Combining Function With Aesthetic Charm: How To Update Your Home With Throws & Blankets

Throws and blankets may be the most underrated styling element in your home. As well as keeping everyone warm and cosy, these versatile accessories can dress up rooms and furnishings in a number of stylish and practical ways. They can add texture, seasonality, colour and pattern - and even offer extra protection for your favourite furniture.

There are a few factors you may want to consider when incorporating blankets and throws into your space. From styling to functions, we unpack how to find the right blankets and throws for your space. Follow these simple styling tips and ideas, and your home will look like it's been given the interior designer touch in no time.

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• Blankets vs Throws
• Types of Blankets
• Choosing The Right Throw
• How To Style Your Throws
• Sleep In Luxury: Heated Throws vs Electric Blankets
• How To Care For Your Blankets and Throws

Throws vs Blankets

Types Of Blankets

Blankets are available in a range of designs and materials to offer a variety of functions. Types of such blankets include:

• Weighted Blankets: Crafted with heavy materials, weighted blankets are typically used for remedial benefits such as relieving stress or anxiety. They utilise the feeling of pressure to induce a sense of calm that promotes relaxation and allows for a good night's sleep.
• Electric Blankets: Electric blanketing contains heated wires that when plugged in provide warmth while helping to regulate sleeping temperatures and can also aid health conditions.
• Wool Blankets: Constructed from a breathable material, wool blankets help to regulate body temperature throughout one's sleep
• Polyester Blankets: The fabric used in the crafting of these blankets is both durable and versatile and offers a lightweight option that will elevate your sleep.
• Throw Blankets: These blankets are available in various styles to bring a personal touch to your space while also acting as a cosy bedding accessory

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Choosing The Right Throws And Blankets

Shopping for both throws and blankets may be daunting with many sizes, styles and functions to choose from. These designs are used to accommodate a wide variety of decor styles and bedding requirements to ensure you are able to find the right fit for your space.

How To Choose The Right Throw

Before choosing the right throw, you should decide on a specific decor style or colour scheme you wish to express in your space. Are you looking for a pop of colour? Wanting a more artistic approach in a decorative throw? These are questions you should consider when shopping for bed and couch throws. For bedrooms with a more neutral toned scheme with subtle bedspreads, explore the option of coloured throws to bring a pop of colour that provides a touch personality to your space.

Throws are also useful for introducing texture and depth into a space. Large weaves, faux fur or wool change the mood of the room, and can be swapped as the seasons change. For living areas with more of an understated style of decor, couch throws with subtle textural accents such as tassels or fringe edging bring about an artistic charm that instantly elevates your space.

Regardless of your decor theme, take care not to overdo it with patterns, however, because too many features competing for the eye will detract from your space. Bold, solid colours or simple patterns are trusty and stylish staples that can be easily integrated into various interiors.

How To Choose The Right Blanket

Blankets are used in sleeping arrangements to elevate bedding and result in a good night's sleep. When shopping for the right blanket for your space you want to consider the function of the blanket. You can also compare materials. For the colder months, consider an electric blanket to create a warm and cosy bedding arrangement. Wanting warmth without the help of an electric blanket? Opt for warmer materials such as plush polyesters or heavy cottons that bring weight and snugness to your space.

When choosing the right blanket for the warmer months, make sure to shop for a lighter blanket throw that can still keep your cosy during the night but also looks stylish when not in use. You can even use such blankets to create a little magic for the kids too. Kids throw blankets that bring their favourite characters and worlds to life are a perfect finishing touch for a themed bedroom.

How To Style Throws

Learning how to style throws on a sofa, bed or armchair may appear to be simple, but putting some thought into this task can instantly elevate your space. From your living room to your bedroom, couch throws and bed throws bring both comfort and style to your room.

Styling Throws In Your Living Room

Breathe new life into your living room and use couch throws to create a cosy and inviting space to relax. Complement your decor, elevate your space and establish a homely aesthetic in your home with these stylish decor pieces. For a minimalist style of decorating, shop for linen throws in neutral colour tones and pair with classic and simple cushion designs.

