Our Favourite Autumn Interiors Trends For 2025

As the leaves wither to the ground and the clouds grow heavy with rain, we suddenly all start longing to stay locked safely indoors – with blankets and a roaring fireplace to keep us feeling cosy and warm. But how do you give your interiors the perfect autumnal refresh? Here’s a roundup of our favourite autumn interiors trends for 2025. 

The Design Experts Share Their Favourite Autumn Interiors Trends

Barker and Stonehouse

Sunset Hues

While the autumns of years-past have had us reaching for walnut browns and inky hues, this year’s trending colour scheme is all about looking on the brighter side of the autumnal palette. From dusky pinks and butter yellows, to brassy oranges and leafy reds, this trend is about encompassing all the colours of the sunset – even when it does start to creep up on you at 4pm. 

As head of product and displays at Barker & Stonehouse, Magdalena Gierasinska, explains: ‘Carry the dopamine décor trend into the autumn/winter season by drawing inspiration from the radiant hues of a sunset – think sunshine yellow, burnt orange, or soft pink. Just a pop of colour can instantly transform your space into a warm and inviting sanctuary within your home.’ 

Colour Capping

If you really want to capture the subtle gradient of a sunset in your home, then you need to give the colour capping trend a try. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, colour capping is all about gradually deepening the colour of your room the higher up the ceiling you go. Choose a key colour in three separate shades, painting the walls in the lightest tone, the cornices in the mid tone and the ceiling in the darkest. However, Gierasiska stresses that colour capping doesn’t have to stop with the paint, rather it’s an invitation to build a layered scheme that extends into your furniture: ‘Once you’ve created that tonal gradient from wall to ceiling, carry those shades through in your upholstery and soft furnishings.’ She suggests echoing the ceiling’s deeper tone in a velvet sofa or a pair of armchairs, while using lighter, complementary shades for rugs, throws or curtains. 

You’re So Art Deco

Art Deco continues to be one of the biggest interiors trends of 2025 and with its dark shine and gloomy glamour, autumn is the perfect month to start incorporating this aesthetic into your home. Whether looking to the 1920s and 30s golden age for inspiration or shaking it up with a more statement-making 80s Art Deco design, letting your surfaces shine is key. As Rebecca Hughes, of Rebecca Hughes Interiors, explains: ‘Lacquer finishes are having a moment. They’re a brilliant way to brighten up a dark or compact space, such as a dressing room.’ Reflecting light during the dark moments, the glossy look creates an illusion of spaciousness and adds a sense of sophistication.

Otto Tiles & Design

Statement Tiles

One of Pinterest’s top trends for the autumn season, we’re loving the statement tiles look: whether opting for a one-tile bathroom in a deep emerald green, adding a kitchen backsplash made up of Mexican-inspired tiles, or creating unique accents with vintage, hand-painted and striped designs. As Otto Tiles & Designs founder and creative director Damla Turgut explains, ‘This season is about embracing solid, saturated colour in unexpected ways – whether through bold washes of pigment or painterly glazes with depth and variation. Tiles are no longer just a backdrop; they’re becoming a statement in their own right.’ 

90s Nostalgia

With Secondhand September finally upon us, it’s time to celebrate sustainably sourced furniture louder than ever. While we’re loving vintage all year round, something about the 90s just feels so so perfectly autumnal. Liam Cleverden, director at Flooring King, explains that many key 90s trends are set to make a come-back this autumn. Far from the minimalist, grey-on-grey spaces that have dominated the last decade, the 90s revival is warm, cosy, and full of personality. As Cleverden explains, ‘Autumn is a season of comfort. As the air cools and the days become shorter, we naturally gravitate towards interiors that feel warm, nostalgic and welcoming. And that’s exactly what the 90s aesthetic delivers.’ 

Barker and Stonehouse

To bring that Gilmore Girls feel into your home, layering is essential: think chunky knit blankets thrown over a sofa and mismatched velvet cushions.  ‘Layering rugs is great for this trend,’ he explains, ‘placing smaller vintage-style rugs with delicate prints over larger, more neutral rugs to add depth and personality.’ Crucially, don’t be afraid to clash – the mismatched look is key, so source pieces from charity shops, antique markets, carboot sales and resale sites like Vinted and eBay. Plus go all-out eclectic by embracing international clutter – trinkets, collections and keepsakes that reflect your personality and create a cosy, lived in atmosphere. However, as Cleverden sagely points out, there’s a fine line between mess and intentional clutter: ‘The key is to arrange these items in a way that feels purposeful, where each piece adds to the overall vibe of the room rather than simply placing an object on a spare space on a shelf.’

Pannelled Ceilings

From cottagecore to chateaucore, this year’s interiors trends have been all about adding a touch of rustic charm to your home. As Panels by Sofia co-founder Summa Costandi explains, ‘This year, we’ve seen a revival of traditional and rustic interior aesthetics, which incorporate lots of texture, pattern and natural elements.’ To get the look yourself, she suggests adding pannelled ceilings to your home as a way to create another layer of texture and craft a feeling of cosiness as we enter the colder months. ‘It can really frame a room,’ she says, ‘creating a more intricate and welcoming space. Tongue and groove panels are a great choice for the ceiling as the classic design creates a timeless finish, adding warmth to the room, without overwhelming the space.’