Article: WINTER WARMER; Beat the chill with cosy colours and soft fabrics to turn your home into a toasty retreat.(Features)

Byline: EMMA LOVE

THE clocks have gone back, the Christmas countdown has begun and it's that time of year when it's getting colder and darker. One good thing to come out of it, though, is that as well as an excuse for a new winter wardrobe, it's time for a revamp indoors, too.

Forget venturing out: snuggle up by the fire, watching films and feasting on home-cooked delights, instead. But how can you make your house look and feel ready for the cold spell ahead? First, simply add all those fabrics that seem to create warmth. Sumptuous velvets, felt and wool are all key, whether in the form of chairs and sofas, rugs or piles of patterned blankets draped ...

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