Velvet in interior design is a highly debated trend. Often considered an old-fashioned material, velvet was not the favorite choice of interior designers. At least not until this year, when it caught everyone’s attention. Find out how to successfully integrate velvet into interior design!
Since ancient times, velvet has been positioned in the category of precious and opulent materials. Delicate to the touch, endowed with elegance, velvet was the favorite choice both in the design of high society clothing and in baroque or art deco interiors. This material inspires elegance, refinement, nobility and extravagance.
This extravagant feature has caused the material to lose popularity with the adoption of minimalist design in interior design. In the interior design, simple, clean lines and Scandinavian-style decorations were preferred in favor of opulent materials in strong colours.
However, the comfort offered by furniture with velvet upholstery, the curtains with the characteristic look of the fabric, but also the specific elegance of the material, have contributed to the reinterpretation of velvet, making it easy to integrate into modern furnishings today.
How to integrate velvet into interior design?
1. In living
The living room is, without a doubt, one of the most important rooms in a home. The living room furniture must be practical, but at the same time very attractive, because this room is also a socializing space.
If your living room is furnished in a classic style, you can choose a sumptuous sofa with velvet upholstery. Choose a model that has curved lines, but also thoughtful details. Considering that a velvet upholstery draws enough attention to the sofa, avoid loading it with decorative cushions.
For a modern living room, choose a sofa with fine velvet upholstery, in a strong or pastel colour. A sofa with a minimalist design in emerald green or royal blue colors will integrate perfectly into a modern decor, giving it an extra touch of elegance.
Another idea to successfully integrate velvet into your living room decor is to choose curtains made from this sophisticated material. Due to its weight, velvet lends itself to curtains, having a certain presence, but also a particular appearance.
Another important feature of velvet is its durability. The material is durable and easy to maintain. It can be cleaned with a simple or slightly damp brush, maintaining its original appearance over the years.
2. In the bedroom
The bedroom is an intimate space in the house. It must inspire a relaxing atmosphere, suitable for rest and disconnection. A material like velvet will give warmth to the decoration, but also an extra touch of refinement.
The easiest way to integrate velvet into your bedroom decor is to decorate your bed with velvet pillows. They can maintain the color of the room, or, on the contrary, they can be in complementary colors. They will bring a touch of color to the decor, but also more comfort.
Another way is to choose a bed with a velvet upholstered headboard. It will look much more special than a simple wooden board and will definitely become a statement piece in your bedroom decor. The Morocco room is equipped with a bed with a velvet-covered headboard, and its elegant appearance is undeniable.
Last but not least, to create a special place to relax in your bedroom, opt for an armchair with velvet upholstery. Place a lamp next to it and voilà, you have the perfect space to browse your favorite book or magazine.
3. In the kitchen or dining room
Don’t worry, we won’t tell you to cover the kitchen table with a generous layer of velvet. 🙂 Instead, we will tell you how well chairs with velvet upholstery fit into the furnishings of the kitchen or dining area.
Velvet will bring more comfort to the chairs and harmoniously complement a hard material, such as the wood from which the table is made. Chairs with neutral colored velvet upholstery will fit perfectly into a classic decor, while those with colored upholstery will find their place in a modern decor.
Therefore, choose velvet with confidence in interior design. As long as you don’t overuse this material, you can’t go wrong! Combine it with different textures and colors, so that it brings an original touch to the decor, but also an extra touch of elegance.
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