The days are getting shorter, it is already dusk at five o'clock and the heating is back on. Right now you want to come home to a house that feels warm and inviting. That does not have to mean a big renovation. With warm light in the right places, something soft to snuggle under and a rug on the floor, you turn every room into a cosy spot. In this article you will read how to go about it.
Four atmosphere makers for autumn
| Atmosphere maker | What it does | For example |
|---|---|---|
| LED candles | Candlelight without an open flame, with timer | Glass candles gold/amber |
| Cordless table lamp | Warm light where there is no socket | Dayana table lamp |
| Blanket | Warmth on the sofa | Electric heated throw |
| Rug | Warmth and softness on the floor | Imperatorz rug |
1. Candlelight without worries
Nothing says autumn as clearly as candlelight. LED candles give that atmosphere without soot, dripping wax or an open flame. Because they run on batteries, you can also put them on the windowsill, in a bookcase or in the middle of the table.
- Warm amber: the LED glass candles gold/amber are a set of 3 in three heights. The amber-coloured glass makes the light extra warm.
- Classic cream: the LED pillar candles ribbed and the LED candles with melted top have a shell of real wax and a 3D flame that flickers softly.
- At the table: the 28 cm LED dinner candles fit virtually all candlesticks.
Handy in autumn: the timer. With many of our LED candles you set the candles to 6 hours on and 18 hours off, after which they come on again at the same time the next day. That way you come home to a lit room every evening. Read more in LED candles: atmosphere without a flame.
2. Light at eye level
A bright ceiling light quickly makes a room feel cold. Several small light sources at different heights bring calm instead. Cordless table lamps are ideal for this: they are rechargeable, so you put them wherever you want, even where there is no socket.
- Autumn tones: the Dayana table lamp in sage green has a soft, organic shape and also comes in taupe brown and cream white. The almond-coloured table lamp gives a warm, luxurious look.
- Choosing warm light: both have warm, neutral and cool light. On autumn evenings, choose the warm setting.
- Symmetry: the cordless table lamp gold, set of 2 gives warm 3000K light. Place them left and right on a sideboard or on both sides of the sofa.
Not sure which lamp suits you? Read Choosing a cordless table lamp.
3. Something warm to snuggle under
A blanket on the sofa immediately invites you to sit down. An electric heated throw goes one step further: the thermostat can go down a degree and you still stay warm.
- Heated throw grey/white, 180 × 130 cm: micro flannel on the outside and sherpa fleece on the inside, 9 heat settings and a timer from 1 to 9 hours. Washable at 30°C after disconnecting the controller.
- Heated throw pink, 180 × 160 cm: big enough for two, with remote control.
Tip from the product description: set the blanket to the highest setting 10 minutes before you sit down and then switch back to a lower setting. Want to know more? Read Choosing an electric blanket.
4. Warmth on the floor
A bare floor quickly feels cold in autumn. A rug makes a room softer and defines your seating area.
- Imperatorz rug: natural jute, hand-braided, 240 × 160 cm. According to the description, it insulates against cold and noise from the floor.
- Ibiza rug: handwoven from jute and cotton, with an ethnic look.
- Irradiate rug: woven cotton with a simple design that brings warmth and calm.
Which size and material suit you, you can read in Choosing a rug.
A cosy autumn evening in five steps
- When you get home: your LED candles switch on automatically via the timer, so the room is already lit.
- Ceiling light off: set your table lamps to the warm setting and dim them as you like.
- Preheat the blanket: switch your heated throw on in advance, so it is warm when you sit down.
- Slippers off, feet on the rug: a soft rug completes the seating area.
- Time for yourself: a book, a series or a warm cup of tea. Done.
How to bring it together
- Choose warm tones: cream, amber, taupe and sage green reinforce each other.
- Create islands of light: a lamp next to the sofa, candles on the table and a group on the windowsill.
- Mix materials: jute, fleece, wax and glass make a room warm and interesting.
- Bring nature inside: a few branches, pine cones or dried flowers by your candles complete the autumn feeling.
- Thinking ahead: already looking for holiday gifts? Take a look at our gift guide for every budget.
Read also
- LED candles: how to create atmosphere at home without a flame
- Choosing an electric blanket: how to find your heated throw
- Choosing a rug: size, material and style
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