How to Choose a Blanket to Match Your Interior Style: Classic, Minimalist, Boho and Loft

When it comes to renovating or decorating a room, the focus is usually on the walls, floor and furniture. However, it is textiles that create cosiness, interior aesthetics and a sense of completeness in decoration, especially when it comes to large blankets. They can either emphasise the style of a space or ruin its concept if chosen incorrectly.

What is a blanket and why is it important in interior design?

In modern interiors, a blanket serves several functions at once:

Thanks to its large size, it serves as an important accent in the interior, which, if desired, can be easily replaced with another — and thus quickly update the design of the room without renovation. With the help of a blanket, you can visually change the proportions of furniture, smooth out their shapes or, conversely, make them more accentuated.

How to choose a blanket to match your interior style?

Each style has its own requirements for textiles. Understanding these features makes it much easier to choose the right one and create a harmonious space.

Classic style

Classic style is associated with luxury, elegance and the preservation of traditions. This interior style favours deep, noble colours, carved furniture, exquisite ornaments and expensive natural fabrics. A blanket for a classic interior should look expensive and respectable. Jacquard fabrics, velvet textures without excessive shine, and natural linen work best in this style. A high-density cotton blanket can also be a good choice. Such blankets are available in the Lanavitta collection.

For a classic interior, it is best to choose plain blankes in natural shades or options with restrained ornamentation. However, it is better to avoid overly bright colours and bold prints — they destroy the aesthetics of the classic style.

Minimalism

The minimalist style is based on the philosophy of restraint. Here, every detail has functional significance and aesthetic value. Such interiors are dominated by clear geometry, clean lines, functional furniture and a neutral colour palette. The Scandinavian approach to minimalism adds warmth to interiors through natural materials and textiles.

If you are choosing a stylish blanket for minimalism, pay attention to plain options in neutral shades (white, grey, beige or sand). The fabric should be simple, without accent textures or complex patterns. A good example of this design is the Virazh blanket from Lanavitta.

In a minimalist space, it is recommended to choose blankets in the same colour scheme as other textiles — curtains, pillows and carpets.

Boho

Boho chic is about freedom, creativity and eclecticism. The interior is a mix of cultures, rich colours, ethnic patterns, vintage elements and, of course, lots of textiles. Several blankets of different sizes and textures thrown on top of each other look appropriate here, and a patterned blanket (geometric, floral, ethnic in warm natural shades) will perfectly complement the overall decor concept. Tassels, fringe, pom-poms — all of these are also welcome.

Loft

Industrial lofts are characterised by a combination of rough textures with comfort and functionality. Brick walls, metal structures, concrete surfaces, open floor plans, rough wood and a colour scheme in a grey-black-white-brown palette with separate bright accents — all this is about lofts. Textiles with a rough texture, such as linen, cotton, and knitted fabrics, are also suitable here. The colour scheme can be either neutral or accent. The main thing is that the fabric adds warmth to the cold industrial space.

How to choose the right blanket in terms of size and material?

Regardless of whether you are choosing a blanket for a sofa in the living room or for a bed in the bedroom, you should consider the following aspects:

• Blanket size. For a sofa, it should hang down on the sides almost to the floor or at least to half the seat. For a bed, it should completely cover the mattress and hang down 20-40 cm on the sides.

• Material. Cotton is versatile for any style. Linen is a classic addition to eco, loft and Scandinavian minimalist aesthetics. Silk is an exquisite solution for classic interiors, but requires particularly delicate handling and special care. Synthetics are a practical option for families with children and pets.

• Style and comfort. Natural fabrics are pleasant to the touch and create an effect of ‘expensiveness’ and high quality in the interior, which is important for maintaining aesthetics. Artificial materials do not crease, are more wear-resistant, but may be less comfortable, for example, in terms of breathability.

Care for blanket 

If you choose Lanavitta home textiles, caring for them will not require much effort. Since they are made of dense, high-quality cotton with a small amount of synthetic fibres added (for greater durability), they are highly wear-resistant and can withstand even frequent washing. The main thing is to follow these recommendations:

• do not wash at high temperatures so that the natural fabric does not shrink;
• do not use bleach so that it does not lose its colour;
• dry horizontally so that the fabric does not stretch or deform.

When you buy a blanket, you are not just choosing a protective cover for your upholstered furniture or decor, but also the mood for your home. Don't be afraid to experiment, especially since Lanavitta has home textiles for every taste, style and budget.