ON THE COVER HUES TO FALL FOR Cosy up among

Hues to FALL for

As autumn approaches and we crave warm tones to boost the cosiness levels indoors, look to the rich colours of nature – berry hues, verdant greens, earthy shades and inky blues will give a gorgeous tonality to your home

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ADD DRAMA WITH RED

Warm and welcoming reds are perfect for hallways or entertaining spaces.

For similar purple paint, try Moody Hues MH.23 matt emulsion, £35/2.5L, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. For a similar chair and vase, try Amara. For similar from the House Beautiful Collection at Carpetright

EVOKE DEEP THINKING WITH PLUM

Fire up your productivity and create an intimate environment for quiet contemplation with moody plum walls, soft cosseting fabrics and grainy solid wood furniture. Steer away from purples with blue tones as these can appear cold when used in large areas.

Wall in Adventurer matt emulsion, £52/2.5L, Little Greene. Yves desk in Walnut, £3,575, Pinch. Beetle chair, £889, The Conran Shop. Erased Cerise rug, from £850, Jennifer Manners

EMBRACE NATURE WITH GREEN

Whether you’re decorating with green or introducing an accent leafy plant, there are plenty of gorgeous ways to use nature’s palette in your home. Wood is a natural pairing, so it makes sense that green looks lovely combined with all shades from pale pine to rich mahogany. For similar green paint, try Dulux Everglade Forest matt emulsion at Homebase. For a similar chair, try French Connection. For a similar lamp and cabinet, try Vinterior. For similar plants, try The Little Botanical

Perk up any space with a mix of houseplants that vary in size, shape and texture. Think frilly fronds and lush leaves

GO GROWN-UP WITH EMERALD

Use emerald or deep forest green on the largest areas of a room for a sophisticated feel. In the kitchen, a run of green cabinets can be softened with white gloss tiles and a matching worktop. Pale

For a similar kitchen, try Homebase. For similar green paint, try Sorrel Green matt emulsion, Mylands. For a similar print, try Etsy. For similar ceramics, try Nordic Nest. For a similar stool, try eBay

MAKE OVER YOUR SPACE WITH EARTHY SHADES

It’s autumn’s turning leaves that inspire this scheme, with the bonus of berry tones peppered throughout. Go for nutty, woody shades for the furniture,

For a similar sofa, try DFS. For similar armchairs, try Sofology. For similar wallpaper, try Arte. For similar rattan wall lights, try Smallable. For a similar Autumn Leaves mural, try Rebel Walls. For a similar clip-on lamp, try John Lewis & Partners. For similar accessories, try Oka

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SLOW THE PACE WITH AUTUMNAL TONES

Introduce layers of autumnal shades such as rust, terracotta and burnt orange to bring warmth to a space. Simple rituals, cosy-up textures and an earth-tone palette all work together to encourage you to relax and unwind. It’s time to switch off the tech and dive straight in. For a similar pouffe, try Dunelm. For similar throws and cushions, try Bronte by Moon and John Lewis & Partners. For similar wallpaper, try Omexco. Section wallcovering, £38/m, Arte. Bedding from a selection at Larusi. For similar pendant lights, try Heal’s. For a similar side table, try Nordic Nest

Styling tip

When pairing shades in a harmonious scheme, let a paint chart guide you. Find the hue you’re most drawn to and vary the intensity by going lighter or darker on the scale.

EVOKE CALM WITH BLUE

Taking inspiration from the Scandinavian landscape, this look is all about connecting with nature and evoking a Zen-like calm. Include plenty of and slubby linen. A dark backdrop will act as a dynamic contrast. For similar paint, try Boutique Blues BB.39, £35/2.5L, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. For a similar chair, try Heal’s. For similar hydrangeas, try Oka. For a similar black lamp, try Dunelm. For similar accessories, try Design Vintage

ENJOY THE DARK SIDE WITH INKY HUES

If you like the idea of an all-encompassing dark room but end up playing it safe, we’re here to tempt you to go for it. A feature wall in a deep inky blue may seem like the best option, but it will subconsciously draw your eye. Instead, be bold and paint all four walls. Walls in Kigali architects’ matt, £59.50/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library. For a similar throw, try Bronte by Moon. For a similar side table and jute rug, try La Redoute. For similar cushion fabrics, try Black Edition and Designers Guild

EMBRACE the COLOURS Easiest way to get cosy at home? Turn up the colour dial with stylish buys in gorgeous warming shades ofAUTUMN COMPILED BY BECCA GREEN

Frayed edge linen napkin, £9.95, The Grey Works For similar paint, try Mid Brunswick Green absolute matt emulsion, £26/L, Little Greene

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ELEGANT AUBERGINE

1 014 Moorland emulsion paint, £45/2.5L, Woodchip & Magnolia 2 Sitapur cushion, £37.80, Idyll Home 3 Chukka table lamp, £123; with 20cm Wizard Hat shade in Cobalt silk with velvet tape, £51; both Pooky 4 Single sheepskin, £32, John Lewis & Partners 5 Basil bar stool, £260, Sofa.com 6 Smoke candlestick holder, £32, Rockett St George

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DEEP GREEN

1 Elements coloured glass mirror, £50, Dunelm 2 Houghton ceramic vase, £39.50, Oliver Bonas 3 Twill throw, £42, National Trust Shop 4 Green Castello bowl, £8, Heavenly Homes & Gardens 5 Ribbed pot plant, £13, Matalan 6 Rebel knit Malachite velvet cushion, £70, The Curious Department

Find similar vases at Graham & Green

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Similar blue glassware is available from Nkuku

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These foam cushions bounce back, with no need to plump

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TOASTY TERRACOTTA

1 Natural rattan side table, £125, Ella James 2 Terracotta ceramic jug, £20, Habitat 3 Colour mug, £4.50, Matalan 4 Bloomingville Juane cushion, £23, Sweetpea & Willow 5 Boho Orange glass candle holder, £10, Talking Tables 6 The Pattern Project at DFS Hope pattern chair* , £449, DFS 7 Balabac Clover table lamp, £295, Oka

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RICH BLUE

1 Blue speckled glass jug, £18, Graham & Green 2 Moon Phases towel, from £4.50, George Home 3 Midnight Blue In Deep Water paint, £49.99/2.5L, Dowsing & Reynolds 4 Ebro chest of drawers, £625, Made.com 5 Luxe Traveller Natalia ribbed glass table lamp base, £22, Dunelm 6 Better in Colour Blue Leaf cushion, £45, French Bedroom 7 Kintaro serving bowl, £75, Oka 8 Pressed glass jar, £28, Ella James