A real invitation to relax, the blanket, placed on a sofa, brings a very appreciable cozy touch to the decoration. If this fabric is entirely dedicated to your comfort, to choose it well you must take into account the specificities linked to its manufacturing and thus combine them with your tastes and its future use. Let's discover together how to distinguish them to better find the perfect throw that will delight your interior!
Choosing the right blanket: introduction
Incorporating a throw into your home is a good idea. But depending on your sensitivity to different materials, the number of inhabitants and their ages, it is possible that certain choices are preferable.
Synthetic fiber throws
Ideal for large families or homes made up of four-legged companions, synthetic fiber throws (acrylic, polyester, velvet, microfiber, faux fur, fleece, etc.) have many everyday advantages:
- Easy to clean, they dry quickly,
- Little creased and robust over time,
- Light and very soft,
- Hypoallergenic,
- Among the least expensive and in various colors.
On the other hand, unlike natural fibers, synthetic blankets tend to generate static electricity. And also to attract dust. Please note: Synthetic fibers are easily flammable, therefore it is important not to have lit candles nearby.
Natural and plant fiber throws
The raw appearance of natural fibers is appreciated by many of us for its authentic character. The natural fibers used for the manufacture of textiles are of animal or plant origin.
Among these sources of production, we find on the animal side cashmere, wool, angora, silk, fur, pashmina and many others. On the plant side, the most famous fibers are cotton and linen. But in recent years, bamboo has appeared among the interesting materials in the world of household linen.
Generally very warm, throws made from natural animal fibers are fire-resistant, ecological and for some particularly soft (example: cashmere).
On the other hand, they are more expensive than synthetic or plant-based fibers and their compositions limit the number of colors. They are also more fragile, crease easily and lose their colors more quickly.
Good to know: natural fiber throws are delicate and therefore require specific maintenance which it is contraindicated to avoid for the good performance of the textile.
To go further, find out how to understand and choose your fabric .
What style of throw for my interior?
If your choice is made regarding the material, your throw must go with your interior decoration and must obviously match the color and look of your sofa to offer the expected charm.
Throws and patterns
In order to maintain a balance in the design of your home, it is recommended to choose a blanket whose color of at least one of the patterns will be found among the tones of your room, whether with that of the curtains, walls or furniture.
For your throw to be a central and tasteful element, you must avoid combining it with other patterned elements, sofas or cushions, etc.
Good to know: It is true that patterns are in vogue, but be careful, an excessive combination of them gives a colorful and visually uncomfortable appearance. Generally speaking, a single-color sofa goes easily with a patterned throw and allows you to:
- Contrast with the color of the sofa by cleverly highlighting its material (microfiber, leather, tweed style, etc.),
- Highlight the shape and legs of your sofa,
- Break the lines and thus give another movement.
Note: Your favorite patterns on your blanket reveal your personality (example: your graphic side), whereas, present on an entire wall, they would be quite unsightly.
Color, but which one to choose?
Choosing the right color for your blanket is simple. Know that its mission is to create contrast to attract attention! As with patterns, color is essential and reveals your personality as well as that of your interior.
A dark-colored sofa will always be highlighted by the presence of a light throw. The texture must therefore be attractive with its softness (example: a dark brown leather sofa and a thick beige throw). Conversely, in a room or on a light-colored sofa, a throw in a bright and possibly tangy color gives tone (example: on a white or light gray sofa, a fuchsia, turquoise or yellow throw) .
Good to know: There are double-sided throws with one plain side and another multi-colored side, to adapt more easily depending on your layout.
A blanket and lots of tips
Your throw must shine on your sofa, but it can also have several functions! A throw is nothing other than a blanket, whose function is primarily decorative part of the time. It can then also be used as a bedspread, especially if you have a convertible sofa.
If you have chosen a durable material (and therefore easily washable), your blanket can accompany a picnic and give it charm.
Of course, fans of “do it yourself” can have fun and make their own throws to suit their interior.
Please note: Do not hesitate to have several throws for your pleasure but also to correspond to the holidays, the seasons and their temperatures. To make your interior rhyme with the calendar, find out how to change your decor according to the seasons .
