Throwing Some Light on Throws
There's more to throws than just tossing one on the arm of your sofa. Here are fabulous ideas for using them
The throw blanket is a common accessory to furnishings. They’re more than simply functional; they are stylemakers that add pattern, colour and warmth to any room. They are lightweight, can be draped anywhere, and make fantastic housewarming and holiday gifts. If you have thought about adding a throw to a room but thought it was too complicated to work with, think again. There are a lot of ways to do it so it doesn’t look sloppy. Here are some favourite throws that would be great in your home, or as a gift for someone special, as well as examples showing how to use them.
Create a colourful back cushion
This is a great idea to add colour to a neutral chair. Use a throw or two, draping it over the chair after folding it lengthwise. Then, tuck it under the seat cushion to keep it in place.
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This is a great idea to add colour to a neutral chair. Use a throw or two, draping it over the chair after folding it lengthwise. Then, tuck it under the seat cushion to keep it in place.
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Over-the-arm, waiter style
One of the easiest ways to drape a thin throw is to fold it lengthwise and drape it over the arm. If it is too long after you fold it lengthwise, fold it in half.
One of the easiest ways to drape a thin throw is to fold it lengthwise and drape it over the arm. If it is too long after you fold it lengthwise, fold it in half.
Create a casual cascade
Drape your throw over the back right or left side of a high-back chair. Don’t worry about how it falls, it will look so warm and cozy. Choose a throw with fringed edges so it finishes looking soft as it nears the back leg.
Drape your throw over the back right or left side of a high-back chair. Don’t worry about how it falls, it will look so warm and cozy. Choose a throw with fringed edges so it finishes looking soft as it nears the back leg.
Guest room warmth
Make simple bedding look more personal by adding a throw. Just fold it lengthwise and drape it across the end of the bed.
Make simple bedding look more personal by adding a throw. Just fold it lengthwise and drape it across the end of the bed.
Layer on the contrast
Give twin beds more attitude with a throw. If using solid bedding, add a patterned throw for a fun touch. If using a patterned bedding, use a solid throw to bring out a particular colour.
Give twin beds more attitude with a throw. If using solid bedding, add a patterned throw for a fun touch. If using a patterned bedding, use a solid throw to bring out a particular colour.
Warm up a big bed
Try a throw blanket in a deep shade of brown to place on a king bed that has light bedding. It will make the large bed feel cosier.
Try a throw blanket in a deep shade of brown to place on a king bed that has light bedding. It will make the large bed feel cosier.
Don’t fold the fur throw
The great thing about using something as lush as (faux) fur is that it looks better messy! Don’t try folding it, it is too thick. Simply drape it over the corner of your armchair or sofa, and play with the tucking a bit here and there.
The great thing about using something as lush as (faux) fur is that it looks better messy! Don’t try folding it, it is too thick. Simply drape it over the corner of your armchair or sofa, and play with the tucking a bit here and there.
Very furry equals very fun in the bedroom
Add Hollywood glamour with a big fur throw draped over your bed. Add silky sheets, and feel like a celebrity!
Tip: Make sure your throw is wider than your bed. This also works with smaller fur throws. Just use it at the foot of the bed.
Add Hollywood glamour with a big fur throw draped over your bed. Add silky sheets, and feel like a celebrity!
Tip: Make sure your throw is wider than your bed. This also works with smaller fur throws. Just use it at the foot of the bed.
Outdoor comfort
If you are having a romantic party for two, or a larger gathering at night, drape a lightweight throw over the furniture to protect the surface and add colour.
If you are having a romantic party for two, or a larger gathering at night, drape a lightweight throw over the furniture to protect the surface and add colour.
The corner fold
For chaise lounges, try folding your throw lengthwise, then in half, and angle it on the corner of the edge of your seat cushion. Thin blankets work better for this.
For chaise lounges, try folding your throw lengthwise, then in half, and angle it on the corner of the edge of your seat cushion. Thin blankets work better for this.
Pull it up
Throws don’t need to stay at the end of your bed. If you have a large throw, pull it three quarters up the bed and you will add warmth as well as interest.
Throws don’t need to stay at the end of your bed. If you have a large throw, pull it three quarters up the bed and you will add warmth as well as interest.
Tight-back sofa throw-down
Open a thin throw and drape it across the back of a tight-back sofa. This type of sofa does not have separate back pillows to sink into, so the throw will hold its form better.
Open a thin throw and drape it across the back of a tight-back sofa. This type of sofa does not have separate back pillows to sink into, so the throw will hold its form better.
How to get this look
I adore the look of a throw placed down the centre of a sofa. It can make an old sofa look updated. Drape a big fun throw lengthwise or widthwise (play with it and see which way fits better) over your sofa, tuck it into the sofa crease so it stays in place, then add pillows to cover the crease.
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