If you are thinking about updating the look of some of the rooms in your home, consider velvet! This soft and opulent fabric has been taking interior design by storm and could be seen everywhere at the most recent trade shows around the world.
Velvet never goes unnoticed in any room. Use it well and it can create the decor of your dreams. Here is all you need to know about this fabric, as well as tips on how to effectively integrate it in your home’s decor.
From Furnishings to Accessories
Velvet can be used everywhere and on everything in the home: opaque curtains, cozy chair coverings, practical ottomans, delicate throws, flamboyant cushions… This fabric’s versatility knows no bounds!
Affordably Luxurious
The power of velvet resides in its luxurious feel. This material is synonymous with sophisticated interiors; and yet, it is no more expensive than any other type of fabric. It is therefore a great way of enhancing the elegance of your rooms (almost effortlessly!).
A Touch of Softness
Not matter the colour – dark, pale or even neon – velvet’s luscious texture makes any space more inviting. It is soft, plush … and so seductive! Easily create a warm and convivial atmosphere by placing a few velvet accessories here and there.
A Perfectly Hushed Ambiance
This softness goes hand in hand with its ability to calm and comfort. A room that contains velvet furniture and accessories invites all who enter to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet.
The Trendiest Colours
If you look at the velvet options and accessories furniture manufacturers and interior design retailers are offering, you will no doubt notice that all the colours of the rainbow seem to be in style. However, there is one palette that stands out: dark colours reminiscent of the 1990s. Rich purples, emerald (almost forest) greens, deep navy blues and wine-tone reds are the shades you will want to choose to be on trend.
DIY Velvet Transformations!
You don’t have to spend a fortune to use it in your house’s decor. For example, swap your cotton curtains for window dressings in this material or replace your hallway banquette with a Victorian-inspired model (in velvet, of course!). You could also layer one or two rows of velvet cushions on to your couch! If you are handy, you might want to try a DIY redecorating project or two, such as reupholstering your dining chairs or sewing a new velvet slipcover for the living room ottoman. Several tutorials can be found online which will help you transform your interior in no time.
Doesn’t velvet have everything going for it? In what rooms of your home will you choose to use it? Show us what ideas you come up with!