The Cozy Outdoor Accessory You Have To Add To Your Patio This Fall

Summer shouldn't be the only time you make use of outdoor space; it seems unfair to limit the patio parties to just three or four months of the year. And especially when you're decorating your yard and porch with pumpkins and ghosts, why not enjoy your space instead of shutting inside for the chilly season? This fall, create a cozy patio space by adding some fall colors, comfortable seating, and even heat lamps or tabletop fireplaces if that's your thing. But the one fall accessory every patio needs is a weatherproof throw blanket to keep your fresh air space cozy throughout the season. 

When designing your perfect patio, consider grabbing some throw blankets that match your patio furniture and tie together the fall theme. Snag flannel and checkered blankets to achieve a cozy outdoor look, and be sure to account for how many guests you plan to host outdoors, getting one blanket per guest if you have no other heating available. You can style the blankets when they're not in use by hanging them on an outdoor throw blanket ladder or getting a large storage chest that doubles as an outdoor coffee table. Once you've got these items in place, you can breathe in the autumn air and enjoy outdoor moments all season long without worrying about the temperature dipping while you're in the middle of your evening tea time. 

A simple search of "weatherproof blankets" on sites like Amazon yield plenty of results, but might make you feel limited to only roll-up picnic blankets, since those items are the ones rising to the top of the search. In fact, many blanket materials are weatherproof, so you can search by material instead of only looking at things labeled "weatherproof" or "outdoors." A good place to start is with wool: this fabric is water and fire resistant, and warms the body even in low and wet climates. Plus, there are plenty of chic wool blankets available, like the Military Wool Blanket from Arcturus for $38, which will easily revamp into just about any patio aesthetic. 

Fleece and sherpa, which are synthetic version of wool, are also a great option for outdoor blankets. These materials, which are sometimes cheaper than their wool counterparts, often come lined with a polyester backing to make them waterproof and windproof. So, you can have the cozy fleece side against your skin with a shell of protection facing outwards to shield you from cold, windy, or rainy weather. You can buy the Tirrinia Sherpa Fleece Blanket from Amazon for $43, available in plenty of colors.