Six ideas to make your home warmer and more cosy than ever

Textiles are a fantastic way to shake up spaces without breaking the bank, and even small changes can transform a room. With the arrival of winter, warm textiles are back in force to make your home even cosier. And it's not just a case of putting the radiators on full blast: curtains, blankets and rugs help keep the house warm for longer. You'll be so comfortable you won't want to go out!

Over the colder months, rugs take on a key role in your rooms once more as they bring warmth and style to homes and protect the floor. You could choose to combine various types of rug to bring texture and a sense of movement to your spaces. For even greater warmth, go for a high pile that adds even more comfort. Fabrics like wool and velvet, or even synthetic fibres, will be even nicer still. But of course – remember to take your shoes off at the front door so you don't traipse dirt through the house, especially not on your rugs.

Although we don't spend as much time in the bedroom as, for example, we do in the living room, we also have to adapt it and prepare it for the cold weather, because we know that there's nothing worse than getting into a cold bed.

So go for thicker and warmer sheet sets or a good duvet that you can properly snuggle up in to resist the lower temperatures. Ahh! And remember to wash your sheets or duvet cover at least once a week at 60º or following the manufacturer's instructions.