Expert insight

‘As the nights draw in, turn your attention to the bedroom. Swap your lightweight summer duvet for a nine or 10.5 tog alternative and invest in a feather topper. Updating the decor by incorporating deeper shades is a great way to welcome the changing seasons.’

Made from corrugated plastic bound in cotton, the Small Vault pendant light in Rose by Ciara O’Neill, £270, Rume,has a modern, feminine feel

A two-tone woven basket, like this Maise design by Gray & Willow, £28 from House of Fraser, looks good with wood tones andis perfect for storing throws or cushions

Choose accessories that tie your scheme’s colour palette together. This Split wall clock from Made, £29, beautifully combinessoft pink with deep teal

Oliver Bonas’s stack of mixed marble trinket pots, £24, would look lovely on your side table, and are an elegant alternative tohaving an untidy scattering of pots

Iron handles and a stainless-steel base combine with mango wood to lend a rusticappeal to the Winchester Contemporary chest of drawers, £499 from Atkin & Thyme

If you don’t have room for artwork, use cushions to add some abstract pattern. The Conran Shop’s Etched cushion cover, £75,comes in this autumnal Rust shade

In rooms with wooden flooring, lay a handwoven covering beside the bed to keep your toes warm. This geometric rug,£119.99 from Zara, would be ideal

Normann Copenhagen’s Tint throw, £91,available from Amara, is made from 100 per cent lamb’s wool, so it’s soft andwarm – perfect for the winter months

Consider sculptural pieces, such as this wide ceramic vase in Ivory, £49.50 from Broste Copenhagen, to add texture andinterest to a chest of drawers