If you don’t want to resort to watching TV in one of the best winter hats, this wonderfully touchable blanket is a sofa must-have. It comes in go-with-anything grey and is big enough that you can share if you really have to. The sherpa lining is so soft that we enjoyed using this blanket even when we didn’t switch the heat on, but on extra-cold nights, it has nine heat settings so you can find the perfect warmth. As the sort of people who get chilly on summer days, we were very well qualified to put the best electric blankets to the test, as vigorously as how we test pillows and other items of bedding. We tested all of them in our own home, without the heating over days when we were feeling the cold. If you're looking for more of a comfort blanket, to use in the living room, while nestled on the sofa, think more about the aesthetic (still focusing on the usability rating of course) but be more conscious of your chosen blanket adding a decorative touch to your interior décor choices. Look for a colour or patterned design that compliments your scheme, so it becomes a welcome layer rather than standing out like a sore thumb. Controls: Did it feature different heat settings so we could adjust it to suit a warmer or cooler room, or duvet? Did it have dual settings to make it more suitable for a couple who prefers different sleeping temperatures?

Electric blankets can be a great way to keep warm at a lower cost as they heat the person rather than the room,” says Robert Slade, Managing Director at Beurer UK. “Personal heating means that you don't have to wait for the space around you to warm up before you can feel the benefit—simply plug in and snuggle up.” With the cost of heating rising, it makes sense to find a way to warm yourself up without resorting to heating the entire house if you don’t have to.

The Cozytek Under Blanket is completely washing machine safe with the detachable controller, and the ultra-thin wires guarantee that the only thing that will disturb your sleep is the alarm you set in the morning.

An electric blanket may be one of the most cost-effective ways to keep your house warm this winterbut they don’t suit everyone. If you like tropical temperatures and your other half is always complaining it’s too hot, you need an electric blanket made for two. Not planning on cosying up alone this winter? If you're willing to share, an oversized electric blanket is a perfect way to snuggle up together. This one is the softest blanket we tested, in a touchable taupe-coloured fleece that doesn't obviously look like an electric blanket and is neutral enough to suit all décor. It's so plush, we'd be happy hunkering down under it even without the heat turned on. Robert says you can keep costs down even more by looking for eco settings to make sure you use the minimum amount of electricity possible. “For example, users can set an automatic switch-off timer for after two, six, nine or 12 hours to avoid unnecessary energy usage. Our heated products all have adjustable temperature settings with simple controls to suit any preference - turn the heat up and down as needed to stay comfortable.”Getting into a cold bed will be a thing of the past with the Cozytek Heated Electric Under Blanket, this Electric Blanket comes with 3 comfort settings ensuring you have a warm bed waiting for you just to your liking. *Low Running costs 3p per Hour based on current UK Energy Tariff* Comfort: Was it pleasant to sleep on or could we feel the wires through our sheet? Did we look forward to snuggling down in bed with it on? It's very easy to get up and running with elasticated straps that secure the blanket to the mattress, below any style of best sheets. The blanket also sits away from the edges of the bed so remains flat even if you move around a lot during the night. Ours started to heat up just over five minutes after being switched on and was perfectly toasty in less than half an hour.