Why is Autumn such an underrated time of year to sell? Nature looks a treat, there are fewer homes to compete with, and if you want to be sure of moving in spring, now’s the time to start.
Whatever the season, giving some thought to how your home harnesses the season is well worthwhile, from boosting the number of initial enquiries to pushing your sale price higher.
Fortunately, styling for autumn doesn't mean embracing a kitschy overload that looks out of place when the season ends, so let’s take a look at:
Autumn’s selling advantages
Harmonious harvest hues
Plains, patterns, and textures
Cosy little touches
Autumn kerb appeal
In short, everything you need to hit the market in a timely and timeless style to ensure that selling your home in autumn is a smooth and foregone success!
AUTUMN'S SELLING ADVANTAGES
Autumn tends to play fourth fiddle to the other seasons: blooming spring, winter magic and summer sunshine all hog the headlines, but selling in autumn has a few of its own advantages, including:
- All the time and space you need to plan your spring move to perfection without feeling rushed or frazzled, and with no deadlines like the new school year or Christmas.
- A less crowded marketplace to stand out and shine: most sellers wait until the new year to put their home up for sale, so you can beat them to it and enjoy the limelight.
- A seasonal palette of rich reds, fiery oranges, and golden yellows that give your home a stunning backdrop for unforgettable photos that pack a real punch.
HARMONIOUS HARVEST HUES
While autumn transforms the world outside with its deep and dazzling pigments, you don’t have to completely redecorate or saturate your rooms to reflect the season indoors.
A timeless look uses subtle accents that complement your current decor, which could be anything from accessorising with textiles to painting an alcove for contrast. Classic tones include:
- Earthy terracotta for its natural and sophisticated edge that warms up a room with real depth.
- Yellow ochre and dusty gold to capture the seasonal change of leaves in a graceful way.
- Sage and moss green for their soft and versatile qualities with a calming and comforting vibe.
So whatever your style, introducing colours in an understated way can create a wonderfully warm ambience that evokes autumn’s palette, without feeling too seasonal or overdone.
PLAINS, PATTERNS AND TEXTURES
Crunching through leaves while wrapped in a snuggly coat adds a unique and tactile quality to autumn, and you can capture that feeling indoors with some tricks of the textile trade.
- Strokable, fibrous fabrics such as linen, velvet and wool are all cosy and touchy-feely. Think cushion covers, throws, bedding, and cuddly blankets.
- Herringbone, tweed, subtle checks, or nature-inspired designs like William Morris prints are all great ways to inject a dash of autumn with timeless style.
- Rugs, curtains, and upholstered headboards are perfect for making larger statements and for zoning, framing or highlighting a particular part of a room.
Of course, you can mix patterns by picking the colour palette of one to use in another, lifted with a dash of plain texture for a richly layered elegance to enchant anyone who comes to view.
COSY LITTLE TOUCHES
As the days grow shorter and the air crisper, it’s the perfect time to inject a seasonal smattering of cosiness. Try these simple yet impactful finishing touches:
- Buyers notice your home’s aroma, from the second they enter till long after they leave, so give them fond memories of cinnamon, clove and spiced apple with candles or reed diffusers.
- Small pumpkins, squash, and gourds in muted tones look absolutely smashing in the kitchen. On a worktop or table, they offer a natural nod to the harvest season.
- Go for gold with your side lamps and ceiling lights. Soft-tone bulbs bathe your rooms in a gentle glow and turn darker corners into cosy nooks - just in time for longer evenings.
With a few simple touches, your home can become an inviting autumnal retreat. A place full of cosy textures, warm smells, and a naturalistic seasonal style for knockout viewing success.
AUTUMN KERB APPEAL
As the trees start shedding and the days start shrinking, the outside of your home can do with a helping hand to keep the changing season in check.
So for perfect exterior photos and irresistible kerb appeal:
- Rake or sweep up leaves and debris every week, dead-head brown flowers and leaves, and jet wash moss from paths and driveways.
- Focus on your front door with a new paint job, polished metalwork, and a dash of natural autumnal colour with seasonal blooms in a pot or basket.
- Never underestimate the power of a glowing amber porch lamp: not only for a warm and wonderful welcome, but also for viewers to find their way after dark.
For the ultimate guide to dazzling autumn buyers before they reach your door, take a look at our Autumn Kerb Appeal blog https://www.pauk.property/blog/autumn-kerb-appeal-top-seasonal-tips-for-dazzling-photos-and-first-impressions to master the art of fabulous first impressions.
Do you want to move by spring?
Then let's start talking today.
Call us on 0118 912 2370 or message us at office@pauk.property for a friendly chat - we’d love to hear all about your plans, and to help you make them happen.
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