A Cozy Swedish Abode Radiating an Autumn Ambiance
In the heart of the Scottish countryside, a new location featured in our article invites you to experience a cosy Autumn vibe. This charming cottage stay is not a Swedish country home with touches of autumn, nor is it Astrid's Charming Finnish Lakehouse Full of Soul or an 18th-Century Treasure in the Heart of Vaxholm. Instead, it offers a country style living aesthetic that will make you feel right at home.
The photography for this article is courtesy of Sarah Macfie, who has captured the essence of the cottage stay beautifully.
The homes featured in our article hail from Sweden and Norway, two countries known for their design-conscious approach to living. In this article, we'll share some autumn update ideas that draw inspiration from Scandinavian and Scottish homes, focusing on maximizing cozy, warm elements that embrace natural light, textures, candles, and nature.
Firstly, emphasize soft, plush textures like wool, faux fur, and knitted throws. These elements will not only add warmth but also create a sense of comfort and cosiness.
Secondly, introduce warm, muted autumnal colours such as golden ochre, muted greens, and soft browns through pillow covers and small accent pieces. These colours will help to create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.
Thirdly, bring the outdoors inside with seasonal elements like dried flowers, eucalyptus, golden hydrangeas, or soft green branches. You can use vases or ceramic bowls you already own to display these natural elements.
Fourthly, use candles and soothing scents to create a warm atmosphere. The Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish love for soft lighting is well-known, and candles are a perfect way to complement this.
Fifthly, maximize natural light and add string lights to counter the shorter days. This will help to create a bright and inviting space.
Lastly, keep updates affordable and intentional by swapping covers or small accent items rather than large replacements. This will ensure that your home remains personal and unique.
Swedish homes often introduce pale coastal blues and soft pastels inspired by nature, applied subtly to kitchen cabinetry or bar stools, integrating freshness into autumn décor. Norwegian and Finnish styles favour natural materials like wood, wicker baskets, and tonal simplicity with a focus on connection with nature and year-round hygge, using elements like fresh or dried florals combined with neutral palettes. Scottish homes traditionally emphasize warmth through textures like tartan fabrics, layered wool textiles, and rustic accessories, reinforcing a cozy hearth-centered living space.
Combining these diverse Nordic and Scottish influences with core Danish hygge principles results in an autumn home feeling both cozy and grounded—with natural and tactile elements, soft ambient lighting, and a thoughtful yet minimal approach to seasonal decorating.
In addition to the cottage stay in the Scottish countryside, our article also features a Norwegian home with a cosy Autumn vibe and Astrid's Charming Finnish Lakehouse Full of Soul. So, whether you're looking for inspiration for your own home or planning a getaway, this article is sure to provide you with some ideas to embrace the cosy charm of Autumn.
The article shares autumn update ideas drawing from Scandinavian and Scottish homes, focusing on creating a cozy, warm atmosphere. This includes emphasizing soft textures, introduce warm autumnal colors, bringing the outdoors inside, using candles and soothing scents, maximizing natural light, and keeping updates affordable. The article features a Scottish cottage stay, a Norwegian home, and Astrid's Charming Finnish Lakehouse, offering various inspirations for home-and-garden lifestyle and interior-design.
