Struggling to leave your bed this winter? An electric throw blanket, also referred to as a heated throw blanket, could be the answer to all your winter woes. After all, as temperatures drop your household electricity bill will inevitably rise as you try to combat the cold inside your home. Electric throw blankets offer a cosy solution; warming your skin directly and using less energy than traditional heaters to do so. But how do they work? An electric throw blanket will have integrated electric heating wires set inside the fabric of the blanket. All you have to do is position your throw within reach of a power outlet and use the attached remote to adjust the heat settings. That’s why it’s important to check the length of the power cord before purchasing one of these plush goodies!
Unlike an electric blanket, which is designed to sit underneath your bedding to provide extra warmth while you sleep, an electric throw blanket is decorative as well as functional. It is intended to look stylish and chic while draped over your sofa, then function as a cuddly heating solution once you wrap it around your body. To make your search for the best electric throw blanket easier, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite options to keep you feeling snug as a bug this winter. Cosy comforts here we come!
9 of the best electric throw blankets
Esplanade Home luxury heated throw in Blue
$59.95 , Big W
Best for: Coastal or Hamptons style interiors
Whether you use this electric throw blanket to snuggle up on the couch or bring it back to the bedroom for another layer of comfort, you’ll be toasty warm. The Esplanade electric throw blanket comes in a deep Aegean blue, a stylish hue that will look at home in most interiors. The ever-popular Coastal or Hamptons-inspired aesthetics certainly spring to mind as styles that this blanket will effortlessly complement. As it’s an electric blanket, not a standard quilt, the amount of grams per square metre (also known as GSM) doesn’t need to be as high. Since the heat wiring will do all the work, the fleecy 200GSM feel of this throw is absolutely perfect. It comes with nine heat temperature settings which have 1-9 hour timer functionality, an auto-off controller, plus automatic overheating and overcurrent protection. Stylish, functional and safe – what more could you want?
Sizes: 160 x 120 cm.
Colours: Blue.
Material: Polyester.
Key features:
- Machine washable
- Automatic overheating protection
- 9 heat temperature settings
Dreamaker eyelash fleece reversible heated throw in Natural
$99.95 , Myer
Best for: Extra-long cord
If an extra plush piece is what you’d like this winter, then this is the electric throw blanket for you. It has a reversible design, made with eyelash fleece on one side and sherpa fleece on the other, giving you two indulgent textures to choose from. It’s also available in two sizes and two colours (a beautiful, creamy Natural and a soft, nature-inspired Sage), so that you can pick the exact features that suit you best. For example, you can hint to your loved ones that you’re after alone time by wrapping yourself in the smaller size or encourage cuddles with the larger variety. Best of all, the controller, which has nine adjustable settings, is connected with an extra-long cord. This gives you flexibility on where you can hunker down, instead of needing to be situated next to a power outlet.
Sizes: 160 x 130 cm and 180 x 200 cm.
Colours: Natural and Sage.
Materials: Eyelash fleece, sherpa fleece, polyester.
Key features:
- Extra-long cord
- Reversible design
- Machine washable
Bambury heated throw in Blush
$157.95, The Iconic
Best for: Soft, muted colour
Soft and feminine, the Bambury Heated Throw looks gorgeous in the delicate shade of Blush. This will introduce a touch of warmth and colour to your interior without the boldness of a bright hue. This electric throw blanket comes with a 12 hour timer mode which means you can truly relax, safe in the knowledge that the blanket will automatically switch off, even if you fall asleep all cosied up. The soft coral fleece fabric of this blanket is absolutely delightful to touch and there are lines of stitches along the front side of the throw that add a neat and subtle striped pattern. This electric throw blanket is also machine washable, with a removable controller, so you can enjoy practicalities and easy maintenance alongside ambience.
Sizes: 120 x 160 cm.
Colours: Blush and Blue.
Material: Soft coral fleece.
Key features:
- Machine washable
- Soft fleece fabric
- Muted colour
Dreamaker faux mink heated throw blanket in Mocha
$109.95 , Myer
Best for: Neutral style
Near-instant warmth with all the beauty and style of mink (but without the lofty price tag or actual animal fur!). This electric throw blanket is super soft and comes in a lovely neutral shade of brown that will complement any style of interior. There are nine temperature settings which means you’ll be able to find a level of heat that’s not too hot, and not too cold, but just right. There’s also no need to worry about dozing off in a state of complete comfort. With a built-in auto shutdown feature that kicks in after three hours, you can nod off with the knowledge that you’re totally fire-safe and protected. This electric throw blanket features two main materials. The top layer is a 310GSM faux mink and the base is a 220GSM flannel fleece, resulting in a softness that’ll ensure you won’t want to emerge from underneath this plush layer.
