Sofa throws serve a decorative purpose, as it can add a pop of color in an otherwise neutral room. You can also use a sofa throw as a cover to warm you up in a chilly or drafty room. If your sofa is outdated, tuck the sofa throw inside the sofa to make a simple slipcover.
As we're sure you've probably already figured, the main purpose of a throw is to add style to a home space! Most commonly, throws are used to add an additional decorative element to a bed, although throws can also be used in other areas of the home, such as on the sofa in the living room.
Whether folded neatly or tossed casually, throws are an essential part of bed styling, bringing colour, texture and warmth to the boudoir. Tarina Wood of Oh Eight Oh Nine is the queen of bed styling and often layers throw upon throw upon throw!
Fold your throw in half length and then half once more. From there, you can drape it directly onto the arm of your sofa. Or, drape it over one corner of the sofa and position a throw pillow over the part that is on the front of the sofa. Position an unfolded blanket on the sofa to make it look comfy.
To Style: Simply fold the throw lengthwise in half and then in half again. Then fold your throw in half widthwise. Drape your throw over the arm of the couch with the decorative edge (if your throw has one) down the side of the sofa. Do not allow the throw to extend below the bottom of the couch.
A large piece of woven material used as a covering for warmth, especially on a bed.
Too many cushions and your living room could look cluttered, and they may even make the sofa less comfy. As a general rule, we reckon a two- or three-seater sofa needs a maximum of three cushions. If your sofa's larger then you can get away with more. Think six or more on a large corner sofa.
The main difference between throw and blanket layers is purpose. Blankets are designed for bed warmth and are laid atop other bedding layers. In contrast, throws are a type of blanket and are more decorative—a human-sized layer for cozy afternoons or furniture accents.
A "throw" is a piece of material used to cover a sofa (e.g. to keep it clean). It is large in area so it is "thrown" over the sofa. So if you put (or "throw") a pillow at random on a bed, this gives rise to its name.
So in conclusion, a lot of it is about sizing…so a standard throw is small (too small for the end of a bed), so opt for a bed blanket, quilt, coverlet or beadspread instead. They're all generally around the same size, except the bedspread, which is large enough to cover your whole bed.
Heat from the sun, or really any direct heat, does not mix well with leather. If your couch is in a spot where it gets a lot of direct sunlight or is near some other heat source, this may be causing your leather to get sticky. Hot and humid weather may also be the culprit.
Use an old broom handle or pole lengthwise on top of the cover in the crack between the seating cushions and the back of the sofa. Stuff it down deep and it will hold that area pretty well. And the more surface area/weight you hang off the back the more likely it is to stay put.
While you don't need to have throw pillows on your couch, throw pillows are an easy way to redecorate and can make your sofa more inviting. You can easily remove your throw pillows when you want more space or keep them on your couch for a polished look.
We recommend using anywhere from 3 to 6 cushions for a 3 seater sofa. Using 3 cushions creates a pared down look, 4 cushions helps to create symmetry, while using 5 and 6 cushions creates a much fuller look with plenty of opportunity to showcase textural and size differences.
It really doesn't matter which colours you chose as long as the tones are similar. And that goes for adding patterns too – stick to the same shades and similar fabrics and you can break any rule you want!
You can't go wrong with your blanket neatly folded on the seat or arm of your couch. We often like to do this when the blanket is pretty thin and has a nice pattern. This can be on the arm of your couch, the back of your couch (folded in thirds, off-centered), or draped on the seat of your couch.
Pendleton throw blankets typically range from $100 to $230.
Decorate with luxurious fabrics
Cushions in natural linens, soft leather or luxurious velvet can really lift a sofa or an occasional chair making your setting appear more expensive than it is. Likewise, the right curtains can make an interior look well-considered and more opulent.
Indeed, it is possible - even easy - to give your leather too much conditioner. Leather can only eat up so much conditioner before its starts to regurgitate. As conditioner absorbs through tiny pores, it can build up.
When dust and moisture become sandwiched between the fibers without being able to escape, it causes a sticky buildup to occur. This buildup is common in a variety of leather products including jackets, belts, gloves, bags and shoes.