Awakening your senses with seasonal candles, diffusers, and room sprays is a great way to bring a cosy vibe to your home to evoke warmth and comfort.

“Deck your living room out with rich scents that create a cosy atmosphere,” says James.

“Trendy mason jar candles with scents of ginger, pumpkin pie, cinnamon, and cedarwood complete the ultimate autumn vibe.”

One candle we’re loving right now is Wings of Wisdom a watchful eye perfume candle.

The brand, which was founded in Catherine Mugnier in 2021, was born out of the desire to share the wisdom that was given to her by a close member of her family. 

This particular candle includes notes of Ylang Ylang, pink laurel, plum, vanilla, iris, rose, jasmine, geranium, and green jasper.

Shop Wings of Wisdom a watchful eye perfume, £80

Summer often inspires us to embrace punchy bold colours and patterns to brighten our space – but for winter, it’s all about warm hues on walls and furniture, which James says can “make a big difference to your colour palette”.

“Fiery reds paired with comforting oranges will create a warm glow to your ambience whereas a gold trim on your fireplace will work well with dark flooring,” she adds.

“Mirroring the colours outside, and inside, will provide you with ultimate comfort.”

Shop Soho Home Monroe velvet cushion at Selfridges, £70

Falling into a deep sleep is a lot easier when you are laying in fresh sheets – and getting the best sleep is key during these colder months.

Whether you want to go for deep hues or subtle light shades, it’s important to choose bedding with a good thread count and style that fits your interior – like murmur’s calm bedding set.

The bedding features 100% cotton percale in a stonewashed finish for a comfortable, lived-in feel.

Plus, the rich 200-thread count fabric will help you have a comforting calm sleep and is available in three soothing colours: cloud grey, linen, and white.

Shop murmur calm bedding, from £47.50

Winter equals longer nights, which means it’s time to be strategic with lighting – and keeping your lighting low will definitely help create a calm feel.

“Change to warmer LED bulbs and place more floor and table lights around your living room” James advises. “If you have a fireplace, make this your primary light source for cold evenings. 

“If you have a small niche in your living room, you can transform it into a snug area. Insert a small bench, cover in throws and cushions, and add a mini pendant light.”

Shop Lampsy Alton pendant, £99

“Texture and patterns are key when it comes infusing autumn decor,” says James. “Texture provides a bold contrast against warming hues of mustard and deep orange and blankets and throws will keep you warm indoors.

From earthy greens to muted reds, blankets are a great way to switch up the seasons in your living room. 

James recommends throwing a thick blanket over an armchair or sofa, and pairing it with decorative pillows – and one throw worth adding to your wishlist is this super soft design from Soak & Sleep.

The throw comes in soft grey and midnight grey, making it perfect for any interior styles and is soft to touch.

Thanks to the textured and midweight feel, you can carry this throw with you from room to room and feel all warm and fuzzy this winter.

Shop Soak & Sleep faux fur throw, £65

Rattan is a trend we’ve seen flourish this year, particularly among garden furniture. But according to James, this trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere and is worth bringing indoors.

“Woven natural furnishings have stormed popularity,” she says. “It can be used on furniture, lighting, or tabletop accessories for a comforting addition to your living room this autumn.”

Shop Zita rattan side table at Tikamoon, £89

There’s nothing like feeling a soft rug in between your toes – and they make for the perfect addition to add warmth and cosiness to any space, like this La Redoute Livio rug. 

Shop La Redoute Livio rug, £147

Breathe life into your space with fresh flowers and plants, which can help provide a sense of peace in your home.

Shop Patch Plants Howard, £40.00

Mirrors give the illusion that a room is larger than it is and can add dimension to smaller and larger spaces. Go for one of these subtle statement wavy mirrors from H&M Home for a cool and cosy addition to your space.

Shop H&M Home asymmetric mirror, £39.99

The colours you surround yourself with can have a massive impact on your mental health – so why not add more calming and warm colours to your space? From relaxing duck egg blues to warm copper browns, adding these hues to your decor can be great both mentally and aesthetically.

Shop Lust Home keep on rollin’ wallpaper, £43