AUTUMN AT HOME
ROOMS MADE,
RICHER
Five easy ways to bring more depth, soul and warmth into your home for Autumn.
A supersized mirror, wild botanicals, layered lighting, scent and softness can completely change the feel of a room. These are the shifts I make when I want a home to feel warmer, more cocooning and more considered.
Simple Shifts That Make A Room Feel Richer
Autumn isn’t about starting again, it’s about going deeper. Richer textures, softer light and more natural elements create a home that feels calmer, warmer and more you. Here are five simple shifts I always come back to.
01 | Go Supersized With A Mirror
A large mirror bounces light around the room, creates depth and makes even a quieter corner feel more expansive. It’s one of the quickest ways to lift a space without cluttering it.
Abi's Note:
Bigger is (almost) always better!
02 | Add Wild Botanicals
Branches, seedheads and looser stems bring movement, shape and a more natural rhythm into a room. I always prefer something a little wild over anything too neat or pretty.
03 | Layer The Lighting
Table lamps, portable lamps and floor lamps create little pools of warmth that make a room feel instantly more atmospheric. Never rely on one source of light, layer it.
04 | Bring In Scent
Scent finishes a room. Candles or incense add another layer that changes the mood completely,making a space feel calmer, warmer and more immersive.
05 | Add Softness
Texture is what makes a room feel inviting. Layer tactile bedding, chunky weaves, cushions and throws so the rooms feels softer, deeper and more cocooning as the season shifts.
Depth, glow and softness
It’s the small changes that make the biggest difference. Layer light, texture and natural elements to create a home that feels more grounded, more atmospheric and more soulful this autumn.
A Few Rules Worth Knowing
Five simple things I always keep in mind when styling a home for a richer, warmer feel.
01
Go larger than you think.
02
Mix textures, not just colours.
03
Use several light sources.
04
Bring in something wild.
05
Never underestimate scent
ABIGAIL AHERN
THE RICHER HOME
Autumn layering for rooms with more depth, warmth and soul.