Following Trends: 5 Ideas to Incorporate Velvet into Any Interior

Velvet is one of the major trends in interior design from the last year. At the recent i Saloni exhibition, soft furniture made of this material was showcased by such giants as Fendi Casa and Arketipo. The recently opened Maison & Objet exhibition in Paris confirmed the popularity of this material among designers: Bentley Home presented soft furniture with natural beige tones and velvet upholstery, Guadarte showcased a quilted banquette in the current color of wet asphalt, and elegant pet lounges with velvet upholstery from Lord Lou are contenders for the title of most popular among viewers. Rich colors, excellent texture, good light absorption, and thermal insulation – velvet has many merits that make it a vibrant element in design. Today we will tell you how to transform interiors of various styles with the help of velvet.

Elegant Classic

It is easiest to incorporate velvet decor into a classic interior: carved furniture, moldings, and gilding do not conflict with the expressive texture of velvet. Soft furniture with velvet upholstery in dark tones adds an element of luxury to the interior. Light pastel velvet also handles this task, but looks more cozy.

Velvet curtains will also fit well into a classic interior: since the material does not let much light through, such curtains are suitable for bedrooms with eastern-facing windows.

Cozy Loft

Velvet details provide a striking contrast to the industrial finishes in a loft-style interior: the soft texture of the material looks especially refined against rough brick, concrete, and metal structures.

Experimenting with shades further enhances this effect: a blue headboard or burgundy chairs against a concrete wall, a blue sofa and yellow table lamps next to unprocessed brick – bold experiments in interior design lead to impressive results.

Scandinavian Style with Accent

The light and minimalist base of Scandinavian interiors welcomes any active decorative elements, including velvet furniture, pillows, and throws. White color blends well with any shades, so when choosing velvet accessories, you don't need to worry about overloading the interior palette.

Even a single element of velvet decor can create a feeling of coziness and romance in a Scandinavian interior, but sometimes to achieve an especially vivid effect, velvet is complemented with accessories of the same mood – rugs or paintings.

Vibrant Eclectic

It is no secret that clean styles are not trendy today: attempting to stick strictly to classic or Scandinavian design principles often impoverishes an interior rather than making it more cohesive. That is why eclectic interiors, including those created with the combination of soft and expressive velvet with other materials, look particularly stylish.

It is commonly believed that the active texture of velvet pairs well only with modest companions – cotton, tulle, or synthetic fabrics. However, modern eclectic interiors benefit from unexpected fabric combinations – for example, voluminous woolen pillows on a velvet sofa.

Strict Minimalism

Minimalist interiors do not tolerate excess furniture or decoration, but this does not mean that a light and spacious room cannot be enhanced with a note of comfort. Velvet furniture, especially in dark tones, looks clean and does not contradict the principles of minimalism, while soft decor – such as velvet pillows and throws – on the contrary, diversifies a strict interior.