I sometimes use a blanket instead of pillows for a client where a nice pop of color is needed .

I have pillows and blankets on all my couches. Not really for styling. Comfort, warm, and easier to toss in the washer for the cat hair. They like pillows and blankets as much as us humans do. What is being used depends on the seasons. In the middle of winter it's more likely do be double knit afgans, in the summer embroidered linens. I keep most of the blankets that are not in use in a 20 gallon pickle crock.

My blankets are kept on an antique wooden quilt rack next to the couch. Blankets are used for snuggling on the couch while reading or watching tv. Or napping of course. The blankets were chosen to go with the room decor but are not “styled” on the sofa. Too contrived for me.

Not styled. Folded up.

For this reason only.

Of course. And since I live in a cold climate, they are usually heated throws or blankets. If entertaining family members...the blankets stay out. If entertaining others...the blankets might be put away. My concession to style is that they usually are neutral colors or seasonal patterns.

Given this is third in a series of slip cover, pillows, "BANKIE" etc Houzz queries.......I'm more curious as to the vote/click /why motivation behind all?

It's not like we don't see all manner of pillows and throws? Punched, ( no please ) lumbar, square....etc! Draped, folded, for looks for comfort, .......: )

I keep one oversized pillow and a blanket on the leather couch for lounging an comfort, I also have a small ottoman with storage for an extra blanket or to be able to hide these in warmer weather.

Pillows only on our sofa not blankets. The sofa is custom made and beautiful on its own and piling more stuff on it would obscure all the details and make for a messy, forced ”look”. At least to my sensibilitie.

I have a blanket I keep on my couch, but it’s not decorative. In fact it’s quite ugly. But it’s a quilt that my aunt started before she died, and my mom finished it. It’s made of flannel, and it’s large and warm and soft, and I use it every single day. It’s to keep me comfy in my home, and I don’t have the type of friends of family that would judge me for my blanket not matching the couch.

I have multiple blankets on my couch and not for style, but for comfort. I love sitting in a pile of blankets and no particular style is going to stop me!

One thing for sure, my house does not have UGLY CLASHING issues like the photo - cold ugly grey with warm vibrant orange - did a color blind person pick out those pieces??? Stay within the same color field of warm or cool, or if not - at least the same color with warm and cool tones. Anyway - not seen such an ugly set up before as the grey and orange. And yes, in the winter I have a wool blanket on my sofa that matches/blends with the room - more to use than for looks.

I don't know if you call our throws stylish but they sure are nice and cozy on a cold winters night of TV viewing.

We keep our throws folded on the shelf under the large upholstered ottoman. It keeps the living room looking less cluttered, and still provides warm, snuggly options on winter nights.

I use various cream-colored throws for comfort/warmth as well as to add texture and interest to my neutral palette.

Yes, we keep a furry throw on the sofa we use most which is in our den where the tv resides. The sofa is smooth leather so the texture of the throw enhances the appearance.

The throw is ”staged” somewhat but is also used on a regular basis. furthermore, I think the orange and gray in the photo above looks great and not at all ”ugly clashing” as judged in the earlier comment. We all have our aesthetic senses that are very diverse; some of us are not fearful of color.

No I don't. The throws are folded up and stored on the bookshelves.

I keep a warm throw on the couch in the family room through the cold months. It stays folded across one of the arms, when not in use. The throw is a light cream color in a room of woods and warm colors, so it‘s not that noticeable.

Yes, I style.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!

The neighbor’s cat loves our throw:

Love the cat pictures!

I do not keep anything on the sofas other than the necessary pillows (two on each). When I need a blanket I just take it off the bed, use it, and then return it. I am not a fan of having stuff on furniture though I like quite a few of the pictures.

And while I have three all-black cats I don't worry about the hair as I vacuum regularly and the sofa color, a rich emerald, don't show it anyway. (Another, off to the side, is a pale green and does show the hair but it is easy to get off with a dry rubber dishwashing glove.)

Will usually keep a throw on the sofa in the winter when it's cozy to snuggle up in one during cold temps.

No. If I need a blanket, I bring it out and use it when I need it. I also don't keep extra pillows on my couch. I can generate enough clutter without having to resort to "clutter pillows".

But I do like the pet photos.

Oh, this is one of those divisive topics, like “How many throw pillows must one have on one’s sofa”😂😂! To each his own, I say; who cares? Some people are really into styling every part of their home, others are not at all, and some do it to a degree. We have minimal pillows (they’re just in the way, I personally never use one), and 1 throw on each sofa….not matching, but in congruent styles/colors…..both are natural wool, so no machine wash, but they’re warm and cozy, which is why I have them. I do put one lighter weight throw out in the warmer months, in a more neutral color. And while I’m not a big orange fan, gray absolutely goes with orange….warm and cool colors are often mixed successfully, even within fabrics, wallpaper etc.

In the den I always have a throw blanket that I have knitted over the back of the sofa. The cats sometimes lay on it, and it’s very practical when I have chills. It isn’t for looks although it’s quite nice.

No need for blankets where I live - I also do not have a fireplace. I do not have blankets on the beds either - just a comforter or bedspread. I pretty much never lie on the sofa. In fact, I do not have a sofa in L.A. - but we do have one in Palm Springs

We don't do it for fashion, but we do keep a quilt on one of our family room couches for chilly evening and/or napping needs.

A transitional climate dictates flexibility, so throws are a necessary part of providing comfort in a large room. I keep one on each of my sofas during fall and winter. They are put away during warmer months.

I have throw blankets in a basket near our sectional. Also keep one on the arm of the sectional. Our sectional has a recliner on each end and in the winter watch tv and love to put the throw blanket over my legs. Feels so warm and cozy.

We do keep cozy throw blankets in our designated TV room. However, we do not keep blankets in our more 'formal' living room. That room is kept cozy with comfortable sofas, wing chairs and a lovely focal fireplace.