Throws are small sized blankets used to cover worn furniture, accent furniture, or to snuggle up in to watch TV. They are frequently used in home design, including by professional designers and those on home decorating television shows. They come in an almost limitless number of materials and styles including expensive furs and skins like leather and chinchilla fur.
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Throws are smaller, practical blankets used also as decorative covers for various purposes. As a decorative cover throw blankets are used to furniture areas of heavy traffic and worn down sofas. They also help to add a fashionable flair to an area. As a practical blanket they are effective in temporary situations, such as adding padding or a quick cover during rest or relaxation. They are also affective for travel because of their portability and ease of storage. Some throw blankets also have integrated heating wires so you can plug your blanket into a standard 110V wall outlet and have it heat itself up for you.
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Many department stores and retailers (both online and offline) sell throws from a variety of brands. These include Pike Street, River's End, Charter Club, Ashley Furniture, Mohawk, Sunbeam and Hurst. Some companies sell throws as part of a larger portfolio of products.
Heated Throw Blanket
This video shows a clip from the Home Shopping Network as they sell heated throw blankets live on the air. The blankets come in multiple patterns, yet each one can be plugged into the wall and comes with its own adjustable thermostat so you're not too hot or too cold.
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Throws Message Boards and Blogs
Thrifty Fun Blog Post: Craft: Scrappy Knitted Throw Blanket
Design Hole Blog Post: Ten Cheap (But Good) Throw Blankets
- <p>mrstreasures.com Blog Post: Surfboard Accordian Throw Blanket
Betsy Ross Linens Blog Post: Baby Blanket Throws
The Everyday Home Blog Post: Throw Blankets
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