As the the weather becomes increasingly frightful, it becomes abundantly clear that cosy season is upon us.
Collect your stash of hot water bottles, stock up on instant hot chocolate and cancel all your evening plans for the foreseeable future – when it’s cold, there’s only one thing any of us want to do, and it’s snuggling up on the sofa with our favourite blanket and the entire Harry Potter boxset on repeat.
Chances are, you’ve got a raggedy old fleece blanket that you’ve been using for as many winters as you can remember. It’s been washed enough times that the fleece feels more like a towelling material, and it’s likely got some strange, dried stains dotted like a gloopy constellation from TV dinners gone by.
We understand the sentimental value, and we’re not necessarily saying you should throw said blanket away, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a dedicated sofa blanket that actually covers your feet? A blanket that you won’t have to stuff into the depths of the ottoman as soon as the doorbell rings?
Owning a chic throw to hang across your sofa is a hallmark of true adulthood. While incredibly stylish, nobody said a classic throw blanket can’t be incredibly plush and ultra-soft. We’re talking about the kind of piece that sends you into an afternoon doze so deep that you wake up wondering what year it is.
We’ve rounded up a selection of the best and cosiest blankets that will last you for many more winters to come.
Shop them below
John Lewis Faux Fur Throw, Tourmaline
Faux fur throw blankets simply never go out of style. A means to instantly transform any living space into a wintery alpine setting, simply pop one of those hour-long realistic fireplace videos onto the smart TV, pour yourself a glass of red wine and settle in for the evening with a good book and this beautiful tourmaline-toned blanket.
Buy now £132.00, John Lewis
Morris & Co. Scallop Embroidered and Quilted Throw
For those who prefer a traditional, quilted approach to winter comfort, look no further than this beautiful scalloped-edge throw by Morris & Co. The perfect piece to transfer any cosy human from bed to the sofa, then back to bed again, this 100 per cent cotton quilt is as good-looking as it is practical.
Buy now £220.00, John Lewis
Arket Evelina Kroon Wool Blanket
Arket’s preppy throws have been spotted in influencer homes across the globe. Inject your space with some personality and shop dopamine-inducing designs to snuggle up under.
Buy now £97.00, Arket
The White Company Lyra Throw
You can never go wrong with The White Company. Offering the most sumptuous snuggle on the market is the Lyra throw, which showcases a heavy-knit construction and a chic mink tone.
Buy now £95.00, The White Company
Pendleton Jacquard Blanket - Smith Rock
In Pendleton, Oregon at the turn of the twentieth century, a local woollen mill began production of a line of authentic Native American wool blankets in striking designs inspired by nature for the Umatilla and Cayuse tribes in the Pacific Northwest.
Popularity quickly spread across other tribes and the Pendleton blanket’s legendary status was thus born. Favoured for expert craftsmanship, beautiful designs and all-round supremely cosy feel, the Pendleton blanket is a sure-fire investment for those biting winter months.
Buy now £315.00, END
Toast Hand Quilted Velvet Throw
Available in an array of neutral, autumnal hues, this hand-quilted velvet throw blanket has a weighty, luxuriously soft finish. Though born towards the end of summer, Virgos thrive in cosy environments, and an opulent throw blanket is sure to help them relax and unwind as the mercury begins to drop.
Buy now £260.00, Toast
J.J Textile Blue Duck Throw
Swap your Christmas goose, turkey, or other miscellaneous flightless bird for duck this Christmas. This blue and white throw from small business J.J Textile is 100 per cent wool, and 100 per cent adorable. Designed in the UK and inspired by the British countryside, this luxurious blanket would serve as a great indoor or outdoor accessory.
Buy now £120.00, Wolf & Badger
M&S Ribbed Faux Fur Throw
Gloriously soft and wonderfully low maintenance, this ribbed faux fur throw from M&S is available in both medium and large sizes. It instantly adds texture to any space, while its premium feeling makes it a home accessory that everyone will reach for during cosy movie nights.
Buy now £69.00, M&S
Anthropologie Talula Sunshine Quilted Bedspread
Anthropologie’s Talula Sunshine Quilted Bedspread is designed to spark instant joy. A warming array of lemon yellow, satsuma and aqua blend to form a vintage-inspired spread. Inspired by Indian block-printing techniques, this joyful decor is set to drench the bed in summery tones.
Buy now £178.00, Anthropologie
Woolmark Pure New Wool Blanket
Available in a choice of colours and sizes (this one is 75 x 100cm), this all wool blanket is edged with a thick polyamide satin ribbon with reinforced seams to ensure it lasts longer.
If you’ve got your central heating on a timer and don’t want to risk waking up cold in the middle of the night, this blanket is the perfect in-between. Dry clean only.
Buy now £30.00, La Redoute
