Cardigans, pumpkin spice lattes and reruns of Gilmore Girls—we're officially ready to settle into a crisp autumn, and as easily as we've updated our wardrobes to meet the needs of cosy season, it's time for our interiors to follow suit. Whilst we're not talking a full gutting and renovation every few months to keep up with trends, the same benches, gingham tablecloths and alfresco dining sets that made sense in summer just don't have the same effect in autumn when we want to hunker down and hibernate.
So what makes a space good space great? And how does that change for autumn? Well, we've done the research and found some particularly impressive interior trends to help make your house (or flat) feel like a home this season. Should you have scrolled through any social media app recently, you're likely to have had your fill of bean bags, wall hangings and Ikea hacks, but over the past few months, interiors have evolved to celebrate personal taste, making standing out from the crowd the new normal.
From vintage finds to upcycling, we've moved away from Barbie pink and cookie-cutter aesthetics and towards experimentation and era-switching. If you're wondering where to begin, a handful of popular trends are really resonating with the design community right now. From the fashionable print borrowed from the street style set to the modern take on cottagecore that gets Gen Z's stamp of approval, keep scrolling to see our picks of the best interior trends for autumn 2024—and it's more interesting than just burnt orange.
5 Chic Autumn Interiors Trends to Try in 2024
1. Take a Walk On the Wild Side
Style Notes: The runways declared that leopard print is back for autumn, but behind the scenes, the homeware branch of the trend takes a deeper exploration into the full safari. Cheetahs, zebras and tigers will reappear as common motifs in 2024, but to complement these maximalist prints you'll find earthy bases of khaki, cream and brown alongside the textures of a South African retreat: luxe mahogany, earthenware pottery and plenty of jute, raw cotton and linen.
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Pure luxury.
This comes in several colours, but the olive feels fresh for autumn.
If you need me, I'll be cosying up in these.
How to style up an empty room.
I haven't stopped thinking about this chair since I spotted it.
A subtle nod to the trend.
Mix and match colours and stack on a bouclé sofa.
I know, this looks four times its price tag.
2. Fifty Shades of Green
Style Notes: The perfect accompaniment to the pumpkin-coded season? Sage, of course. Well, anything in the herby-green family, from rich basils to softer mints—this look is conclusive proof that shades of green aren't just for spring. Whether you introduce the hue through painted accents, plants, furniture or accessories, vibrant greens are meant to be seen, and may just replace "unexpected red" as the statement pop of colour that everyone is talking about this season.
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I can't help it: I'm Our Place obsessed, and these are all you need for hosting indoors.
Dark olive always gets a yes from me.
It's impossible not to love this crowd-pleasing shade of green.
This will become the point of interest in any room.
Stack with candles and pop in the middle of your coffee table.
I feel happier just looking at this.
Now this is worth saving up for.
Just watch this transform a room in an instant.
3. On a Silver Platter
Style Notes: Thanks to the rise and rise of the coquette aesthetic, the far-reaching influence of the hyper-feminine has extended beyond fashion and shown up in our tablescapes too. Bows are still having a moment (and expect to see much more of them this Christmas), but a less sugary-sweet take on the trend leans heavily into the vintage and antique, particularly ornate silverware and trinkets paired with taper candles and champagne bowls. Although this is a trend that will appeal to the hostess with the mostess who enjoys throwing buffet-style dinner parties, industrial work benches inspired by restaurant-based TV dramas like The Bear and Boiling Point are proving popular too, making shiny silver surfaces the focal point in kitchens and dining rooms in 2024.
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You'll want to invite the neighbours round for drinks to show this off.
The star of the mini bar.
How to look like you've spent thousands (when you haven't).
Now this would stand out at any event.
Consider these a hosting must-have.
Such a charming keepsake.
This would look beautiful on a marble bathroom counter.
4. Checkerboard Cont.
Style Notes: Is it fair to call checkerboard print the avocado on toast of the interior design world? That is, all of a sudden this well-known combination became hugely popular overnight (largely due to millennials), and now checkerboard prints are everywhere from bistros to bathrooms. Though popularity spiked in the early 2020s, this simple graphic print shows no signs of slowing down, and a cursory scroll through socials will find checkerboard popping up in the feeds of some of the best-styled homes on Instagram. Sorry stripes, consider this check mate.
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I love this unexpected shade of camel.
Thick pile you'll want to squeeze your toes into.
This would make an equally good vase.
We'll never get tired of great tiles.
Made to print clash.
Proof that checkerboard doesn't have to be in bright colours.
Dinnertime just got exciting.
5. Soft Around the Edges
Style Notes: It's time to take the edge off with something cute, cosy and inviting this autumn, and scallops and ruffles are making chintzy feel cool right now. Hard-edged minimalism still has its place, but if you're preparing to spend the colder months indoors, you're going to want sumptuous interiors to snuggle into, and this modern take on cottagecore ticks every box.
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This comes in three cute colourways.
You can't beat the classics.
I'll race you to the checkout.
You won't find cooler, or for a better price.
Already proving to be a hit on the Habitat website.
How cute are these ruffles?
The secret to compliment-worthy tablescapes.
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