Ways to Embrace Autumn in Your Home
Welcome The Outdoors In
We love a statement wallpaper at Sparrow & Plumb and this beautiful forestscape by Graham and Brown perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being nature.
“Welcome to New Eden, proudly our Wallpaper of the Year for 2024. This dramatic forestscape is full of hidden treasures, pops of colour emerge through the design with yellow, orange and pink tones complimenting the emerald tree canopies.”
Image Credit - Graham & Br0wn Wallpaper of The Year 2023
Graham & Brown recommend pairing the New Eden wallpaper with their Colour of The Year Viridis for a calming atmosphere.
Image Credit - Graham & Br0wn Colour of The Year 2023
2. 70’s Revival
According to Johnlewis.com, sales of retro prints, patterns and furniture are skyrocketing. Interior Designer and Head of Creative at Swyft Kelly Collins, describes this revival as 'an evolution of the mid-century modern craze' that has dominated the industry for the past few years. Rich, earthy tones like terracotta and warm browns, with a mix of layered textures and big patterns, is key to this trend -https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/looks/a42252171/1970s-influential-decade-interior-design/
At Sparrow & Plumb we have also noticed our customers have been loving our retro print fabrics for their furniture orders recently; from large scale abstract velvets to geometric weaves. We have compiled some of our retro best sellers in the photos below.
Inspired by the 70s Revival Trend, we have put together a moodboard of ways to style our retro furniture and soft furnishings. We hope it inspires some interesting pattern clashing and pops of colour that you can incorporate into your own home this autumn.
Retro Autumn Moodboard - Shop The Look
Chair - Oliver Bonas Frank Blue Velvet Armchair
Cushion - M&S Velvet Geometric Cushion
Lick Paint - Orange 02
Lampshade - Sparrow & Plumb L.A. Sunset Lampshade
Ottoman - Sparrow & Plumb Ottoman in Linwood Pampas Chilli
Throw - Tom Lane Burnt Orange Wool Throw
Candle Holders - Anthropologie Ribbed Glass Taper Candle Holder
3. Bouclé Is Back!
Bouclé has been dominant in the interior design world since the mid century, however there is no sign of this fabric losing popularity any time soon. An international pandemic and the need to bring comfort into our homes, paired with the growing interest in mid-century furniture, sparked the resurgence of bouclé in 2019.
French for 'curl' or 'loop', bouclé is made for snuggling up on during colder months and couldn’t be more perfect for cosy season!
Image Credit - Prestigious Textiles, Campbell Collection
The Campbell Collection by Prestigious Textiles is perfect for softening your interiors and welcoming cosy, understated elements in your home. We offer our made to order furniture and soft furnishings in a range of colours from the collection; from the classic neutrals to warm pinks and mossy greens. You can shop our range of fabric swatches here: https://sparrowandplumb.com/fabric-swatches/plains
4. Introduce Warm Colours
As seen in the form of retro patterns, curved furniture and bouclé textures, the 1970s have also been influential in paint colours this year. From warm oranges and terracotta, to soft caramel hues, these autumnal colours instantly create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Image Credit - Duluxe, Colour of The Year 2023
5. Abstract Patterns
For a contemporary, elegant way of embracing autumn into your home, experiment with abstract patterns. Seamlessly tie your interiors together with a gallery wall or with carefully picked out accessories.
Pattern clashing, or bringing in multiple patterned elements can seem daunting; but by incorporating colours from the same palette, you can bring cohesion to a room whilst also creating an eye-catching focal point.
We have put together some examples of pattern and texture mixing in the below moodboard. Velvet sofas will never go out of style, and we brought contrast to this soft fabric with the structured gold furniture, which adds a luxe finish.
Pattern Mixing - Shop The Look
Leaf Cushion - Sparrow & Plumb Dappled Leaf Velvet Cushion
Fringed Cushion - Oliver Bonas Issey Pink Velvet Fringed Rectangular Cushion
Patchwork Multi Colour Cushion Cover - Oliver Bonas
Vida Rhodonite Wallpaper - Wear The Walls
Olive Green Sofa - Sweetpea & Willow
Black & White Abstract Lamp Base - Sparrow & Plumb
Brushed Gold Metal Table - Sparrow & Plumb
Becca Who Balloon Safari Coffee Table - Sparrow & Plumb
Abstract Art Print - Desenio Bold Graphic Forms No.2
We hope you’ve found this blogpost useful, we’d love to know if you’ve used any of these styling tips in your home! If you have any questions on any of our products then please just pop us an email at info@sparrowandplumb.com. Don’t forget to also tag us on Instagram with your photos @sparrowandplumbhome, we always love to see how our products have been styled.
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