Textured fabrics.

Layering patterns and textures is key for winter, with woven and stitched fabrics at the top of the pile. lists her favourites. Rose-Marie Hillier

1 Nixon poly-acrylic in Peony

Ideal for upholstery, the tight weave of this hard-wearing dusky-pink fabric will give furniture a retro vibe. $46/m, Warwick Fabrics; warwick.com.au.

2 Eldorado linen-cotton in Sand

The pocket weave of this fabric creates a softly ruched texture that’s perfect for bedheads and curtains. $525/m, Busatti; busatti.com.au.

3 Crackle poly-cotton in Finch

This unusual crackle effect is visually interesting as well as tactile. Great for cushions, upholstery and blinds. $65/m, No Chintz; nochintz.com.

4 Schumacher Samoa Diamond linen

Diamond-pattern stitching and tiny wooden buttons give this fabric a couture feel. Shown in Sea Oyster. About $250/m, Orient House; orienthouse.com.au.

5 Huguenot poly-viscose in Cashmere

This coarsely woven textile has the appearance of an antique rug so it’s robust enough for family-room furniture. POA, Lewis & Wood; (02) 9552 1121 or lewisandwood.co.uk. 6 Designers Guild Collston velvet in Noir Coloured strips are woven into the velvet to stunning effect. A great choice for upholstery and curtains. POA, Radford; radfordfurnishings.com. 7 Highland Court Arlia viscose-cotton-linen Soft yet hard-wearing, this fabric (shown in Flame) is excellent for furniture. The geometric print is forgiving, too. About $395/m, Duralee; duralee.com.

8 Zeke poly-cotton

Pocket-weaving creates puckering on this soft fabric, resulting in curtains and blinds with a casual look. About $160/m, Rossetti Fabrics; rossettifabrics.com.

9 Lorca Calina Aradonis Weave cotton-viscose

Has a unique texture derived from an antique Maltese belt. $330/m, Seneca Textiles; senecatextiles.com.

10 Tappa Stripe polypropylene in Bayside

Inspired by Polynesian motifs, this hard-wearing design is picked out in stitching to imitate embroidery. About $120/m, Fabric Pavilion; (02) 9699 0036. #