The Good Design Journal
12 Autumn Decor Pieces for Your Home (and Why You’ll Want Them All)

When it comes to autumn styling, it’s all about layers. And no, we’re not talking about throws (though, of course, they help). We’re talking about the layers that make your home feel lived-in, warm, and intentional: sculptural lighting, textured accents, and design pieces that shift your space with the season.
In this edit, we’ve curated 12 autumn decor pieces for your home—each one a masterclass in layering. Whether it’s a candle holder casting flickering shadows or a chair that invites you to stay a while, these are the pieces that bring warmth, texture, and soul to your space. And yes—you’ll want every single one.
Let’s Talk Layers: 12 Autumn Decor Pieces You’ll Adore
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1. The chair that hugs you back
AUDO CPH Knitting Lounge Chair
A sculptural icon with serious comfort credentials—because the best autumn layering starts with a cosy foundation. With mid-century curves, an enveloping back, and a sheepskin seat, it brings warmth and texture to your reading nook. This is a statement piece designed for crisp days, longer nights, and layered autumn interiors that invite you to stay a while.
2. Your mobile minibar, side table, and plant stand in one
ferm LIVING Lager Trolley
Style your autumn home with this multitasking layer. Two shelves, smooth wheels, and silver style—whether you’re stacking negronis for cosy evenings or your favourite autumn reads, this trolley does it all. Its minimal aluminium lines and portable design make it an autumn styling essential.
3. You know jute isn’t just for summer
DESIGNSTUFF Stripe Jute Placemat
Layer your autumn tablescape with texture. Handwoven jute brings rustic charm, and the subtle stripes add polish. Perfect under ceramics and linens for a rich, seasonal spread—because the best autumn tables are all about layers.
4. The icon of icons
AUDO CPH Salt and Pepper Bottle Grinders
Style your autumn table with these design-forward essentials. Smooth curves, tactile finishes, and warm seasonal shades—beige and hunting green—add instant autumn flair. They're functional, beautiful, and the quiet stars of every autumn tablescape.
5. Scentsational
DESIGNSTUFF Saebe Body Wash
Bring autumn indoors with every rinse. Warm cedarwood and bright tangerine layer your bathroom with the scents of crisp mornings and cosy evenings. The minimalist bottle slips seamlessly into your seasonal bathroom styling—because autumn layers aren’t just for living rooms.
6. Pure autumn ambience
ferm LIVING Vuelta Portable Lamp
Layer your lighting for autumn’s early dusks. Sculptural curves, a milky surface, and a warm LED glow create instant ambience. Portable and rechargeable, it travels from bookshelf to bedside—because the best autumn layers are flexible.
7. Sculptural layers
ferm LIVING Valse Candle Holder
Bring texture, height, and a little drama into your autumn decor. With a beautiful blend of soft curves and architectural lines, this sculptural piece plays perfectly alongside stacks of books, ceramics, or clusters of candles. Use it to build height and add warmth to your space—it’s exactly the kind of detail that makes your autumn styling feel complete.
8. Your fireside essential with form and function
EKTA LIVING Firekeeper Fire Tool
No autumn fireside is complete without this thoughtfully designed piece. Minimalist yet practical, its sleek, elongated form effortlessly stokes fires and styles shelves alike. And as the evenings grow cooler, and the weather unpredictable, it will become an essential part of your autumn evening ritual.
9. Warmth captured in every fold
AUDO CPH Dancing Pendant
Layer your autumn lighting with soft folds and diffused glows. Inspired by a dancer’s skirt, this sculptural pendant casts warm, ambient light—making every evening feel slow, soft, and wrapped in autumn.
10. No more wax drips
UYUNI LIGHTING Flameless Taper Candles
Layer your autumn tables with flickering, mess-free warmth. These battery-powered tapers offer the glow of candlelight without the drips—perfect for layered tablescapes or mantels, with a remote-controlled twist for easy mood-setting.
11. Layered autumn hosting
ferm LIVING Plait Platter
Autumn hosting is all about layers—of texture, style, and charm. Woven with a braided design, this ceramic platter brings dimension to your tablescape. Load it up with seasonal fruits or let it stand alone—either way, it’s a layer your table can’t do without.
12. Part sculpture, part candle holder, 100% statement
AUDO CPH Interconnect Candle Holder
Create layers of drama and glow with this sculptural masterpiece. Its bold, angular design reflects candlelight in every direction, casting autumn shadows across shelves and mantels. A final touch of layered light—artful, dramatic, and autumn-ready.
Layered, Styled, Complete
So, there you have it—12 autumn decor pieces for your home that layer style, warmth, and texture into every corner. From sculptural lighting to tactile tablescapes, these pieces aren’t just for autumn—they’re the kind you’ll love long after the season’s gone. So, which one has your heart? Or maybe… all 12?
Explore more ways to style your space for the season with our curated selection of Home & Living pieces for autumn.