Lifestyle: 12 Ways to Warm Up Your Home with Throws and Blankets
Take a look at these cosy schemes and follow the inspiring tips to see why you need a throw – or three – in every room
There’s nothing new about the idea of softening your space with throws – whether it’s a blanket over the sofa or a quilt on the bed. Textiles are crucial for lending a homely, lived-in vibe and, used to accessorise your rooms, they have a surprisingly big impact, so it’s worth giving some thought to which pieces work best in each area.
For ultimate cosiness and classic style, a cashmere blanket is the perfect counter to chilly winter weather, but can be rather pricy. See it as an investment or try merino wool, which is similarly soft and more affordable. Go on, treat yourself.
For ultimate cosiness and classic style, a cashmere blanket is the perfect counter to chilly winter weather, but can be rather pricy. See it as an investment or try merino wool, which is similarly soft and more affordable. Go on, treat yourself.
Tuck in
Vintage woollen blankets bring an appealing dose of nostalgia to your bedroom and are fairly easily sourced at car-boot sales or online. To get this colourful look at home, search for 100 per cent wool blankets made in Witney, Oxfordshire, or for Welsh blankets.
Vintage woollen blankets bring an appealing dose of nostalgia to your bedroom and are fairly easily sourced at car-boot sales or online. To get this colourful look at home, search for 100 per cent wool blankets made in Witney, Oxfordshire, or for Welsh blankets.
Cotton on
Brighten up your sofa without adding bulk by choosing a simple lightweight cotton or linen throw. Arrange across a footstool to keep tootsies toasty.
Brighten up your sofa without adding bulk by choosing a simple lightweight cotton or linen throw. Arrange across a footstool to keep tootsies toasty.
Go faux
Dress your bed for the winter chill with a touchy-feely faux fur blanket. There are lots of super-soft synthetic options available, in both natural and kaleidoscopic colours.
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Dress your bed for the winter chill with a touchy-feely faux fur blanket. There are lots of super-soft synthetic options available, in both natural and kaleidoscopic colours.
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Drape artfully
For a (casual) tidy up, when throws or blankets are not required for warming knees or toes, simply top with cushions.
For a (casual) tidy up, when throws or blankets are not required for warming knees or toes, simply top with cushions.
Flaunt your collection
A stack of vintage quilts makes for a charming display, particularly when arranged in an antique cabinet, as here. Even better if it happens to be next to a favourite chair for instant access to a toasty layer.
A stack of vintage quilts makes for a charming display, particularly when arranged in an antique cabinet, as here. Even better if it happens to be next to a favourite chair for instant access to a toasty layer.
Pack it in
If you prefer an uncluttered look, stash away your sofa throws in an ottoman or chest when they’re not in use.
Create a cosy spot with these gorgeous ideas
If you prefer an uncluttered look, stash away your sofa throws in an ottoman or chest when they’re not in use.
Create a cosy spot with these gorgeous ideas
Double up
In a living space with a large seating area, make sure there are cosy throws for all of your guests. Smaller, thinner blankets are easier to arrange and layer.
In a living space with a large seating area, make sure there are cosy throws for all of your guests. Smaller, thinner blankets are easier to arrange and layer.
Bring a blanket
New mums will welcome the addition of a warm throw in their child’s nursery. Keep a blanket on hand for chilly night-time feeds or in case you crash out yourself while watching your little one fall asleep.
New mums will welcome the addition of a warm throw in their child’s nursery. Keep a blanket on hand for chilly night-time feeds or in case you crash out yourself while watching your little one fall asleep.
Layer your bedding
Combine several throws of different colours and textures to enhance the tactile quality of your sleep space.
Combine several throws of different colours and textures to enhance the tactile quality of your sleep space.
TELL US…
What cosy textiles do you have on hand when the weather turns cold? Share your tips in the Comments below.
What cosy textiles do you have on hand when the weather turns cold? Share your tips in the Comments below.
Encourage a relaxed mood by draping a soft, warm blanket or throw casually over the sofa so it looks inviting to kick back on.
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