Autumn Home Styling Devon

Warm up your Devon home with cosy autumn styling tips. Layered textures, rich colours, and seasonal charm.

As the days get shorter and the Devon air turns crisp, our homes naturally become our retreat from the outside world. Autumn is the perfect season to add warmth, comfort, and a touch of seasonal beauty to your interiors.

In this post, I’ll share my favourite tips for bringing cosy autumn charm into your home — ideas that work whether you live in a modern flat in Exeter, a thatched cottage in the countryside, or a coastal home by the sea.

You can never have too many chunky throws!

Tip 1: Introduce Rich, Seasonal Colours

Autumn is all about deep, warming hues — think burnt orange, chestnut brown, mustard yellow, and forest green.

Styling Tip: If you don’t want to repaint, add these colours through throws, cushions, and seasonal accessories.

Tip 2: Layer Your Textures

From chunky knit blankets to soft velvet cushions, texture adds instant warmth and depth to a space.

Styling Tip: Combine natural fabrics like wool and linen with heavier textures such as corduroy or faux fur for a balanced look.

I always go to Dunelm for my seasonal candles and diffusers - check out their **Pumpkin Spice Latte Frosted Candle -** its good enough to eat!

Scent plays a big role in making a home feel cosy. Candles with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, or wood smoke instantly create a welcoming atmosphere.

Styling Tip: Use diffusers or simmer pots if you prefer a flame-free option.

Tip 3: Make the Most of Lighting

As evenings draw in, lighting becomes key. Swap cool white bulbs for warm-toned ones, and layer table lamps, floor lamps, and fairy lights for a soft glow.

Styling Tip: Place lighting at different heights to create pockets of warmth throughout the room.

Tip 4: Style with Nature

Bring the outdoors in with autumn foliage, pinecones, and seasonal flowers like chrysanthemums.

Styling Tip: A wreath is a wonderful autumnal additional to any style of property - both indoor and out! Making your own can be a fun creative hobby to get into, using a mix of foraged materials like dried bracken and poppy seed heads.

Walking through the beautiful Devon countryside provides all the inspiration and natural materials you need to make a rustic autumn wreath to hang on your front door or above your fireplace.

Handy tip - keep an eye for free firewood on places like Facebook Marketplace throughout the year and store it away somewhere to dry out to keep you stocked up for winter!

Rachel’s Final Thoughts

Autumn styling doesn’t have to mean a full home makeover — small, thoughtful touches can transform your space and make it feel warm and inviting. It’s about creating a place you can’t wait to come home to as the evenings get cooler.