As autumn approaches, it’s only natural that we should feel encouraged by our animal instincts to prepare ourselves for our own form of hibernation. Follow our guide to creating a cosy hygge-style living room and embrace the slower pace as an opportunity to reset and recharge body and soul in the most nurturing of interiors.
Design a snug bespoke seating area
Few things can compete with cocooning at home with a good book - and a cosy reading nook is ideal when the autumn weather is doing its worst outside. For maximum enjoyment, go for long-term comfort, and if you're incorporating a permanent nook in your home, consider a statement, made-to-order loveseat for a style match in the perfect shade and fabric for your room that's generous to curl into, just right for ticking all the hygge boxes. If fashioning a temporary space in the bedroom just for autumn, have fun with a style-forward boucle chair that can easily transition to another space - when the season changes.
Clever lighting tips for a cosy welcome
A welcoming and restful ambience is essential for a cosy sitting room. Layers of soft, warm lighting will create a restful atmosphere, so feel free to be adventurous in your living room lighting ideas. Start with a solution for the whole room with an open weave natural rattan pendant if your room needs lots of light - or, if you seek a more opulent look, choose the warm finish and reflective crystal drops of a chandelier. Illuminating the corners of your living room elevates the design of your room and allows the lights to be dimmed in the evening; choose a versatile wall light if surfaces are limited or a floor lamp - perfect for lighting up your reading nook and casting a focus light.
Create a cosy living room furniture layout
While the cosy season gives us the perfect excuse for binge-viewing, resist the urge to focus your whole living room layout on a screen. Choose a stylish media cabinet that offers enough space on top for a vase or ornament to offer visual relief from the TV. Arrange your sofas and chairs in a manner that encourages conversation with a deep pile luxury rug for hygge comfort - a stylish way to unite the space while also quashing those sneaky drafts. Place ample side tables and a central coffee table to keep hot drinks and sustaining snacks close at hand too.
Add layers of comfort with throws and cushions
Swapping in warmer soft furnishings is the simplest way to embrace the shift in season. Reset the sofa by switching summer cushions for our soft velvet cushion covers in shades that reflect nature’s changing palette – our Dusky Blue, Forest Green and Burnt Rose velvet cushion covers aptly mirror the tones of autumn skies and falling leaves.
For more neutral settings, choose textural cushions and throws with tufted patterns you will want to snuggle against. Chunky and soft wool throws are a must in any scheme, whether draped across your seats or stored at the ready in a wicker basket. For full hygge atmosphere and Scandi chic, you can’t go wrong with a tactile natural sheepskin.
Accessories to give your home an autumn glow up
A timeless choice for adding warmth to your home is candlelight which will offer an intimate atmosphere and provide a sense of calm and well-being. Our LED pillar candles are perfect for a fuss-free standalone display. Glass and metal candleholders will reflect and amplify this soft light, so arrange a glass lantern or tealight holder next to a mirror for an impressive effect.
The rich tones of our new season faux blooms - amaryllis and hydrangaes - will provide welcome flashes of autumnal colour when presented in a complementary vase. Consider a versatile option for storing firewood indoors that continues the reflect on nature, opting for a willow or rattan log holder for your hearth. Ensuring your hearth is fully prepared for fireside season is the final hygge act to complete your cosy homecoming.