Winter is the season of nesting. And there’s no better way to feather your nest than with a luxe faux-fur throw. It instantly elevates a room, adding texture and sophistication. And more important, it instantly warms you, making a chilly night curled up with Netflix (solo or with company) even more delicious.

Of course, not all faux fur is equal. Budget options tend to shed and thin, leaving a shaggy mess. This is a category where you want to make the right choice. So how lucky is it that West Elm — maker of premium, plush, long-lasting faux-fur throws, is having a sale right at this moment. A really intense sale, in fact. They’ve marked their faux fur throws down by 50%. Yup. You can get their standard-size (47-by-60-inch) for a mere $55.

Why is this a good deal?

West Elm’s Faux Fur Ombre Throws in the standard size retail for $109 most of the time; the larger size goes for $219. That’s the price point you’ll see most of the year. Right now the brand has marked them down by 50%.

Speaking from personal experience, some cheaper faux fur throw blankets feel very thin and start shedding within a couple of months. The West Elm throws are the only heavyweight faux fur throw blankets I’ve used that are actually worth their price. They hold up year after year — and they continue to look and feel just as thick and full as they do in the photos.

What makes these faux fur throw blankets so special?

I’m not just pulling this assessment out of thin air. I’ve owned the oversized West Elm Faux Fur Ombre Throw in Mocha for more four years, and it’s held up beautifully with no shedding or fading.

The rich mocha color has remained robust, and the long, silky fibers have maintained their softness to this day. I loved the blanket so much that, after moving at the beginning of 2021, I purchased a second one in the brand’s beautiful Feather Gray color.

The standard-sized West Elm Faux Fur Ombre Throws are on sale for $55 and are 47 inches wide and 60 inches long. The oversized throws are also half price, available for $110; these are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long.

Beautiful as a decor accessory, these throws have a substantial weight; they feel like a hug when draped across your body. And they’re so luxe, they actually look like real fur.

But what I love most about these blankets is that they’re available in a longer length (60 by 80 inches) that can cover my entire 6-foot-2 frame, from the top of my neck to the bottom of my feet.Most tall folks can attest that the majority of throws on the market aren’t created with taller buyers in mind.

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If you’re super tall, check out the larger size — it’s 80 inches long, so it can keep you comfy and covered from head to toe.

$55 at West Elm

Perfect for tossing on beds, sofas and chairs — and for giving a guest room the feel of a high-end hotel, these faux fur West Elm throws will not disappoint. Treat yourself. My guess is you’ll get plenty of use out of your new throw this winter and for many winters to come. And who knows? You may love it so much that, like me, you add another to your collection one day.

Shop now while both sizes are still on sale. Happy cuddling!