‘I went back and bought another one’ – the super cosy M&S fleece heated throw shoppers can’t get enough of

by Furnishly | Dec 11, 2025 | Design Inspiration

I don’t know about you, but it’s getting to that stage of winter where I’m beginning to get a little tired of cold, dark, gloomy weather and evenings spent indoors trying to keep warm on the sofa.

However, it’s almost as if M&S has read my mind, because I’ve just discovered *the* cosiest solution to my winter woes on the brand’s website, and it takes the form of the M&S Ribbed Fleece Electric Throw.

Now, as Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I’ve seen my fair share of heated throws. After all, I’ve tested multiple options for my guide to the best electric blankets. But, this isn’t just any old heated blanket, no, this is an *M&S* heated blanket after all. And that means it’s made from *the* most super soft fleecy fabric.

It might not share quite the same name, but it’s clear that this ribbed fleece blanket is a sister to the M&S Cloud Fleece Bedding Set, which is currently flying off the shelves.

And whilst the Ribbed Fleece Electric Blanket is made from the same super cosy fleece as the duvet cover set, it also ups the snuggle-factor even further by offering six heat settings that turn super cosy into *uber* cosy.

‘Good thickness and so soft,’ says one happy owner who gave the heated blanket a 5-star rating on the M&S website. ‘The controller has 6 levels of temperature, and it turns off automatically after 3 hours. It heats up really quickly on level 6 to be very warm, and I then turn it down to a lower level to stay nice and warm. Very glad I bought this.’

‘So so soft,’ shares another 5-star reviewer who also notes that the ‘levels of heat are really good… great value for money.’

‘Gorgeous soft heated throw for the winter,’ says a third happy owner. ‘What’s not to love about it… I went back and bought a second one.’

And with owners stocking up on multiple blankets (no doubt even more so with Christmas gifting firmly on the horizon), reviewers of the M&S Ribbed Fleece Electric do mention that it’s often out of stock.

At this time of year, nothing this cosy stays on the shelves for long, so I think it’s well worth snapping one up whilst both the cream and grey colourways are in stock and able to be delivered before Christmas.

Worried about sticky fingers making the cream option dirty? The good news is that this heated throw can be machine-washed at 30°C. However, should you want a little more colour choice than this M&S throw offers, I’ve also rounded up three alternatives below.

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I don’t even like festive bedding, but Habitat’s Christmas bedding collection has just won me over – no wonder it’s selling out fast

by Furnishly | Dec 9, 2025 | Design Inspiration

Christmas bedding can be a divisive subject; some can’t wait to get a festive duvet cover onto the bed as soon as the calendar hits December, and others, like me, tend to think of Christmas decor as being more of a ‘downstairs-only’ affair, best reserved for the living room, dining room, and hallway.

However, there is one high street store that’s won over even this Scrooge’s heart when it comes to festive bedding this year, and that’s Habitat’s Christmas Bedding collection.

As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I’m no stranger to where to buy the best bedding, and Habitat is always one of my favourite destinations for super affordable, stylish and on-trend duvet bedding sets.

In fact, I think the brand’s Habitat x Morris & Co bedding collaboration was one of the highlights of the year in terms of combining style and value for money. So it’s perhaps no surprise that the brand’s Christmas bedding is also a winner, nor that it’s selling out so fast.

The Robin Foliage Bedding Set in Green is already sold out at Habitat, and I imagine my favourite, the Robin Foliage Neutral Bedding Set, will be following close behind, especially with prices starting from just £20 for a single duvet cover and matching pillowcase.

If you want something a little less ‘modern classic’ and more ‘festive fun’, there’s also the super colourful Habitat Candy Stripe Pink & Red Bedding Set that starts from just £16.

I think it’s perfect for the festive season with a few extra Christmassy accents, but it’s also versatile enough that you can use it throughout the rest of the year without it looking out of place: value for money in more ways than one.

