Try a new paint shade A lick of paint is all it takes to transform a cool summer space to a cosy, moody room ready for winter, especially when you opt for the ‘full drip’, painting skirtings and ceilings the same colour to maximise height and cocooning. The great thing about paint is that it can be easily changed if it doesn’t pan out and is cost-effective, making it an accessible solution for when you want to make a seasonal change. Annie Sloan paint in Knightsbridge Green Pick from a range of lovely deep, earthy colours from Irish paint brand Acres Hall, a family-run boutique company with 120 luxury handmade eco-friendly paints inspired by the Irish landscape.
Change up your textiles Wool blend cushion, €34, marksandspencer.com Swapping out your lighter cushions and throws for warmer, cosier options is a quick and easy way to transition from one season to the next. Using different weights and fabrics animates a room and creates depth and visual interest.
Think chunky knits and cosy wool, faux fur, lush velvet and boucle that invite warmth, and deeper, richer tones that ground your room for the new season. Faux fur throw, €60, Paul Costelloe at Dunnes Stores; dunnesstores.com Paul Costelloe’s creamy faux fur throws and cushions, available at Dunnes Stores, look great layered with Marks & Spencer’s wool and boucle blend abstract cushions in earthy shades.
Lay down underfoot decor Rug, €402, rugs.ie A rug is often the starting block for designing a room, anchor.