As the light softens and the leaves turn, autumn brings a warmth that feels both grounding and inspiring. It’s the season of reflection, texture and golden light a time when our homes become sanctuaries from the shifting weather outside. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to embrace the season is through art. The right piece can mirror autumn’s palette, add depth to your interiors, and create a sense of calm that lingers long after the leaves have fallen.

Autumn has a unique atmosphere the quiet after summer’s brightness, a celebration of tone and texture. This year, interior trends are leaning towards rich, enveloping hues that feel natural and nurturing: warm terracottas, muted ochres, smoky blues and deep forest greens. These tones bring depth to modern spaces and pair beautifully with the kind of contemporary artwork you’ll find at Startle.

Whether you’re drawn to glowing landscapes, moody abstracts, or bold mixed-media statement pieces, the key is to choose art that captures the emotion of the season pieces that feel alive with light and movement, inviting you to pause and take them in.

Designers and stylists are embracing a “return to nature” this autumn — blending organic colour with refined detail. Think soft clays, rich chestnuts, and a touch of burnished copper to bring warmth into cooler spaces.

Within Startle’s collection, several artists perfectly embody these tones:

Debbie Boon’s radiant seascapes celebrate the warmth and drama of the Norfolk coastline, filled with golden light and sweeping skies, perfect for spaces craving comfort and atmosphere.

Jack Frame’s exquisite tree paintings glow with copper and amber tones, offering a serene balance of strength and delicacy.

Dan Pearce’s latest collection — Royal Elegance, Kiss and Tell and After Hours — introduces urban vibrancy and shimmering metallics, adding a contemporary twist to autumn’s natural palette.

Tom Butler’s layered collages, with their russet-tinted skylines and nostalgic textures, bring warmth and storytelling to any modern room.

Autumn isn’t just about colour, it’s about texture. The tactile surfaces of canvas, resin, or collage can add just as much richness as a velvet cushion or woven throw. Try anchoring your room with a standout artwork, then build layers of complementary tones and materials around it.

A soft grey wall allows a gold-leaf or copper-accented piece to shine. Earthy ceramics or linen cushions can draw out subtle tones from within an artwork, creating a cohesive and elegant space.

At Startle, we love helping collectors visualise how a piece will transform a room. You can use our ‘View on Your Wall’ augmented reality feature to see how a painting looks in your space, or arrange a virtual or in-home consultation for personal guidance on choosing the perfect match.

The best art feels timeless — it adapts to every season. While autumn inspires us to think in warm, comforting tones, certain works carry that same energy all year round. Abstracts by Simon Kenny or Christian Hook, for example, shift beautifully with natural light, their colour and form revealing something new each day.

Likewise, the luminous photography of Richard Heeps or the metallic detail of Nick Veasey can reflect seasonal light in subtle, ever-changing ways. The art becomes part of the rhythm of your home — alive, responsive, and personal.

As the days shorten and evenings draw in, let your walls glow with the same light that turns the landscape gold outside. Whether it’s the calm of a misty woodland, the texture of fallen leaves, or the shimmer of city lights after rain, art has the power to bring that feeling home.

Visit our galleries in Holt and Drove Orchards, Thornham, or explore our full collection online featuring new releases, original works, and limited editions from leading contemporary artists.

🖼️ Bring the warmth of autumn indoors — with remarkable art, only at Startle.