I know it sounds crazy to be talking about autumn in the middle of summer – especially given the heat we’ve been experiencing across the UK recently. Also Dunelm’s Fall 2026 Homecoming collection is already dropping online. And the best pieces famously sell out before the start of the new season – so to avoid disappointment, here are 12 of my top picks available now that I recommend snapping up quick.
Last week, I got an early first look at the new one Dunelm Autumn/Winter collection ahead of its launch. I was able to see, feel and try on some of the best bits from the range in person and I made a mental note of my favorite pieces – and took pictures too. Many of these as well as new debuts Dunelm x Yinka Ilori collaborationNow added to the new section of the website for eager buyers like me to grab the bag ASAP.
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Dunelm has named chocolate brown as its color of the season, which is confirmed to be brown color trends The last few seasons aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. But earthy shades of green, terracotta and deep purple are also running throughout the collection, coming together beautifully in the designs. The multi check tablecloth And Matching napkinsBoth are available now.
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Some of my favorite pieces can also be described as budget-friendly alternatives to high-end pieces—even though Levina Tiled Coffee Table which holds Soho Home Inscribed thereon, or These splatter-design enamel bowls Which looks like a lot From this toast. But they cost a fraction of the price, of course.
My top picks
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Frankie Guy Print Compact Dressing Table Set with Mirror and Stool
Compact dressing table from Dunelm Viral Urban Outfitters is a popular budget option for style. And the brand is coming out with new colors and prints – this cow-print version is my favourite.
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Rescue enamel serving bowl
Given that this enamel serve bowl has a similar design to the toast but retails for just £7, I’m afraid it will sell out in a few days. Despite the affordable price, it also looks and feels premium.
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Rescue Enamel Large Nibble Bowl
You can also add some of these small splattered enamel bowls to the basket if you like the look of a coordinated set. You can either go for a matching green colorway or mix it up with this ‘butterscotch’ shade.
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Multi check tablecloth
This gingham tablecloth looks very autumnal with the colors being playful and vibrant. Made of pure cotton, it will make any tablescape pop.
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Pack of 4 Multi Check Napkins
Whether you want to match your tablecloth to your napkins or opt for new autumn napkins instead of tablecloths, this £8 set of four ticks all the boxes.
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Flower Woodland Leaf Storage Footstool
Dunelm is the master of storage footstools and ottomans. This sweet flower-shaped number also comes in burgundy and olive green velvet but I especially enjoy this Morris & Co.-esque leafy print.
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Levina Glass Tiled Coffee Table
I love tiled coffee and side tables for both outdoor and indoor spaces – and there are so many this year. Levina Design takes it to the next level by using amber-colored glass tiles instead of ceramic.
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Levina Glass Tiled Side Table
If you don’t have room for a large (and low-profile) Levina coffee table, there is a matching side table available that fits a much smaller space and costs about a third of the price of a coffee table.
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Drew Trim Table Lamp
Embroidered lighting is a big trend in the fall/winter season. And this Dunelm table lamp with embroidered trim along with the shade is a very affordable way to embrace the look.
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Set of 2 Floral Handpainted Wall Art
I see artists selling similar-looking artwork – which also incorporates the frame as part of the painting – for £100s or even £1000s. With these Dunelm pieces, you can get the look for just £40.
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Set of 3 Food Handpainted Wall Art
If you’re looking to decorate your kitchen walls to create a more stylish and cozy space, I can’t recommend this food trio of paintings enough.
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Awen Check Wool Blend Rug
Available in ivory colorways, as well as duck egg blue, this rug caught my eye on several occasions during the Dunelm press preview. It is a perfect example How Scandis can use pattern and color.
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Even though these pieces are from Dunelm’s autumn collection, that doesn’t mean you can’t start using them now – whether it’s by decorating your walls with some beautiful yet affordable art or adding that always-needed storage to your bedroom or lounge with a storage stool.
What piece (or pieces) do you have your eye on?
