5 simple ways to create a cosy Autumn ambiance
As the leaves outside gradually transform into a vibrant tapestry of reds and golds, and a crispness fills the air, it’s that time of year again when we eagerly welcome the season of Autumn. Not only does the beginning of Autumn prompt us to fish out our big coat from the wardrobe in preparation for the return of colder weather, but it also invites us to embrace the Fall spirit within our homes.
In this post, we’ll be taking you through some of our top tips for transforming your house into a cosy, inviting sanctuary of Autumnal bliss…or something equally as poetic. As well as this, we will also be showing you some of our competitions, which we think have prizes that will help you to achieve the ultimate Autumn vibe in your home.
Candles
This is a bit of an obvious one, but don’t sleep on how effective a good candle can be when it comes to creating a cosy living space. Filling your home with the sweet smell of pumpkin spice, or the pleasant aroma of warm cashmere can be the secret recipe to achieving that intimate, cushy vibe.
Over on our House Beautiful site, we have a great competition to win a WoodWick Autumn candle bundle, with 5 prizes on offer! Featuring scents such as Hinoki Dahlia, Vanilla Musk and Evening Luxe – all are infused with notes of dark fruits, bountiful blooms and earthy woods to capture to essence of an Autumnal stroll, and the hues of russet and gold.
Lighting
Sometimes (all the time), having a lamp on rather than the ‘big light’ can give a room that extra hint of comfort that it may have been lacking. Having a smaller amount of light emanating from one part of the room gives off a warm, snug feeling that is similar to that of a camp fire. It’s hard to explain, but the vibe is immaculate.
With our Good Housekeeping competition to win a luxury RV Astley Danby table lamp from Lime Lace, you can have your cosy Fall feeling whilst also adding a touch of class and sophistication to your décor. With it’s classic design, antique brass finish and cream shade, this lamp will instantly elevate the elegance any room of the house.
Furniture & Accessories
I don’t know about you, but doesn’t it sometimes feel like the furniture and décor in a room just seems to reject the idea of comfort?
Investing in some new furniture and décor pieces for your home can give a room a new lease of life, whilst also providing you with the feeling of Fall to create your Autumnal sanctuary. If only there was a competition that offered you a chance to win a hefty voucher for a brilliant online furniture store…
Head to our House Beautiful site and enter our competition to win a £250 voucher to spend at Funky Chunky Furniture. Specialising in real wood furniture, hand-crafted by real people, their new Autumn and Winter collection for 2023 is bound to have some great pieces to spruce up your living space. Get it? Because spruce is a type of tree, and they make wooden furniture…forget it, let’s move on.
Baking
Bit of an outside shout here, but all aspects of baking can help to give a home a feeling of comfort and relaxation. The togetherness and light-hearted nature of baking as a family, paired with the sweet smell of the ingredients combining in the oven, followed by the tingling of your tastebuds as you take the first bite of your latest creation. Plus, there are so many Autumn classics that you can bake to add that extra aspect of Fall comfort, such as pumpkin pie, apple crumble, cinnamon buns, ginger biscuits etc. Nothing says “cosy” quite like tucking into some home-baked treats, whilst cocooned in a blanket in front of the TV.
To help you get started with your baking, we have a competition over on our Good to Know site to win a Salter and Whitsworths Sugar baking bundle! This trove of baking essentials comes equipped with the new Salter Bakes stand mixer and hand mixer, as well as a bunch of useful ingredient mixes from Whitsworths Sugar. On your marks, get set, bake!
Bedding
With the weather turning colder and the cost of gas and electric still through the roof, it is more important than ever to make sure you have a quality duvet and bedding set for Autumn and Winter. Plus, what could be cosier and more relaxing than getting into a warm bed, with a duvet that leaves you feel snug and protected against the elements?
Luckily, we have a competition over on our Country Living site that has the perfect prize: A £250 voucher to spend on luxury bedding, courtesy of Devon Duvets! Their individually handcrafter, wool-filled bedding will help to keep you toastie at night, whilst also being breathable, moisture wicking and dust mite resistant. The only problem is that getting up in a morning will be impossible with a bed that comfy!
We hope these tips have inspired you to embrace the season’s beauty and make your space a welcoming retreat. Here’s to crisp mornings, warm blankets, and the simple joys of a cosy autumn home. Remember, if you aren’t lucky enough to win one of these 5 competitions, we have plenty more competitions across all of our sites which you can find here, as well as new competitions going live daily.
