Interior designers love mood-enhancing lighting, but if you really want to set the scene this winter, a scented candle can be a quickfire way to create a cosy ambience.

Whether you’re styling a mantelpiece, laying the table for a dinner party, or simply want to make the downstairs loo more inviting – think how boutique hotels manage to make their ladies’ rooms that much more luxe, with a decadently dark wall paint, plush hand soap and the flickering flame of a three-wick candle – a well-chosen candle might be the perfect finishing touch.

The transition weather is the perfect excuse to give your space a fresh new face. With fall/winter soon approaching, there are a couple of things to do to enjoy the cooler months better. Inspired by mid-century styles, slight metallic touches and darker accents make an appearance this season.

You can expect hues of dark blue, grey and dusty bluish pinks that compliment the changing weather perfectly.