Decorating & Design
Discover The “It” Fabric We’re Loving Right Now!
Author: Sabina Sohail
Published on January 12, 2018
A favorite in the world of fashion, velvet has now made its way into the home. The versatile fabric adds a luxurious look to a space, and its plush texture is warm and inviting, too. From furniture upholstery to sumptuous wall coverings, click through to learn why velvet deserves a spot in your home.
In this light and airy factory loft, a cobalt blue velvet sofa helps soften the hard shell of the whitewashed brick wall.
Photographer: Adrien Williams
Source: House & Home December 2017
Designer: Alexandre Blazys and Benoit Gérard, BlazysGérard
A green velvet bench at the foot of the bed offers a pleasant jolt of the color and a hit of glamor to this eclectic bedroom.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home June 2017
Designer: Ines Mazzotta
This iconic Eero Saarinen dining table is punctuated by two crushed velvet chairs at the head of the table for a hit of texture.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home October 2017
Designer: Lesley Macmillan, Trianon Design
Green velvet-upholstered stools complete the natural palette in this kitchen.
Photographer: Adrien Williams
Source: House & Home December 2017
Designer: Alexandre Blazys and Benoit Gérard, BlazysGérard
In this sunny banquette nook, moss green velvet cushions and pillows create an inviting place to dine.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home October 2016
Designer: Joel Bray
A set of velvet fuchsia chairs are an unexpected, but welcome addition in this glamorous living room by House & Home ‘s 2017 Designer Of The Year, Katherine Newman.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home March 2015
Designer: Katherine Newman
In event planner Catriona Smart’s dining room, royal blue chairs with gold detailing are the space’s showpiece.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home December 2017
Designer: Kirsten Marshall, Palmerston Design Consultants
A velvet-upholstered headboard brings texture and personality to this minimalist bedroom design.
Covering walls with velvet is a look that’s been taking interiors to the next level for centuries. Get the opulent look in your own space with this DIY .
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home February 2018
Designer: Joel Bray
Velvet throw pillows and a bronze chair add softness to the mix of textures in this living room.
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
Source: House & Home October 2017
Designer: Kai Ethier and Jennifer Koper
A velvet tufted banquette paired with a custom wood table has a more casual, laid-back look in this bistro-style kitchen.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home October 2017
Designer: Erin Feasby and Cindy Bleeks
A long velvet bench paired with a colorful rug provides an eye-catching look in this home’s entryway.
In this polished living room, a cranberry red velvet sofa adds comfort and a jolt of color to the all-white space.
Photographer: Courtesy of Rove Concepts
Source: House & Home October 2017
To complete the European look of this dining room, a velvet chair was mix-and-matched with modernized bistro-style chairs.
Photographer: Nathan Schroder
Source: House & Home November 2016
Designer: Michelle Lloyd Bermann and Christine Ralphs, Lloyd Ralphs Design