Counting sheep might be worth a try to encourage sweet dreams, but featuring wool and sheepskin is a guaranteed way to ensure a smart home.

The fashionable flock are snuggling on sheepskin rugs, snapping up furniture and accessories with beautifully knitted upholstery, or simply picking up their knitting needles this autumn.

Wool's eco-friendly, durable qualities are also being celebrated for the second year running by The Prince of Wales, among others, who initiated the Wool Week campaign last year.

From September 5-11, shops across the UK will have dedicated wool-inspired windows and major stores, including John Lewis, Heal's, House of Fraser and Conran are supporting the campaign.

"The trends we see on the catwalk don't just filter into our wardrobes, they also have a great impact on interior design," says John Bain, global design director for Brintons carpets, one of the companies supporting Wool Week.

"The natural springiness and resilience of wool makes it a perfect carpet choice for the family home, while providing insulation which will help reduce heat loss during winter."

Our nation's renewed passion for crafts, coupled with a desire to know the provenance of items, are also fuelling this trend for woolly wonders. So indulge yourself in sheep chic and treat yourself to home items with a baa-code.