5 ways to cosy up your home for Autumn
While I’m still hoping that summer might arrive, the truth is it is now September, the nights are really starting to draw in and it’s starting to feel just a little bit nippy of an evening; so while it is still warm enough to think about it without it being a quick it’s so cold job, it is a good time to start cosying up your home, ready for the winter and here are 5 tips for getting your home winter ready.
1. Fairy Lights.
Twinkle Twinkle little lights, how you make the room look nice. I’m not a huge fan of harsh lighting and adding touches like fairy lights can help make a softer ambience around the room.
2. Blankets.
We all know our gas and electric bills go up in winter thanks to needing the heating on, but try and keep it off for as long as you can by donning extra layers and treating yourself to a nice blanket or two. They are just perfect for snuggling under while you watch a film or catch up on a good book as well.
3. A new table.
When it comes to winter I always love having a cup of tea, a book and perhaps a lamp nearby and to be honest with you my side tables are looking a little dodgy so I could just imagine upgrading to a beautiful oak table to hold all my must have goodies close by.
4. Candles.
While fairy lights help start bring a softer light to the room, this can be added to by the addition of candles, which not only help with a little bit of light but can also bring a wonderful scent and warm to the room. A favourite of mine when it comes to autumn is Fireside Treats by Yankee Candles.
5. A warm crackling fire.
Ok this one is probably an in my dreams one, but I would adore an open fire, the sounds, smells and warmth, I’m not sure anything can quite compare to that.
So that’s my five ideas, but what about you, how are you looking to get your home cosy of winter?
Reading a book by the fireplace photo from Shutterstock.
Candles are great as you can virtually get any scent as well as providing lighting for your room too.
I love these ideas 🙂 I already enjoy my scented candles and my slanket. The darker nights are certainly closing in!
Claire
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I’m so glad autumn is here. Candles, slow cooked dinners, fluffy boots etc really appeal to me x
I love Autumn -but my favourite is an open fire and sandlewood Joss sticks
Autumn is my favourite time of year and I love to choose a new Yankee Candle to see me through the long evenings!
Just yesterday we were saying we need to get some fairylights.
I actually spent my birthday money list year on a wool blanket, and NO ONE is allowed to touch it! And do not get between me and my sheepskin slippers, or there will be serious trouble. #GrannyGram
Ive got some wonderful bright Yak wool blankets which help keep us warm in the cooler nights x
I love this seasonal post and that table is what I have been after in ages ! Ghosh already autumn !
Puts new blankets on shopping list!
I love sitting on the sofa with a really comfy blanket and hot chocolate. I do like the colder months.
Ooh – it is getting colder at night and Christmas is coming!
My rooms is full of candles and I have fairy lights at the bottom of my bed! They make me feel so cosy and relaxed. I love getting my house more festive for the colder months
I long to move to a house with a real fire, it is the one thing I miss, especially in winter
A big yes to all of these! Thank you for reminding my why I love autumn so much as I’ve been feeling a little sad about the fact summer is over this year (well… Time wise, not that we actually got a summer lol)
By lighting our wood burner – we already had to light it on the Bank Holiday weekend as it was so cold, and it instantly made everything feel cosy!
I have to say I love Autumn simply because live sort of slows down and you get to spend a lot more time cosying up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate 🙂
Laura x
The only thing that makes summer ending okay, is the thought of cosy autumn nights with blankets and candles! I think Matalan does such lovely home things, like fleesey blankets and lovely cushions 🙂 x
We have recently set up fairy lights amongst some logs in our fire place, tick! The blankets have never been put away as its still so cold in the mornings, no new tables as the old ones will do… candles… yes although its a summer scent of watermelon burning… and the log fire has been blocked by a duvet stuffed up the chimney to stop the draughts!! Great tips!
I just love winter the most & these are some great ways to get prepared to it. I definitely love blankets & then lighting up those candles as a sign of autumn to make it all so much fun & exciting.
This is a great table. I love the design. When the colder weather sets in i love my fire place. Candles are always a great way to make a room feel cozy.
Everything on this list is perfect for autumn. I love fairy lights and candles.
Daniella | Freshly Pressed Beauty
Can’t beat a good candle! I love Fireside Treats, need to bring my one out again!
As you know I am now away in super hot gran canaria but your post made me super excited for the night when I’m back! I’m so gonna put the candles on and fairy lights! Thank you!
We love blankets around here, I have them everywhere to grab and snuggle.
I would love to get the house cozy. I would love an open fire too!
Putting the super thick feather duvet back on the bed, I love the noise it makes – it does feel like I’ve only just put it away though!
Autumn is my favourite month! I love settling down in the warm with a nice candle glistening with rubbish TV on 🙂
I love these ideas, they’re so easy to do and will make a big difference once the colder nights arrive and I don’t fancy going for a walk with the little ones!!
Louise x
We have an open fire and I’ve never yet lit it, I really must change that this year! Mich x
These are great tips. I like using fairy lights and candles, too. I am so excited for fall!
