How to Feel Cosy This Autumn

Autumn is here, the season of soft golden light, crisp leaves and conker collecting. You might be enjoying the still-mild weather, but darker, shorter, colder days are fast approaching, so there's no better time to turn your home into a cosy haven.

Take inspiration from influencer Jazmine Joye and build a space you’ll love spending time in, starting with a palette of soft creams, beiges and rich browns. Next, layer up with textured blankets and cushions, then switch on a few mood-setting lamps for a gentle ambiance that makes everything feel a little more inviting. All that’s left? The comfiest loungewear, snacks and your favourite film. Love that.

With shorter days leaving little room for daylight, it's more important than ever to create a warming, atmospheric space. Add table lamps and floor lamps to create different zones for reading and relaxing, and use a dimmer to soften overhead lights. Jazmine's favourite is this five-wick candle, an ideal complement to any coffee table or shelf.

For an easy and budget-friendly swap, switch out your summer fragrances to wintry scents – think pine, cinnamon or sandalwood. The Warmth Apothecary collection is a must-have, with a wide range of diffusers, candles and bodycare.

Invest in blankets, throws and cushions in varying textures to add a luxurious cosiness to your downtime. Our favourite trick? Mixing and matching materials to make sofas, chairs and beds even more inviting. The perfect autumnal sanctuary starts with this cloud-soft faux-fur throw, layered with a few knitted or velvet cushions.

For the bedroom, replace summer bed linen with soft cashmere bedding and a winter-warmth duvet to turn your bed into a cosy sleep sanctuary. Look for a duvet with a rating of at least 10-13 togs to keep the chill at bay as the mercury drops. For even more weight and warmth, layer blankets over the top of your duvet. The only downside? You won't want to leave.

As the nights draw in, is there anything better than hunkering down and watching the latest not-to-be-missed box set? It's what dark autumnal evenings were made for. Discover our range of covetable loungewear you'll want to wear all season long: look for warming textures such as fleece and velour to add another layer of cosiness. Our favourite? This long-sleeved pyjama set.

And, don't forget that what you eat makes a difference too, so dish up warming dinners as the temperature starts to drop. Kit out your kitchen for cooking cold-weather comfort food with roasting trays and oven-to-table cookware.