The Biggest Interior Design Trends Autumn 2021
From hottest interior design trends autumn 2021 has to offer
BRING NATURE INSIDE
After 18 months stuck inside, a desire to embrace the outside world has seeped into interiors. London Design Week was abuzz with nature-inspired creations, from a dancing bee hive at Fortnum & Mason to the Medusa installation at the V&A (pictured). From evergreen touches to brighten winter months to earthy hues for cosy night, this autumn is all about Mother Nature.
Brazen Botany: Purple Prayer Plant
Statement art meets the houseplant trend with this handmade, impossible to kill creation.
£200
Curly Sheepskin Cushion
This natural sheepskin cushion gives a nod to the great outdoors, with a textured take on autumnal cosiness.
£69
Linnea Andersson Blanket
The muted pattern on this soft lambswool blanket designed by Swedish artist and illustrator Linnéa Andersson is an autumnal take on botanical print.
£69
Flowers Bedding
This white and green floral print is a romantic but sophisticated take on florals.
From £9.99
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SPACES
Home-working has increased the demand for hybrid spaces, with hero items of furniture that serve multiple purposes and chic room dividers to hide a Peloton bike in the study.
Rattan webbing screen
This solid cane and rattan three-panel screen allows you to cordon off a corner of the room or hide unsightly office or equipment.
£275
Marcell Desk Bureau
This chameleonic piece of furniture is a mixture of drawers and cupboards that will sit neatly in any room, then fold out into a desk as and when you need it.
£399
Sleepover cushion
Don't waste valuable space on a spare bed that's rarely used. This fold out sleepover cushion evolves from pouffe to floor cushion to bed.
£195
Oaky Hallway Bench
A place to perch for putting on shoes, a surface for placing keys and post, or a seat to adorn with cushions and push against the wall for extra dinner party seating: this bench is a multi-tasking hero.
£240 reduced to £144
GO GOBLINCORE
Forget cottage core, the new viral trend from Tik Tok, Reddit and Pinterest is Goblincore. The spooky, cosy aesthetic is starting to take over interiors too. Embrace the imperfect, earthy, folky vibes with some new season accessories.
Bordallo Pinheiro Mushroom Box
This playful ceramic pot from Portuguese company Bordallo Pinheiro has a removable lid for hiding treasures.
£29
Object O2 Candle
Inspired the irregular geometric formations of Scandinavian hills, this sculptural candle brings a touch of the sublime to your home.
£25
Moth Velvet Cushion
Replace twee bumblebees with an edgier moth motif on a moody dark velvet.
£195
Petrified Wood Book Ends
This textured pot proves that floral doesn't have to be chintzy, with an abstract reflection of petals.
£52