The Best (Aesthetically Pleasing) Plush Blankets, According to Cool People (2024)

When beauty-trend forecaster Addison Cain moved to New York from Houston, she was “fully unprepared” for the chill in her prewar apartment. She pretty much immediately bought this Bedsure blanket in white for her new home. “It was a highly recommended pick on Amazon, so I just went for it,” she says. Cain easily feels the cold, “so I always have a blanket handy, even wrapped around me at my desk when I work from home. I don’t know if this is advised — so maybe don’t try for yourself — but I’ll throw my blanket over the radiator for a couple minutes to warm it up sometimes,” she says.

As a Scot living in New York, content creator and social-media-studio founder Kristina Ross knows harsh winters well. “I would lose my mind if someone bought me the UGG blanket,” she says. She considers the Pippa Throw the ultimate gift, especially in the neutral Seal shade: “You could buy it for anyone regardless of their home’s color scheme,” she notes, and make sure to get under it rather than leaving it on display in a basket. “Blankets are made to be used!”

Barefoot Dreams blankets have almost become shorthand for the “plush blanket” category — for good reason. Interior designer and illustrator Elaina fa*gan Darden’s mom gifted her a CozyChic throw six years ago, and it’s been a staple in her household since then. “This is my everyday blanket that I have probably had for too long,” she says. Darden says her favorite cream blanket’s breathable material means you won’t overheat when wrapped up. The microfiber is easy to care for and shouldn’t lose its softness over time.

We reached peak checkerboard about two years ago, but this blanket’s slightly psychedelic swirl of the usual pattern keeps it interesting. “Throwing a fun pattern on something really amps up the whole vibe in a room with plain furniture,” Hamilton says. It’s trippy without being too zany, and she says the carbon-silver colorway stops it from looking too intense. Plus it can be machine-washed and tumble-dried, so this plush pick is easy to care for.

The clue’s in the name here. Hardy confirms the Unhide Marshmallow blanket is just as squishy as you’d think. “I love how plush it is and that there are so many different color options,” she says. And it has some eco-credentials — each fluffy blanket is made from 90 percent recycled materials.

Lifestyle-content creator Denise Hardy discovered Lola Blankets while looking for an ultrasoft blanket to gift. “If someone showed up with this for a housewarming gift, I would not be upset!” she says. The chunky blankets are stretchy enough to share, and they are double-sided for maximum softness. “This rich texture is going to be something that adds interest to your room and makes you want to pick it up and snuggle.” Plus she loves that Lola Blankets donates blankets to women living with breast cancer in tribute to the founder’s mom. The current restock is on preorder, due to ship out starting January 20.

When she saw this blanket on Instagram, Hardy couldn’t quite believe the size of it, but the throw really is 100 square feet. “I see it as a game-night option,” she says. “Something you could throw on the floor with some pillows and host people with a few snacks and some wine.” The retro texture reminds her of “that old-school shag carpet from back in the day,” and it (surprisingly) fits into a standard-size washing machine, should you need to clean it after an indoor picnic.

For something even more soothing, Holstein loves this Snug Crystal Weighted Blanket — so much so that she gifted one to her mom. During stressful times, “I’ll double it up sometimes and lay it on my chest because that’s a pressure point, and it just feels like you’re being held,” she says. Knowing it’s filled with crystals adds another level of luxury and helps her create a sanctuary at home. She loves the lavender colorway: “The weighted-blanket field can be very utilitarian, but this color has a restful, timeless quality.”