Discovering the Plaid

Winter is coming, temperatures are dropping, it’s snowing outside… what could be better at the end of the day than an armchair, a warm throw, and a hot chocolate?

The throw is the quintessential armchair and sofa blanket, thanks to its compact size and the soft materials chosen for its production. Unlike a classic blanket, a throw is usually smaller, combining the practical function of keeping you warm with a more decorative purpose.

Throws have now become a highly popular home decor accessory for enhancing the rooms in your home. We can place one in the living room for relaxing moments on the sofa, in the bedroom as an addition to the duvet on colder nights, or simply around the house to decorate and enrich the space.

The choice of the right throw can depend on several factors:

• aesthetic considerations related to the room where it will be placed
• choice of material based on allergies or washing requirements
• size based on how it will be used

 Let’s look together, case by case, at how we can choose the throw that best suits our needs.

THE THROW’S DESIGN

To choose a throw that matches your home, it is important to consider the style of the room where you will place it.

You can choose a throw in a color or pattern that matches the headboard or sofa cover. When choosing a color, you can opt for tone-on-tone or create contrast with light and dark shades. For a balanced look, avoid patterns in rooms that are already highly decorated, or colors that clash with the rest of the room.

If you don’t like the look of a throw left out in the open, you can opt for a wicker basket in which to roll it up and store it at the end of the day.

To keep the room tidy at all times, it is important to consider where to place the throw. A blanket left crumpled or bunched up on the sofa will make the room look chaotic and untidy. Instead, arrange the throw decoratively by placing it over the back of the sofa or folding it on an ottoman.

CHOOSING THE MATERIALS

There are now throws available in a variety of fabrics: wool, polyester, camel hair, and more…

Wool is certainly the most popular choice thanks to its softness and ability to generate warmth. To reduce pilling, meaning the formation of small fluff balls on the surface, throws made from wool blended with other fibers or polyester are often recommended.

Discover our throws for beds and sofas and start decorating your home with style.