our showroom to see how you can pair your trends with beautiful fabrics, wallpapers and interior finishes.
