The Colours We’re Taking Into Autumn 2026

A new season brings a natural shift in the way we approach colour at home.

For Autumn 2026, we're embracing a palette that feels richer, warmer and altogether more grounded. Deep chocolate browns sit alongside sophisticated burgundy, earthy olive and sun-baked terracotta, while warm taupe and creamy neutrals provide a softer foundation.

The result? Interiors that feel comforting without becoming overly cosy, and seasonal without relying on traditional autumn décor.

Discover the shades we're taking into the season ahead — and how to make them work in your home.

Chocolate Brown

If there's one shade we're embracing this autumn, it's chocolate brown.

Rich, sophisticated and surprisingly versatile, deeper browns bring warmth to an interior while retaining the understated feel of a neutral. After seasons dominated by pale beige and cool grey, chocolate offers something with considerably more depth.

The easiest way to introduce it? Look towards dark timber furniture, smoked oak finishes, chocolate upholstery and smaller decorative accents.

Pair with cream and warm white for a contemporary contrast, or layer different shades of brown, caramel and taupe for a beautifully tonal scheme.

Pairs beautifully with: Cream, marble, walnut, brushed brass and warm neutrals.

Burgundy

Deep red is taking a more refined turn for autumn.

From burgundy and merlot to deeper oxblood tones, these shades introduce richness without needing to dominate a room.

Rather than covering an entire space in red, treat burgundy as an accent. An occasional chair, patterned rug, cushion, vase or piece of artwork can provide just enough colour to transform an otherwise neutral scheme.

Against dark timber and warm cream, burgundy feels particularly sophisticated — and offers an effortless way to make an interior feel ready for the colder months.

Pairs beautifully with: Walnut, chocolate brown, cream, brass and marble.

Olive

Green remains an interiors favourite, but this season we're gravitating towards its earthier side.

Muted olive provides colour while retaining the calming quality we love about neutral interiors. Its connection to nature makes it incredibly easy to live with, particularly alongside organic materials and natural textures.

Introduce olive through upholstered seating, cushions, artwork or decorative accessories, or simply bring more greenery into the home through oversized botanical arrangements.

For a modern look, combine it with creamy neutrals and darker timber rather than cooler greys.

Pairs beautifully with: Natural wood, cream, stone, aged brass and chocolate brown.

Warm Taupe

The neutral isn't going anywhere — it's simply getting warmer.

Sitting somewhere between beige, brown and grey, warm taupe provides the perfect foundation for an autumn interior. It's subtle enough to use generously but has more warmth and depth than traditional cool-toned neutrals.

Layer several tonal shades together rather than searching for an exact match. A taupe sofa against a warm neutral backdrop can be complemented by oatmeal textiles, darker timber and creamy accessories.

The slight variation is what gives the room depth.

Pairs beautifully with: Almost everything — particularly cream, dark wood, stone and muted earthy tones.

Terracotta

Terracotta brings the warmth of autumn into the home without feeling overly seasonal.

Inspired by sun-baked earth and natural clay, it works particularly well as a smaller accent against an otherwise restrained palette.

Ceramic vases, cushions, artwork and decorative objects are an easy starting point. For something bolder, a rust-toned occasional chair or patterned rug can become the focal point of a room.

The trick is to choose muted, earthy terracotta rather than anything too bright or orange.

Pairs beautifully with: Cream, olive, natural timber, travertine and warm beige.

Cream

And finally, the shade holding everything together.

Cream may not immediately spring to mind as an autumn colour, but it's what allows this season's deeper shades to breathe.

Where bright white can create a stark contrast, soft cream, ivory and oatmeal provide a gentler backdrop for chocolate, burgundy, olive and terracotta.

Cream upholstery also looks particularly beautiful alongside dark timber furniture — creating that balance between lightness and richness that defines the season's more contemporary interiors.

Pairs beautifully with: Everything in our Autumn 2026 palette.

How to Bring the Palette Together

You don't need all six colours in one room.

In fact, some of the most considered interiors use only two or three.

Start with a warm neutral foundation, introduce one deeper grounding shade and finish with a smaller accent.

Think:

Cream + Chocolate + Burgundy

for something rich and sophisticated.

Taupe + Olive + Cream

for a softer, organic scheme.

Or:

Cream + Terracotta + Dark Wood

for a warmer, Mediterranean-inspired approach.

More importantly, don't forget texture. Autumn colour becomes even more effective when combined with bouclé, linen, velvet, timber, marble, stone and softly woven textiles.

A Richer Season Ahead

Autumn 2026 isn't about completely abandoning the neutrals we've grown to love. Instead, it's about building upon them.

A touch more brown. A deeper red. An earthy green. A warmer neutral.

Small introductions of colour can completely change the atmosphere of a room and allow your home to evolve naturally with the season.

Discover our latest arrivals and find your shade for the season ahead.