Blanket season can loosely be described as any time the mercury dips below t-shirts-and-shorts temperatures, which, let’s face it, in the UK, is often.
We’re not complaining though (much). Cooler weather simply gives us an excuse to curl up under a blanket in front of the box with a cup of something warm and soothing. But which blanket to reach for?
When the weather’s really frosty outside, you can’t beat the look, feel and touch of a faux fur blanket. Offering buckets of wholesome hygge vibes, these throws are made with synthetic fibres that mimic the effect of animal hide without harming a single critter. As far as winter homewares go, they’re a win-win.
Tuck yourself up in one on the sofa, drape them over a lonesome chair or lay them across the foot of your bed and hey presto! An instantly cosy home with texture and a pop of colour to boot.
There are plenty on the market at varying price points but the more expensive ones tend to feel the nicest against the skin. Makes sense: you get what you pay for.
We’ve rounded up the most stylish faux fur throws below. Shop the edit now and say hello to Hygge.
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John Lewis Ruched Throw, Chinchila
An elegant throw can instantly elevate a space, and this Chinchila-style throw is a textbook example. The colours and textures make it look far more expensive than it is, and both the faux fur and silky lining mean it feels dreamy against the skin, no matter how you choose to drape it.
Buy now £150.00, John Lewis
The White Company Super-Soft Faux-Fur Throw
Available in two sizes and four colours, The White Company’s Super-Soft Faux-Fur Throw is an invitation to cancel all plans and stay home. The blanket features faux suede on the reverse, heightening the sense of luxury.
Buy now £170.00, The White Company
Graham & Green Olive Green Ribbed Throw
Offering bonfire levels of cosiness, Graham & Green’s sumptuous throw comes in this warming olive green hue offering a subtle burst of colour to your interiors. The polyester-made look is completely machine washable, making it easy to take care of too.
Buy now £85.00, Graham & Green
Dunelm Faux Cow Throw
Cowhide is the quickest way to give your ranch a Wild West-style makeover. Sidestep the traditional method and go faux and fabulous with a hand from Dunelm. The homewares destination has this faux fur blanket for sale, splattered with distinctive bovine markings. Crafted with ultra-soft modacrylic and polyester, the neutral palette means it will tie in seamlessly with most interior styles.
Buy now £65.00, Dunelm
John Lewis Faux Fur Throw, Natural Stripe
Luxuriate in the softness of John Lewis’s throw, a faux fur style with a stripe running through it as an extra detail. It offers a stylish way to increase the warmth of your duvet.
Buy now £120.00, John Lewis
Dusk Ribbed Faux Fur Sofa Throw
Offering supreme softness with a contemporary ribbed bubble design, this extra puffy throw is available in a calming taupe colourway,
Buy now £40.00, Dusk
BATTILO HOME Brown Faux Fur Throw Blanket
Thick and plush with rich colour detailing, it’s hard to believe this throw is made from a polyester and acrylic blend - but it is. The super soft fibres make it the perfect thing to curl up under and it looks just as good casually slung over furniture too. Measures a generous 150 x 200cm.
Buy now £73.99, Amazon
Alpen Home Rilla Throw
The elusive snow leopard is the muse for this blanket which mimics the animal’s markings through the kinder medium of faux fur. The machine washable blanket comes in two sizes, allowing you to snuggle deeper into its depths in the large 200 x 220cm side or share with a lucky someone.
Buy now £33.99, Wayfair
Horimote Home Luxury Plush Faux Fur Throw Blanket
You won’t need to go anywhere near the central heating with this shaggy throw over you. Warm, soft and lustrous, the long pile is lined with faux suede on the underside. Feels as good as it looks.
Buy now £47.99, Amazon
Dunelm Plush Faux Fur 130cm x 180cm Throw
Inspired by mink hide, this faux fur blanket offers a cruelty-free way to inject warmth into your interiors. The machine washable design is reversible with a soft lining to snuggle under and keep cosy.
Buy now £28.00, Dunelm
Brown Checkerboard Faux Fur Throw
A slightly alternative take on the traditional, alpine-inspired faux fur blanket, we adore the rust and taupe colourway of this sumptuously soft checkerboard throw.
Buy now £22.00, ASDA
Joe Browns Luxury Super Soft Faux Fur Throw
Bundling up in a soft blanket isn’t just for keeping warm; one could argue it’s an act of self-love. Feel cocooned in Joe Brown’s faux fur throw which resembles the hide of a fawn.
Buy now £40.00, Joe Browns
