Textile accessories add sophistication and comfort to a living space, bedroom or nursery, living room or home office. A properly selected blanket or blanket can be a real boon for your interior. Stylish and elegant, these decorative elements will perfectly cope with various tasks: from harmonizing the space to decorating it. They perfectly and unobtrusively combine with any furniture, while draping a sofa, armchair or bed.
Bedspread as an accessory
In addition to the function of interior decor, both the blanket and the bedspread are practical. No matter how luxurious the bedding on the bed is, it is customary to hide it from prying eyes. And a made bed always looks tidier. A great option is to use a blanket. It is quite difficult to choose a set of linen to match your bedroom decor, but having a bedspread will eliminate this need.
Modern manufacturers offer a huge number of textile accessories for the bedroom, to suit every taste and any interior. Bedspreads can be straight and strict, or have a playful character: with ruffles, lace, frills. In a “men’s” bedroom, they can have the form of capes, close to a blanket. In the latter case, the bedspread is selected from a quilted material with a dense texture filled with padding polyester or batting.
Material of sofa blankets
When choosing a blanket for a sofa, we often look first of all at the design: whether we like it or not.
However, it is the material from which it is made that should become the deciding factor when purchasing: if you want an inexpensive option that you can take with you out of town, take acrylic; if you dream of a blanket-bedspread to decorate the sofa, viscose or decorative cotton will do.
A wool product will help keep you warm in winter, but for allergy sufferers it is better to choose a bamboo or synthetic blanket.
Based on the fiber composition, blankets can be divided into 2 large groups
Synthetic
They are made from the following materials:
- Acrylic;
- Fleece;
- Viscose (chenille);
- Made from faux fur.
Acrylics are an excellent budget option; they are colorful and do not lose color after washing, soft and warm, and safe for allergies.
The only negative is that they do not absorb moisture well, so using them as a blanket is not recommended. But covering yourself with them while sitting on the sofa or on the veranda at the dacha is an ideal option.
Fleece models are a little more expensive than acrylic ones, but they do not have their disadvantages - such products perfectly allow moisture and air to pass through, their structure resembles wool - they are warm and very pleasant to the touch.
Acrylic and fleece products are easy to wash and practically do not pill (with the exception of very cheap options).
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Viscose blankets for sofas and armchairs are very beautiful: they are bright and shiny, and are considered the most natural of all synthetic products, since they are made from cellulose. However, it is better to buy such products only for interior decoration, like elegant bedspreads for furniture.
Chenille products require careful handling: they wear out quickly and are not recommended for use as a blanket.
Today, faux fur products are becoming more and more popular - they are more affordable than real fur, but they look just as luxurious and unusual. They allow air to pass through well, are very warm and durable.
However, such products accumulate static electricity and can unexpectedly shock you when you decide to sit comfortably in your favorite chair under such a product. In addition, faux fur traps dust, so asthmatics should be careful with this material.
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Natural
They come in these types:
- Fur;
- Woolen;
- Cotton;
- Silk;
- Bamboo.
Natural fur is the most expensive material; products made from it are usually used as a blanket for a sofa or bed. Such products are produced mainly to order; they look great in luxurious interiors, especially in African style. The fur blanket for the sofa is bright and dense, but quite heavy and can provoke allergies.
Wool products fit perfectly into almost any interior, create a unique home comfort and are very durable. They allow air to pass through and perfectly absorb moisture without getting wet.
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Wool blankets provide good warmth, relieve stress and normalize blood pressure; sleeping under such a product is useful for those who suffer from arthritis, radiculitis and rheumatism.
The only disadvantages of products made from natural wool are that some of them are allergenic, require careful handling and are expensive (compared to synthetic products).
Hypoallergenic models
The most inexpensive option is products made from merino (sheep's wool). They are soft, dense and at the same time very light, look very luxurious and are ideal for a gift. Models made from sheep wool also have a rich palette of colors: from natural pastel tones to graceful hearts and mischievous deer - there is plenty to choose from.
The lightest and most delicate are camel wool, but such products have a small selection of tones - camel wool practically cannot be dyed.
Products made from cashmere are very thin and at the same time warm, surprisingly soft and safe for people with allergies, but they wear out quickly if handled carelessly. And remember: natural cashmere is an expensive luxury.
It is better to wash woolen blankets by hand, in cool water using delicate detergents.
The most beautiful blankets for the sofa are, perhaps, cotton ones. They are very light and will not warm you well in winter, but in warmer times cotton products are ideal. They are hypoallergenic, durable and very easy to care for. And they can also be used to decorate any, even the most sophisticated room - decorative cotton models have a huge variety of colors and different textures.
