Different ways to incorporate throws into your home
Throw blankets can add an effortless pop of colour and style to any home or bedroom. Whether it’s summer or winter, indoors or outdoors, there are so many creative ways to incorporate a throw into your decor design. And the outcome all depends on the material, colour and style you choose.
Before we get into the different decor ideas and how you can use a throw to decorate an area, here is a brief breakdown of the different ingredients that make your choice of throw a decor “win” for your home.
Choosing the right material
Bedding sets and blankets, in general, come in a vast range of colours, styles and materials. Some are far more comfortable than others, simply because of the material. For this exact reason, you need to know why you’re purchasing a specific throw or blanket, and how it will be used. If you decide to use it on your bed for warmth, you are likely to look at buying something that is soft and smooth on your body. Especially if you have sensitive skin. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a blanket to place on an outdoor patio set, you won’t choose something as elegant as your sofa throw would be. Each material’s price differs drastically, so always consider the type of material and the value it’ll add to your home.
Choosing the right style
Many people choose cotton because it’s affordable and simple. However, the chunky yarn blankets which are knitted with thick needles remain a trendy option for modern homes. Again, the style of throw or blanket you choose is largely dependent on the use of it. Your bedroom, living room and outdoor choices will differ from each other because of the material used, as well as the colour of the material.
Choosing the right colour
Very seldom is a throw blanket used for warmth. It’s mainly an additional decor element that can be used to give your bedroom or living room that much-needed pop of colour, and of course if the material is soft or comfortable, you can snuggle up with it in front of the television screen on cold nights. Throw blankets are the ideal solution for small spaces which do not have much room to decorate, so play around with colours and try to breathe fresh air into your bedroom with little effort.
Creative ways to use a throw blankets
Incorporate a throw onto your bedroom headboard
If you have a plain coloured headboard, you can take a colourful throw blanket and hang it over the headboard. This will add a new colour dimension to your bed layout.
Keep your couch arms covered
This is one of the most popular ideas when you’re new to this decor option You can fold your throw and place it over the arm of your couch. If it’s too long, double it up and fold it over again. It’s recommended that you use one throw per couch arm, as two could be overboard. If you have high wingback chairs and would rather lie your throws over the back of the chair, it looks just as stylish when you do it that way. This approach simply requires a throw with patterns or fringe elements to add a pop to the chair.
Add a personal touch to your guest bedroom
If you have guests who are coming to stay over the upcoming months, try and add a personal touch to their bedroom by incorporating a colourful throw blanket to their bed. You can buy many blankets for sale online to match the existing fitted sheet and night frill in one which you have on your guest bed. These two elements could be the same colours as your bed or different to give the room a pop of colour. You can either fold the blanket and or you can place it over the bed as a decorative piece.
Style according to the material
An important tip to note is that you need to style your throw according to the type of material you buy. For instance, if you are buying a fur throw, you should not fold it up. Because of the texture of the material, it is supposed to look “messy” so folding it won’t look appealing. It is recommended that you make use of it on the corner of your bed or on your couch.