The autumn looks we love!

MIXING THE BEST OF ARTISAN, HIGH STREET AND INVESTMENT BUYS, WE REVEAL OUR FAVOURITE DECORATING TRENDS
FOR THE NEW SEASON.
The trend Weve fallen for all things tribal and ethnic as seen in all sorts of ranges, from weaving to basketry. From high end to high street there are beautiful designs to choose from, whether on curtain fabrics, upholstery, bedlinen or rugs and runners. The most popular colours this season are a mix of terracotta and deep chocolate shades.
Get the look This cosy, textured style suits living rooms and hallways. Paint the walls in a neutral, minky shade. Layer up texture in the form of woven fabrics, rugs and runners and enhance the effect with candle or electric light. Look for fabrics with giant patterns that have a hand - woven feel, ones that are either irregularly geometric or soft around the edges. Complement with wooden furniture and basket - style accessories.

Norwegian lines

The trend This beautiful, streamlined style is quietly elegant and clutter free, opening up the home to all available light. Furniture shapes are simple and emphasise the beauty of wood so that the grain becomes integral to the design.
Get the look Choose key pieces of simply styled furniture and leave ample space around each to avoid a cramped feel. Opt for a single round or oval mirror and hang as a definitive statement on a feature wall or above a fireplace. Soften the look with washed out linens in muted mauves and neutral tones with faded florals, damasks or soft pinstripes. Use patterned fabrics sparingly and as subtle accents against plain backdrops. Inject warmth with tactile velvets, brushed cottons and worn linen.

Casual graphics

The trend The re - emergence of nostalgic designs, particularly utilitarian, post - war pattern, is ultra cheerful and cheap to produce. Look for bright prints in simplified linear patterns on anything from fabrics to home accessories. This is a look especially at home in the kitchen.
Get the look Use to bring fun and pattern to a room. Choose good - value printed fabrics, such as practical, washable cottons. Use for tablecloths, blinds, curtains, cushions and seat covers. Pick a three or four - way colour scheme, as shown here, and stick within this colour group, but mix fabric designs together for an informal look. Team with furniture in retro, rustic, Shaker, pared - down prairie style or painted English country styles, and add patterned crockery on open shelves.

Patchwork

The trend The homespun revival, make do and mend and upcycling trends have revived interest in the cottage craft of patchwork and piecing together vintage and new fabrics to create lived - in, authentic and honest country - style rooms.
Get the look Layer multicoloured patchwork throws, cushions and soft furnishings to bring areas of punchy colour into a room. For curtains, a border works well on a simple gingham: here weve
used appliqued star motifs from complementary fabrics. Its a good idea to keep the rest of the decor simple, for example painted walls and painted floorboards in a chalky white. However, patterned wallpapers and carpets can also work well with patchwork, creating a busier, homely feel.

Modern Morris

The trend We love the renewed interest in the flora and fauna - based textile designs of William Morris who was at the forefront of the Pre - Raphaelite and Arts & Crafts movements. His printing techniques were revolutionary. The patterned wall is the most iconic style statement of this look so start with a wallpaper.
Get the look Rather than slavishly copying the historical Arts & Crafts style, give it a rustic or shabby chic twist. Use these very traditional fabrics imaginatively on retro - style stool tops and for chair slip covers as well as for cushions and curtains. By teaming with an eclectic mix of furniture and accessories, such as vintage trunks, old schoolhouse memorabilia and station clocks, this style will suit a home office, library or hallway.

Gypsy life

The trend Embellishment on fabrics and furniture, inspired by folk art patterns, is big news this autumn. Look for inlaid and carved furniture and upholstery with appliqued designs. Patterns inspired by embroidery are now being machine stitched or printed on to fabrics, bedlinen and wallpaper, making them more affordable
Get the lOOk Have fun mixing and matching patterns. Stick to one colour group, for example brights such as clashing pinks and reds. For a contemporary take dont overload the room, simply use to highlight key areas. Frame precious pieces of inherited embroidery and hang them up on walls; use scatter cushions and a quilt to dress a bed; and add a fabulously upholstered chair to make a statement.