For allergy sufferers and asthmatics, we can recommend bamboo products - they are environmentally natural and safe, antibacterial, perfectly absorb moisture, and improve skin condition.
It is always warm under it in winter, and cool in summer, and caring for them is as easy as shelling pears. And if you still feel cold, choose a heated blanket; it gently warms up the bed in a preset mode.
For those who are lost in choice, there is a compromise - mixed or combined products, for example, wool + cotton, cotton + acrylic or viscose + cotton. Different fabrics in such products retain their properties, making your sofa blanket even more durable, beautiful and versatile.
Fur accessory
Among lovers of something special, fur bedspreads are back in trend. With their help it is easy to achieve the combination of simplicity and chic that is so popular now. Of course, you will have to pay for the beauty with additional care for the fur product.
Fur accessories are most often made to order. For the bedroom it is better to choose fox fur or smooth, shiny mink fur. A chinchilla blanket on the sofa will add majestic luxury to the living room. When choosing a color, give preference to light shades. So, a gray bedspread made of mink or silver fox will be appropriate for any interior design. The reverse side of the fur blanket is lined with a lining material that is pleasant to the touch.
Particularly popular are products with ornaments made from various types of fur. These bedspreads are real works of art! Even the simplest “checkered” fur ornament made from squares of skins of different textures and pile lengths will become a spectacular decoration of the room. Blankets made from whole skins are no less popular. This accessory can easily be used in any room and will successfully complement even the most sophisticated interior.
Of course, not everyone can afford a fur blanket in their living room or bedroom. No less practical and cute faux fur coverings came to the rescue. Such products are unlikely to be inferior in effectiveness, and will not require specific care. And if there are allergy sufferers in the family, they will be a worthy alternative to natural fur.
Cut options
Capes differ not only in color and material, the designs are also different. The following models are popular:
- Bedspreads are rectangular in shape and standard size. They can cover a sofa, armchair, bed, or hide while sleeping. They are made from different materials and come in a wide variety of colors.
- Blankets are one of the options for capes. Such products are sewn from acrylic, fleece, wool, microfiber, in different sizes and colors. If you choose the right blanket for your sofa, it will not only protect the upholstery, but will also become an interior decoration. Soft, fluffy and warm, it can also be used as a rug or blanket.
- Covers with elastic are convenient for active use of the sofa, as well as in a house where there are children. The products do not slip and do not need to be constantly adjusted.
- Stretch covers - designed for corner sofas and furniture of non-standard shape, sewn to order. Most often they consist of several elements: for the seat, armrests, backrest. One of the variations of this model is Euro covers made of elastic fabric. They are universal, suitable for sofas of different sizes, as they can stretch.
Capes and blankets usually cover only the seat and back, leaving the armrests exposed. In some cases, they can partially cover the upholstery, the main thing is that there is harmony in color. If you know how to beautifully cover a sofa, you can choose an oversized bedspread. It will hang down to the floor, cover the armrests or even the back surface of the backrest. Sometimes it is thrown at an angle or diagonally.
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Carpets for sofas and armchairs, the so-called sofa decks, are also popular. They are sewn from dense but pleasant-to-touch fabric; they usually use dark colors with patterns, so dirt on such coverings is hardly noticeable.
Carpets are not suitable for all interior styles - they look best in a rustic or ethnic style.
Cover
Plaid
Cape with elastic band
Tension cover
Divandecks
Color palette
Designers highlight several simple rules when choosing the color of a textile accessory:
- in a small room, the plaid should match the color of the walls, furniture and floor. The exception is white;
- striped blankets, including zebra print, visually expand the space in length or width;
- if the interior is in cold colors, a good choice is a warm-colored accessory;
- rich colors and patterns add color;
- gray canvas will perfectly complement the interior with dominant warm shades;
- knitted plain blankets are a decoration for any interior;
- White color is acceptable in any color scheme.
Design of covers for a corner sofa
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Drawings and ornaments
The striped composition fits well into the interior and creates a cozy atmosphere. A universal corner sofa cover can be replete with national ornaments to complement the country or Provence style. Depending on the time of year, you can replace the pattern. Snowflakes in winter, flowers in spring. For animal lovers, prints with zebra or leopard colors are suitable.
Quilted
These models are characterized by minimalism and strict geometry. Handmade stitches, as well as the severity of the figures expressed in squares and lines, give the product an elite look.
