The Frugality home edit for Next: Alex Stedman picks her top interiors looks for creating a cosy winter home

High street giant Next has joined forces with Alex Stedman, the author behind The Frugality blog, to bring out their first ever interiors edit, just in time for to make your home cosy and inviting for the festive season.

Alex has been writing her hugely successful blog since 2012 and has shared her tips on finding budget buys and salvaged furniture while spending several years doing up a north London wreck with her husband Chris.

Renovating on strict budget, Alex is a fan of picking up affordable art for her gallery wall from student art shows and car boot sales.

Focusing on underused corners of the home, the edit — which has been styled in Alex's own home — showcases everything from luxurious statement velvet chairs to Art Deco-inspired lighting and clever ideas for storage.

Adding layers of lighting instantly warms up a room in winter. The Pasadena Floor Lamp works well in the corner of the flexible living and home office space, above, and comes in a blush gold or chrome finish and a frosted glass shade. A handy floor bracket is included to keep it stable.

Wicker storage baskets, priced at £12, also double up as a cool planters, while a practical yet stylish jute rug, from £40 works well with a forest green cocktail chair for a touch of cosy glamour.

Show off your favourite books by creating a reading nook with a wall shelf, for £95, offering an industrial vibe and unusual table lamps, from £38.

A new duvet set, cushions, throws and lamps will give your bedroom an instant, cosy update. Alex has chosen a soft pink-and-grey colour palette. Add a pop of dusty pink with a cotton duvet set, from £15, and a vase, for £26, filled with faux flowers.

Impress your guests with a cool gold bar trolley, priced at £125, and mirrored tray, for £20, to help serve drinks.

See how the edit is styled on social media by following along on #THEFRUGALITYEDIT on Instagram.