Our Home Editors Found the Best Throw Blankets You Can Buy

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Throw blankets are an essential component of any cozy interior, whether it's draped over a couch, folded at the foot of a bed or hung over a reading chair. Typically smaller than a blanket used for a full night's sleep, throw blankets are ideal for snuggling up on the couch or adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed. Even more, the best throw blankets serve as decorative accents throughout the home — so it's important to find a style that pairs with your aesthetic.

To help you find the best cozy throw blanket, we've complied a list of our absolute faves — the majority of which come recommended from testing experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. Plus, many of these brands (like Bedsure and Brooklinen) are frequent winners of Good Housekeeping's Bedding Awards. Based on testing and online reviews, these are the softest throw blankets you can buy.

Whether you prefer the coziness of sherpa fleece, ribbed knit cotton or fluffy faux fur, we've included an array of styles (including oversized throws) at various price points. Hint: Amazon picks start from only $10 and extend to luxury options well worth the splurge. Find airy throw blankets ideal for summer weather alongside thicker, warmer picks perfect for chilly winter climates. You'll even find a number of the best-tested blankets, including our top choices for the best electric blankets, best chunky knit blankets and best weighted blankets.

Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

A winner in Good Housekeeping's 2023 Best 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."

Flannel Fleece Blanket

Not only has this cozy throw earned over 125,000 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 26 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."

Oversized Rib Knit Throw

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 comes recommended by Lexie Sachs, our executive director of Textiles at 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."

Heritage Blanket

Once you get your hands on this soft cotton throw, you'll understand why it was a winner in Good Housekeeping's Bedding Awards for two years in a row. Available in an array of colors and sizes, the stylish herringbone pattern looks great on beds and sofas.

GH Lab analysts were impressed by its quality construction and testers said it's "so comfortable, so soft and super-warm." Testers also found that the medium weight is "not too light and not too heavy," allowing them to use it in winter and summer seasons.

CozyChic® Barefoot in the Wild® Throw

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."

If spending nearly $200 on a throw blanket isn't in your budget, consider of these popular Barefoot Dreams blanket dupes, all of which cost less than $50.

Sophie Faux Fur Throw Blanket

Anthropologie's ultra-plush throw, which has a nearly five-star rating, is available in eight gorgeous shades — ranging from neutrals to trendy hues, including hot pink. "This blanket is popular for good reason: it comes in several visually appealing colors (I'm partial to violet) and it looks way more expensive than it is," says Good Housekeeping's 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.

Weighted Throw Blanket

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 available in four colors and the entire blanket is machine washable.

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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Harborview Herringbone Navy Blanket

Boasting an attractive herringbone pattern, the ChappyWrap blanket is a great choice for the bedroom, sofa or on the go. It's been rated 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.

Cozy Knit Throw

While we haven't personally tested this cozy knit throw, it's a bestseller at Walmart and it's earned a 4.8-star review. 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.

RELATED: The Best Barefoot Dreams Blanket Dupes Under $50

Royal Ultra Cabernet Heated Personal Throw

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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Organic Airy Gauze Throw

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."

Chunky Knit Blanket Throw

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 14 pretty colors, ranging from cream white, caramel brown and lilac green to bold shades like ruby red and seashell pink.

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Ribbed Knit Throw Blanket

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.

Super Soft Throw Blanket

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 over 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."

How we choose the best throw blankets

At the Good Housekeeping Institute, the Textiles Lab works with consumer testers and conduct lab tests to assess bedding and have collected thousands of data points over the years for analysis. In a recent blankets test, the team analyzed over 50 blankets for appearance and performance properties with nearly a hundred at home testers. We've got roundups on the best blankets, the best cooling blankets, the best electric blankets, the best travel blankets and more.

To determine the best throw blankets, we consulted Lexie Sachs, executive director of the GH Institute's Textiles, Apparel & Paper Lab, and Emma Seymour, senior textiles product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. The majority of our top throw blankets have been expertly tested in the Textiles Lab, many being previous winners in the Good Housekeeping Bedding Awards. Picks that have not been tested by GH analysts, were chosen based on the brand's reputation and positive online reviews.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

As Good Housekeeping's associate lifestyle editor, Alyssa Gautieri covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she worked for various home publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com and Unique Homes Magazine, in addition to brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries. She covers home and furniture brands on a daily basis and is constantly hunting for fresh, unique and highly-rated products.

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