The air has cooled, the leaves are turning and we’ve all broken out our cosiest sweaters–fall has officially arrived! Aptly named “cuddle season”, this crisp time of year calls for warmth, not only in our fashion choices, but in decor as well.

Autumn is all about being bold and capturing the richness and soulfulness of the season with dark hues, heavy fabrics, moody florals, statement photography, vintage finds and more. Citizen Atelier’s creative director Alessandra reveals her tips and tricks on how to incorporate these fall-centric elements into your home in her latest article for Ottawa Citizen Style, here.

(Feature photo via CB2, thumbnail via Thread Design)