A throw is the quickest way to change how a sofa looks and feels. It adds colour and texture, protects the upholstery and is there when the evening turns cold. These four ways to style one take less than a minute each.
1. The neat fold over the arm
Fold the throw lengthways into thirds, then hang it over one arm so the ends fall evenly. It looks tidy and works well on smaller sofas and armchairs.
2. The relaxed corner drape
Hold the throw by one corner and let it fall diagonally across a back corner of the sofa. Tuck a little behind the cushion so it stays put. This is the most casual look and suits chunky knits like our Hollow Waffle-Knit Throw.
3. Across the seat
Fold the throw in half and lay it across the front of the seat cushions, letting it hang a little over the edge. Good for sofas that get a lot of use, and for hiding a worn seat.
4. Folded in a basket
When the sofa already has plenty going on, keep throws folded in a basket beside it. A Seagrass Belly Basket holds two or three.
Choosing colours
- Pick one colour from your cushions and repeat it in the throw.
- Mix textures rather than patterns: a waffle knit with velvet or bouclé cushions.
- Oat and moss go with almost anything. Rust adds warmth to grey and navy sofas.
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