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There’s only one thing that tops a night in under a cosy blanket, and that’s a night in under a heated blanket.
A staple on the Christmas gifting lists of the many (including my mum’s, who will be buying one for both my grandma and grandpa), the electric throw is on the way to becoming the night-in must-have country-wide – trumping cosy pjs and thick duvets.
And the one we’ll be buying in droves? The Dunelm Dreamland IntelliHeat Velvet Plush Heated Throw.
Super-sized and seriously soft, this heated throw has an insanely plush feel that makes it perfect for solo snuggling or sharing. But the softness is only the half of it.

Dunelm Dreamland IntelliHeat Velvet Plush Heated Throw
This oh-so clever throw boasts six temperature settings to get you properly cosy, heating up in as little as five minutes for near-instant warmth. This is all controlled by the Intelliheat detachable controls which are easy to use and find your perfect mode. Take your pick from six colours to suit you or your giftee.
Shop £69This oh-so clever plug-in throw boasts six temperature settings to get you properly cosy, heating up in as little as five minutes for near-instant warmth. This is all controlled by the Intelliheat detachable controls which are easy to use and find your perfect mode.
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Better still, for total peace of mind, it’s also got a one, three and nine hour auto shut off timer, which is perfect for the forgetful and paranoid among us, allowing you to set the perfect heating time and forget about switching it off when you’re done.
Love a heated sleep? This blanket has you covered.
And there’s no need to panic when it’s in need of a wash: you can detach the remote, pop it in the washing machine and dry it in the tumble drier if needed. Totally simple.
Energy consumption conscious? There’s no need with the Dunelm Dreamland IntelliHeat Velvet Plush Heated Throw, as this cosy living room staple costs from just one penny to run. In fact, many reviewers have noted that they’ve switched off the heating in favour of this cosy throw – a far cheaper alternative to cranking up the radiators.
There’s no surprise then that shoppers simply can’t get enough of the electric throw, calling it ‘perfect’, ‘a fantastic investment’ and ‘very soft and luxurious’.
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‘So happy!’ Raved one five-star reviewer. ‘It’s beautiful and soft! I use it when I am sitting down in the day instead of putting heating on. Love it!’
Another added: ‘Lovely and warm, can tell the difference with the different heat settings. Also has a timer which is great. Don’t need to put the heating on for the whole of the house saving money.’
‘Best thing I have bought in a long time, toasty warm, saves putting the heating on, already paid for itself.’ Wrote a third.
We may need one of these for every room in the house…
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