A great way to add comfort and style to any home, throw blankets are gradually becoming every home essential. Today you can find a wide variety of aesthetically and functionally versatile throw blankets, and often it can be challenging to choose the right one for your home. In this article, we will go through three things that you need to know to choose and style your throw blanket.
WHAT IS A THROUGH BLANKET?
In the world of quilts, duvets, weighted blankets, and throws, the distinction between each one can be confusing. So let's start with clarifying what is a throw blanket exactly, and what is the difference between the throw and the blanket? While throws are technically blankets, not all blankets are throws, which means blankets are mainly used to provide warmth and comfort. On the other hand, throws serve both decorative and functional purposes, adding style and warmth simultaneously. The best throw blankets are always comfy and stylish! The size of a throw blanket is the second feature that helps to distinguish it from other home décor items. A regular throw has a 50"x60" inches size, which makes it suitable for one person to use. Speaking about the materials used to create throw blankets, there is a wide variety of fabrics (cotton, fleece, faux fur, etc.) used to make throws, which we will discuss later in this article.
HOW TO PUT A THROW BLANKET ON A BED?
Being one of the most versatile home decor items, a throw blanket can be placed and styled in many different ways. Let's have a look at the six most popular ways to style a throw blanket on a bed.
1. DRAPE OVER THE FOOT OF THE BED
One of the easiest but most stylish ways is just to put a throw on the foot of your bed. While you can choose to fold a throw over the bottom corner of the bed to create a casual look, you can also place it lengthwise over the entire foot of your bed to create a more organized and sophisticated look.
2. PILE UP FOR A MORE EXPENSIVE CHIC LOOK
Use a solid-colored or textured neutral blanket as a foundation, and cover it with a smaller, decorative layer. You may fold the top layer to balance the ratio of styles and colors and achieve the desired look. Look for a similar shade but different texture to find the best pairing. However, using a different color for a blanket, pillowcases, and throw can look cool and create a slightly mismatched Boho look.
3. FOLD AND DRAPE IT DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE FOOT OF YOUR BED
Drape your throw blanket diagonally across the edge of the bed to achieve an asymmetrical but stylish look. You can fold the throw several times to make it more neat and organized. Draped across the foot of the bed a throw will highlight the bedding décor and provide extra coziness on cold nights.
4. REVEAL THE INNER SIDE
Don't lose your chance to add depth and style to your bed by displaying different textures of your throw blanket. If your throw is made from a combination of two different materials, just fold it and reveal the inner side. Fur throw on one side and cable knit on the other can be a perfect match.
5. UTILIZE THE SEAT OF YOUR SOFA
But who says that throw blankets are only for decorating your bedroom? Drape your cozy throw blanket over the back of your couch to add a splash of style and comfort to your living room. If your living room is performed in natural colors, you can add and change different bright objects to keep your space fresh. And a colorful throw blanket can definitely make one of them. To complete the look, just add a matching throw pillow or cushion.
6. GIVE YOUR CHAIR A NEW LOOK
A soft, stylish throw draped over a chair will definitely make it ten times more inviting. It is a great way to give your space a beautiful casual look and, at the same time, keep you warm and comfortable during the cold winter days.
HOW BIG IS A THROW BLANKET?
What is a regular throw blanket size? As we previously discussed, a standardized size of a regular throw blanket is 50" X60" inches, which approximately makes 127X152 centimeters. The size might vary slightly if the throw is trimmed with faux fur or some other decorative material. 50" X60" Size is ideal for most people. When you're sitting down, it's the right dimensions to cover your legs. If you need to wrap the blanket around your shoulders, the throw won't drag on the floor. But of course, not all types of blankets are the same. There is a variety of oversized throws to cover your whole bed in the same way a regular blanket would or use it on your sofa, combining the benefits of both the throw and the blanket (and could be a perfect blanket for all seasons). The size of these throws is 60" X80" inches which is approximately 127X203 centimeters. Some of these throws, like our Muriel fleece throw, are decorated with pon-pons that serve not only a decorative function but also work as anchors and prevent the throw from sliding down. For reference, let's have a look at the chart and compare regular and oversized throws versus bed blankets.