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Snuggle Up
from Hitchin Dec 2021
by Villager Mag
By Katherine Sorrell
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Perfect for those special small gifts. Faux-fur stockings, £25 each, John Lewis.
Pull on your PJs and make a mug of hot chocolate: it’s time to get cosy. And for that extra-inviting touch, just add a few irresistible items made from sumptuous fake fur.
To appreciate the tactile quality of fake fur, the bedroom is a great place to start. Faux-fur throw, £20; fur-trim cushions, £8; bedding set, from £20; all B&M.
The gorgeously shaggy pile of these faux-fur Mongolian cushions will add texture, trend and a pop of colour to your room. Mongolian faux-fur cushions, £14 each, Julian Charles.
Lift your interior with a brightly coloured, snuggly cushion. Burnt orange faux-fur cushion cover, £26, Audenza.
Sink into a sumptuous faux sheepskin bean bag and you’ll never want to get up again. icon® Yeanling faux-sheepskin bean bag, £99.99, BeanBagBazaar.
A graphic pattern makes this cushion as eye-catching as it is tactile. Madison faux-fur cushion in rust, £10, B&M.
Boasting a luxe-glam style straight out of old-school Hollywood, these pieces are handmade in the UK. Oyster Bay accent chair, £695; Oyster Bay fabric bench; £495; both Furniture Village.
Affordable and ethical, this fauxsheepskin rug will also be cosy on your toes. Faux-fur rug, £34.99, Homesense.
Using faux fur in your home
• Faux fur adds a sense of luxury and opulence without concerns about animal cruelty. Add it to any space that is lacking in texture for an instant feeling of cosiness and richness. • Fake fur in interiors can take various forms, from small rugs to inviting throws, cushion covers to bean bags – and even entire stools or chairs. A little tends to go a long way, however.
Just a couple of furry accents is probably the ideal number, though at Christmas you may want to go a little more over the top and add in some fluffy baubles, stockings or even a furry tree ‘skirt’. • If realism is an important consideration, look for longer hair and a variety of tones within the fur. Natural shades are, obviously, the ones to choose, bearing in mind that creams and ivories look more lifelike than bright white. Faux furs also come in a wide range of interesting artificial colours and, in winter, brighter, jewellike tones can add welcome notes of warmth. • To make sure your faux-fur rugs, cushions, throws and other items last as long as possible, always follow the instructions on the care label. Usually, you’ll be able to put them in the machine on a cold, low-spin, delicates cycle, with mild detergent, then press excess water out and air dry to ensure they remain the right shape. You can detangle and tease the pile back into fluffy softness, either before or after washing, by using a wide-tooth comb or brush.
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Audenza: audenza.com Bean Bag Bazaar: 01670 330 499; beanbagbazaar.co.uk Habitat : 0345 640 2020 ; habitat.co.uk John Lewis: 03456 100 336; johnlewis.com B & M: 0330 838 9000; bmstores.co.uk Furniture Village : 0800 804 8879 ; furniturevillage.co.uk Homesense: 01923 473561; homesense.com Julian Charles: 0330 053 7501; juliancharles.co.uk
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