3 Tips for Layering Your Bed with Blankets During the Winter
With the winter months quickly approaching, it’s time to add an extra layer of warmth to your bed, and blankets are the obvious choice. With so many options, though, how do you choose which type of blanket is right for you? To help set yourself up for the best night’s sleep you can possibly get, consider the following details when picking out your blanket this year.
1 | Decide on a Material
Everyone has a personal preference for how warm they prefer to be while sleeping. If you like to be toasty warm, wool is a great fiber option because it’s extremely effective at trapping your body heat. Layering with a wool blanket such as the Glacier National Park Blanket from Pendelton is the perfect choice for staying as warm as possible.
On the other hand, cotton is a great fiber choice if you like to be warm, but not too warm. Cotton is a breathable fiber, which is great for keeping warm but not allowing you to overheat which will make you restless which ultimately results in a poor night’s sleep. At the Bates Mill Store, we have a lovely assortment of Made in USA cotton blankets to choose from.
2 | Consider Weight
The weight of your blanket is also a very important detail when considering adding that extra layer. If you don’t like to feel weighed down, or your top cover is already quite heavy, you’ll want to look for a lightweight blanket. A great choice for a lightweight blanket that is also warm would be the Peaceful Touch Fleece Blanket by American Blanket.
If you prefer a bit of weight on you while you sleep, however, a great blanket choice is our very own Kineo Blanket. The thick, heavy yarns in a tight weave make this blanket a generous seven pounds (for the full/queen size). At this weight, the Kineo Blanket will hug you while you sleep, keeping you comfortably secured (and at just the right temperature) all night long.
3 | Function vs. Style
When the blanket is serving as an extra layer, with another cover on top of it such as a bedspread or coverlet, the style itself isn’t quite as important as the function. You can easily go with a neutral blanket that serves the purpose of warmth but isn’t overly flamboyant in style or color, such as our Cathedral Blanket. The simple chevron pattern is subtle, and the solid color options of white or antique (off-white) will pair well with any top cover you choose - without overpowering it.
Alternatively, if the blanket that you’re using is also going to serve as your top cover, you’ll most definitely want to consider the styling of the blanket because it will be a major centerpiece of your bedroom. We really like the collection of patterns and colors available through Faribault Wollen Mill Co. and Maine Woolens.
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We hope you’ve found these tips to be helpful in picking the best blanket for you this winter. If you have a favorite blanket or tip for choosing one, please share it in the comments below!