Great tips, I always use blankets and candles to make the house feel cosy. I’m looking forward to winter now, watching movies under my blanket in my onesie.
We have an open fire and love cuddling up with blankets in the cold weather
The open cozy fire sounds great to me. I would like that too.
I find candles to be a huge deal for a cozy home in the winter and fall months. That and blankets, socks and hot chocolate/tea time at home!
Candles and snuggly blankets all the way! I love Autumn 🙂
I really dislike being hot. So if I do feel on the cool side, blankets are a win for me x
I love blankets, cuddling up on the sofa with a blanket and a movie is just great in the cold weather. Have to forgo the candles though as my daughter wouldn’t leave them alone!
I love candles and never need an excuse to light them, I am on the look out for fairy lights at the moment x
Those a re really nice simple solutions for the season. I wish we had seasons here in Florida!
I love this time of year for the exact reason that you can get your home all nice and cost for the darker days ahead.
There’s nothing better than of an evening to cuddle up under lots of blankets, with a good book and some gorgeous soft lighting (although nowadays we have to wait for our little ones bedtime!).
Like a few others have mentioned a hot water bottle is another essential for me.
Laura x
This is probably my favourite time of year, collecting logs for the woodburner and making firelighters. I like to add a few extra books to the shelf, a new hot water bottle and a couple of candles. Fairylights are a must, they really cheer up a dark corner.
I love seasonal posts and I really want a warm crackling fire by my bedside now! A good book and a warm fire is a great way of staying cosy for autumn.
I love candles and blankets! I love snuggling up on the couch with a good book. Scented candles are also so nice during cold nippy weather.
Love these ideas. I need to do something as I basically have a crèche, not living room at the moment
I LOVE the idea of the fairy lights! So simple, but effective. I wish I could have a fire in my little flat, but alas no. But there’s always crackling fire videos on youtube lol 🙂
This post makes me super excited for Autumn to come. Cosy nights in with the biggest mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream. It makes me miss my old house that came with a log fire though 🙁 i hope I can do more reading because i have sucked on the reading scale this Summer.
I’m really looking forward to the fire being lit at home! x
By the time we get home from our holiday autumn will have set in properly. Sitting in front of the log burner with a quilt I’ve made wrapped around me will feel cosy and warm, but I will still be looking forward to next summer.
Just starting to think about this – the heating has come on a few times lately.
I NEEEEEED more fairy lights! And some snuggly blankets!!
I love anything that lights up. Autumn is my favorite season!
We have fairy lights, candles and a big box of blankets too. I adore snuggling under the blankets with the kids
Eeeek I love Autumn and can’t wait for cosy nights in by the fire. I also love having fairy lights dotted around the house and lots of warm blankets xx
I’m terrible at just putting the heating on straight away- but I really should take the opportunity to just get some cosy blankets and snuggle into them. x
I love autumn and blankets are definitely a must! I love cosying up in the warm!
Fall is my favorite season for all of these reasons – I love cozying up my home! And I am such a blanket girl – which is a little strange considering we live in Southern California!
This gets me so excited thinking about the fall. These are good tips, especially the fairly lights and getting a cute blanket!
I love everything on your list. In fact, now would be a great time to buy fairy lights before they run out! Our local B&Q is usually stripped bare by the end of October!
I love this time of year….I do like to snuggle under my blanket!
I’m a fan of candles at this time of year – mine are lit right now and smell gorgeous x
These are all great ways to get ready for Autumn. I keep telling my husband that we need an electric fireplace.
I love fireplaces. We don’t have one in our home though, so it’s blankets and layers for me.
Bring out the blankets!!! I love fall and I love the crisp weather and I love wrapping up in a blanket.
I am such an Autumn/Winter person, which is probably just as well given where we have lived! Today we had our first lot of snow at the top of the Bavarian Alps, and I was sooo pleased! 😀
yes, autumn is amazing! I’ve already bought every thing you’ve mentioned, as they are also my essentials! Just uploaded my first blogpost and it’s about autumn! Xx
This reminds me that I need to order some logs for the fire! The woodburner is the one thing that makes winter warm for me – that and a nice fleecy blanket!
I love your five things and that table is lush. It’s so nice to get cosy with a good book and a glass of wine xx
Fairy lights and candles are a lovely way to feel cosy. I’m looking forward to it getting colder and snuggling under blankets with hot chocolate! 🙂
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I can totally relate to still hoping for summer to return. These ideas however are great.
I love blanket and candles in the living room when it is Autumn and I am also looking forward to getting a few photos of the fun we have had in Summer on the wall to remind us on those dark mornings! x
I love making a hot chocolate with oodles of marshmallows on the top, got myself a rather fancy new mug with lots of marshmallow room!
Angela
I love getting out the candles and making the house feel cosy, although I hate the arrival of the cold weather 🙁
I am always cold, so I am ALL about the blankets. Thing is – I leave them out year round 😉
Nice seasonal post. Like it.