With autumn around the corner, Linen House’s new Winter Sun collection is all about hibernation staples and getting cosy in style.
“This season’s collection embodies a winter utopia with gorgeous earthy tones, made to use not only for the colder months but all year round. A celebration of the desire to hibernate in staples that not only keep you warm but look and feel good is key!” said Emily Treganowan, head of design.
“Colours that are bold yet soft, materials that are warm but textured, and designs that stand out really do create both a homey but fashionable mood for your home this autumn and winter season.”
Retaining the brand’s iconic designs and fabrics from previous seasons, the collection boasts stunning palettes across numerous fabrics: lustrous and fluffy, knitted and ribbed, or quilted in velvet. Choose from cotton corduroy and cotton chenilles, as well as their best-selling pure linen.
Meanwhile, yarn-dyed cotton, textured cotton slubs, and cotton sateens are still omnipresent, all adorned by stripes and classic or abstract patterns with florals and geometric patterns.
Property stylist Justine Wilson shares her expert tips and tricks for her favourite season of the year. From colour palettes to adding some ambience, here’s how to create a cosy feel in every room of your home this autumn.
Colour palette
Autumn encompasses earthy and warm tones. Spruce up your interiors with colours such as rust, amber, mustard, brown, caramel, and deep greens. You can introduce colour through a variety of ways, such as artwork, accessories, florals, and soft furnishings. Or, go for rich colours like red, deep browns and tan across furniture, pillows and accessories. The trick is to not overdo it, rather work in small accents throughout your home.
Texture
Styling this season is all about layers. Think heavy coverlets and blankets on your bed, snuggly throws on your sofa, lots of plush cushions and warm rugs underfoot. You can also layer many textures together with materials such as velvet, wool, cashmere and flannel and thick natural linens, creating an inviting and cosy feel in your space.
“It is a time of year where there is the perfect mix of warm sun and cool breezes, coupled with the beautiful colours of the turning landscape,” Justine says. “When it comes to interiors, autumn is the perfect time to embrace this transitional feeling – and use it as a time to reset, refresh, and prepare your abode for the cooler months.”
Pattern
Expect lots of patterns in decoration trends; classics such as tweed and tartan will be back with force, especially as many embrace the ‘cottagecore’ aesthetic. More classic patterns such as gingham and check will make a comeback. As well as florals with more moody, muted colourways in dark emeralds, navy and warm rust tones. Try broadening your horizons and incorporating more woodland motifs and leather.
Ambience
There’s a number of ways you can represent autumn within. Lots of pumpkins and root vegetables displayed around the kitchen foster a feeling of abundance. Whilst pears in a bowl, jars of nuts and herb cuttings displayed in urns or vessels on your counters, and beautiful vases of greenery also set the natural fall mood. This time of year is all about feeling cosy and being prepared. As the light fades, use muted lighting with candles, and table and floor lamps to set the desired relaxed scene.
-Justine Wilson is owner of Vault Interiors and selected stylist for Space Invaders on channel 9.
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Go rustic and golden
Autumnal shades such as golden yellows, oranges and deep reds are warm and inviting. You don’t have to go further than your own backyard to draw inspiration from the majestic autumn leaves.
“Nothing says glamour more than a peppering of burnt orange and red soft furnishings against the foundation of earthy tones and inviting lattes. Consider adding a variety of textures to build on depth and warmth,” Vicki suggests. “And why not add a bit of gold touches in vases with dried floral arrangements, to amplify the elegance.”
Get cosy with natural hues
What else is on the colour horizon this autumn? Natural fibres such as jute or kaza are rising in popularity. The delicious beiges and chocolate browns are especially suited for the bedroom and living areas.
“Consider adding a mix of towels and scented candles with warmer spiced aromas in your bathroom, in burgundy and shades of chocolate,” says Vicki.
A touch of timber
Lighten the mood of a room by introducing deeper tones against a gentler background of neutrals. Warmer whites and luscious lattes, natural timbers, and stone are popular neutrals this season.
A small amount of teak timbers add that extra sense of warmth to a home. Rather than timber being the major element in the room, why not use it subtly in art frames, side tables and décor.
Beige is not boring
Creams and beiges continue to be popular in 2021. Use the palest of browns or chocolates in your living areas to add a touch of warmth and tranquillity to your interior.
Laminate flooring in light timber hues, especially in the main living areas, are right on trend. They are much warmer than tiles, giving them both the trend and comfort advantage. Plush carpets in lighter tones, with a thicker underlay for luxury, are also the perfect underfoot choice for cooler Autumn evenings.
Decorate with flexibility in mind
Selecting neutral colours allows you the flexibility and freedom to change accessories easily and more affordably to accommodate seasonal styles and emerging trends. By simply changing cushions, artwork, throws and even moving around furniture, you can create a totally different feel in your home.
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Valentina chair: Available in standard and swivel iterations, this softly curved chair comes in a trio of sumptuous velvet fabrics. I love the powder blue and brass hardware combination.
Organic Dashed Lines Sculpted towels in dark horseradish: Part of the brand’s new bath collection, I’m coveting these lovely textural towels. Available in white, pale pink, pale grey and mustard these are a fabulous bathroom accent. From $19.
Floating Disks and Cosmo side tables: I love these two sculptural side tables. The Floating Disk one is made from lightweight wood (I love the petrol-blue colour way). The Cosmo is a simple design, ideal for a metallic pop. It seems like a new take on their bestselling Martini table.
Tencel Abstract Landscape quilt cover and pillow case: Elegant and painterly in finish, I love the soft watercolour vibe of this quilt set, not to mention its delicate mix of pale pink, blue and green.
Gemini 6-drawer dresser: Featuring statement 1970’s inspired drawer pulls that put the fun in functional, this neutral dresser is completed with chic light bronze feet. I can see it in a living area or bedroom. $1099.
Foundations vases, hurricanes and taper holders: Perfect for creating your own little table top vignette or stylish shelfie, I love the amber glass and marble combination in particular.
Mitzi bedside table: Made from matte powder-coated steel, this cute bedside is perfect for compact spaces. It’s available in white and grey but it’s the bolder colours (mustard, pink and petrol blue) that deliver more bang for buck in my view.
Pastel Speckle Kaloh dinnerware: This hand painted, organically shaped stoneware brings an artistic flourish to the dinner table. From $34.
