Design Guide | Textiles for a warm and cosy interior
Design tips for achieving warm and comforting spaces.
As the days grow shorter and the evenings draw in, our homes naturally become our places to retreat to, unwind, and wrap ourselves up in as the temperature cools.
The textiles we choose play a central role in creating a home that feels soft, warm and inviting. Their fibres, textures, weights, colours and patterns all shape the way a room feels, all are design elements to consider, when creating an inviting space with textiles.
From the quiet luxury of wool to the diffused glow of coloured sheers, the fabrics we choose introduce warmth, depth and a sense of considered comfort. Below, we spotlight some of our favourite pieces from the Imogen Heath Interiors collection, alongside styling notes to help you create a cosy, warm home and craft your own personal interior style
COLOURED SHEERS
There is an elegance to our coloured sheer fabrics - the way they filter the light, casting rooms in a warm, softened glow. They bring a luxurious atmosphere to an interior without overwhelming a scheme.
Why we love them:
A soft, natural feel that drapes beautifully
Creates texture and elegance in a scheme
Woven using traditional techniques in the UK
How to style them:
Add cafe curtains to your window treatments to provide just the right balance of natural light and privacy, whilst also adding colour and pattern to your interiors or alternatively create a full length drape as a room divider to soften your space.
Discover how Interior Designers Penrose & Tilbury used our Leni Stripe Potters Pink sheer in their latest project.
Wool
Wool is a timeless choice of textile for creating warmth, with its natural insulating properties, it’s as practical as it is luxurious. Think lightweight crepes that drape beautifully and textured boucles that are soft to the touch and inherently comforting.
Why we love them:
Plain wools serve as a perfect base for layering colour, pattern, and texture.
Wool adds immediate warmth and depth to an interior, from the way it drapes as a curtain to the texture it brings to upholstery.
How to style them:
Consider giving a treasured armchair or favourite sofa a new life with soft melton or bouclé wool. Transforming a familiar piece into a durable, comfortable, heirloom piece that will be treasured for years to come.
*The Imogen Heath Plains Collection is a carefully curated colour palette of meltons, crepes, boucles and sateens - designed to work in harmony with our printed linens, wallpapers and passementerie.
WOVENS
The natural texture of woven textiles catches the light softly, adding depth and an inviting feel to your interiors. The perfect choice for upholstery and soft furnishings, as they offer a tactile surface adding a comforting depth that will make your interiors feel grounded and considered.
Why we love them:
Celebrates craftsmanship and gives character to any interior.
Their strength and structure make them beautifully suited to upholstery, offering comfort that lasts.
A reversible weave fabric like our Sarah Louise offers incredible versatility, allowing you to explore both sides of the textile when crafting unique, statement upholstered pieces.
How to style them:
Layer complementary woven fabrics across cushions and all soft furnishings - choosing a mix of woven fabrics creates a home that feels intentionally gathered.
*Details like embroidered trims will elevate a simple cushion, helping to build further layers of colour, pattern and texture into your interiors.
Take a look at the Imogen Heath Interiors cushion collection for inspiration.
You can find all of our fabrics in our online shop, where you can order samples along side the full fabric, wallpaper and passementerie collection.
