House Beautiful UK October 22

While I never thought I’d say it, I’m really embracing the idea of bringing colour into my home now that autumn’s on the approach. We’re on the last leg of our (seemingly endless) renovation project and I’ve decided to introduce a pop of brightness into just one little nook or corner. It’ll have to be somewhere tucked away, maybe the downstairs cloakroom or the inside of the pantry. Something that offers an unexpected and uplifting surprise when you open the door. My inspiration for this unplanned injection of colour? Our lead style story Hues to Fall For on page 26, which doesn’t hold back when it comes to the warm, rich shades of the season. Sarah Keady, our talented Style & Interiors Director, has curated some of the latest colour trends…

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THIS MONTH WE’RE LOVING 1 A POP OF AUTUMN COLOUR Minimise the end-of-summer blues with a joyful interior revamp. Call on the primary palette – sunny yellow, burnt red and invigorating navy – to energise a space and get ready to hibernate with colour-blocked furniture teamed with clashing graphic prints. ‘We’re currently witnessing a 1980s renaissance, with wavy mirrors, tessellated tables and chequerboard prints dominating TikTok and Instagram feeds,’ says Andrew Tanner, design manager at Habitat. Fenner three-seater sofa, £1,320; Molly yellow chair, £70; Jive coffee table, £100; Optimist rug, £125; yellow side table, £40; Optimist LED glass pendant, £65; Eero floor lamp, £50; cushions, from £12 each; all Habitat MEET THE MAKER 2 NATURAL-DYED TABLE LINEN Spending more time at home in lockdowns and with a keen interest in cooking, Verity de Yong quickly realised…

INVEST IN AFFORDABLE ART ‘Wall art is great for transforming the feel of a room and can instantly bring warmth and energy to any space,’ says Sam. ‘The print here is of a simple abstract design – it’s easy on the eye and almost sinks into the background for a look that’s cohesive and calming. If you prefer to make more of a statement, seek out pieces that loosely connect to the other colours in your room – for example, the coral of the sofa or subtle tones within the curtains – to ensure the look feels pulled together.’ REMEMBER: LESS IS MORE ‘The general rule when it comes to choosing colours is that you should have no more than six throughout your entire home, and a maximum of three in any area,’…

SUNNY ON THE INSIDE Want an instant hit of happy? Then yellow is for you. It’s a guaranteed moodbooster and obligingly versatile, looking great next to almost any other colour. Toasty tones of saffron, ochre and sand are brilliant for adding warmth – dip into the look with accessories, or go all out and paint it on the walls for a wonderfully enclosing space you’ll probably never want to leave. Wall in Yellow Pink Re:mix flat emulsion, £28/2.5L, Little Greene. For a similar sofa and cushions, try Heal’s. For a similar table, try Lusso Stone. For a similar floor light, try Vinterior…