If you're wanting to focus on creating a warm ambience in your living space, faux fur throws combine aesthetic charm and a cosy texture to instantly transform any sofa or armchair. Pair this throw with faux fur cushions for an added snuggly touch.

You can also match your couch throws to other decorative pieces throughout your home. Look at your colour scheme and consider the palette of your home decor. Shop for a throw that is consistent with the tones of your vases or colours featured in your wall art to establish a cohesive colour scheme.

How To Fold Your Throw Over Your Couch

Draping your throw over your couch can instantly elevate the appearance of your sitting arrangement. The formal version of this popular drape for couches is sometimes known as 'waiter style' because it looks like the napkin neatly folded over a waiter's arm in a fancy restaurant. To achieve this look, fold the throw lengthwise and drape it over the arm of the furniture then tuck the blanket in where it meets the arm. Smooth out the top to keep it neat.

The casual version of this drape involves folding the throw blanket in half vertically, then again. Drape it over the arm of your furniture as above but this time fan out the base of the blanket across the seat cushion creating a ripple effect.

If you want to drape your throw over the back of your couch, fold your throw in thirds lengthwise, then drape over the back of your couch in a straight line until it reaches the cushion. It can be placed to one side of a couch, paired with another at either end or stand alone down the centre. Create a waterfall effect by folding it only once and extending it over the cushion toward the floor.

How To Style Throws In Your Bedroom

Consider mixing and matching designs, drawing on colours around your bedroom to create interest and variety. Layer lighter tones with darker colours, and mix different materials to add dimension and attract attention. Textured bed throws such as faux fur throws bring a cosy accent that results in a comfortable yet stylish bedding arrangement while a plain bed throw effortlessly complements various quilt covers.

There are multiple options to choose from when styling your bed with a bed throw. To break up the colour scheme of your bedding, fold your throw blanket lengthwise and then lay it across the end of your bed from side-to-side. Taking this approach looks especially good with textured throws. You may also opt to drape your bed over the end of your bed in a relaxed approach. This is achieved in the same way as your lounge room throws. For a large throw blanket, fold it in half then toss across the corner of the bed. You can skip the folding for smaller and textured throws. Simply toss these throws over the corner of your bed for an intentional careless yet stylish decorative accent.

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Sleep In Luxury: Heated Throws vs Electric Blankets

In the colder months, creating a warm and cosy bedding arrangement is particularly important in creating a comfortable sleeping space. This is where heated throws and blankets come in. Heated throws are typically more lightweight in their design and can be used throughout your home in both your living room and bedrooms. Adding a lush throw blanket to the guest room or spare room is an irresistible way to pamper your guests while decorating your space. Electric blankets on the other hand are typically designed for use in combination with bedding. They are larger in size to offer more coverage when sleeping. In winter, electric blankets are the perfect companion to make sure you're toasty and turn cold toes warm. You can discover more information about finding the right choice for your space by reading through our electric blanket buying guide.

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How To Care For Your Blankets and Throws

Blankets and throws are typically easy to care for. Most can be easily hand-washed or machine-washed on a cold gentle cycle, providing convenience in their maintenance. Some electric blankets may be machine-washed, however you should ensure you remove any power cords prior to washing. You should also always make sure to follow any provided washing instructions to maintain the quality of your blankets and throws.

Due to their shape and structure, throws and blankets are easy to dry on outdoor clotheslines. Simply stretch your blanket out over the top of your clothesline and use pegs to secure in place. Alternatively, some blankets and throws may be machine dried, however make sure to read any shrinkage warnings and check the settings of your drier before drying.

Elevate Your Space With Blankets And Throws

Transform your home into a space that exudes both comfort and style by shopping for blankets and throws that complement your home decor. With a variety of sizes, colours and designs available, blankets and throws are a stunning finishing touch to your home decor. Coordinate your blankets and throws with complementing cushions. You can find more information on how to style cushions by reading through our home buying guides. Inform your home decorating choices with our Decorate articles including our guide on winter blankets, and shop our full range of blankets and throws in store or online!