Time to get rid of the old-fashioned notion that velvet is only for your grandmother's sofa! We are starting to see this elegant and luxurious fabric being revived and becoming a favorite among interior designers around the world. This return is often associated with the great amount of uncertainty that has enveloped the world, and the traditional velvet material takes us back to past times, evoking comfort and warmth.
Going back to the roots
It is not known exactly where velvet originated, but it is often claimed that it originated from Eastern cultures with some of the oldest patterns found in China. After being brought to the Middle East by Indian merchants, Iraq and Egypt became one of the first mass producers of velvet, at one point the largest country in the world. As soon as the Europeans came across this delicate oriental textile, it was immediately commercialized. Because of its softness and unusual appearance as well as high manufacturing costs, this material soon became associated with the nobility. It became extremely popular and is used in many luxury items such as clothing, furniture, upholstery, curtains, and even wallpaper.
Today, velvet is in the midst of a huge comeback! It has appeared quite often, becoming more and more popular, especially in the past few years! If you are considering decorating with this luxurious material, here's what you need to know.
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Less is more
Since this is still a fairly expensive textile, not everyone can afford to wrap their sofas with this material. Fortunately, a little velvet in a room can go a long way! An upholstered chair, a bench or simply some nice cushions will do just that. The simplest and cheapest way to bring velvet into your home is to add details.
Combine with other materials
Velvet is a popular fabric that works well with most other materials. Try mixing it with other fabrics like linen, wool or cotton to add more balance to the room. And when combined with the muted palette, clean metal and marble, you can achieve that slick Scandinavian aesthetic.
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Pick a room
The velvet looks great in the living room or the dining room chair and the cozy is great in the bedroom or even the library. Overall, it's great for rooms that are often used at night due to its beautiful light-capture capabilities.
Use in moderation
In order not to cross over the territory of the velvet should only be used in accents. If not properly incorporated into a design theme, velvet can be overwhelming and easily go from luxury to boring.
Are you dreaming of a French-inspired living room? Introducing some crown molding and a velvet upholstered sofa and voila!
