Cosy Season Buys
From candles to cushions and throws to trinkets, this is your guide to cosy season buys.
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, our homes become a haven of warmth and comfort, where soft textures, gentle lighting and aromas of the season invite rest and relaxation. From setting the mood with candles and creating a gentle glow with lighting, to wrapping your space in comfort with cushions and throws, and adding seasonal charm with trinkets, every small detail plays a part in how to create a cosy home for autumn.
Written By: Giuliana Biondi - Published: 15.10.25
Set the mood with candles & home fragrances
Candles and home fragrances are autumn’s comfort—they fill your space, engage your senses, and make your home feel cosy. The soft glow of candles instantly infuses a room with an inviting ambience, making evenings feel more intimate and comforting as daylight fades earlier. Warm spices, orchard fruits and woody scents capture the essence of autumn, filling your home with the season’s welcoming atmosphere. Diffusers and room sprays complement your home’s visual aesthetic with calming aromas. Certain scents can relax the mind and enhance comfort, making them perfect for slow, cosy days. Beyond their scents, candles and diffusers also serve as stylish décor pieces. They can define spaces like hallways, beside tables, or living areas and instantly add personality and character to your home.
Create a serene atmosphere with Voluspa's Baltic Amber candle. Its blend of amber resin, sandalwood, and vanilla orchid fills your home with rich warmth, woody depth and a subtle floral sweetness. Housed in an embossed glass jar with elegant Japonica detailing, it adds a sophisticated touch to any space. If you love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee opt for Lola James Harper’s The Coffee Shop of JP room spray. It perfectly captures the essence of Parisian mornings, creating a soothing, nostalgic ambience with notes of coffee, sandalwood and spices.
Create a golden glow with lighting
Soft-toned, layered lighting makes a space feel welcoming, and encourages slow, cosy evenings. Lighting can completely transform a room’s mood, and with earlier sunsets, it’s the ideal moment for a home refresh. Warm lamps and layered lighting replace hard overhead lights, creating a soft, inviting atmosphere even on grey autumn days. They also enhance the season’s colours, making cushions, throws and rugs appear richer, while highlighting textures to add depth, dimension, and maximum comfort. A golden glow also evokes calm and relaxation, allowing you to slow down and unwind—perfect for curling up with a book or under a wool throw.
Place gold-toned table lamps on chest of drawers or side tables to create a relaxing atmosphere with a soft, ambient glow. Brighten shadowy corners with tall floor lamps, instantly adding light and height whilst highlighting the surrounding décor. For a twist on a classic, opt for neutral tones paired with a textured lampshade. This adds subtle depth and interest to your space, evoking a calm and inviting feel.
Wrap your space in comfort with cushions & throws
Cushions and fluffy throws are the ultimate autumn mood-makers. They combine comfort, warmth and style, helping your home feel like a welcoming haven. As the temperature drops, they transform cold, hard furniture into inviting spaces, making it easier than ever to create cosy areas. Cushions in tones such as rust, olive and plum help bring the season indoors, echoing the soft ambience of autumn evenings, especially when paired with textured throws in bouclé or faux fur. They also allow you to layer textures and patterns, making spaces feel more intimate and relaxed.
If you’re after a cocooning feeling, choose soft, faux fur blanket throws in rich autumnal shades. A fluffy blanket will add a plush layer of comfort and style, ideal for curling up on the sofa watching your favourite film. For a pop of colour and texture, opt for cushions with frayed edges or eye-catching designs, and layer with velvet or boucle for depth and warmth—perfect for a comforting interior.
Drift into a deep sleep with warm, cosy bedding
With colder nights setting in, it’s time to switch to a heavier duvet that keeps you snug and sleeping soundly. Lightweight duvets and plump pillows make all the difference, while pure cotton sheets are more breathable. Just like your living room, your bed thrives from throws, quilts, and cushions. Layering muted tones—such as deep red and golden yellow—alongside rich textures like velvet cushions and chunky knit throws adds depth, visual interest, and tactile comfort. Getting into a comfy, well-layered bed can also reduce stress and improve sleep quality, which is important as daylight hours shrink. So, sit back, relax and embrace the season’s slower pace.
If you want warmth without overheating, opt for a brushed cotton bedding. It feels soft, fresh and breathable, so you can easily layer it with throws and blankets as winter approaches. For maximum comfort and softness, choose fleece bedding. It’s thicker, fluffier and ultra-insulating which gives you that “wrapped in a blanket” feeling—perfect for creating a plush, cocooning haven. For the ultimate cosy vibe, top your bedding with an electric blanket to stay snug on chilly autumn nights.
Add seasonal charm with trinkets
Trinkets are the finishing touches, layering personality, and seasonal charm into every corner of your home. Autumnal hues anchor your space in the season, connecting your interior to the outdoors. Warm-toned trinkets subtly shape the mood of a room, making it feel welcoming and comforting. Autumn interiors thrive on textures and thoughtful details. Layered across shelves, mantels and tabletops, trinkets add depth, dimension and colour, bringing even the darkest corners to life. When paired with cushions and throws, they help create a snug, cosy atmosphere that embodies the season.
For an ambient glow, opt for autumn-toned candlestick holders and place lit candles on a mantel or dining table to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. For that seasonal charm, choose vases in rich hues and fill them with dried flowers or pampas grass for added textured touch. For a playful visual select glass ornaments in striking shapes and colours—they make a beautiful display when grouped together or as stand-alone pieces. Alternatively, place a decorative tray on a table for a stylish way to organise and highlight your ornaments. Overall, switching out trinkets is a simple, high-impact way to refresh your space and signal the arrival of the new season.
Bring warmth to chilly floors with toasty rugs
As the season cools and floors turn cold, a thick rug becomes an essential, adding insulation and trapping warmth. Beyond practical comfort, rugs visually anchor a room, defining spaces and making them feel more intimate and inviting—exactly what you crave in autumn. A rich-toned rug mirrors the change of season, bringing a sense of cosiness to your space, while chunky weaves and shaggy rugs introduce depth and dimension for a comforting appeal, and patterns or subtle prints add character and visual interest. Whether layered over hardwood, tile, or stone, the right rug transforms a room, making every corner feel soft, inviting and stylish.
A large faux-fur rug will add an extra layer of warmth to bedrooms and living rooms, while a runner will bring a little extra cosiness to hallways and landings, softening cold floors. If you have cosy areas, such as reading corners or bedside nooks, opt for a smaller, fluffy rug. Its soft texture will make the area feel intimate, perfect for curling up with a book. Rugs are an effortless way to refresh your space—introducing new colours, patterns, and textures can instantly update the look and feel of any room without a complete redesign.