Autumn is one of the best seasons for those looking to update their home decor with gorgeous natural items. Thankfully, here in the UK, we are blessed with so many natural areas of woodland from which to collect pine cones, conkers, and other autumn goodies that we can decorate our homes with for free. If you’re interested in delivering a dose of autumn aesthetic into your home this season, check out these tips for incorporating nature into your home decor during autumn.
Pine Cones and Conkers
When it comes to incorporating nature into your home decor during autumn, you cannot forget about pine cones and conkers. Two of the most well-known natural decor items, pine cones and conkers are extremely versatile and can be used to inject a bit of autumn aesthetic into any home. Bringing these natural items into your home for decoration purposes can be as easy as scattering a few on your dining table or bookshelves. You may wish to be more selective with where you place your conkers, as these have been proven to ward away spiders and other creepy crawlies. For a chic, neutral statement, fill a glass vase up with pinecones and position them on your dining table or coffee table.
Autumn Wreaths
One of my favourite things about autumn home decor is the abundance of natural wreaths that can be bought or made. Wreaths aren’t just for the outdoors either, incorporating nature into your home decor during autumn could be as easy as hanging some strategically placed natural wreaths. There are many designs to choose from depending on the overall autumn aesthetic you’re going for. I love the neutral tones of wheat and grasses, scattered with pops of orange from dried flowers. Others may enjoy something that brings more colour into the home and features bigger statement items, such as fake pumpkins and berries. But, if you’re looking for the best autumn wreath for your home this autumn, you can’t get better than homemade!
Dress Your Dining Table
For many homes, the dining table is at the centre of it all. It’s where memories are made and stories are shared. It’s also the place where some of our most wholesome family meals are eaten. It makes sense, therefore, to decorate your dining table with some of autumn’s natural bounties – real or fake. Dressing your dining table for autumn can be as simple as filling a fruit bowl with pine cones or mini pumpkins. A warm golden tablecloth looks beautiful when accompanied with the scattering of conkers, and nothing says warm and cosy like some pillar candles.
In Conclusion
When incorporating nature into your home decor for autumn, it’s important to remember to respect the environment around you. Do not saw off tree branches, harvest crops from fields, or do anything else that is harmful and potentially illegal. It’s also worth noting that some of these natural items may be harmful to pets, such as conkers, so always remember to do your research before bringing nature into your home.