We're right in the heart of summer and autumn still seems like a long way off. But, it never does anyone any harm to start thinking about how we'd like our home to look when the days and nights start cooling and we're spending more and more time indoors.  We've gathered together a few top tips especially for your perusal on how to make your living space comfy cosy and prevent your spirits from dropping when summer starts bidding its fond farewells.

1. A striking picture in autumnal hues is ideal for your living room. Browns, reds, russets and greys will show off your space whatever your colour scheme.
2. Decorate the fireplace. The fireplace will become the focal point of any gathering when the weather cools down. Be ready by creating a cosy corner with dried flowers in autumnal shades and photographs with frames in earthy hues.
3. Autumn Throws. Fur, fake fur I hasten to add, is an ideal fabric for autumn. Suitably cuddly and undoubtedly chic, fur throws can be thrown literally anywhere to add a warm and welcoming feel to your home.
4. Velvet Cushions. Velvet is a popular fabric for the autumn. Scatter velvet cushions on your armchairs and couches and even your bed to lend a sophisticated and elegant touch to your autumn home.
5. Add a fleece blanket. At the end of the sofa or your bed, a fleece blanket will lend a cosy note to your home as autumn sets in. Opt for neutral tones or even pink if your furniture is in neutral shades, for a feminine touch.
6. Outside on the inside. Fill your house with flowers and leaves. It will be easier to sense the change in season if you fill your house with dried flowers and leaves. Place beautiful vases everywhere from the stairs to the dining room and shelves. Make a wreath out of fallen leaves and hang it on your front door. This will welcome your guests in an original way.
7. Autumn candles. If you're a fan of candles, here's another opportunity to make the most of them. Choose candles in varying sizes, shapes and scents. Put them in vases or platters and place them on your dining table and your coffee table.
8. Light can transform a living space, Given that the sun sets earlier in the winter, lamps with yellow light and candles will fill your living room with light and aromas. Go for a unique design and lift the whole ambience of the room.
9. Create a Reading Nook. Since it's the ideal season for a cup of cocoa and to start reading that book you've been promising to pick up, it's time to create your own little reading nook. Create it near a window for that perfect rainy day or in a cosy corner of your living room. Choose some oversized comfy cushions or a relaxing chair and, of course, your favourite books!
10. Even though it's autumn, there'll still be days and evenings when we can still sit out on the veranda. Lend it a more autumnal feel by replacing cushion covers with more earthy tones and by adding lanterns in various shades of brown.

By adding these autumnal touches to your home, you will embrace the new season rather than ruing the passing of the summer. From your veranda to your living room, these details will lift your mood and help you look forward rather than back.