I know it sounds crazy to be talking about autumn in the middle of summer – especially given the heat we’ve been having across the UK lately. But Dunelm’s autumn 2026 collection of homewares is already dropping online. And the best pieces famously sell out even before the start of the new season – so to avoid disappointment, these are my 12 top picks available now I recommend snapping up fast.
Last week, I got an early first look at the new Dunelm autumn/winter collection ahead of its launch. I was able to see, feel and try some of the best bits of the range in person and I made a mental note - and also took pictures - of my favourite pieces. Many of these, as well as the newly debuted Dunelm x Yinka Ilori collaboration, have now been added to the new-in section of the website for eager shoppers like myself to peruse and bag asap.
Dunelm named chocolate brown as its colour of the season, confirming that the brown colour trend of the last few seasons is not going anywhere anytime soon. But earthy shades of green, terracotta and deep purple are also running throughout the collection, beautifully coming together in designs like this multi check tablecloth and matching napkins, both available now.
Some of my favourite pieces could also be described as budget-friendly alternatives for high-end pieces – whether it’s the Lavina tiled coffee table which has Soho Home written all over it, or these splatter-design enamel bowls that look so much like these ones from Toast. But they cost a fraction of the price, of course.
My top picks
Dunelm's compact dressing table is a popular budget alternative for the viral Urban Outfitters style. And the brand is coming out with new colours and prints – this cow-print version is my favourite.
Given this enamel serve bowl's design being so similar to Toast but selling for just £7, I fear it's going to be sold out in a matter of days. Despite the affordable price point, it looks and feels premium, too.
If you like the look of a coordinated set then you can add some of these smaller splattered enamel bowls to basket, too. You can either go for the matching green colourway or mix it up with this 'butterscotch' shade.
The colours of this gingham tablecloth feel very autumnal while also being playful and vibrant. Made with pure cotton, it's going to make any tablescape pop.
Whether you want to match your tablecoth to your napkins or would prefer new autumnal napkins instead of a tablecloth, this £8 set of four ticks all the boxes.
Dunelm is the master of storage footstools and ottomans. This sweet flower-shaped number also comes in burgundy and olive green velvet but I particularly enjoy this Morris & Co.-esque leafy print.
I've been loving tiled coffee and side tables both for outdoor and indoor spaces – and there have been many this year. The Lavina design takes it to the next level by utilising amber-coloured glass tiles instead of ceramic ones.
If you don't have the space for the rather large (and low-profile) Lavina coffee table then there's a matching side table available which is much more small space friendly and costs about a third of the coffee table's price.
Lighting with embroidered motifs seems to be a big trend coming for the autumn/winter season. And this Dunelm table lamp with an embroidered trim along the shade is a fairly affordable way to embrace the look.
I've been seeing artists selling similar-looking artworks - which also incorporate the frame as part of the painting - for £100s or even £1000s. With these Dunelm pieces, you can get the look for just £40.
If you've been looking to decorate your kitchen's walls to make it a more stylish and cosy space then I can't recommend this foodie trio of paintings enough.
Available in this ivory colourway, as well as duck egg blue, this rug caught my eye on several occasions during the Dunelm press preview. It's the perfect example of how Scandis might use pattern and colour.
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 some always needed storage to your bedroom or lounge with a storage stool.
What piece (or pieces) do you have your eye on?
