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All About Throw Blankets and Bed Scarves

Farmhouse bedroom with a throw blanket draped casually across the foot.

Throw Blankets

Decorative throw blankets come in several different sizes.

Small: 40x50 for kids and draping over an armchair
Standard: 50x60 for couch, armchair and twin/full beds
Large: 60x80 for couch, queen/king beds

A throw blanket is an ideal way to add a pop of color or texture to your space. It’s easy to swap out seasonally, bringing warmth and personality to any room. Customize it by tying on tassels or adding embroidery for a personal touch. Layering throw blankets at the end of your bed creates depth with color and texture. For a sophisticated look, try cinching your throw in the center with decorative ties or belts, transforming a simple blanket into a statement piece. To achieve a polished, tailored look, fold the throw horizontally or vertically and lay diagonally across one corner.

For your couch, locate the center of the throw and pinch it about a foot from the center. Drape the pinched section over the corner of a couch or armchair, then arrange a few cushions over it. A quick fluff will bring out the desired cozy, designer-inspired look. For a more polished look, simply fold the throw blanket into thirds or quarters, allowing any decorative fringe or tassel to remain on the outer corners. Drape the neatly folded blanket over the arms of your couch, or the back of the sofa. Polished and perfect!

Bed Scarves/Bed Throws

A traditional bed scarf or bed throw typically spans the width of the bed and is about 1/3 the length. For a full size mattress that measures 75 inches long, 1/3 is 25 inches. The length of the scarf depends on where you want the edges to stop. A full size mattress is typically 54 inches wide so you would want 54" + your side drop x 2. If you are calculating yardage requirements for making it yourself, do not forget to add inches for your hems and seams.

Custom Fabric
For our custom workroom, the recommended yardage per side is 2.5 yards. If you want your fabric on both front and back, order 5 yards. For purely decorative use, you can use a lining fabric on the back side to save on costs. A hotel will use a bed scarf to extend the life of the bedspread. InteriorDecorating.com recommends that you check with your decorator or workroom for yardage requirements based on your fabric choices. If you are planning to do the work yourself, remember to order extra to allow for mistakes and pattern matching. We are not responsible for discrepancies in yardage.

Traditional bed scarf sizing chart in inches.
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Traditional bedroom with bed scarf.

Use this chart to determine your correct bedding size.

Bed Size	Mattress Size	Comforter Size	Bedspread Size	Blanket Size	Pillow Size
Twin	39" x 75"	68" x 86"	80" x 110"	66" x 90"	20" x 26"
Twin X-Long	39" x 80"	60" x 90"	not available	not available	20" x 26"
Full or Double	54" x 75"	78" x 86" to 86" x 94"	96" x 110"	80" x 90"	20" x 26"
Queen	60" x 80"	86" x 86" to 86" x 94"	102" x 116"	90" x 90"	20" x 30"
Cal (Western) King	72" x 84"	102" x 86" to 102" x 94"	114" x 120"	108" x 90"	20" x 36"
Dual (Eastern) King	78" x 80"	102" x 86" to 102" x 94"	120" x 120"	108" x 90"	26" x 26"
Standard Crib	51 5/8" x 27 1/4"	Varies
Daybed or Trundle	39" x 75"	66" x 92"	84" x 117"	66" x 90"
Waterbed Super Single	48" x 84"	68" x 86" to 66" x 92"		66" x 90"
Waterbed Queen	60" x 84"	68" x 86" to 86" x 86"	84" x 108"	80" x 90" or 90" x 90"
Waterbed King	72" x 84"	86" x 86" to 102" x 86"	84" x 108"	90" x 90" or 108" x 90"