Have you heard of comfortcore? It’s the new hot interiors trend on the block and it’s all about home comforts and making your home feel cosy – right up our street!
It’s a funny time of year just now – we’re over the worst of the winter but spring isn’t properly here yet. The days are getting longer, but it’s still a long time until the clocks change. We might have more daylight, but it’s still cold and grey out there.
That’s why the new Comfortcore trend is ticking a few boxes for us right now. It’s all about nesting and creating a retreat inside your home where you can retreat from the world. Think luxurious fabrics such as velvet and wool, lots of texture and soft, curved shapes – the whole thing should feel like a hug. We’ve tracked down five ‘splurge’ and five ‘save’ options so there’s something to suit any budget.
Comfortcore velvet throws
Soft, cosy fabrics and warm snuggly throws are an essential component of comfortcore. Pop a throw on your sofa so you have an extra layer to retreat under when you need it, or add one to the end of your bed. Velvet is the ultimate fabric for comfortcore luxury.
Splurge: Knotted velvet throw in cherry red, Idyll Home
These luxurious soft velvet throws with knotted tassels are perfect on a double or king size bed or as a sofa throw. Made with cotton velvet and a cotton lining on the reverse and polyester quilting in between, they cost £179 from Idyll Home.
Save: Teal green velvet quilted throw, Homescapes
Luxury teal green velvet throw, woven from 100% velvet cotton, finished with handstitched embroidery. £29.99, available from Homescapes.
Bean bag chairs
The comfortcore trend is all about making your home a comfortable place to relax in. Bean bag chairs offer the perfect laidback seat for those times when you just want to unwind in comfort.
Splurge: Sacco bean bag, Zanotta
The Sacco bean bag easy chair was designed by Gatti, Paolini and Teodoro. Playful, fun and multifunctional – what’s not to love about this chair? It can be positioned in almost any way, even stretched out to lie on. Made in Italy by Zanotta, who are renowned for their iconic designs, it costs £260 from Go Modern.
Save: Kingston cord classic bean bag, Bean Bag Bazaar
This classic bean bag adds a laid-back vibe that calls for you to lounge in plush comfort. The tactile, velvety-soft corduroy feels as good as it looks. Kingston will soon become your favourite relaxing spot, and costs from £49.99 from Bean Bag Bazaar.
Textured cushions to add comfortcore to your home
Accessories are a key component of creating the comfortcore look. Look for cosy cushions made from textured fabrics such as boucle and wool.
Splurge: Amphion cushion from Eichholtz
Delight in cosy texture with the Amphion cushion from Eichholtz. Made from a mix of boucle and wool finishes, this lovely ivory cushion adds a light and airy feel to any room with its soft and geometric design and has great snuggle potential. £125, available from Sweetpea & Willow.
Save: denim tufted diamond blue cushion, Sass & Belle
This textured cushion is the perfect addition to your space. Part of the Bohemian Home collection, it’s made from 100% cotton and is accented with blue. Was £23 now a bargainous £10, available from Sass & Belle.
Cosy comfortcore hot water bottles
On those days or nights when you need an extra spot of home comfort, you can’t go wrong with a hot water bottle encased in a soft and comforting cover.
Splurge: Alpaca hot water bottle, Samantha Holden
A gift with the wow factor. Handmade in Peru with ethically sourced alpaca fur this really is the Rolls Royce of hot water bottles. It features a luxurious silk lining, with silk satin ribbon with the reverse a soft lambskin. It fits a standard-size hot water bottle, bottle included. And if you’re not using the hot water bottle, it can be used as a nightie case. £99.95, available from Annabel James.
Save: cosy faux fur hot water bottle, Sweetpea & Willow
Get toasty with a sumptuously soft and cosy comfortcore hot water bottle, made from dreamy faux fur for complete comfort and plush warmth on cold nights. Prices start at £30, available from Sweetpea & Willow.
Warm wool floor rugs
Add comfortcore style to all elements of your home, including your floor, with warm wool rugs to make your feet cosy.
Splurge: Pebble floor rug, Loaf
Available in different shades and sizes, this Pebble rug has a perfectly imperfect bobbly texture. It’s hand woven from 100% New Zealand wool with a latex backing, and costs £395 for the medium size from Loaf.
Save: Shetland floor rug, Walton & Co
Chunky floor rug in tones of brown, made from 90% wool and 10% cotton. Use the small size next to a bed or chair for a cocooned feeling when your feet hit the ground. Prices start at £45, available from Walton & Co.
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