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Throw Blankets: How to Use These Snuggly and Stylish Stylemakers
5 fabulous throws and how to use them for instant color and warmth
The throw blanket is a common accessory to furnishings. They're more than simply functional; they are stylemakers that add pattern, color 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 favorite throws that would be great in your home, or as a gift for someone special, as well as examples showing how to use them.
Use as a headboard throw. Drape a throw in a fun print over an upholstered headboard for a new look. Keep it in place using velcro.
Create a colorful back cushion. This is a great idea to add color 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.
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.
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.
Cozy Throw
This cozy throw is great for the casual-cascade style, when you don’t have to keep it folded. It has nice fringes and is so nice for snuggling up in on a cold winter night.
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.
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 cozier.
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 sofa, and play with the tucking a bit here and there.
Outdoor luxury. This is the perfect weather for snuggling outdoors. If you are having a romantic party for two, or a larger gathering at night, have it outside while the weather is still warm. Drape faux fur throws over the furniture for a cozy feeling, and light up the candles.
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.
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.
How to get this look. I adore the look of a throw placed down the center 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.
Missoni Home Lancillotto Throw
Fabulous throw No. 1. This Missoni throw has great texture and pattern and the colors are deep, yet relaxing. I can see this used in a tween or teenage bedroom, folded at the foot of a twin or full bed.
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Scholten & Baijings Luxury Throw/Blanket
Fabulous throw No. 2. Modern and dreamy at the same time, this throw has simple lines that have just the right amount of bold color to be used as a focal point in a masculine or feminine room. Try it at the end of bed, or draped over a sofa in a neutral space.
Fabulous throw No. 3. This wildly eccentric afghan gives a fun whimsical spin draped over a chair, or even hung on the wall. It brings in so many different colors to work with.
Zambia Throw - Chocolate
Fabulous throw No. 4. Add a little bit of animal (faux, of course) for a luxurious feel. And you will love the price! There are other colorful luxe ones to choose from this retailer's website.
Solid Cashmere Throw
Fabulous throw No. 5. These cashmere throws are in all the right colors this season: red, autumn glaze, and deep coral. Reds are sexy colors, so drape a chair with one of these and declare the chair “hot!”
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