Mid-winter may seem bleak, but it shouldn’t mean being less chic! Layering different shades and textures of grey is a fuss free way to create a cosy yet expensive look for your home (see French Connection Home’s Winter range and you’ll see what we mean). On the catwalk Pringle of Scotland have utilised this trick with its grey on grey ensembles to great effect.

After all, theres a crucial difference between looking cool and well, just cold.