Design ideas inspired by country walks and wildlife are perfect for this time of year - here are 16 ways to work a woodland theme into tranquil retreats.

Our wonderful woodlands and the wildlife that inhabits these unique places never fail to delight – so it’s hardly surprising they fire our imagination and leave us wishing to bring a bit of the magic home. Thankfully, many designers have the same idea – and are busy creating artworks, furnishings and tableware inspired by woodland wonders. Keen to fashion a calm, idyllic setting where you can be at one with nature indoors and harness that sense of wellbeing you’d gain from going on a lovely long nature trail? From country living to nature-themed decor, here’s our pick of the best creature comforts.

Birds Nest Garden and Bowl €112.21 by Memories of Green, visit notjustashop.arts.ac.uk

Red Squirrels Lamp Shade €76.78; Oak Lamp Base from €64.97, mountainandmolehill.com

DFS Joules Patterdale cuddler in navy and coral pattern velvet €779, visit dfs.ie

Tea Towels Owls Indigo €11.76, visit cambridgeimprint.co.uk

Woodland Print Embroidered Cushion €26.58, visit marksandspencer.com

Hedgehogs Decorative Cushion €69 (coming soon), visit sophieallport.com

Mystical Forest Landscape 120x80cm €180, visit michaelmurphy.ie

The Enchanted Woodland €175 for 3 rolls, visit mindtheg.com

Mason Cash in The Forest Mixing Bowls from €17.66 – €25.93 each, visit silvermushroom.com

Wilder Hare Cushion Green€29.52-€47.24, visit perkinsandmorley.com

Woodland Walks Candle – 220g €32, visit sophieallport.com

Walltastic Animals Of The Forest Wall Mural €49.95, visit littledreamers.ie

Abigail Ahern Large Stone Pinecone €25.99, visit freemans.com

Moira Filled Cushion €19.99, visit littlewoodsireland.ie

Small Pressed Floral Floating Glass Frame €4.17, visit Penneys

Into the Woods Fox 8 ½ Inch Plate €22.95; Oak ½ Pint Mug €24.95; Animals Hare ½ Pint Mug €24.95; In an Oak Tree Small Oval Platter €49.95, visit emmabridgewater.com

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