Ahh, autumn. The leaves are turning glorious shades of red and gold, the temperatures are dropping, and the nights are drawing in. As the days get shorter until the winter solstice (this year on 21st December), it is time to get comfy at home, so you’ll need great lighting options so that you can continue to use your home effectively into the evenings. This rule applies all year round, but particularly during the autumn, you need a range of different lighting options in spaces throughout the home.
Having different layers of light allows you to fill rooms with light when you’re busy working, or create a warm, relaxing glow when you’re cuddling up for another Netflix marathon. In this post, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite lighting options that perfectly suit cosy autumnal décor to inspire you. We’ve picked our current favourite ceiling lights, as well as a great wall light and a table lamp as options to light up your space and create that cosy effect, and we’ve chosen a couple of great outdoor lights, so you can light up the exterior of your home effectively too. Let’s take a look.
Is there anything that screams “autumn is here!” more than home décor in orange and black? With Halloween just around the corner, the Edit Lennon ceiling pendant in terracotta finish (also available in yellow) could be the perfect autumnal pendant. With the electrical fitting finished in black, and the shade made from sleek orange aluminium, your ceiling light has just the right amount of Halloween (but also a gorgeous warm neutral for all year round, but elegantly so – although you could always add extra decorations in October! Not only does the pairing of orange and black look great, but the gold inside the shade provides a beautiful warm glow too.
If you’re looking for a ceiling light that suits autumn décor but looks great year round, the Edit Luster ceiling light in terracotta needs to be on your list. A new fixture in our range, this eye-catching pendant is made from wood and deep red concrete that is perfect for adding a pop of colour above kitchen tables and desks.
The Edit Rain cluster pendant in multi-colour is another of our new favourites. Made from wood and aluminium, finished in soothing shades of grey, blush pink, and brown, this ceiling light is perfect for fans of the Scandinavian décor style. We’d install it in chilled-out dining rooms, home offices, or bedrooms.
All these pendants are all compatible with dimmer switches, so don’t forget to order your wall switch and dimmable bulb when you’re placing your order, so you’re ready to go when you receive your new fixture. They’re also height adjustable at the point of installation, so whether you’re installing at the centre of the room, or above a dining table or kitchen island, you can get the perfect height.
In rooms where you want to add a little toughness, the Lucide Honore wall light in rust brown is a great option – simply pair with an autumnal bouquet or a few Halloween accessories. We’d install this light in any space where a ceiling light isn’t suitable, but since the shade can be tilted by up to 30°, it is a perfect alternative to a table lamp for reading – such as next to a comfortable chair, or at the bedside. Not only that, but it has a simple plug on a two metre cable, so installation is simple and you won’t require an electrician.
Table lamps are a must for a little extra brightness at this time of year, and the Lucide Ramzi ceramic table lamp in brown finish looks great in bedrooms, home offices, and entryways. The gentle brown hue is a perfect neutral, and the textured base works as well with spring and summer accessories as it does with autumnal décor. Similarly, the Edit Hoxton is a striking hand finished table lamp with a gold patina finish that creates a rustic yet modern look & is a gorgeous autumn/winter piece for any home.
When you’re lighting your home for autumn, you can’t just think about the inside of your home – you need to make sure you can get indoors quickly and safely. We published a whole post about outdoor security lighting a while ago, so head there for more information. Don’t forget, if your outdoor lighting is in the sun for a while each day, then you can reduce the cost to your energy bill to zero, and minimise the impact on the planet by choosing solar lighting. There are so many solar options to choose from, many in similar designs to those we’ve picked here.
Whether you’re installing by your front door or you’re lighting up another entrance to your home, the Lucide Claire outdoor wall light with pir sensor is an excellent choice. We love the simple anthracite box frame that allows you to use a bulb with a decorative filament for a unique look. The PIR movement sensor on the base of the fixture means that your light will only be on for as long as you need it, and the time that the light is on for can be adjusted between 5 seconds and 8 minutes.
For covered porches, pergolas, and entryways, the Edit Perth porch pendant in coffee brown is a stunning option that channels a more industrial, and rustic look. The coffee brown shade gives the impression of rust, without actually being rusty, (it is made from aluminium) and the clear glass diffuser shows off the decorative filament bulb perfectly. To illuminate your entrance on darker evening, the Edit Biltin is a sleek, modern ground light perfect for improving the safety & style of your path.
Final thoughts
You don’t have to change your light fixtures with the seasons, but autumnal hues are chic all year round, and many of these picks will work as you’re switching out your soft furnishings for brighter tones in the spring and summer too. If you, like most of us, are concerned about the cost of energy this year, and if you’re thinking of how much your lighting is going to add to your electricity bills, switching old bulbs to new LED bulbs will help to keep lighting costs to a minimum. You can browse our range of LED bulbs here – we’re certain to have all the bulbs, and lighting requirements that you need.
Sarah Nunn
I’m Sarah, a writer and content creator with a big passion for interior design. Having recently bought my first home, the world of renovations and home décor has taken over my life in a way I never imagined. My house is full of mid-century furniture and colourful eccentricities – but my fascination with new season trends spans from Scandi minimalism to Art Deco extravagance.
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