Sizes: 160 x 120 cm.
Colours: Mocha.
Materials: Faux mink, flannel fleece.
Key features:
- Detachable controller
- Machine washable
- 9 temperature settings
Dreamaker chunky embossed fleece heated throw in Emerald Green
$99.95, Myer
Best for: Ribbed design
If you’re a fan of interiors that embrace bold pops of colour then this electric throw blanket, which comes in a rich and deep Emerald Green will be a good fit for you. It’s available in two more colours. The mustard shade is another vibrant accent while the natural cream will suit the more minimalist minded homemakers. This electric throw blanket has a reversible design, with flannel fleece on one side and a lush, ribbed fleece on the other. This ribbed style adds texture and a truly chic pattern. It has a detachable controller which means you can still keep this beauty out in the warmer months for use as a decorative item or an extra layer at night.
Sizes: 160 x 130 cm and 180 x 200 cm.
Colours: Emerald, Natural Cream and Mustard.
Materials: Embossed fleece, flannel fleece and polyester.
Key features:
- Rich colour
- Extra-long cord
- 3-hour auto-off protection features
Sherpur electric heated throw in Cream
$119, Freedom
Best for: Designed in Australia
The Sherpur electric throw blanket in Cream has a chic neutral tone that will fit right in to any interior. Enhance your comfort on cold winter nights with the 220GSM sherpa and coral fleece fabric, which is so soft it practically begs to be wrapped around your body or draped over the top of your sofa for a little extra warmth across your back. The multi-temperature controller has nine heat seatings and a 3-hour auto-off feature to ensure safety as well as energy efficiency. Designed in Australia, the blanket is double-sided, meaning you can choose to cover yourself with the extra fluffy fabric or the more streamlined side. These two textures also provide versatility in style.
Sizes: 180 x 200 cm.
Colours: Sage, Charcoal and Silver, Cream.
Materials: Sherpa, Coral Fleece and Polyester.
Key features:
- Reversible design
- 220GSM
- Machine washable
Sunbeam feel perfect cosy sherpa fleece heated throw in Grey
$108, Appliances Online
Best for: Fast heat up
There’s no need to sit on the couch with chattering teeth, freezing while you wait for your electric throw blanket to heat up. The Sunbeam electric throw blanket reaches your desired temperature in just 10 minutes so you’ll be feeling roasty toasty in no time. Subeam’s Feel Perfect range, which this blanket is part of, comes with nine levels of safety protection so that you can relax with total peace of mind. The auto-off feature is one of these precautions and it’s also adjustable. You can set this throw to automatically turn off after one, three or nine hours. There are six heat settings to ensure you can find the perfect temperature for you. This range also has a faux fur variety if extra plushness is what you’re after.
Sizes: 120 x 160 cm.
Colours: Grey.
Materials: Microfleece.
Key features:
- Fast heat up time
- Neutral grey colour
- Adjustable auto-off time
Deluxe heated sofa faux fur blanket in Sage
$169.99, Adairs
Best for: Soft colour
The Deluxe electric throw blanket from Adairs truly has a colour palette to suit every single home, with shades that take inspiration from the Australian landscape. The range is available in four colours: a soft and calming Sage, playful blush Pink, warm and creamy Natural and a cool and neutral Soft Grey. The material is designed to give the appearance of faux fur, at once wonderfully fluffy and decadent yet also easy to maintain as it’s machine washable. The electric blanket has nine heat settings to help you find the right temperature and was designed in accordance with Australian safety stands, complete with safety overheating protections.
Sizes: 120 x 160 cm.
Colours: Sage, Natural, Soft Grey, Pink.
Materials: Polyester, faux fur.
Key features:
- Faux fur
- Machine washable
- Four colour styles
Dreamaker checkered plush heated throw in Pink and Cream
$89.95, Kogan
Best for: Playful pattern
If you like introducing pops of colour and pattern in your home then you’ll want to check out this checkered Dreamaker electric throw blanket. The pattern is versatile as it’s vailable in Pink and Cream as well as Olive and Cream. These complementary colours are not the only standout feature, though. Designed in Australia, the throw features a reversible design with embossed fleece on one side and a warm flannel fleece on the other. The blanket also has an extra-long cord meaning you can cosy up almost anywhere in your home. There are nine adjustable temperature settings to ensure ultimate comfort, plus built-in auto-off protection features for safety.
Sizes: 160 x 130 cm and 200 x 180 cm.
Colours: Olive and Cream, Pink and Cream.
Material: Polyester.
Key features:
- Extra-long cord
- Reversible design
- Designed in Australia
This article originally appeared on Home Beautiful and is republished here with permission.
