23 of the best minimalist blankets & throws for autumn & winter cosiness

Calming beige living room with minimalist decor, fireplace, alcove shelving and sleeping cat | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog

It may still be officially summer (just), but after months of heat the weather here in the UK has suddenly turned autumnal and I’m starting to look forward to cosy season – that wonderful time of frosty mornings, fireside cuppas, candlelit evenings and crunching over fallen leaves on long woodland walks.

With that in mind, I’ve picked out 23 beautiful blankets and throws to keep you warm – and your home looking beautiful – over the chilly autumn and winter months ahead. All have the kind of timeless, pared-back style that will endure for years to come, with a mix of calming neutral colours, earthy nature-inspired hues and, in some cases, checks and stripes that add a subtle hint of pattern. I’ve included a range of price points and sizes, and I’ve also listed what each blanket and throw is made of. There are options woven from snuggly merino and mohair, super-smooth lambswool, laid-back linen, organic cotton and sustainable bamboo, as well as several designs crafted from alpaca wool – a soft, lightweight choice that’s ideal for those with an allergy to the lanolin found in sheep’s wool. Perfect for draping over sofas and armchairs, curling up with a book on a chilly evening or adding an extra layer to your bed as the nighttime temperatures start to drop.

23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog
  1. OYOY ‘Balama’ alpaca- and sheep-wool throw in ‘Caramel’ (130 x 180cm), £156.99, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  2. Checked and striped pure merino-wool blanket in ‘Apple’ (also available in numerous other colours), £75 for a small size (140 x 185cm) or £134.25 for a large size (140 x 220cm), Piglet in Bed [AD – affiliate link]
  3. Pure alpaca-wool blanket in ‘Golden Moss’ (150 x 200cm; also available in numerous other colours), £210, British Blanket Company
  4. Recycled denim thrown in ‘Sand’ (also available in off-white and ‘Soft Blue’), €109 for a small size (120 x 180cm) or €159 for a large size (140 x 250cm), By Mölle
  5. Scandi Living ‘Mist’ cotton blanket in ‘Forest’ (130 x 185cm; also available in ‘Sand’, ‘Stone’ and ‘Mustard’), £69, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  6. Klippan Yllefabrik ‘Gotland’ lambswool and sheep-wool blanket in brown (130 x 200cm; also available in numerous other colours), £77, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  7. ‘Tartan’ aplaca- and sheep-wool throw in ‘Ivory’ (130 x 190cm; also available in brown), €185, Elvang
  8. Cecilie Manz ‘Écru’ pure baby alpaca-wool throw in brown (130 x 207cm; also available in beige and white), €357, Elvang
  9. Himla ‘Merlin’ linen and wool throw in beige (130 x 170cm; also available in off-white), £143, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  10. Klippan Yllefabrik ‘Vinga’ pure lambswool checked blanket in grey (130 x 200cm; also available in white and beige), £72, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  11. ‘Grid’ alpaca-wool, cotton and wool-mix throw in dark grey (140 x 170cm; also available in black and off-white), €420, Fredericia x Tadaima
  12. Ferm Living ‘Weaver’ cotton, merino-wool and linen throw in ‘Sugar Kelp’ (120 x 170cm; also available in off-white and red-brown), £80, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  13. All The Way To Paris for &Tradition ‘Untitled AP10’ cotton, wool, viscose and polyamide throw in dark green (150 x 210cm; also available in ‘Electric Blue’), £108, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  14. ‘Clifton’ pure sheep-wool herringbone blanket in ‘Bath Stone’ (also available in numerous other colours), £74 for a small size (120 x 150cm), £100 for a large size (130 x 200cm) or £120 for an extra-large size (150 x 250cm), British Blanket Company
  15. ‘Stream’ pure sheep-wool blanket in pink and cream (130 x 190cm), £170, Forestry Wool
  16. House of Grey organic cotton muslin throw in ‘Seaweed’ (230 x 240cm; also available in ‘Chamomile’), £150, Rise & Fall
  17. Ernst cotton and acrylic throw in beige (130 x 180cm), £62, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  18. Mohair and merino-wool blanket in ‘Terra’ (also available in numerous other colours), €279 for a small size (130 x 200cm) or €379 for a large size (160 x 240cm), By Mölle
  19. ‘Venice’ two-sided alpaca- and sheep-wool throw in ‘White / Latte’ (130 x 190cm; also available in numerous other colours), €229, Elvang
  20. Pure linen throw in ‘Olive’ (145 x 270cm; also available in numerous other colours), €169, By Mölle
  21. ‘Gotland’ lambswool and sheep-wool grey and brown checked blanket (130 x 200cm), £85, Alice in Scandiland
  22. Bernadotte & Kylberg for NJRD ‘Stripes’ pure sheep-wool throw in brown (130 x 185cm; also available in numerous other colours), £66.90, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]
  23. Ferm Living ‘Dela’ bamboo, organic-cotton and linen blanket in off-white (120 x 170cm), £108.80, Nordic Nest [AD – affiliate link]

From the above selection, I want to highlight three small, independent brands whose blankets and throws I’m a particular fan of. The first is Elvang, a Danish company founded by husband-and-wife team Tina and Lasse Elvang. They fuse understated Nordic aesthetics with Peruvian craftsmanship, offering a range of responsibly produced textiles woven from alpaca wool at artisan mills in the Andes. I have their ‘Tartan’ throw and two of their scarves, and I’ve also seen several of their other designs – including collaborations with renowned designers Cecilie Manz and Inga Sempé – at 3 Days of Design. All are gorgeous in both look and feel, and well worth investing in.

Calming beige reading nook with classic CH23 chair, tartan throw, oak flooring and black marble side table | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog
Alpaca-wool throw from Elvang | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog
Alpaca-wool throw from Elvang | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog

The second is British Blanket Company, which is the brainchild of brother and sister Bethan and Joe. Its timeless collections are designed in my own city of Bristol and woven from pure wool at traditional mills around the British Isles. They include versatile classics such as the ‘Clifton’ herringbone blanket, which I have in my home (below), and many of the colourways were inspired by the landscapes and architecture of the West Country. They’ve also recently added alpaca-wool options to their range, along with a selection of blankets made from leftover and recycled yarns.

Neutral living room with minimalist decor, beige sofa and rug, wool blanket, black marble side table and sleeping cat | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog
Beige sofa with wool blanket, brown linen cushion and sleeping cat | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog
Beige sofa with wool blanket | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog

Finally, Netherlands-based Forestry Wool has a considered range of blankets crafted in Europe from sustainability sourced New Zealand wool. Its gorgeous designs take their cue from the beauty of the natural world, with flowing curves, striking blocks of colour and a palette that encompasses earthy pinks and ochres, leafy greens and stone-like greys and browns. I have two of them, including the two-tone ‘Earth Sand’ blanket pictured below, and I love the minimalist aesthetic. They’re also luxuriously thick without being overly heavy, which is a rare balance to find.

Beige Wishbone chair with woollen blanket, book and coffee | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog
Beige Wishbone chair with woollen blanket and coffee | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog
Calming beige reading nook with Wishbone chair, beige blanket, oak flooring and black floor lamp | 23 of the best minimalist blankets and throws for autumn and winter cosiness | These Four Walls blog

Please note this post contains affiliate links (all clearly marked), which means I will receive a small commission on any resulting sales. You won’t pay any more by clicking on these links than you would by visiting the websites directly, and it helps to support the free content I share.

Cut-out images in collage courtesy of the respective brands and retailers; all other photography by Abi Dare

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