【Seasonal Reading】Redecorating your room for autumn and winter? ~ Bedside coordination edition ~

As the seasons gradually shift, you may want to change the mood of your room to match the time of year or your feelings. Even without buying new large furniture, simply switching out a few small items in your room for autumn and winter versions can dramatically change its impression. This time, before you really start to feel the chill in the air, we'd like to share some hints for creating an autumn-winter room.

◆ Creating a Bright, Cheerful Space

Rug:Dot Geometric Pattern Rug (MUSTARD)

Slippers:Leather Slippers YELLOW

Blanket:Chenille Cotton Single Blanket (140×180) Margaret Rose

Clock:Table Clock rotation

Playful, cheerful use of color is where TRICOTE really shines. In this bedroom, the "Dot Geometric Pattern Rug, Mustard" serves as an eye-catching accent, the kind of touch that puts you in a good mood the moment you wake up.

Rug:Dot Geometric Pattern Rug (MUSTARD)

TRICOTE is a lifestyle brand that imagines an imaginary room and proposes items to bring color to everyday life. Since the rug is made of nylon, it can be washed at home and kept clean at all times. The back is fully coated in rubber, making it slip-resistant, so it works not only indoors but also as an entryway mat.

Slippers:Leather Slippers YELLOW

Unlike mass-produced slippers, ZUTTO's slippers are made through a consistent, single-shop production process—from cutting the leather to sewing and finishing—by craftspeople, drawing on the production know-how of a maker with many years of experience making sandals. Even though they're slippers, they're molded over time using a last (wooden form), just like shoes. This process is said to result in slippers that feel comfortable and fit the foot snugly from the very first wear, without tiring the feet. To ensure they can be enjoyed for years to come, the upper is made of durable natural leather, while the insole, lining, and sole use a brushed, silky synthetic leather chosen for its resistance to slipping off and its non-slip properties.

Blanket:Chenille Cotton Single Blanket (140×180) Margaret Rose

Measuring 140cm×180cm and generously filled with cotton, this blanket has just the right amount of weight, making it a large-sized piece of bedding you can use year-round—on its own in spring and summer, or layered over a down comforter when it's a bit chillier. Since it's double-faced, it's fun to switch sides depending on your mood or the atmosphere of your room that day.

Clock:Table Clock rotation

The Table Clock rotation is a lovely accent for any room. Its unusual shape, rather than the typical square, has the curious feature of working no matter which of its 360 degrees of angles faces up—a tabletop clock you could watch endlessly without ever growing tired of it. With the softness of wood, it has a charm that somehow puts your mind at ease when placed on a desk.

◆ Nordic Design, Synonymous with Stylish Interiors

Rug:Chenille Cotton Single Blanket (140×180) Margaret Rose

Slippers:Knut Moss

Blanket:6-Layer Gauze Organic Blanket

Shelf:MOEBE Storage Box

Lamp:Soft Spot Portable Lamp

Rug:Chenille Cotton Single Blanket (140×180) Margaret Rose

The blanket introduced above can actually be used like a rug as well. Since it doesn't have a non-slip backing, we recommend laying it over something like a heated carpet. This chenille cotton blanket, whose texture you'll find yourself craving, would also work nicely as a sofa cover.

Blanket:6-Layer Gauze Organic Blanket

By layering gauze six times over, this blanket achieves the soft, fluffy texture its appearance suggests. With a comfort your skin will love, it works well as a single layer like a towel blanket in summer, and in winter it holds plump, warm air for a comfortable night's sleep. It's also great used in place of a sheet on your bed.

Shelf:MOEBE Storage Box

A storage box that can be stacked up to three high when placed horizontally. It's built simply by combining wood panels and wooden dowels, reinforced with a metal frame, and having actually assembled and disassembled it a few times myself, I was struck by just how easy it is not to need any tools. Even a step as small as tightening a single screw can end up taking surprising strength or time for those who aren't used to it, but this storage box requires no such steps at all—and it looks wonderful too. When you want to add a small shelf or bit of storage, it's natural to hesitate over buying anything that takes up space, worrying it might end up as useless furniture. But this MOEBE storage box lets you simply tuck away everyday items—books, magazines, clothing, blankets—and carry it to a corner of the room, and just like that, your tidying is done.

