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9 cosy room decor ideas using wool
Create a space you'll never want to leave.
Keep your home warm and cosy yet fresh and bright with these stunning room decorating ideas that all come together with the use of wollen textures.
Delicate and gossamer-fine or chunky and scrunchably soft, wool is wonderfully varied and versatile – perfect for both traditional and modern homes. For a cohesive scheme, mix vibrant accessories with warm textures and tones to create depth, and balance deep midnight blues with warming amber accents to create a sumptuous, enveloping space.
Styling: Lorraine Dawkins. Styling Assistants: Amy Neason and Charlotte Murray. Photography: Carolyn Barber.
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Winter Warmers
Pile up blankets so they’re at hand for chilly evenings – there’s no
more comforting sight...
Get the look: Bronte chair, £399 for two, Heal’s
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Wall in Edith’s Eye absolute matt emulsion, £43.50/2.5L, Little Greene. Skirting in Tallanstown Grey oil eggshell, £70/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library. On chair, from top, for similar sweater, try Jigsaw. Scarf, £76, Katie Mawson. Loft Linen pillowcase in Kingfisher (part of a duvet set), from £150, Wallace Cotton. Mohair throws in Burnt Gold and Tropic Jade, £89.95 each, Bronte by Moon
Easy Living
Surround yourself with woollen textures and wrap up well for the
ultimate night in.
Get the look: Chunky Knit Footstool, £180, Cox & Cox
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Truffle armchair in Moroccan Clever Woolly fabric, £1,195, Loaf. Piccalilli cushion, £59, Katie Mawson. Moss Stitch cushion in Olive, £70, Lauren Aston Designs. Tweed Emphasize scarf, £80, Mourne Textiles. Dress, £160, Toast. Fingerless gloves, £39; merino knit scarf in Ochre with Duck Egg trim, £70; both Katie Mawson. Affari mug, £6.50, Hoos. Tights, £26; socks, £19; both Tabio. Oval platter, £42, Lucia Fraser. Tolsey Plaid rug in Off White, £430, Neptune
Fresh Accent
Wool looks wonderful in earthy colours, but it positively sings in vibrant hues – a deep-blue pouffe adds a thoroughly modern highlight.
Get the look: Chunky-knit pouffe in Cobalt, £75, John Lewis & Partners
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Wall in School House White estate emulsion, £45/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Canna painting on canvas, £550, Lucia Fraser. Lack shelves, £11 each, Ikea. On top shelf Arles table lamp, £110; Tequila Sunrise jug in White, Smoke and Amber, £79; both The Conran Shop. Ceramic tile, £8.75, Smink Things. Sapphire Glaze bowl by Mervyn Gers, £30, Heal’s. Rowan Yarns Felted Tweed wool, £6.95/ball, Liberty London. Felt Nesting bowls by Garden Trading, £18 for four, Hoos.
Layered Style
Teaming the chunkiest knits and softest throws with sleek understated furniture gives a finish that combines all the traditional cosiness we love about wool with a contemporary cool edge.
Get the look: Libby two-seater sofa in Silver Combination, £879, House Beautiful range at DFS
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Wall as above. Cushions on sofa Salthill Tweed in Blue/Grey mix, £145, Mourne Textiles. Felted Lambswool Piccalilli/Cream stripe; Oatmeal and Orchard/Piccalilli stripe; both £59, Katie Mawson. Moss Stitch in Olive, £70, Lauren Aston Designs. Milazzo Kingfisher, £49, Designers Guild. Mended Tweed blanket by Mourne Textiles, £195, The Conran Shop. Clifton coffee table, £299, Heal’s. For similar planter, try Rockett St George. Blurred mugs by Pip Hartle, £35 each, Toast. Oval platters, £42 and £65; Whirlpool painting, £275; Canna painting, £550; all Lucia Fraser. Bug pouffe, £85, Loaf. Bobby floor lamp, £75, Habitat. Lack shelves, £11 each, Ikea. Gustav hand-knotted rug, £1,100/ sq m, Jennifer Manners. On shelves Sapphire Glaze bowl by Mervyn Gers, £30, Heal’s. Henning Koppel vase by Georg Jensen, £80, John Lewis & Partners. Ceramic tile, £8.75, Smink Things. For similar plant pot, try Rose & Grey. Other items, stylist’s own.
Curl Up
Treat yourself to some time out and snuggle up in a cosy corner with a pile of squashy cushions and something delicious to keep you going.
