Throws Buying Guide
What exactly is a throw? Is it for protecting a sofa? For snuggling with on cold winter evenings? For adding a level of decoration to a bed or chair? Well there is no one answer, a throw is extremely versatile and can be used to suit most purposes. They can even be used for sitting on during a garden picnic or childs tea party. So to find out how to get the most of your throw, take a look at our guides below.
Should I match a throw to my sofa and scatter cushions?
Both scatter cushions and throws are decorative items, meant to enhance and add interest to your room. You can match them, which is one look that has appeal, but you also can use contrasting colours or a monochromatic colour scheme...
Both scatter cushions and throws are decorative items, meant to enhance and add interest to your room. You can match them,...
Should I match my throw to my room colour and design?
The throw has become the 'must have' interior design feature for the modern home. There are several reasons for this and one is that the throw is a versatile and an inexpensive way to revamp a tired room or to add a...
The throw has become the 'must have' interior design feature for the modern home. There are several reasons for this and...
How to compliment a throw with other furnishings for the home
The throw is fast becoming the go to fashion accessory for the modern house hold, it is practical, useful, with a variety of styles, patterns and colours available. The addition of a good quality throw can dramatically change your whole room décor...
The throw is fast becoming the go to fashion accessory for the modern house hold, it is practical, useful, with a...
Everything you need to know about throws
The throw has been around for a very long time and probably started life as more of a shawl that would have been used by both men and women to just ‘throw’ around shoulders when it was a little chilly...
The throw has been around for a very long time and probably started life as more of a shawl that would...
Should my throw match the colour of my sofa and scatter cushions?
For some people it just seems to be so easy deciding what piece of furniture goes where or what colour to paint the walls of your lounge, whilst others of us struggle with these decisions every day...
For some people it just seems to be so easy deciding what piece of furniture goes where or what colour to...
How to arrange a throw with cushions for a great look
Have you ever rearranged you room décor or redecorated and then looked at the finished article and thought that something was missing, well the answer is probably very simple. Your finished room is not as finished as it might be...
Have you ever rearranged you room décor or redecorated and then looked at the finished article and thought that something was...
Are throws useful or just decorative?
A throw is usually a smallish blanket, it can be made from a variety of materials like cotton, chenille, wool silk or man made fibres. The fabric used and the method of manufacture will all affect the style, softness and durability of...
A throw is usually a smallish blanket, it can be made from a variety of materials like cotton, chenille, wool silk...
What’s the difference between a throw and a runner?
If you're sprucing up your bedroom, it's time to look at various ways to add style to the room without costing a fortune. One of those ways is bedding...
If you're sprucing up your bedroom, it's time to look at various ways to add style to the room without costing...
What's the difference between a throw and a blanket?
There are so many different options when looking for bedding, it can often be quite a challenge to find exactly the right addition. Two different bedding accessories are often confused or thought interchangeable, but they're not...
There are so many different options when looking for bedding, it can often be quite a challenge to find exactly the...
What is the best way to maintain and clean a throw?
Each type of throw is different when it comes to cleaning. It all depends on the type of material from which its made. The easiest and best method of cleaning is always...
Each type of throw is different when it comes to cleaning. It all depends on the type of material from which...
Can I get matching cushions to accompany my throw?
At Terrys Fabrics, we have a wide variety of throws and cushions. In fact, many of the throws come with matching cushions. You'll find those in the product description area under colour choices and matching products...
At Terrys Fabrics, we have a wide variety of throws and cushions. In fact, many of the throws come with matching...
My children are likely to stain my sofa, will a throw help to maintain it?
Let’s face it these days a new sofa can be a very large expense for any household and when there is a chance that the younger members of the family might accidentally ruin it then it makes sense to take some precautions...
Let’s face it these days a new sofa can be a very large expense for any household and when there is...
How to use a throw to offer some protection from pet damage
Many households these days will have at least one pet and quite a few of us have several, be it dogs, cats, gerbils, mice, or rats or a mixture of all of the above we Brits love our animals...
Many households these days will have at least one pet and quite a few of us have several, be it dogs,...
Will a throw work as top blanket on my bed?
Throws come in all sizes and the larger ones can be an option as a top blanket, particularly when topping a plain white duvet. They add colour and interest to a bedroom and design to a room...
Throws come in all sizes and the larger ones can be an option as a top blanket, particularly when topping a...
Will a throw fade in direct sunlight?
If you want to insure your throw won't fade, always check the throw to see if it has UV protection, which very few have and those that do have UV protection are normally designed for outside use...
If you want to insure your throw won't fade, always check the throw to see if it has UV protection, which...
I have sensitive skin, what throw is best for me?
Firstly do you know exactly what it is that you are allergic to and what reaction you may have? This is probably harder to find out than you might think as people with sensitive skin can be affected by more than one...
Firstly do you know exactly what it is that you are allergic to and what reaction you may have? This is...
What materials are throws usually made of?
Throws come in a number of different colours, styles and materials. There is no one particular material used to make a throw. These small blankets were often hand knitted or crocheted and used to decorate, and created for...
Throws come in a number of different colours, styles and materials. There is no one particular material used to make a...
Do throws come in a number of different size? What sizes are available?
Throws come in a number of different sizes, just as they come in different materials, designs and colours. In most cases, throws are smaller than blankets, but that's not always the case. One popular size of throw is...
Throws come in a number of different sizes, just as they come in different materials, designs and colours. In most cases,...
Does a throw have a number of uses or is it just for covering a sofa?
The popularity of throws within the average household has grown tremendously over the last few years, and that has a lot to do with the fact that people in general have realised that a good throw can be...
The popularity of throws within the average household has grown tremendously over the last few years, and that has a lot...
Will a throw keep me warm during winter? Or do I need a proper blanket?
Before this question can be answered perhaps it would be a good idea to think about the difference between a throw and a blanket and this will allow you to make an informed decision as to whether a throw will keep you...
Before this question can be answered perhaps it would be a good idea to think about the difference between a throw...
How to make a simple bed runner
Bed runners were originally made to keep the quilt, bedspread or duvets clean, but they also were meant to add colour, texture and style to the bedroom, particularly if the top dressing of the bed was...
Bed runners were originally made to keep the quilt, bedspread or duvets clean, but they also were meant to add colour,...
