Switch in seasons the perfect time for change

As the nights draw in and the temperature cools, we offer advice and ideas for great autumn living – both inside and outdoors

As September draws to a close, there is a definite sense of change in the air. We have been spoilt with beautiful late sunshine but there is a chill in the occasional morning mist and the nights are starting to draw in.

Autumn is one of the loveliest times of year, the changing seasons bring a stunning palate of colour to the Scottish countryside and the cooler weather gives us the perfect excuse to enjoy crisp mornings and spectacular sunsets before retreating indoors.

For this month’s edition of Beautiful Homes we have put together a great collection of features with autumn living in mind.

Look out for our fabulous interiors picks perfect for anyone looking to update their home for autumn without spending a fortune.

If you are thinking of making some big changes to your property now is the time to get started, especially if you love the idea of updating your house in time for Christmas.

Big projects like changing your kitchen shouldn’t be undertaken lightly and our kitchens expert Paul Selway of Selan Design lets us in on a few trade secrets for getting the design just right.

The biggest project of all, of course, is buying a new home and we have all the latest local property news, plus the reasons many homebuyers are choosing a new build home on.

The Scottish winter certainly brings many more hours of darkness so it pays to make the most of any daylight hours as well as creating welcoming spaces with the right choice of lighting.

Just because autumn is coming doesn’t mean we need to abandon the garden – flick to the back of this month’s Beautiful Homes for some ideas on making the most of small gardens and jobs to do at this time of year.

Throughout the magazine, there are adverts and advice from local businesses perfectly placed to help you create your very own Beautiful Home.

That’s all for this month – enjoy your read.