25 must-have autumn home accessories

page 1 As the seasons change from summer to fall, so must your home accessories! It’s time to pack away the lemonade pitchers and the cool coloured decor and create warmth in the home with rich colours and cosy accents.Here are 25 home accessories that will transform your home from summer retreat into a comfy haven for the crisp days of autumn. CandlesAn essential item for autumn, candles create a cosy atmosphere in your home through their warmth and accent lighting. These eco-friendly candles from Pier 1 are made from soybeans, a renewable resource, and come in a variety of delicious scents ranging from Chocolate Suede to Toasted Sugar.  ($23 each)   Mixing BowlsBringing out autumn coloured kitchen prep accessories is a subtle way to suit your home to the season. Tag‘s new multi-harvest prep bowls can be used to prepare your autumn pastries or to display your freshly picked apples. ($15 per set of 3 )   Cake standNo smell is more familiar and delicious in the fall than that of homemade apple pie fresh from the oven. The classically chic Emma cakestand from Pottery Barn is the perfect pedestal for your yummy baked goods, or could be used as a lovely stage for your table’s centerpiece. ($65)     PillowsAdding seasonal themed items to your living room is as easy as changing up your pillow covers. Although not autumn-coloured, these covers from Accents de Ville are modernly chic with their embroidered leaves and trees. (MSRP $43 each, includes filler)     Place cardsSetting an autumn table, whether it be for Thanksgiving or a Sunday dinner, is not complete without place cards to seat your guests. These sweet apple place cards from Pierre Belvedere add a bit of bling to your tabletop with their crystal and silver design. ($25 per set of 6)   Main image courtesy of Pottery Barn. page 2  Home Fragrance OilsAutumn weekends are the perfect time to relax indoors and curl up on the couch with a good book or movie. The Body Shop’s new line of aromatherapy essential oils are designed to create that relaxing atmosphere through their soothing scents, which range from Deep Sleep to Total Energy. ($20 each)    BeddingKeeping yourself warm and toasty in bed feels like a great luxury when escaping from autumn weather, and nothing is more luxurious than Restoration Hardware’s Italian pinstripe sateen duvet cover. As beautiful as it is comfy, this classic duvet cover comes in colours ranging from taupe (shown) to marine blue. ($299 full/queen)   StorageChanging up home accessories for each season is an easy way to update a home, but you’ll also need space to store the replaced items. These mahogany-stained palm leaf ottomans from Tag come in a set of two and are a style savvy storage solution for out-of-season throws or pillows. (MSRP $125)   Magnets Placing a lot of little autumn-themed home accessories throughout your home really does make a difference and means that you don’t have to break the bank on purchasing larger items. These cute leaf magnets from Accents de Ville bring the outdoors in without having to bear the cool weather. (MSRP $5 each)  ThrowsThe best part about the cooler fall weather is cuddling with loved ones on the couch under a soft throw. The Karma (left) and Elisa (right) throws from Accents de Ville are super stylish and their neutral palette makes it easy to transition them into any existing colour scheme. (MSRP $70 each)  Main image courtesy of Pottery Barn. page 3  Cheese spreadersMake your autumn wine and cheese party super stylish with these cheese spreaders from Indigo Books & Music. With faux wine-cork handles, these spreaders come in a set of 4 and are sure to make an impression. ($13 per set of 4) Salad ServersJust because summer is over, doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a great salad in the fall – it just means you need to update your salad servers. These twig- handled servers from Abbott present the perfect way to serve up your autumn salads to guests. ($20 a pair)   KettleDelicious hot chocolate or soothing tea is a great way to keep cosy whether in your home or outside. Cusinart’s PerfecTemp kettle has a built-in gauge to ensure the proper heat level for every type of hot beverage – take your pick of red, white, or black! ($100 US)   Sauce boatA Thanksgiving dinner just isn’t the same without gravy for the turkey, so why not house it in this white ceramic sauce boat from Williams-Sonoma? This curvy beauty is Italian-made and comes with an oval server to prevent drips on your tablecloth. ($60)    PlacematsAdd a little shimmer to your home decor with gold table linens for fall entertaining. These pretty Harman Marseilles placemats from Kitchen Stuff Plus can light up any tabletop this season. ($5 each)   Main image courtesy of Pottery Barn. page 4  Large Bowl A large wooden bowl is a fabulous home accessory for displaying your centerpiece of miniature gourds, or for filling with rich scented potpourri. Ten Thousand Villages' mango wood platform bowl is beautifully hand-carved by Indian artisans, and you can feel even better about your purchase as the company is renowned for their fair trade policies.  ($35)  Fireplace GuardThe end of summer bonfires at the cottage doesn’t need to mean the end of cosying up by the fire altogether. The Campaign Hearth flat screen from Restoration Hardware is the chicest new fire accessory there is, guarding the flames whilst still allowing the fire to warm your home. ($299 US)   VaseWhen decorating for the seasons, it’s a great idea to check out the budget-friendly stores, like IKEA. This cream-coloured Havtorn Farm vase stands tall and would look picture perfect with some faux wheat sheaves or tall berry sprigs. ($40)    Pinecone décor accessory Who says all home accessories have to be functional? This white ceramic pinecone with an antique finish from Abbott offers nothing to your home but style and a modern touch of autumn. ($15)      WreathNo longer just for the holiday season, wreaths have become a great accessory for sprucing up your home interior. This orange berry wreath from Pier 1 would add a hit of autumn colour to any home, whether it’s placed above the fireplace or hung on the wall in the foyer. ($45)  Main image courtesy of Pottery Barn. page 5   Napkin RingsA little bit of kitsch in the home never hurt anyone - just don't overdo it! These cute turkey napkin rings from Accents de Ville provide just the right amount of seasonal charm for your Thanksgiving tabletop, adding a little fun to your holiday. (MSRP $4 each)    TrayIf you can’t bear to part with your cosy bed on a Sunday morning, a serving tray for your breakfast is the perfect way to enjoy the best of both worlds. The Tava tray from Pottery Barn comes in a honey or espresso stain, and is handcrafted with rattan, an entirely natural and eco-friendly material.  ($72 each)   MirrorA staple of home accessories, a great wall mirror can transform a space, whether it’s acting as a focal piece or simply opening up the area. This ornate mirror from HomeSense will spice up any wall in your home, and its deep red colour can carry it over to the holiday season as well. ($50)  Floor rug Changing up your flooring for the seasons is another way to freshen up your home, whether it be with an area rug, a runner or a bathmat. Pottery Barn’s new Harvest Leaf rug brings the beauty of the changing leaves inside your home with its woolen texture and brown tones. (5x8 $399, 8x10 $599) DoormatWhen decorating your home for the seasons, do not forget to change up your exterior décor as well. The Elizabeth doormat from Accents de Ville greets your guests with some autumn charm. (MSRP $30)   Main image courtesy of Pottery Barn.