Get the look: Walls in Tea with Florence absolute matt emulsion, £43.50/2.5L, Little Greene
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Bench seat made up in Caneva Sandstone, £53/m, Harlequin. Tweed Emphasize scarf, £80, Mourne Textiles. Leon oak tray, £35, John Lewis & Partners. Barista & Co cafetière, £30; Barista & Co mug, £20 for two; all Habitat. Cushions made up in Speckle Ocean, Speckle Marine, Caneva Apple; all from £53/m, Harlequin. Mourne Mist, £75, Mourne Textiles
Inviting Mix
Pale woods and garden views create a naturally laidback dining space – perfect for friendly gatherings.
Get the look: Austen oak dining table, £495, Habitat
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Tweed Emphasize scarf in Soft Blue, £80, Mourne Textiles. Merino scarf in Ochre, £70, Katie Mawson. Austen oak dining table, £495, Habitat. Longworth oak dining chair, £170, Graham & Green. Oregan dining chair, £160, Habitat. Mohair cushion in Sage Green, £49.95, Bronte by Moon. Design Project No157 cushion in Teal, £50, John Lewis & Partners. Carved vase, £35; Leon round oak tray, £35; both John Lewis & Partners. Blurred Pip Hartle mug, £35, Toast. Theo French Press coffee maker, £64.95; Everyday mugs in Charcoal, £10.95 each; all Oggetto. Glacier bowl, £55, Lucia Fraser. Lario linen napkins in Moss and Cobalt, £36 for four, Designers Guild. Seagrass basket, £95 for two, Cox & Cox. Aurora painting on canvas, £650, Lucia Fraser. Northcote shelving unit, £785, Mannmade London. Carafe glasses in Teal, £60 for four, Nisi Living. Swing stopper bottle in Caramel, £46, The Conran Shop
Graphic Design
Go for bold patterns and angular lines and soften this striking look with woollen carpets and upholstery.
Get the look: Juno floor lamp, £200, Debenhams
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Walls in Tweed wallpaper, £70/roll, Cole & Son. Ercol Marino fabric armchair with Straw finish, £1,370, Barker & Stonehouse. Wool throw, £80, Nisi Living. Multi Circle cushion, £75, The Conran Shop. Chunky-knit footstool, £180, Cox & Cox. Como wall unit, £729, Boconcept. Sapphire Glaze bowl by Mervyn Gers, £30, Heal’s. Grey Sem carafe, £80 for two; carafe and glass set in Moss Green, £60; both Nisi Living. Herringbone collagraph by Marian Haf, £48, Made & Good. Henning Koppel vase by Georg Jensen, £80, John Lewis & Partners. Tealight holder in brass by Tom Dixon, £40, Heal’s. Ceramic carafe in Blue, £48, Oggetto. Cire Trudon Gizeh scented candle, £78, Amara. Orion rug, £600, Woven
Totally Tweed
Wallpaper with a textile-inspired print makes a real statement and is a clever way to bring texture to a scheme. Choosing a strong colour helps to define the space.
Get the look: S’well White marble drinking bottle, £35, John Lewis & Partners
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Elcho media unit in Light Grey/Ash, £845, Mannmade London. S’well White marble drinking bottle, £35, John Lewis & Partners. Glass from Carafe & Glass set in Moss Green, £60, Nisi Living. The Wind Blew Up The Beach painting on canvas, £1,550, Emma Tweedie Art
Soothing Blend
For a sumptuous, comforting look, layer up the bed with a mix of warm blankets and soft tumbled linens. Playing with scale adds a whole new dimension – here a giant-stitch knit throw becomes a fabulous focal point on the bed.
Get the look: Bed throw made up in Melton wool in Turquoise, £75/m, Designers Guild
Wall in Edith’s Eye absolute matt emulsion, £43.50/2.5L, Little Greene. Woodwork in Tallanstown Grey oil eggshell, £70/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library. Chichester bed base, £415; Tolsey Plaid rug, £430; both Neptune. Top Dog kingsize mattress, £945, Loaf. Pillowcase in Kingfisher; duvet cover in White; both part of Loft Linen duvet cover sets, £150 each, Wallace Cotton. Salthill Tweed cushion in Green Mix, £145, Mourne Textiles. Evergreen Oatmeal cushion, £65, Imogen Heath. Woolacombe chunky knit throw, from £180, Lauren Aston Designs. Mohair throws, £89.95 each, Bronte by Moon. Bobbin side table, £220, Debenhams. Carafe and glass set, £60, Nisi Living. Bjorksnas chest of drawers, £235, Ikea. Egito vase, £25, Habitat. Fornasetti scented candle, £140, Trouva. Tom Dixon oil candle, £125, Heal’s. Bergen oak dressing table mirror, £175, Cox & Cox. Mini paddle brush, £30, The Conran Shop. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Parfum, £65, Boots
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