A throw, as well as being a cover-up for when you're spending the evening on your sofa, is also a decorative feature – and some can be used to add a splash of colour to any lounge or bedroom. While some throws are soft and fluffy and like heaven to wrap around you, others are less luxurious to the touch but offer something masterful when it comes to bringing the design of your living room or bedroom together. Choosing a throw (or two, or three) can be a hard yet undoubtedly important decision when buying home decor, which is why we're here to help.
Let's face it: you can never have too many throws. We think it's a good idea to switch up the throws in your home to suit the season – from lightweight, colourful summery throws to deep coloured and thick options for autumn and winter. Don't even get us started on chunky knit throws as we all know these are bang on-trend right now. Then, there are muted colour throws for a subtle effect. See more in our best throws shopping edit just below.
Remember: if the decor in your room is busy, a plain colour throw will offer that element of calmness. On the other hand, a room with block-coloured walls may benefit from a patterned throw to lift the room to another level.
Visit our best duvets guide if you are switching out your bedding and you want something to keep you warm for winter.
10 fancy throws for your bed or sofa
1. DUSK Sicily Throw
2. Habitat Abstract Wave Pattern Throw
3. Dunelm Chunky Hand-Knitted Natural Knit Throw
4. John Lewis & Partners Fleece Throw
5. MADE.com Jael 100% Cotton Knitted Throw
6. Bedfolk The Linen & Cotton Throw
7. La Redoute Raoul Throw
8. Dunelm Modern Check Navy Sherpa Throw
9. DUSK Palma Throw
10. Dunelm Aaron Sherpa Throw
Where to buy a new throw?
Yet to find a fancy new throw to blend in with your modern living room or boho bedroom? Our help is what you need. Here are the most popular destinations to buy a throw online. Simply click through to shop a range of throws.
- Dunelm throws
- TK Maxx throws
- John Lewis throws
- The Range throws
- Wilko throws
- Matalan throws
- Argos throws
- IKEA throws
- Next throws
- M&S throws
What should you look out for when buying a throw?
Material
The choice of your throw material is completely down to your preference. Lots of throws are made from 100% cotton and they are super soft – as well as durable. While cheaper versions are normally made of polyester. High-quality throws are usually made using linen or a linen blend, though these will probably be quite lightweight.
Another thing to consider, along with material, is thickness. If you are buying a throw for use in winter, then choose something that's fluffy. You will also get some summer use out of this – perhaps in the garden – thanks to the unreliable British weather. Opt for a lighter throw for use on warm summer evenings, or just to use as a design statement.
Size
It goes without us saying that you'll want to buy a throw in a size to suit wherever you'll be putting it. If your new throw is for a single bed, opt for something smaller. Draping it over a larger bed? A bigger throw would be better. The bigger the throw the more people it can comfort, just remember that. Throws that are too big may drown out a smaller sofa, and they could look slightly out of place when splayed over an arm of a sofa, just an FYI.
Washing
Always check that your new throw is washable. Otherwise, if you have pets or children or if you yourself are a bit clumsy, you'll be making frequent trips to your local dry cleaners. Not ideal.