Fluffy
It’s nice after a hard day to wrap yourself in a fluffy blanket, relax and watch TV with your family. Covers for corner sofas with a projection on the left can be soft and gentle, like the fur of a clean pet. This not only increases comfort, but also gives a pleasant tactile sensation.
Knitted
You can knit a blanket for a corner sofa with your own hands, creating a product that is distinguished by home comfort and positive energy. An item made by yourself will complement your style and make it more sophisticated. The large knitting method will complement a country-style apartment or the Danish “Hygge” style.
Patchwork
Covers for the sofa that take its shape do not have to be ordered from the studio. You can measure the dimensions of the furniture yourself and create something unique. Patchwork is a method when one whole tapestry is sewn from various pieces united by a common geometric or color theme. It is convenient, and if you have taste, you can create art.
On both sides
The double-sided euro-cover for the corner sofa has a front and back surface. The convenience is that if the atmosphere is boring, you can turn the blanket over and get a fresh visual perception that will help change the mood in the room.
Textiles for style
Traditionally, rugs, unlike bedspreads, are not the center of the interior, but skillfully complement it. So, for a room designed in a loft or Scandinavian style, a checkered blanket with a discreet color would be relevant on the sofa: brown, gray, beige.
As a rule, when it comes time to choose a bedspread, the basic style of the room has already been formed. For this reason, both the material and color must be in complete harmony with the already used interior elements. It is better to cover a bed with a modern bedroom interior from mixed fabrics, giving preference to plain colors. Provence and country style will be successfully complemented by a bedspread made of linen or quilted cotton, as well as one made using the patchwork technique. It is better to cover a bed with a high English-style headboard with jacquard or silk, giving preference to shades with a slight shimmer.
"Zebra" in the interior
Animal motifs are back in trend, especially black and white zebra stripes. Of course, not everyone can remodel a room with such a bold decision. But you can try to diversify your usual interior with the help of “animal” textiles.
When adding a bold touch to your interior, consider the base color. Zebra goes well with brown, green, yellow, blue, sand, gold and purple. If the room has one of the listed basic colors, you can safely add black and white stripes.
A neutral toned bedroom can be jazzed up by adding a zebra print bedspread to the bed. But here it is worth remembering one rule: the smaller the room, the finer the pattern, in this case, the thickness of the alternating stripes. For less daring decorators, you can use the following technique: choose the main color of the bedspread - white, and use the zebra pattern as an edge trim.
A room with a bright color scheme can be diversified with a zebra blanket. It is enough to place such an accessory on the sofa in the living room or on the corner of the bedroom bed - and the interior will be transformed!
How to choose a blanket for a sofa
Any detail of the interior can become its best decoration, or it can hopelessly ruin it. Therefore, when choosing a bedspread for a sofa, living room, office or bedroom, you need to consider several basic rules.
Matching the interior. A luxurious bedspread made of natural fur will look like a foreign object in a small living room with tulle curtains and an old grandmother’s sofa, but will fit perfectly into an antique setting with a fireplace and a bronze chandelier. A large, soft acrylic bedspread in a rich dark color is perfect for a standard modern interior, but will be strictly contraindicated in a living room in Provence or country style.
Matching curtains. Textiles on windows and furniture of the same color or from the same fabric are today considered an anachronism. But this does not mean that any curtains will suit any bedspread. A bedspread even made from the most expensive natural satin will lose all its charm against the backdrop of heavy velvet curtains, but will emphasize the laconic beauty of Japanese fabric panels. A thick tapestry bedspread with a complex pattern does not match curtains with photo printing, but harmoniously combines with exquisite French awnings.
Matching furniture. If the bedspread is not too large and does not completely cover the upholstery on the sofa, it should match it in color. So, for example, a motley colored bedspread and an equally motley sofa “argue” with each other and look tacky. A bedspread in the form of a cover or a large cape that completely covers the upholstery can be of any color and texture.
We have given only a few striking examples, since it is impossible to present all successful and unsuccessful combinations in one short article. Therefore, all of the above parameters must be assessed individually, based on a specific interior, and remember ─ for every rule there will always be exceptions and sometimes, it would seem, things that are completely incompatible with each other look attractive and stylish together.
Decorative bedspreads for a sofa not only extend the life of upholstered furniture, but also make the interior feel warm and cozy, help to correctly place accents, emphasize its advantages, and hide its shortcomings. They are recommended for use by all connoisseurs of comfort and aesthetics. At the same time, it is advisable to purchase not just one bedspread, but several models of different colors, cuts and textures and change them depending on your mood and time of year.
