Fall into comfort with our collection of decorating essentials for home.

There’s nothing like the feeling you get from walking into a space that just makes you feel relaxed. From the décor to the ambience, hotels and resorts around the world have mastered the art of creating a place you want to sink into and stay for days on end. By focusing on a few key elements that make up a resort-like atmosphere, here’s how to achieve that feeling of contemporary comfort in your own home.

Kerri Hansen is the owner and principal designer at Little Nest Design, a member of UB Trade, and a frequent Urban Barn shopper. During a recent visit to Urban Barn, she was excited to see so many new stylish fall décor pieces and have rounded up her favourite picks for the season.

How to decorate your home for spring

Getting ready for fall means scarves, sweaters and socks. But layers aren’t just for dressing yourself, and can keep your home warm when the weather starts to cool. You’ll need lots of different textiles to make your space cozy through till spring – pillows, drapery, throws – but rugs are our favourite accent for literally and figuratively warming up your home. From slim runners to extra-large area rugs, these home accents keep you layered in warmth and style all year. smart rug placement

Urban Barn is pleased to announce our collaboration with Canadian designer Aly Velji. This exclusive collection features 17 globally-inspired designs including a boucle armchair, leather ottoman, mango wood tables, and hand-woven textiles including a toss pillow and rug.

Step inside the home of Toronto content creator Assa Cisse for one of our favourite living room redesigns ever! We helped the blogger behind My Curves & Curls transform her space with an effortless mix of timeless neutrals and trending textures. Assa's redesigned space is full of sophisticated contrasts, with tan leather and warm neutral fabrics framed by striking black metal and rich wood tones. Pairing a top-grain leather sofa with modern armchairs, Assa's living area offers mixed seating options to enjoy coffee, cocktails or conversation, all with layered rugs underfoot.

Desert-inspired decorating celebrates the timeless beauty of natural materials and colours. If you love warm tones, natural finishes and relaxed silhouettes, you’ve met your match with this sun-kissed style. Creating a look that is as welcoming as it is beautiful, desert-inspired homes feature a palette of colours like dusty tan, terracotta, and blush pink. Read on for our guide to bringing this warm and worldly style into your own home.