Liven up a space with warm, plush materials and cozy accent pieces.

In the winter, coziness is key, so it’s no surprise that the season’s hottest trend is texture. From beautifully worn pottery to nubby wool rugs to pleasingly soft sheepskin seats, we’re adding some warmth to cool modern surfaces and finishes with key pieces like these ones selected by stylist Nicole Sjöstedt, below.

WesternLiving_NavyBlueWinter_KyokoFierro. REV

Get The Look With These Key Pieces

Blue velvet and brass Goldfingerchair ($2,699) by Jonathan Adler. mintinteriors.ca

Black silk and merino wool wall-hang weaving ($365) and indigo blue silk wall-hang weaving ($350) handmade by Ana Isabel Textiles. anaisabeltextiles.com

Black sheepskin ($130) by Southern Cross. providehome.com

Gold bench with white lambskin($1,695). thecrossdesign.com

Gold bench with white lambskin($1,695). thecrossdesign.com

Charcoal nesting tray (from $305) by Martha Sturdy. providehome.com

Mihara bottle in black lava($335) designed by Klein Reid. providehome.com

Nicole Sjostedt

Nicole Sjostedt