After an exceptionally long, hot summer, the first signs of a change in the season are beginning to feel very welcome. Late August brings the chance to enjoy the last of summer at a slightly slower pace, from relaxed evenings in the garden to making home feel fresh and inviting again.
It's a lovely time to make a few simple changes around the home. Think softer textures, atmospheric lighting and beautiful home fragrance, while still holding on to the relaxed, easy feel of summer.
And with the Turquoise Living Summer Sale now on, you can currently enjoy 20% off sitewide, making it an ideal time to update your home, garden or kitchen for less.
Add Soft Layers for Cooler Summer Evenings
You don't need to completely change your interiors as autumn approaches. A beautiful throw or blanket can be enough to give a living room or bedroom a softer, more inviting feel.
Lightweight cotton and recycled cotton throws are ideal for this transitional time of year, while wool throws add a little extra warmth when the evenings turn cooler.
Drape one over a sofa, armchair or the end of a bed for an effortless coastal and country interior that works beautifully from late summer into autumn.
Walton & Co Feather Faux Fur Throw - Eucalyptus £109.00
Make the Most of Your Garden
Summer certainly isn't over yet.
August and early September can bring some of the loveliest evenings for enjoying the garden, so make the most of your outdoor space with garden lanterns, planters, water features, fire pits and decorative garden accessories.
Lanterns and candlelight create a particularly lovely atmosphere as the evenings begin to draw in, while a fire pit can help extend those evenings outdoors for just a little longer.
Wide Grace Hurricane Lantern £49.00
Bring Warmth Indoors with Lighting
As natural daylight gradually changes, table lamps, floor lamps and decorative lighting can transform the atmosphere of a room.
Instead of relying on one bright overhead light, try adding smaller pools of light around your living space. A table lamp on a console, side table or bedside table can instantly make a room feel warmer and more welcoming.
Choose lighting that complements natural textures and relaxed interiors for an easy coastal and country home style.
Incia Grey Washed Wooden Table Lamp with Linen Shade £110.00
Introduce a New Home Fragrance
Fragrance is one of the simplest ways to change the mood of your home with the seasons.
Fresh and uplifting scents still feel perfect for sunny August days, while warmer scented candles and reed diffusers can gently introduce a cosier feel as we move towards autumn.
From beautifully fragranced candles to elegant diffusers, home fragrance also makes a lovely finishing touch for a hallway, living room or bedroom.
Osmology Scented Jar Candle Happy Space £16.00
Give Your Kitchen a Little Update
Late summer is also a lovely time to bring something new into the kitchen.
Beautiful kitchen linens, oven gloves, tea towels, aprons and fine bone china mugs can add colour and character without requiring a complete makeover.
Look for designs inspired by the British coast and countryside to create a kitchen that feels relaxed, welcoming and full of personality.
Meg Hawkins Hare Bone China Mug £12.99
Enjoy 20% Off in the Turquoise Living Summer Sale
Whether you're making the most of the final weeks of outdoor living or beginning to introduce a little warmth indoors, now is a wonderful time to discover something new for your home.
Our Summer Sale continues with 20% off sitewide, including homeware, kitchenware, garden living, home fragrance, gifts and accessories.
20% OFF SITEWIDE – automatically applied at checkout.
Plus, enjoy FREE UK Delivery on orders over £50.
Minimum spend £9.99. Limited time only. T&Cs apply.
Explore the Summer Sale at Turquoise Living and discover beautiful ideas for late-summer living.
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