10 cosy wool home accessories for the autumn

Brrrr! Who suddenly turned the heating down? It seems like one moment we were all wandering round in shorts and tee shirts eating cream, and now we’re all indoors wondering if we remembered to get the chimney swept. We’ve suddenly remembered that it’s autumn, one of our very favourite seasons – time for thick socks, boxsets, long country walks and home baking. Woolly home accessories such as cushions and blankets are a great way of bridging the gap in your home  between ‘open windows’ and ‘full on central heating’ – they’re ideal for snuggling up with the evenings when it’s just a little nippy. Here are our favourite picks.

1. Abney Ogee wool rug, Pepper Sq.

Abney Ogee wool rug, Pepper Sq.

Hand tufted from pure wool with a chevron or Moroccan style pattern, this Abney rug with its neutral colours would be at home anywhere, and is great for keeping your feet off a hard floor. Available in four sizes, prices start at £89 from Pepper Sq.

2. Kendal supersoft Merino lambswool throws, The Fine Cotton Company

Kendal supersoft Merino lambswool throws, The Fine Cotton Company

We love the subtle herringbone design and soft colours of these throws. Perfect for adding to a bed or wrapping round yourself on the sofa, they are finished with a rolled cream fringe and cost £150 each from The Fine Cotton Company.

3. Wool curtains, Stitched 

Wool curtains, Stitched

UK curtain company Stitched can made you made-to-measure curtains in wool fabric in the colour of your choice, ideal for stopping draughts and making the room warmer. Their interactive website means that you can ‘build’ your curtains before purchase to see how they’ll look. Prices depending on your choices.

4. Edric wool and silk cushion, Habitat

Edric wool and silk cushion, Habitat

This Edric multi-coloured cushion is hand woven in a luxurious blend of hand spun wool and silk; a block design in a strong, sophisticated palette. It has a 100% cotton reverse and is supplied with a soft, feather-filled pad. Matching throw available. £40, available from Habitat.

5. Rainbow stripe wool blanket, Tolly McRae

Rainbow stripe wool blanket, Tolly McRae

If you want to hold onto the thought of summer just a little longer, then this bold striped blanket will add a splash of colour.  striped blanket will be perfect. It has has striped ends with a neutral grey mid-section and is made from 100% pure wool in small batches in a family run mill in the British Isles. £99, available from Tolly McRae.

6. Zigzag recycled wool throw, Hemming & Wills

Zigzag recycled wool throw, Hemming & Wills

This fringed mustard yellow and grey wool throw in a zig-zag design is made from recycled wool clothing. The clothing is cleaned, broken down into fibres, spun into yarn and then woven into fabric. The colour is a result of the original wool fabrics as no dyes are added during the process. It costs £45.95 and is available from Hemming & Wills.

7. Pure new wool cushion, Bronte

Pure new wool cushion, Bronte

This pretty pure new wool cushion in pink and aqua design has a button and fringe detail. Perfect for adding a touch of colour to a neutral colour scheme or to match with similar tones for a co-ordinated look, it includes a feather-filled cushion pad and is made in England. Was £49.95 now £24.95, available from Annabel James.

8. Newton wool cushion, Miller & Chalk

Newton wool cushion, Miller & Chalk

This beautiful Newton feather cushion is made from a soft grey wool with a deep blue/grey pom pom trim . It’s made from a mixture of 80% wool and 20% polymide for durability, and comes complete with a feather pad. £45, available from Miller & Chalk.

9. Akira wool runner in terracotta, Housecosy

Akira wool runner in terracotta, Housecosy

This 100% wool runner in warming shades of orange and neutrals will add a touch of comfort to any room, as well as helping to reduce noise and draughts. The only downside is that it’s professional dry clean only so probably not ideal for high traffic areas. £59, available from Housecosy.

10. Watermelon woven felted footstool, Perch Upholstery

Watermelon woven felted footstool, Perch Upholstery

This chunky footstool is covered with handwoven felted merino wool in bold shades of pink and aqua, while the legs have been sprayed with aqua high gloss paint. The top is completely removable and washable, hand wash or gentle cycle on 30. Handmade in Cheshire, it costs £150 from Perch Upholstery.

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