Lamp: Soft Spot Portable Lamp

This is a cordless light that can be charged via USB. You can carry it anywhere you like, bringing its gentle, candle-like glow into your daily life whenever and wherever you want. The design, combining a glass shade with steel legs, has such a beautiful presence that it works as a piece of interior decor in its own right—one you'll want to look at even when the light is off. The strength of a portable lamp is that it can be set up easily anywhere, whether in the living room, a workspace, the bedroom, or a study.

◆An interior simply pulled together in monotone

Blanket: Wool Blanket (200×130) DANAJA

Rug: Entrance Mat

Cushion: Nap Cushion

Slippers: Room Shoes NEBRASCA ANTRACITE

Blanket: Wool Blanket (200×130) DANAJA

This dye-free, natural-colored blanket uses wool produced only from sheep that live on Gotland, Sweden's largest island in the north. The black in this blanket comes from Gotland sheep, while the white comes from Scandinavian sheep, and it's carefully made through the meticulous process of sourcing colors according to origin. This kind of wool selection is based on years of experience and knowledge, which is exactly why the maker holds a collection of colors and textures that can't be imitated elsewhere. Gotland sheep have long fibers with a texture similar to mohair, yet they're sturdier than mohair, giving a feel unlike other wools. Draped over a futon, this wool blanket brings a warmth that only wool can provide.

Rug: Entrance Mat

A rubber backing that resists slipping, along with the fact that it can be washed at home, are the defining features of this HEYMAT rug. Though it's called an entrance mat, its size also makes it just right as a bath mat or a small rug to place under a desk. In winter, the cold floor the moment you get out of bed can chill your feet, so it's also recommended as a rug to ease that morning chill.

Slippers: Room Shoes NEBRASCA ANTRACITE

In Italy, where people spend so much time wearing shoes even indoors, slippers are an indispensable part of daily life. These slippers come from just such a slipper-loving Italy. This series is known for its solid, supportive feel underfoot. Beyond being handmade, it's packed with careful details, and the insole in particular stands out. This highly functional insole resists fatigue no matter how long you wear it. It's shaped with a carefully calculated curve that fits snugly to the foot, giving such an appealing feel that once you slip your feet in, you'll naturally want to start walking around.

◆For a room you'll never tire of, go with a natural touch

Blanket: Throw (130×200) Vinga

Slippers: Wool Slippers STELLA TRECCIA MARRONE

Accessory: Reading Glasses with Blue Light Cut, Diva Tortoise

Accessory: Dust Box

Blanket: Throw (130×200) Vinga

This KLIPPAN throw pairs beautifully with a down comforter for even more warmth. Woven on a dobby loom that lets it hold plenty of air loosely within the weave, it comes out 30 to 40% lighter than a wool blanket. For the Swedish, who make the most of their time at home, this is the kind of item they keep close by at all times—used as a go-to bed throw, of course, but also kept next to the living room sofa, or brought along on drives and to sporting events.

Slippers: Wool Slippers STELLA TRECCIA MARRONE

These slippers, with their cable-knit fabric, look warm just by looking at them. They're made from carefully selected 100% Italian wool felt and boiled wool. This wool slipper design gently wraps around the foot, and the plush, springy feel with every step is wonderfully comfortable—perfect for relaxing at home. The inside of the upper is lined with fluffy, brushed wool fabric, giving it excellent warmth as well.

Accessory: Dust Box

This dust box, with its rich bamboo texture, creates a natural yet sophisticated impression the moment it's placed in a room, without being too eye-catching. Its sharp design, blackened on the inside, isn't just stylish—it's also built so that dirt and grime from trash won't easily show. The trapezoidal shape, with its wider opening, makes it easy to toss things in while keeping a smart, space-saving form. This dust box is recommended for anyone looking for a functional trash can that isn't overly flashy.

We've introduced some hints for creating a room you'll love. Rugs and blankets, in particular, tend to have the biggest impact since they cover a large area, so if you want to change the impression of your room, it seems best to start by gradually changing the larger items first.