Our home is where we feel happy, safe and free. No matter where we spend our days, we always go home, wind down, rest and start the new day with a cup of coffee or tea. Understandably, most want to make our homes cosy and warm year-round, not only in autumn and winter. We constantly strive to create a warm retreat out of our living space, planning makeovers or buying new furniture. However, we sometimes forget the little things usually make a big impact, and so is with cosiness. Often, it takes a throw blanket to infuse the needed warmth into your home area.
What Is the Purpose of a Bed Throw?
Whether used as a blanket or a rug, throws are little to medium-sized decorative fabric pieces that can bring colour and texture to a space. They’re versatile, and you can use them to make a room feel warm and inviting by arranging them over chairs, couches or the floor.
However, the purpose of cosy throw rugs for beds goes beyond aesthetics – they’re practical; you can wrap yourself in one if you always have it on hand, instantly making you feel completely different. There is a profound psychological reason for that. In psychology, blankets, coverlets, and throw rugs are frequently known as "security or transitional items."
Studies indicate that the sense of security and comfort we experience as children often carries over into adulthood as a subconscious sensory emotion. Simply put, we feel comfortable and at ease with things that remind us of our childhood "blankey," even in our adult lives. How can you style throw rugs for beds to create that feeling of cosiness in your home?
How to Style a Bed with a Throw?
You can use a throw rug to style your bed, sofa, armchair or stool – it’s so versatile that you can use it to make any corner of your home cosier and stylish. Here are 5 easy ideas of how to effortlessly make it work.
Draped Across the Bed's Corner
This is the so-called "messy look". Don't let the term deceive you, though; the bedroom will have the perfect amount of "lived-in factor" thanks to its carefree demeanour. It has a cosy, welcoming, comfy, and warm vibe.
We suggest spreading out the blanket, squeezing it in the middle, and folding it over one of the bed's corners for the optimal appearance (we usually pick the corner closest to the door for the best initial impression). Then take a step back and assess where you might need to gather, tug, or distribute it; but avoid overanalysing the situation. As the name implies, effortless appearance is just that—effortless.
Neatly Folded on the Bed
The structured throw style is ideal when using a symmetrical pair of artworks in bedrooms or high-end houses. Many interior designers use this style in master bedrooms to attract older audiences who prefer this "hotel-like" styling. We advise using a blanket cover or a throw, but not both, to create a clean and organised look.
Draped Over the Sofa
The best way to style throws is so that you can use them when showcasing them. Snuggling up for a blanket while curled up on a couch is the cosiest thing ever. The secret to this appearance? After laying the throw flat, reach out and grasp its exact centre. Place that centre over the back of the couch and let it hang down from the centre. The throw will come together in the end. Just fluff, arrange, and stack the pillows on the throw.
A loosely folded throw draped over the front and back of the sofa makes any living space feel cosy. Anyone strolling by is enticed to merely grab the throw rug and curl up on the couch by its relaxed placement and gorgeous, velvety cushions.
Folded Over the Chaise
Similar to the last example, the goal of this throw arrangement is to create a cosier and more welcoming appearance for the living area. Fold the blanket precisely lengthwise over the chaise lounge's corner to make it more precisely done.
Draped Over a Lounge Chair or an Ottoman
Lounge chairs alone look boring when positioned in a room’s corner. Adding a throw to the back or the arm of these seats gives what would otherwise be a blank space some visual interest. Tip: Place a cushion on top of the throw To add more comfort.
Because of their extraordinary versatility, we adore styling ottomans. They can serve as pouffes, coffee tables, footstools, or extra chairs for visiting guests. Adding a throw rug over the ottoman will provide a layer of intrigue and texture, depending on the living area and style we're looking for.
The ideal replacement for ornamental ladders in entryways or bedrooms. Just drape a thin throw over the rack to draw attention and place a few magazines on top of it. This simple choice always turns out well with just a little work.
