Brisk spring weather and crisp fall weather are some of the best times of the year. Often these transitory types of weather have us reaching for something warm and comfortable to bundle up in—whether it’s a cozy sweater for fall or a soft pullover for spring. But we all know there’s a third option that is always a fan favorite: a nice comfy blanket. It can be a humongous fuzzy one or a smaller, well, less fuzzy one, but the end result of wrapping up and getting warm is always the goal.
Now, we’re not here to say there’s one blanket that’s better than all other blankets. This is not about comparisons, and we know that you likely have sentimental attachments to your current favorites. But here’s the thing, there is one kind of blanket that is certainly very fuzzy, buttery soft, and wonderfully cozy. Not that that makes it better than what you already have, but it can certainly make a fabulous addition to your collection.
The minky throw blanket elevates the blanket-using experience in pretty much every way. It’s also a great styling piece that can make any home more comfortable and any couch more inviting. Don’t quite believe us? We might just change your mind.
Tips to Make House Visitors Feel Comfortable
There are lots of ways to make visitors feel more at home and comfortable in your home. Take a look at some of the suggestions below and check out how your new throw blanket (that may or may not be a minky) can be the shining star.
Entrance is Crucial
The entry is the first area of your home that visitors see. So, go to town when it comes to decorating. Make sure everything is clean and tidy and that no extra shoes or jackets are lying around.
Soft Textures
Being able to touch things and feel their texture actually acclimates strangers to a new area. Think about how clothing stores do this with their items. You can do the same by adding in some new throw blankets for everyone to touch and feel.
Pillow and Blankets
You know we are partial to cozy blankets, but adding a few pillows in the mix is definitely a winning combination! Apart from adding textures for visitors and guests to experience, blankets and pillows can also create an atmosphere of comfort just with their mere presence.
Keeping Seating Simple
Guests will undoubtedly feel more comfortable if they don’t have to move your furniture around. Arrange seating that is easy and convenient, and that promotes conversation so your guests won’t need to shift chairs here or there.
Burn a Candle
The soft scent of a burning candle is always welcoming. Or take it up a notch and bake some cookies—everyone loves that smell! Plus, you get to eat cookies. Either way, you’re inviting an enticing smell to linger in your house, which will make guests feel more comfortable and at ease.
How to Style a Throw Blanket
Turns out there are a myriad of ways you can style throw blankets, starting with appearance preferences first. Do you want it folded properly or tossed casually? Comfort can be conveyed through either method, though the folded option tends to give a more organized appearance over a casually styled one.
Your next choice is about location on the couch. Do you want your blanket thrown over the back and draped onto the cushion, or on the cushion and draped to the floor? Or do you want it on the arm of the couch? The important thing here is that you have options. Just remember to utilize the corners and edges of the couch. If you choose to place it in the center of the couch, just be sure the throw blanket isn’t the only item on the couch. Spruce it up and even things out with some pillows and other throws so it doesn’t appear too centered and solitary.
Don’t feel like styling your throw blanket has to involve a couch. Throws can also be laid over beds, chairs, and even benches.
How a Minky Throw Makes Any Couch More Inviting
Now pair your newfound expertise in styling a home for comfort and utilizing a throw blanket to do so with the wonder and magic that comes from owning a minky throw. Minky throw blankets come in all sorts of colors and styles, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for to match your stylistic preferences. Minky is a luxurious type of fabric made from 100% polyester that has been used for years to make baby blankets, clothes, and accessories.
Now this soft and smooth material is available for adult blankets as well. Discover what Sew Sweet can offer you with our amazing and beautiful selection of adult minky throw blankets.