Believe it or not, autumn officially starts next week. This week we asked four designers—Daniella Hoffer, Jenni Lauri, Anne Pappas and Maggie Vollrath—what they predict will be big in the upcoming season.
Soulful Spaces
“I think we’re moving away from interiors that feel overly coordinated and toward spaces with more depth and individuality. I’m seeing richer, darker woods replacing the default white oak, along with more lacquer, metallic finishes, aged brass, and stones with real movement and personality. There’s also a return to warmth—deeper browns, burgundy, cognac and earthy neutrals. More than any one material or color, I think the shift is toward rooms that feel collected over time: Mixing vintage with contemporary pieces, introducing art that doesn’t necessarily “match,” and allowing materials to patina and age naturally makes a space feel much more personal. I think people are becoming less interested in creating the perfect room and more interested in creating spaces that have soul.” —Jenni Lauri, Lauri Design Studio, Los Angeles
Secondhand Treasures
“Vintage table settings are going to be big this fall. I’m loving colored glassware, especially warm amber and brown glass, mixed with china and pieces that feel collected rather than perfectly matched. There’s something about bringing out pieces that have a bit of age or history to them that immediately makes a table feel warmer and more personal. We’re moving away from tables that feel overly styled toward something more layered and lived-in.” —Maggie Vollrath, Provision Studios, Hartwell, Georgia
Classic for a Reason
“This fall, we’re seeing an abundance of warm browns, ochres and mossy greens in textiles and furnishings, which directly mirrors this season’s fashion palette. Richly colored pattern-drenching is also making a return, evoking the classic, sophisticated sensibility of a big-city interior. Medium wood tones are having a major resurgence, bringing warmth and depth to both furniture and cabinetry. Another classic, interior trim, is also back. Historically inspired moldings are making a strong statement, while painted trimwork is being used in fresh and unexpected ways—both in monochromatic schemes and in deeper, contrasting colors that frame a room and add architectural drama.”—Anne Pappas, Anne Pappas Interiors, Savannah, Georgia
Layered Approach
“Mixing wood tones is having a moment this fall, and I’m here for it. Layering different woods adds warmth, depth, and that collected-over-time feeling that makes a space so much more interesting.”—Daniella Hoffer, Daniella Hoffer Interiors, Springfield, New Jersey
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