Or, if, like me, you’re not into OTT Christmas bedding, Habitat is also offering some brilliant subtle nods to the festive season.

This year, I’ve been converted to using fun, colourful, patterned fitted sheets underneath my normal bedding, and I think Habitat’s Christmas-themed fitted sheets are the ideal way to add some festive flavour without having to swap all your bedding for Santa-themed designs.

Again, these stylish seasonal buys are selling out fast. The Candy Cane Print Fitted Sheets are already sold out, but you can still add my favourite, the holly and berry print Foliage Printed Cream Fitted Sheets, to your basket.

Plus, Habitat also has plenty more Christmassy accents you can use to add a touch of festive fun to your bedroom, from winter-themed accent cushions to super on-trend patchwork quilts, which add an understated, nostalgic vibe.

And best of all, there’s currently 25% off selected Habitat festive decor right now – including Christmas bedding sets – if you add the code MERRY25 at checkout.

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And of course, Habitat isn’t the only place worth considering if you’re looking for Christmas bedding this year.

Dunelm’s Christmas bedding range is also extensive and very affordable. M&S’ Christmas bedding is so under-the-radar that the brand isn’t actually calling it Christmas bedding, but the winter collection still has plenty of brushed cotton checks and subtle nods to the season.

Next’s festive bedding should be your go-to if you’re looking for fluffy Christmas bedding – the White Christmas Robin Fleece Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set is a super cute design – and if you’re looking for traditional Christmas bedding that can be used year after year then, although it’s an investment, Pottery Barn’s Christmas bedding collection has heirloom pieces you’ll use year after year.

M&S has nailed this winter’s fluffy bedding trend with this super-soft faux fur throw – but at only £29.50, it’s selling out fast

by Furnishly | Dec 7, 2025 | Design Inspiration

It’s winter, it’s cold, and fluffy bedding is currently one of this season’s must-have trends as we all attempt to beat the chill and stay warm and cosy indoors.

No wonder then that this M&S Supersoft Faux Fur Throw is currently one of the brand’s #1 bestselling products.

Super soft, super cosy, and super luxurious, this stylish faux fur throw has nearly 800 5-star reviews from M&S shoppers, and with prices starting from just £29.50, it’s easy to see why. Naturally, that also means it’s selling out fast.

As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I spend a lot of time researching where to buy the best bedding, and I have to say that M&S is really nailing cosy winter bedding this year.

From the super-cosy M&S Cloud Fleece bedding that looks *far* more luxurious than its £25 price tag, to this luxe-look faux fur throw, the brand has cosy winter layering sorted.

This Supersoft (in feel as well as in name) faux fur blanket comes in ten colour options, each with three sizes available: a medium blanket that measures 130 x 170cm, a large which measures 150 x 200cm, and an extra large which measures 200 x 220cm.

That said, the deep red and olive colourways have already sold out in all three sizes, and with M&S shoppers stocking up on multiple throws, other colour options are disappearing fast.

‘This is the fourth soft and cuddly blanket I have bought,’ shares one 5-star review of the M&S Supersoft Faux Fur Throw. ‘They are so soft, cuddly and warm. It washes very well and keeps its shape well. It’s like being wrapped up in cotton wool. I would recommend… You won’t be disappointed.’

‘It’s so lovely, the drape is exceptional, and it is *super* supersoft,’ shares another happy owner.

‘I bought this as a Xmas present… but now it has been delivered, and I can see how nice it is, I might keep it for myself!!’ says another impressed shopper. ‘It’s a lovely colour, excellent quality… I’m really pleased with it. Good price for the quality.’

If you are thinking of gifting this throw, I think it makes a great Christmas present and looks far more expensive than its price tag might suggest. It’s also a versatile purchase, whether you choose to gift it or keep it for yourself!

You can use it over the bed to add some extra warmth on the coldest nights, as well as to upgrade your bedroom into a luxurious retreat. Or you could drape it over the sofa to snuggle up under in an evening.

