Statement Lighting
Light fixtures are no longer just utilitarian; they're becoming works of art in their own right. Statement lighting fixtures like chandeliers, pendant lights, and floor lamps transform your room from drab to having drama - while adding a warm ambient glow on an autumnal evening.
Style director Louise Hilsz’s pendant lights from New Zealand glass artist Matthew Hall
Graypants Hive pendant light, from $567. Status Pencil pendant, $POA. House of Hackney DODO lampstand, $1938. Seletti Grace lamp, $649.
FRAGRANCE
The scent in your home sets the tone of the mood. For example, swap from light floral bouquets for a more musky, woodsy aroma to reflect autumn’s drop in temperature.
MOR Emporium Classics Snow Gardenia home diffuser, $64. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille candle, $165. Cire Trudon room spray, $299. Aēsop Callippus Aromatique Candle, $161.
Bold Earth Tones
Warm autumnal tones are an ever-present staple when it comes to paint shades. Some shades are trending like terracotta and mid-century shades of ochre and mustard. Green is a mainstay in all its nature-inspired glory. If you’re looking for colour inspiration that is seasonally appropriate but will transition well all year, anything earth-derived fits the bill.
Easy Textile Swaps
Colour isn’t the only way to transition your home to a new season. Textiles go a long way to making your home feel inviting and comfortable as the temperature starts to chill off. Adding a big knitted or faux fur throw blanket is an affordable way to feel cosy at home. Swap out pillow covers and add plush rugs; it’s time to invest in a luxe-y bath mat too. These are simple and sumptuous ways to revamp your decor for autumn.
Sage and Claire Aletta Shag cushion, $175. Kip & Co Islands in the Stream bath matt, $69. Coco Republic Tibetan Lamb Hide throw, $395. Wallace Cotton Willow Cotton throw, $120.
Geometric Patterns
Geometric patterns are making a big comeback in home décor in 2023. Bold, graphic prints in furniture upholstery, wallpaper, and rugs give a room that instant wow factor. They work on a grand scale as a statement wall or as a subtle nod to a trend with cushions or a statement chair,
Harlequin Popova Rug in amazonia, $1869. Christian Lacroix Beetle Waves cushion, $289. Kartell Madame La DoubleJ chair, $POA. Resene Pop Wallpaper collection M47410 available from Resene ColorShops.
Resene Salsa Wallpaper Collection 480016
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