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HydrangeasAutumn is when we crave warmth and cosiness at home. The easiest way to set the mood is to bring the colours of the season indoors: flowers, pumpkins, branches with bright leaves, cones and dried flowers. Here are ideas that are easy to copy without spending much.
Autumn flowers delivered: chrysanthemums and flower baskets.
An autumn palette
Warm shades suit autumn decor: terracotta, mustard, burgundy, copper and pumpkin, plus greenery and natural wood. They pair easily with white and beige textiles so the room does not feel heavy.
Bouquets and arrangements
- Chrysanthemums are the flowers of autumn: long-lasting and available in many forms and shades.
- Dahlias, celosia and warm-toned roses add bright accents.
- Berried branches, grasses and ornamental grains add texture.
- An arrangement in a pumpkin: hollow out a pumpkin, place a jar of water inside and add flowers.
Autumn bouquet ideas are in “Autumn bouquets”, and step-by-step pumpkin arrangements in “Pumpkin flower arrangements”.
More ideas for the home
- A door wreath of branches, cones, dried leaves, berries and ribbon.
- Pumpkins and squashes on a windowsill, staircase or by the door, painted or left natural.
- Dried flowers such as lavender, hydrangea, grasses, celosia and honesty in ceramic vases last all winter.
- Branches in a floor vase: maple, oak, rowan or berried stems.
- Light: candles in glass holders and warm fairy lights make short evenings cosy.
- Textiles: a throw, linen napkins and cushions in warm colours.
An autumn table
For a family dinner, make a low centrepiece so it does not block anyone’s view: chrysanthemums, eucalyptus sprigs, small pumpkins, apples and candles. Matching napkins and simple tableware complete the look.
Worth remembering
- Keep candles away from dried flowers and branches.
- Wash and dry pumpkins before using them indoors so they last longer.
- Some berries are poisonous: keep decorations out of reach of children and pets.
Find out which flowers bloom in the garden in autumn in “Autumn-flowering plants”, and how to press plants for decor in “How to make a herbarium”.
FAQ
How long will a pumpkin last indoors?
A whole, undamaged pumpkin in a cool room can last for weeks or even months. Once cut, it spoils within days.
Which flowers last longest in autumn?
Chrysanthemums, alstroemerias and carnations stay fresh in a vase for a long time.
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Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