In fact, M&S has a whole host of fluffy products in this Supersoft Faux Fur range that are perfect for gifting and for getting cosy this winter. Just bear in mind that if you want to be warm and snuggly this cold season, you’d better move quickly if you want to grab these bestsellers before they sell out.

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I’m a sleep expert who hates getting into a cold bed – this 2p per hour winter warmer is my saviour at this time of year

by Furnishly | Dec 4, 2025 | Design Inspiration

It’s December, and that means cold winter weather, and my pet peeve about this time of year: getting into a cold bed at night.

Now, as Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I’m lucky enough to have one of the best duvets on the market on my bed, so I’m always lovely and cosy once I’m *in* bed, but there’s still that first few minutes of getting into a bed with cold sheets to contend with.

Luckily, I have a solution, and it doesn’t mean cranking the thermostat up and spending a small fortune on heating the house.

Ever since I tested it for our guide to the best electric blankets, the Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket has been my go-to for particularly cold nights. And the good news is it only costs a few pence an hour to run.

During the past four years of testing where to buy bedding, I have learned some hacks to help combat those initial bedtime shivers – swapping my summer cotton bedding for a snuggly brushed cotton fitted sheet and adding the best linen bedding to my bed is now my go-to October through March – but still, there are some nights even that doesn’t do the trick.

The exact figures for how much it costs to run an electric blanket will depend on your energy rates, but last time I totted up how much this heated blanket cost me, it was less than 2p per hour. To my mind, that’s a small price to pay to combat the dread of climbing into an icy, cold bed this winter.

Now, if you’re looking for an electric blanket to use on your bed for a good few months of winter, I still definitely recommend the Dreamland Snowed In Dual-Control Mattress Protector. It’s by *far* the best electric blanket I’ve tested, and has retained its crown as my #1 recommendation in our guide for the past two years.

The only problem (other than the Dreamland electric blankets’ £140 price tag) is that I’m an awkward customer.

Despite the fact that I hate that cold chill on the sheets in winter, I’m also a hot sleeper, and being peri-menopausal definitely doesn’t help. That means that once I get warm in bed, I’m likely to keep getting warmer and warmer, and then overheat if I have an electric blanket on the bed all night.

And I’ve found that even if the heated blanket comes with a timer that I can programme to shut off after half an hour so (like the Dreamland Snowed In Dual-Control Mattress Protector does), the fact that every electric blanket I’ve tested hides the electrical wires in polyester wadding means I can still overheat.

I sleep on a mattress filled with natural, breathable materials (the Hypnos Pillow Top Select mattress), have a wool-filled duvet on my bed for its fantastic breathability (the Woolroom Deluxe Washable Wool Duvet), and use bedding made from cotton or linen rather than synthetic fibres, all in a bid to prevent the overheating that happens the minute I add the hidden sleep thief that is polyester to my bed.

Call me high-maintenance, but I’ve found adding an electric blanket under my fitted sheet during the winter disrupts all that hard work (and investment – natural fibres aren’t cheap) that I’ve put into creating a breathable bed that offers my body good temperature regulation and a better night’s sleep.

For me, the solution has been to slip this budget-friendly Silentnight electric blanket between my duvet cover and fitted sheet for twenty minutes or so before I get into bed on a cold night. I then slide it out before I get into bed.

The bonus is that it also means I don’t have to have messy cables protruding from my bed day in and day out over the winter. And although this budget electric blanket doesn’t have a timer, if you don’t fancy making the trip upstairs to turn the blanket on 20 minutes before bed, I tend to pop it into the bed earlier in the evening and then use a smart plug that I can turn on or off via my phone whilst I’m sitting downstairs on the sofa. Any of these smart plugs from Amazon will do the trick.

Plus, did I mention this little bit of winter kindness costs less than 2p for the time I have it on the bed? I think that’s an investment that’s well worth making to make the cold winter weather a little more bearable.

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