Interior design ideas: Tartan

Tartan fabrics turn a sofa into a timeless classic.

Canterbury large 2-seater sofa in Wilson check sage, from £1,738, Parker Knoll

A neat sofa looks striking in the large scale tartan print.

Gloucester snuggler in Corby check, £1,050, Laura Ashley

Tartan fabrics mix well with floral designs.

Harris pillow, £58.75, Voyage Maison

Snuggle up with a warm tartan covered water bottle.

Lambswool hot water cover with bottle, £28 each, Indigo and Rose 

Declutter with this fabulous magazine store.

Magazine basket, £79, I & JL Brown

Inspired by London buses, this blanket will be useful as the evenings get nippy.

Routemaster moquette design throw, £79.99, London Transport Museum

Mix and match tartan fabrics.

Silk tartan, £40 a metre, James Hare

Tartan-print china is perfect for Christmas and Autumn too.

Tartan trim china, £32 for a 12 piece set, Next

A tartan covered footstool will work with plain upholstery too.

Upholstered ottoman, £315, I & JL Brown

Cute and cuddy, this draught excluder will prove incredibly useful in the Winter months.

Woven tweed door dog, £62, Catherine Tough