Let nature inspire your home

Colour plays an important part in our homes and as we approach the season of autumn we will notice a new intensity of colour radiating around us. Home Inspirations looks at the different colour combinations you can include in your home for the approaching colder months.

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We say goodbye to oversized botanicals and welcome in down-to-earth shades with the emphasis on grey colours, blended with warm browns and soft greens. Think of different mushroom greys, hunter greens and woody shades of brown. These colours can all be beautifully enhanced with pops of Living Coral –  this year’s Pantone Colour of the Year.

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Introduce new colours into your spaces by switching lighter fabrics for heavier ones. Deeper colours and heavier fabrics will feel warmer and hold more cold air out of the room. Wood also instantly gives warmth to an interior, whether it is a piece of furniture, a wooden floor or even a wall of wood.

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Change colour choices in living spaces  with curtains, slipcovers, throws, pillows, lights, rugs, wooden tables, side stands, picture frames and ornaments. A touch of glass, like a glass pillar candle holder, can add a classic touch to natural earthy colours.

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New wall décor trends see paintings gradually give way to hanging textile tapestries. Geometric patterns in autumn colours look great on wall hangings. These patterns and colours can also be repeated on decorative cushions for a beautiful overall effect.

Bedrooms are often considered tranquil havens. We love the soft shades of sage and hunter green to help create a fresh, natural and relaxing atmosphere. Consider painting bedroom walls in sage to add a warm and comforting effect.

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Greenery, last year’s colour of the year, is still huge in home decorating. Whether you go for faux or natural décor, look out for  leaves, ivy, ferns and shrubs for fresh and natural ways to bring green into your house.

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Although trends are a source of inspiration and can serve as a guide when you want to redecorate your home, trust yourself. Your personal touches make your area unique so be inspired by autumn colours, patterns and nature. Don’t be afraid to use objects that are valuable to you or simply make you feel something.

Make a quick and easy candle holder

Here's how

To add some floating greenery into your home, here is a simple candlestick centerpiece you can make

Take a  clear glass wine bottle
Add a sprig of rosemary into the bottle. Fern, eucalyptus or boxwood are all great choices for this
Fill the bottle with water
Place the candle into the mouth of the bottle
And there you have a quick and easy candlestick centerpiece

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