It’s still summer, which means you have something most homeowners don’t take advantage of: time. The best autumn interiors aren’t thrown together on a Saturday in October. Instead, they’re planned, sourced, and layered in gradually before the season arrives.

If you start thinking about making a fall home refresh now, you’ll be ahead of the crowd and in front of shipping delays too. Here’s what will likely be trending in autumn so you can plan and shop accordingly.

Rich, earthy color palettes are replacing beige-on-beige

If your home has been living in a sea of “greige” for the past few years, this season is the perfect time to shift. Interior designers are highlighting deep, grounded hues as the palette of the season; think warm caramels, muted maroon, moody forest green, and sophisticated amber. These tones are natural complements to autumn light and pair beautifully with the brass hardware and raw wood accents that have been trending all year.

The good news is you don’t need to repaint to make this transition. Swapping out throw pillows, a wool blanket, or a rug in one of these deeper shades can transform a room’s mood significantly. If you don’t want to commit to one color, paint a single accent wall a rich terra-cotta or deep sage for major impact. These decisions are worth making now, while you have leisurely summer weekends to get it done.

Textured layering is the look of the season

Cozy, lived-in spaces are all the rage these days, and this aesthetic peaks in autumn’s cool, breezy atmosphere. The idea is to mix materials and patterns that play off one another: velvet cushions against a linen sofa, a woven jute rug under a carved wooden coffee table, or a quilted throw draped over an armchair with a striped ottoman nearby. Try mixing patterns rather than relying on any single statement piece to carry the seasonal look.

Some other texture-forward additions to shop for now include chunky knit throws, bouclé accent chairs, embroidered cushion covers, and ceramic vessels in warm, earthy tones. Check your local antique shops, artisan markets, and specialty home retailers for great-value pieces with a handcrafted quality. The “collected over time” look is very much on trend, and spending some time this summer on thoughtful shopping will set you up perfectly.

Modern cottage: the style taking over fall

If you haven’t heard the term “modern cottage” yet, it’s time to get acquainted with it. This is one of the dominant residential aesthetics of fall. Think of it as modern farmhouse’s softer, more soulful sibling: Its curved furniture, arched mirrors, rounded coffee tables, and other details suggest history and craftsmanship without veering into cluttered territory. Where farmhouse style leans boxy and neutral, modern cottage leans warm, layered, and personal.

For fall, this aesthetic is impactful when paired with elements like dried botanical arrangements, amber glassware, open shelves, and vintage-style ceramics. A curved-back chair or a rounded side table can instantly pull a room in this direction without requiring a full redesign.

Introducing wallpaper is another wonderful way to lean into the modern cottage aesthetic before the season arrives. Try adding a botanical or textured grasscloth pattern in a hallway or powder room, experimenting with different textures and patterns that catch the eye.

Biophilic touches round out the season

Nature-inspired biophilic design is all about bringing organic materials, botanical motifs, and natural textures indoors. Autumn, with its vibrant colors and comforting ambience, is the perfect time to embrace this trend.

Lean into decor like live or dried greenery, raw wood accents, stone decorative objects, and woven natural-fiber baskets. Replacing your summer florals with dried grasses, seedpods, and branches in warm amber and rust tones is another easy, inexpensive way to shift your home into the season. Begin gathering these elements now; many dry beautifully and can be arranged weeks in advance.