Both soft and warm, velvet is a timeless material that has made a strong comeback at the forefront of the latest interior design trends. Perfect for autumn and winter, it comes in many different forms and pairs beautifully with every style. Take inspiration from our selection of decorative accessories and designer velvet furniture!
The essentials of velvet décor
- Velvet is a luxurious, shimmering and iridescent fabric that is soft and warm, suitable for every room in the home.
- The velvet sofa is one of the most fashionable interior design trends: blue and burgundy for a timeless style, purple, ice blue, pale pink, yellow tones or bottle green for a vintage feel, and black for an elegant, intimate atmosphere.
- Velvet items include curtains, bedside lamps, cushions, ottomans, rugs and lampshades.
- Velvet pairs well with strongly defined raw materials: metal, wood and black-lacquered wicker.
- Two possible approaches: use it in small touches in strategic areas, or go for total coverage.
Which velvet furniture should you choose to decorate your living room?
The velvet sofa is the key piece of velvet décor in the living room. The colour determines the resulting style: blue and burgundy for a timeless, classic look; purple, ice blue, pale pink, yellow tones or bottle green for a vintage feel; and black for an elegant, chic and intimate atmosphere.
The velvet sofa is now one of the most fashionable interior design trends. To give the room character where it will be placed, it is best to choose the right colour.
Blue and burgundy are perfect for a timeless, very classic style.
If you want to embrace a vintage feel, opt instead for strong colours such as purple, ice blue, pale pink, yellow tones or bottle green. Black, meanwhile, creates an elegant, chic and highly intimate atmosphere.
You can then pair it with strongly defined raw materials such as metal or wood for tables or legs, a shaggy rug, or black-lacquered wicker for lighting fixtures. Finally, add a few elements in different colours or some highly textured elements to break up the sometimes theatrical feel of black velvet, unless that is, of course, the effect you are looking for to add a strong dose of character to the space!
Which velvet items should you choose for the bedroom and the rest of the home?
Beyond the sofa, velvet can be introduced in small touches through curtains, bedside lamps, cushions, ottomans, rugs and lampshades. Heavy and draped, it can dress up a large hallway just as well as a bedroom or living room. These velvet items should be placed in strategic areas of the room.
Velvet can also be used in small touches, in strategic areas of your room. As well as serving as an upholstery fabric covering your sofa, it is also highly sought-after for curtains, bedside lamps, cushions and even small seats such as velvet ottomans. Heavy and draped, this fabric is ideal for dressing up a large hallway, bedroom or living room.
Velvet can also be found beneath our feet in the form of designer rugs, available in a wide variety of styles ranging from bohemian to oriental, as well as tropical and bohemian. Finally, velvet is also available in accessories, as mentioned, such as cushions and lampshades. Velvet can be introduced in small touches or used for total coverage in your décor!
A little tip: You can also mix different velvets; all that remains is to decide on the colour according to your preferences.
Why does velvet remain a safe choice in interior design?
Velvet is a luxurious fabric that has never lost its prestige. Iridescent, shimmering and subtle, it plays with light and adapts to every room in the home, bringing a touch of elegance. It transcends trends without ever going out of style, from the living room to the dining table.
Velvet is a material (and a luxurious fabric) that has never lost its prestige, even though we often associate it with room furnishings worthy of history books. Iridescent, shimmering and subtle, and able to play with its reflections, it adapts to every room in the home, adding a unique touch of elegance. Our velvet chairs will elegantly dress your dining table and bring a breath of fresh air to any interior design. In addition to
FAQ: velvet décor questions answered
Which velvet items should you have at home?
The most common velvet items are cushions, curtains, ottomans, designer rugs, lampshades and bedside lamps. Velvet is also used as an upholstery fabric to cover sofas or chairs. It can be used in small touches or for total coverage.
Which velvet colour should you choose for a sofa?
Blue and burgundy are perfect for a timeless, very classic style. For a vintage feel, opt for strong colours such as purple, ice blue, pale pink, yellow tones or bottle green. Black creates an elegant, chic and highly intimate atmosphere.
Which materials should you pair with velvet?
Velvet pairs well with strongly defined raw materials: metal or wood for tables or legs, a shaggy rug, or black-lacquered wicker for lighting fixtures. A few elements in different colours or with highly textured surfaces can break up the theatrical feel of black velvet.
Which rooms are suitable for velvet?
Velvet suits every room in the home. Heavy and draped, it can dress up a large hallway just as well as a bedroom or living room. It also has its place around the dining table with velvet chairs.
