Tips for buying a fur blanket

Fur Blankets are the whole package, they’re exceptionally warm and super stylish, it’s a win/win situation!  The fur blanket has been making a huge comeback in the interior design world and it can be used for any style room, whether it be elegant and chic or rustic.  There are many different options when it comes to fur blankets, from the fur type to the design there are several options to take into consideration when it comes to purchasing a fur blanket.

Fur Type

Rex Rabbit

• Rex Rabbit is extremely soft, it is often compared to velvet
• This type of fur will not shed, no need to worry about excess hair on you or your furniture
• A Rex Rabbit fur blanket is the least expensive, so if you are shopping on a budget consider this option

Fox

• Fox Fur is exceptionally luscious
• This fur is long and very soft to the touch
• The long fur offers a very luxurious look and the different fur color options allow for versatility, you can put this blanket anywhere and it will look great

Coyote

• Coyote fur is long and dense with a thick underfur
• The neutral, pale color will match perfectly with just about any color and is great to achieve a rustic look or a chic feel
• Coyote fur blankets are very popular with interior designers

Mink

• Mink fur is soft and short, giving the blanket a sleek and clean look
• Very durable and resilient fur which means that a Mink fur blanket will last you for a long time with the proper care

Sheared Beaver

• The softest fur blanket of them all
• Sheared Beaver is velvety soft, it has an extremely luxurious feel
• Not only is this fur soft but it is also very warm
• Sheared beaver allows for a lustrous look that is one of a kind

Natural Rabbit

• Natural Rabbit is short and soft fur
• Perfect type of fur if you have a budget to work with
• This fur gives off an organic look that will subtly enhance any room

Sheepskin

• Sheepskin is one of the warmest furs available
• Sheepskin is very resilient and extremely comfortable
• It has soft, hollow fibers that help regulate body temperature. Air flows freely between your body and the sheepskin blanket, providing the utmost in comfort.

Faux Fur

• Faux Fur blankets may not be real fur but they are just as soft, if not softer than animal fur
• Velvety soft feel
• It is Extremely warm
• Faux Fur is the least expensive

Design Features

Knit

• A knit fur blanket is very lightweight, it makes for a perfect throw to go at the end of your bed or on a couch
• The knitted design uses the same technique as a wool knitted blanket except it features fur yarn instead of wool
• A knit blanket is very elegant

Pieced Fur

• A pieced fur blanket is when smaller sections of the fur is used and pieced together to create one larger piece
• There is a lot of depth to this style of blanket, great conversation piece for any room

Full Pelt

• A full pelt blanket is exactly how it sounds, full pelts (not pieces) are used to create the blanket
• Full pelt blankets are very sleek and beautiful
• They are extremely popular with interior designers and look great just about anywhere