Home Decor

A blanket is primarily for warmth and sized to cover the body. A throw (or throw rug) is smaller, typically around 130 × 160 cm, and used more decoratively: draped over a sofa arm, folded at the foot of a bed, or used for light warmth while reading. The overlap is real and many people use both terms interchangeably. For styling ideas on how to use throws in a bedroom or living space, our bedroom styling guide has practical tips.

A printed mink blanket is made from plush polyester with a printed design, it has a short, dense pile that feels smooth and velvety. A faux fur throw uses a longer, shaggier pile designed to replicate the look and feel of real animal fur, giving it a more textural appearance. Mink blankets tend to be lighter and warmer; faux fur throws are bulkier and more overtly decorative. The printed mink blanket range shows the style in practice.

An oblong cushion is a rectangular cushion that is noticeably longer than it is wide, typically around 30 × 50 cm or 35 × 55 cm, as opposed to a standard square cushion. Also called a breakfast cushion or lumbar cushion, oblongs are primarily decorative and work well as a layering piece in front of square cushions on a bed or sofa. For tips on how to arrange and mix cushion shapes effectively, our bedroom cushion guide covers the options.

A reed diffuser needs no electricity, reeds are placed in a bottle of scented oil and fragrance evaporates slowly up through the reeds, providing gentle, continuous scent. An ultrasonic diffuser uses electricity and water mixed with essential oils to create a fine mist. Reed diffusers last weeks to months and need minimal upkeep; ultrasonic diffusers deliver stronger, more immediate scent but need regular refilling and cleaning. The Bellevue Reed Diffuser is a good example of the passive style.

An ultrasonic aroma diffuser combines water with a few drops of essential oil, typically 3 to 8 drops, and uses vibrations to disperse a fine mist into the air. Fill the reservoir to the marked waterline, add your oil, and switch on. Most run for 2–6 hours per fill. Avoid overfilling, and clean the reservoir weekly to prevent oil residue buildup. The Hoteluxe Home Diffuser includes specific instructions with the product.

Care depends on the material. Cotton throws can usually be machine washed on a gentle cold cycle. Faux fur and mink throws need cold, delicate washes and should be air-dried to preserve the pile, tumble drying causes flattening. Boucle throws should be washed on a delicate cycle and dried flat. For any throw, check the care label first — heat and rough cycles cause most pilling and pile damage. Our guide to unique bedding fabrics and textures covers how different materials should be treated.