When the temperature dips, the layers begin to pile up. Truly, there's no place we'd rather be than curled up on the couch with all of our cozy accouterments within an arm's reach — including our favorite throw blanket.
The best throw blankets look beautiful, feel divine, and keep you just the right balance of warm and comfy. Finding a great throw blanket for your home will be largely a matter of personal taste, so consider what your particular style preferences and cozy criteria might be (i.e., how smooth, fuzzy, warm, or weighty you might want it).
Make sure you check the material of your throw blanket before you buy, as this will be the best indicator of its quality. Cashmere and merino wool are pretty much the height of throw-blanket luxury, as these naturally derived materials are sleek, cool-to-the-touch, and lightweight. However, they don't come cheap.
Synthetic materials like acrylic and microfiber polyester may not be as breathable as natural fibers, but they're more affordable and offer a soft feel with more texture and color variety. And just like in bedding, 100% cotton or cotton blends are always a good choice since this blanket material tends to be airy, stylistically versatile, and easy to wash.
Size
Although there's quite a lot of variance across most brands, the standard throw blanket size is 50x60 inches. This is a good size for one or maybe two people to share. As you scale up, you'll approach bed blanket-sized throws for even more room to snuggle. For reference, a twin-sized comforter is about 68x86 inches, and a king-sized comforter is 92x105 inches.
Care
Many of the throw blankets in this guide are machine-washable, though a few are dry-clean or spot-clean only. We recommend following the care instructions on all of these blankets and treating them as gently as you can. Keep in mind, too, that some chunky-knit style blankets and those with loose or textured weaves can more easily get snagged on your pets' paws.
Without further ado, get ready to tuck in for the night with one of these 15 best throw blankets.
If you love the silkiness of faux fur, you need the Tuddrom Fuzzy Faux Fur Throw Blanket — it's one of the most popular throws on Amazon, with nearly 30K reviews.
It's a dual-sided design, too, with a soft, shaggy texture on top and a shorter, lustrous fleece underneath. The whole piece is made of microfiber, so it's sure to keep you nice and warm — and the low price tag doesn't hurt, either.
One side is silky while the other side is sherpa, so any way that you want to cuddle with the Sunbeam Heated Throw Blanket is a win. This editor-favorite electric throw blanket is equipped with three different heat settings delivered through its ThermoFine warming technology, though it feels almost exactly like a normal blanket.
As our tester Zarah Kavarana says in her review, “Though you can feel the wires inside the fabric, they’re fine enough to prevent poke-age or any inflexible feel. In fact, I was pleased to find that the blanket didn’t mold to my body any differently than a regular one.”
Not everyone's a fan of the overly plush and fuzzy throws, and we get it: If you're looking for something that'll look beautiful draped over your couch (while also keeping your toes warm when you need it), the BOURINA Throw Blanket is the best one for you.
This flatweave blanket is made of smooth acrylic, and it is accented with raised zigzag stitching and fringe for a more elevated style. Even if it isn't the cushiest pick on this list, this lightweight throw is an undeniable fan favorite, with over 33K reviews on Amazon.
This inexpensive faux-fur throw blanket may be easy on the wallet, but it doesn't feel cheap. In fact, it brings the warmth and the comfort in spades. The Everlasting Comfort Luxury Faux Fur Throw Blanket has short, silky polyester fibers that are textured in a way that feels so soothing to run your hand across them.
Key Specs
Material
Polyester
Dimensions
50x65 inches
Care
Machine-washable
Available colors
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Dual-Sided Comfort
Eddie Bauer Reversible Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
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Dual-Sided Comfort
Eddie Bauer Reversible Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
Don't let the rustic flannel style fool you — this is the blanket equivalent of glamping. Lightweight and lined with a plush sherpa backing, the Eddie Bauer Flannel Sherpa Throw Blanket is ideal for wrapping up with by the fireplace. It comes in a number of different cozy-looking plaid patterns, too.
If you feel comforted by the soothing press of a weighted blanket and you love the hygge appeal of chunky knit blankets, you have to get the Nuzzie Knit Weighted Blanket. It topped our in-house weighted blanket test, with one person describing it as “nice and soft, [and it has a] cool knit aesthetic. Very pleasing to the touch.”
Its polyester material is stretchy, cool, and soft, and the fiber itself comes from recycled water bottles. The large-scale knit allows air to flow through, but the ample size provides just enough weight without ever feeling stifling.
If you want cloud-like softness, airy breathability, and the perfect level of warmth to keep you feeling snug, Merino wool material is probably one of the best materials to look for. The Variously Moonlight Merino Throw is ethically handmade by Nepalese artisans, and the meticulous sourcing and care of the natural material show through when experienced in real life. Just make sure to hand-wash or dry-clean it only.
As someone who finds synthetic materials a little too warm in my radiator-heated apartment, this throw blanket's fluffy feel and gentle insulation is an incredible treat.
Dual-sided blankets are amazing because they combine the style and comfort that homebodies adore.
The L.L.Bean Fisherman Cabled Fleece Throw comprises an acrylic-yarn, cable-knit pattern on the front with fuzzy polyester lining that provides an extra warm backdrop. The texture is incredible, but the size is really best for one to enjoy at a time.
If you're obsessed with waffle-towel textures, you'll love the Parachute Waffle Cotton Throw. This comfortably light yet sublimely soft throw blanket makes one reviewer feel as though they were “staying in a villa in the south of France.”
Its easy-breezy cotton material is low-maintenance, and it's just the right weight and size to bring to bed if you want more warmth.
The Brooklinen Cashmere-Lambswool Throw Blanket is light, cool, and silky — a layer for all seasons. The smooth texture of its blended material brings the feeling of unmatched luxury to your lounge space. With care, it’ll retain its like-new texture for a long time.
This throw blanket has been draped over my couch arm for years now, and its cool-to-the-touch and buttery soft texture just never gets old.
Enveloping you like the dreamiest oversized sweater, the West Elm Cotton Knit Throw blanket is a sofa accessory that looks as good as it feels — plus, it comes in the most playful color palette!
Its simple seed stitch is stretchy, lightly nubby, and way more pet-friendly than a chunky-knit blanket. And if you're someone who tends to get a little too warm under a heavy woolen blanket, this is the best throw blanket for you.
If solid colors are too staid for your taste, this microfiber throw blanket from Sunday Citizen adds the perfect ombre pop. The texture is fuzzy, thick, and shearling-esque — it'll definitely keep you warm.
Reviewers absolutely adore this blanket, citing its bigger throw size that’s “long enough to cover head to toe” and unbelievable fluffy softness that makes it totally worth the investment.
The aptly named Bliss Plush Throw from Nordstrom is about as close as you can get to draping yourself in velvet. Even though it's beautifully soft, its machine-washable polyester material makes it unprecious.
Its rich sheen and chunky tassels make it look a whole lot fancier than it really is. This is one to buy in multiples, in order to ensure that no one in your family will be fighting over the best throw blanket.
Nothing exemplifies “Champagne taste on a beer budget” quite like the Lands’ End CashTouch Herringbone Throw Blanket.
This acrylic-fiber herringbone blanket is silky soft, and smooth, with richly pigmented, yarn-dyed material. As the name suggests, this throw blanket's texture is a near-perfect dupe for cashmere, but it’s safe to throw right in the wash. The 4-inch fringe at either end also gives it a little bit of drama.
Some like it plush ... and naturally, UGG has the best throw blankets for people who will accept nothing but the cushiest for their couch.
Made of polyester, the UGG Whistler Throw Blanket has a soft, not shaggy texture that's akin to a new pair of fuzzy socks (but made for covering your entire body).
Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.