Decorating & Design
10+ Fall-Inspired Rooms With Jewel-Toned Hues From Our Archives
Updated on October 10, 2025
Come fall, there’s nothing cozier than rooms wrapped in alluring jewel tones. From ruby red to sapphire blue, get inspired to spice up your fall decorating with these deep, enveloping hues. Take a look!
A glossy lacquer finish enhances the wine-hued cabinets in this modern kitchen. It’s a welcome pop of colour that pairs nicely with oak herringbone flooring, marble counters and golden hardware.
A purple faux mohair sofa reflects this homeowner’s love of jewel tones. “One of the biggest misconceptions is that white walls make spaces feel larger,” says Kate. “But dark shades can actually make small rooms feel more expansive.”
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The principal bedroom in Jenna Botrie’s home is painted a rich aubergine. “We wanted the walls to bring a moment of drama,” says designer Olivia Botrie.
Emma Reddington and design firm &Daughters created a warm cocoon by lining the family room ceiling in cork tile and the walls in deep blue grasscloth. “Emma found the blue sofa and, with the blue grasscloth wall and cork ceiling, there’s so much richness and warmth,” says designer Darcy Hanna.
A flurry of jewel tones collide in this bar area by Jack Creasy. A violet archway, emerald cabinets and graphic wallpaper exude a fun yet moody style that feels fitting for fall.
A small den has major wow-factor when drenched in deep sapphire.
Velvet chairs in an emerald hue bring a luxe feel to this swanky basement. The jewel tone plays well with the golden chandelier and wood table.
Designer Louis Duncan-He chose jewel-toned upholstery and a fantastical feather floor lamp that pop against the jet-black walls.
“My colour fan for the living and dining rooms, kitchen and principal guest suite was amber, claret, mustard, orange and off-black,” says Lynda Reeves of her lakehouse palette. “The amber chandeliers are vintage from Stanley Wagman Antiques in Toronto.”
In the living room, Lynda chose the Charlotte sofa, two matching chairs and ottomans from Montauk, done in claret mohair velvet with a single bench seat cushion. “I’m a big believer in keeping the largest upholstered pieces in one solid colour. I find it’s visually calming, and it lets you change things up easily with new pillows and throws. We love them.”
Unexpected yet cohesive, this vibrant dining room by Ruchi Agrawal Mohan features hibiscus-coloured chairs and an emerald rug.