No matter what the weather, cosy textures are trending 

In a year where home life has become all about hunkering down, cosy textures are trending large whatever the temperature

Faux fur underfoot softens up hard wooden boards and adds texture to a neutral scheme. The Braun rug is from Rugs.ie, from €229.

It might be a childhood love of teddy bears which has me totally immersed in the trend for faux fur in my surroundings, which, in addition to the acquisition of three faux fur coats in recent years, includes a strewing of furry throws, rugs and cushion covers around the house.

Where room styling looks neat, tidy and clean but is a bit flat, the texture of faux fur, especially those designed to look like animal prints, elevate the look and offer sumptuousness and cosy feels whether it’s the inclusion of a cushion, throw or rug.