After a promising start to this year’s summer, the weather has become distinctly autumnal in recent days. Rain, wind and grey skies have arrived in the UK- an after effect, so meteorologist say, of tropical storm Hurricane Bertha. And while we at BestHeating.com would love to see the return of blue skies and blazing sunshine before September arrives, we’re not holding our breath!
With the rain a constant reminder of the upcoming autumn and winter seasons, our thoughts have turned to ways to keep the house warm and cosy during the cold months.
Soft, plush, luxurious fabrics are a great way to create a cosy, comfortable and snug environment in your living space, without even turning the heating on. Plus, they can enhance the look of your room and add a stylish touch to your space in an instant.
With this in mind, today’s blog looks at three of the best fabrics for a warm living room, which will make your space stylish and keep it warm and toasty during autumn and winter.
Sheepskin
There are few things cosier than a sheepskin rug in front of a roaring fire. Sheepskin is luxuriously soft and if it can keep a sheep warm in freezing temperatures on a craggy hillside, it can certainly do the same in your living room! Sheepskin products are widely available and versatile enough to be used in rooms of any style. The classic sheepskin rug in white or cream remains a firm favourite but if you want something a little more adventurous, why not go for a dyed sheepskin rug? The Wool Company do a great range of affordable sheepskin rugs in a huge choice of colours, including Image may be NSFW.
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teak, shocking pink, aubergine and lilac! If you don’t fancy a rug but still want the warmth and comfort of sheepskin in your living room, sheepskin cushions are the perfect compromise. Scatter cushions on the sofa along with a sheepskin throw and create your own little cosy corner which is irresistibly warm and sumptuously soft.
Mohair velvet
Mohair velvet is the perfect choice of fabric for a living room, as it is stylish and luxurious but also hard-wearing. This stunning fabric can be used to cover chairs, footstools and cushions, and can even be used to make curtains. Mohair velvet upholstery in your living room or bedroom will instantly create an expensive look and, thanks to its insulating properties will create a warm, cosy environment for you to relax in. As if you needed any more reasons to use this beautiful material in your home, mohair velvet is also naturally fire retardant, making it a safe and practical choice of fabric for sofas, chairs and curtains. What’s not to love about this decadent and delightful fabric?!
Chenille
Named after the French word for “caterpillar” Chenille is an attractive and affordable fabric to have in your living room or bedroom. Chenille throws have been popular for many years, and now Chenille sofas are commonplace too. This material is soft, warm and smooth, plus its textured appearance adds depth to a room and can be contrasted with other fabrics, for example, a Chenille sofa with wool cushions. You can also make or buy ready-made Chenille curtains. The heavy material is perfect for keeping cold draughts out of a room. John Lewis does a great range of Chenille upholstery and soft furnishings, from cushion covers to bath mats.
Author: Lucy Wright
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