Not Baskets: A Blanket Storage Idea That Doubles As A Must-Have Decor Piece
Form and function go hand-in-hand when finding the perfect furnishings for your home. Purchasing fun decor items that can add pizzazz to a room and function as hidden storage solutions is ideal for homeowners that want to maximize their space without sacrificing design and aesthetics. Finding ways to store otherwise bulky and space-taking items in ways that will not just keep them out of sight, but can also make for a must-have decor piece is a great hack for those who like to, as the saying goes, "kill two birds with one stone". If you're among these types of people, then incorporating this blanket storage idea that turns an otherwise pile of blankets into cute, decorative, and trendy throw pillows is for you. While you may be familiar with basic ways to fold your blanket like a pillow for extra space, there's another folding technique that turns your chunky throw into a chic, must-have knot pillow.
It's hard to come by a home decor store that doesn't have trendy knot pillows in stock. Known for being ergonomic, relaxing, and visually-appealing, knot pillows were first created by Icelandic designer Ragnheiður Ösp Sigurðardóttir. They quickly caught on as being the next "it" item because of their unique design, stress-relieving properties, and eccentricity. While you could use chunky yarn to DIY this cute throw pillow, you can also turn your cluttered throw blankets into a knotted pillow for both hidden blanket storage and trendy home decor. All you'll need to accomplish this feat is your hands and collection of blankets.
How to fold a throw blanket into a decorative knot pillow
To create your blanket-turned-knot-pillow, start by folding one of your throw blankets in half horizontally or, as teachers would say, like a hamburger. Once folded, start rolling your throw lengthwise so your blanket looks like a fluffy pool noodle. When rolling your blanket tube, make sure to keep it as tight as possible to make it easier to work with. After rolling your blanket, take your blanket log and knot it within itself. This knot will form the base of your knot pillow. To take care of the loose ends of your knot, fold them upwards, and tuck one into the top pocket and the other into the bottom pocket. Really work the ends of the blanket into the formed knot, ensuring they are nice and snug. Doing so will help form and seal your new blanket-pillow, preventing it from unraveling. Once your knot pillow is formed, toss it onto your sofa, bed, accent chairs, or even on top of a mantle or coffee table for an eye-catching decor piece.
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This storage idea can be used for most standard-sized throw blankets of varying materials. Larger throw blankets might be a little difficult to roll and tuck, but when you work out the mechanics of that, you can end up with a large decorative piece. This hack turns clutter into an abundance of decorative and trendy pieces in varying materials, colors, and sizes. The knotted pillows is ready to be used as both a cozy throw when unravelled, or as an ergonomic and huggable pillow when rolled and tucked.