Whilst thoroughly enjoying the Indian summer we’re having, we are making small, transitional changes to our interiors in preparation for the colder months. As we move into a new season, we like to stick to the same colour palette in our interiors while introducing seasonal shades, new accents of design, and textured fabrics to create interest and charm. Follow our quick and easy tips on how to switch up your interiors for Autumn, using tactile textures and ambient lighting to create that much-loved cocooning effect.
Tactile Textures
One of the easiest and most effective ways to refresh a living area or bedroom for the new season is to introduce new soft furnishings, swapping out lightweight cushions for luxurious velvets and thick linens while introducing warm, autumnal tones through throws.
Lisboa’s sumptuous collection of cushions combines velvets and linens with geometrics, florals, stripes and embroideries in a carefully curated selection of Autumn/Winter styles. Taking inspiration from Lisbon’s decorative arts, the collection celebrates the art of layering pattern - mimicking the abundant decoration found in the city’s ceramic tiles whilst paying homage to Birdie’s own love for mixing prints. Each design takes inspiration from architectural details - our hero print, Calcada, is inspired by the pattern seen on Lisbon’s fabulous pavements whilst the flowing, symmetrical Santa Maria design was born from a detail on an 18th century rug in the Museum of Santa Maria Major. The collection has been designed to seamlessly layer together and to be easily styled with your existing pieces so you can rest assured that any cushion combination you choose will work in harmoniously.
Soft velvets are particularly comforting in the colder months and are easy to slot into any existing sofa scheme or bedroom. Our new collection of velvet cushions features three new designs, all available in bold blues, verdant greens and rich reds for the new season. Add a statement cushion to an armchair or a reading corner for both visual and actual warmth - our contemporary Edo Stripe cushion is finished with a playful fringed trim and is guaranteed to elevate any interior, whether traditional or modern.
Complete your living area or bedroom with a luxurious throw, Kantha or Suzani for added comfort. Invoking a sense of nostalgia, our new Crochet Throw is generous in size and perfect for draping on a sofa, armchair or at the end of a bed. Its woven texture will add another layer of interest, whilst its colour combinations are perfect for tying a scheme together.
Ambient Lighting
Lighting can either make or break a scheme, particularly at this time of year when the natural light of our summer evenings starts to fade. Switch up your interiors with a new combination of lamps and lampshades and use soft, warm lighting to create inviting, ambient spaces in your home. A unique take on the bobbin trend, Lisboa’s Abacus Bobbin Floor Lamp has been hand carved to create a statement floor lamp that will illuminate and lift any corner of your interior.
Designed with bold proportions that are both contemporary and playful, this floor lamp is ideal for placing beside an armchair or sofa and is available in three rich jewel tones as well as a soft taupe. Pair the Abacus lamp with one of Lisboa’s geometric shades for an fun look or our signature Seema Raffia Lampshades for a pared back and textural finish.
