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Hello. We’re here to tell you what a throw is, what makes it different from a blanket and what you can do with a throw. Then we will take you through the types of throws and how to use each type.
Throws are kind of like blankets. When you type “throws definition” into Google, you get this:
“Sometimes referred to as throw blankets, throws are just one type of blanket. Blankets can be any type of cover designed to provide warmth, and while throws are technically blankets, not all blankets are throws.”
This is from a website called Lands’ End. It’s a fair definition but not one we’re too gaga over. Here is what we’ve come up with:
Throws are what you literally can throw on a sofa, a bed, or a chair. It’s something like a blanket except it’s usually smaller and is meant to add personality to your home.
A blanket has one major purpose: to provide you with warmth while you sleep. It is functional in nature.
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A throw is the more flamboyant cousin. It has many purposes and here are the major ones:
A blanket, on the other hand:
With the definition of throws out of the way, let’s dig into what YOU can do with a throw!
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You can do many things with a throw. Here are some things that come to mind:
With the exception of some of these, uhm, ideas, most of them are definitely applicable.
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Before we dig into the types of throw blankets, we’re going to look into the criteria behind creating these types.
We can divide throw blankets on the basis on what fabric they’re created from.
We can also look at the functionality of a throw blanket and take it from there.
Or we can look into the certain vibe or aesthetic a throw would fit into and go the whole home decor theorist way.
For the sake of all our sanities, we’re tried to divide the task up.
The first criterion is on the basis of what these throws do:
CRITERION #1: Show throws vs. functional throws
Is your throw is meant to be just this absolutely gorgeous thing that lays perfectly curated on the arm of a beautiful sofa?
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Or is it something that while looking good also serves the purpose of being all warm and snuggly?
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You may want to go for solely the show kind of throws (what we’re calling “show throws”) if you host a lot of guests in your space. This would be a popular option in hotel lobbies and restaurants. Perhaps in a lounge too.
The question we’d like you to ask is this: will you snuggle with it?
Do you want to snuggle with it?
Do you like snuggling?
Is there any reason you can think of to not snuggle?
If your answers were: yes, yes, yes, and no, then hello, you require a functional throw. If your answers were the opposite (basically you need something that looks gorgeous and isn’t meant to be hugged by humans, dogs or cats), then to browse at some show throws you go.
Example of a show throw would be a faux fur throw that only have fur on one side. Of course, you can cuddle up with the other side, but its primary purpose is to look good.
A functional throw, on the other hand, would be a faux fur throw that is reversible (soft faux fur on both sides) or perhaps a cotton throw. Cottons throws are great because they're light, soft against the skin, and easy to carry around.
Red Riding Hood Energy Throw and When Life Gives You Lemons Energy Throw
Which brings us to the second criterion…
Criterion #2: What are they made up of?
Throws can be made of many different kinds of fabric and each one has its own pros and cons.
Here is the major type of fabrics used to create throws:
Snowy White Faux Fur Throw
English Cottage Throw
(There are other fabrics throws are made of. Cashmere and wool are often common options. However, we’ve not included them in the list since we try not to promote anything that is not made with sustainable and cruelty-free fabrics.)
All in all
Okay now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, it is time to bring everything together in a nice little nugget for you. Like a fortune cookie. You open the fortune cookie and here is what it says:
It’s been an exhausting year. Snuggle up!