But like plants that blossom outside well during the winter, there are also those that do well inside during the winter months. Unsurprisingly, your house can be a difficult climate and environment for houseplants. Photo credit: jovana veljkovic/Shutterstock So, you won’t need to worry about replacing it once spring starts blossom. The great thing about these natural and autumnal colours is that they will always be in fashion through the year, through all seasons. Whether it is a dark or light oak dining room table, fruit bowl or grey kitchen cabinets, these natural colours are a great way of adding a touch of nature to your home. Grey slate, terracotta cermaics and wooden bowls have always been and will always be a popular asset to one’s home.

Photo credit: Michaella Hughes/Shutterstock If you choose a more ‘expensive’ design, then look at a piece of furniture that is deep cranberry or soft chestnut in colour. But if you do like a little injection of velvet, you could invest in a corner chair, stall or plain coloured cushions with some pretty tones to complement the season. This sumptuous fabric isn’t for everyone, and the touch of its elegant finish may not be your acquired taste.

Whatever you choose, warm colours, patterns and designs will lift your room of your choice. Perhaps an oriental rug, with dark hues of berry incorporated against the lighter walls. As autumn draws in, you may choose to add a touch of autumn by decorating your living room with coffee coloured pillows, with a light texture for added roughness. Patterns, textures, woven textiles and lush rugs and throws become our best friend during the cold winter nights. The colours are subtle, earthy, burnt and a reflection of seasonal festivities – so oranges, rich shades of red and browns and musty yellows are a must-have when re-decorating your home for the wintry season. But in all its excitement, autumn has another inspiring function – much to the delight of many homeowners. Autumn offers a wealth of inspiration for things to do, parks to visit, activities to plan and flavorsome hot chocolates to try. But what does it signify? It is the first official day of autumn, when the colours of the leaves begin to change, ready to break away from their branches they perch on during the summer months. Friday 22 September doesn’t seem all too far away.

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