13 Best Throw Blankets to Cozy up Your Space

A winner in Good Housekeeping's 2023 Bedding Awards, this ultra-soft blanket is a favorite among our editors and testers, who agree it feels luxurious despite its low cost. The sherpa fleece throw, which testers gave perfect scores for softness and comfort, features a velvety texture on top and a cozy sherpa fabric underneath.

Available in five sizes and 26 colors, this lightweight throw is a versatile choice for the living room, bedroom or anywhere you cozy up. "The throw blanket feels quite substantial for just $25, and I'm impressed by how warm and cozy it is," says Monique Valeris, home design director for Good Housekeeping. "I own the navy shade, which gives it even more of a luxe look. Plus, it holds up well in the wash."

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Not only has this cozy throw earned over 137,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, but our testers raved about the super-soft feel. Did we mention this versatile throw starts at less than $15? Choose from 33 solid colors, ranging from neutrals like linen, camel and gray to brighter hues like burnt orange, red and lilac.

This plush throw is rated highly for being lightweight, yet warm. Plus, it's machine washable and dryer safe — testers note that it "remained just as soft after washing."

If you're looking for a sizable throw (this one's 60" x 80") with the same comfort level as your favorite ribbed sweater, try this pick from Parachute. It's made from Turkish cotton and features a cozy rib pattern. This oversized blanket is recommended by Lexie Sachs, the executive director of strategy and operations in the Good Housekeeping Institute for being incredibly soft and durable.

Online reviewers also rave about the softness and style, plus many note it's perfect for both summer and winter weather. One writes, "This throw is the absolute best to put at the bottom of the bed. It is lightweight, but warm enough on a cool night. It washes beautifully and I love the extra-large size."

This celebrity-approved throw blanket (think Khloe Kardashian and Hailey Bieber) is made from a stretchy, velvety microfiber fabric that fans agree is soft, warm and lightweight. Online reviewers rave over the softness, quality and size, with many noting that it's well worth the hype and splurge. One writes, "I can’t sleep without this blanket! Softest and stretchiest blanket I’ve ever used."

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Anthropologie's ultra-plush throw, which has a nearly five-star rating, is available in four gorgeous shades — ranging from neutrals to trendy hues. "This blanket is popular for good reason: it comes in several visually appealing colors and it looks way more expensive than it is," says GH Home Design Director Monique Valeris.

Online reviewers are obsessed with the soft faux fur, large size and the fact that it serves as a "snuggly statement piece for your house." But take note: it's dry-clean only.

While this textured throw looks great draped over the sofa or laid at the foot of the bed, it's also full of dense glass beads and the 12-pound weight provides a calming pressure without feeling uncomfortable. This Brooklinen pick, which won a Good Housekeeping Best Bedding Award two years in a row, is machine washable and available in two colors. The dark green color is currently sold out, but you can join a waitlist.

Testers agreed that this blanket felt comfortable and that the fill stayed evenly distributed with use. One said, "I loved napping with it — it kept me calm."

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Boasting an attractive herringbone pattern, the ChappyWrap blanket is a great choice for the bedroom, sofa or on the go. Named the best overall blanket by Good Housekeeping experts, mostly because testers love its soft, cozy feel. One said, it's "perfect for snuggling up." GH analysts also found that the cotton-blend fabric didn't shrink and stayed soft and pill-free after washing.

While the herringbone print is the brand's bestseller, there's an impressive range of patterns, including nautical, floral and plaid designs available. Most styles are available in an original or midi size, which is slightly smaller.

While we haven't personally tested this cozy knit throw, it's a top-seller at Walmart and it's earned a 4.8-star rating. Not to mention, the low price point almost seems too good to be true! Online reviewers are raving over the softness, large size and quality, plus many agree it's a really great Barefoot Dreams Blanket dupe (for way less).

One online reviewer writes, "This is much larger and thicker than I expected! It's super warm and has some stretch to it. It's perfect for what I needed and looks beautiful hanging over my couch when it's not in use." Choose from solid beige or green, plus a number of prints, including leopard and stripes.

With four different heat settings and a cozy fleece fabric, this heated throw blanket is the perfect pick for chilly winter weather. The blanket automatically shuts off after four hours, so you can fall asleep without worry. While we haven't tested the newest iteration of this blanket, Sunbeam's blankets tend to perform well in our tests, with testers saying that they feel cozy and aren't as bulky as others they've owned.

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Designed to feel light as air, this organic cotton throw features four gauze layers that feel soft and breathable. Compared to similar styles available, Quince's airy gauze throw is quite affordable. While we haven't tested this pick personally, online reviewers are raving over the cozy style, with many noting that it's soft, lightweight for warm weather and "holds up well after many washes."

One happy customer writes, "I was completely shocked when I received this amazing throw! It's great quality, lightweight and will be warm in the winter and cool in the summer."

Voted the best overall chunky knit blanket, this super-soft throw is the perfect couch companion. While we haven't tested this pick yet, online reviewers swear by it — giving it a five-star rating for comfort and 4.6 for softness.

It's hand knit from jumbo chenille yarn that reviewers agree doesn't shed and holds up well to washing. Choose from 15 pretty colors, ranging from cream white, caramel brown and lilac green to bold shades like ruby red and seashell pink.

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Showcasing a modern ribbed pattern, this all-season throw blanket adds elegant style and texture to any sofa or bed. Made from organic cotton, it's designed to be warm yet super breathable. While we haven't personally tested this throw, Boll & Branch's Waffle Bed Blanket was a recent winner in Good Housekeeping's Bedding Awards, and it received perfect scores for appearance and held up well to washing. For the ribbed knit throw, you can choose from three gorgeous neutrals: heathered stone, heathered oatmeal and mist.

If you're hunting for a specific color or size to pair with your home style, allow us to introduce this flannel fleece throw blanket that's available in 40 colors and six colors. It's adorned with a subtle leave pattern that adds a bit of texture to any interior. And did we mention, the smallest size starts at less than $10?

Keep in mind we haven't tested this pick, but the low price and positive reviews speak for themselves. One online reviewer writes, "It is the perfect size for wrapping up in on the couch or if needed an extra layer in bed" and another says "this blanket feels like a hug."