The Regal Refresh: How to Incorporate Velvet Into Your Interior Decor

Velvet is a sure-fire way of adding sophisticated style to any interior design scheme. This classic yet timeless fabric oozes both opulence and luxury and is surprisingly versatile.

Due to velvet being suitable for a range of interior applications and it’s popularity with homeowners and interior designers, there is a wide range of velvet homewares available on the market. So, if you’re looking to add a touch of extravagance to your living space, but are not quite sure of how to incorporate velvet into your plans then continue reading. Below are just a handful of ways that you can bring a touch of this fabulous, fashionable fabric into your home.

Window Treatments

There’s nothing quite as magnificent or iconic than a glamorous pair of velvet curtains. Dressing your windows with a velvet curtain set is certainly a bold move, and is sure to make a big design statement. Velvet curtains are great for rooms with high ceilings and large windows. For extra drama don’t be afraid to opt for a deep, bold colour and ensure the curtains are extra long and full. If you don’t like the idea of your window treatments being so prominent, but still love the look of velvet curtains then choose a more neutral colour that complements the existing features in the room.

Statement Sofa Or Armchair

Choosing to add a statement velvet sofa or chair to your space is an excellent way of incorporating velvet into your interior design scheme. The great thing about velvet is that it not only looks luxurious, the pile on velvet fabric also feels super comfortable and cozy making it a popular choice for upholstery. What’s more, velvet is much less delicate and difficult to care for than many people tend to think and if properly cared for can last for years! If you’re looking for a velvet statement piece then experiment with brightly coloured pieces that will add a touch of playfulness to your room.

Beautiful Bedding

As velvet is known for its comfortability it’s a great option for the bedroom. Velvet bedding makes a bedroom feel romantic, the only problem is that it may make getting out of bed each morning slightly more difficult. Velvet bed sheets work well in large master bedrooms and will often make the bed a real focal point within the room. If you have a smaller bedroom but would still like to incorporate velvet into the decoration scheme then consider a velvet headboard. A velvet headboard will still add luxury and sophistication to your bedroom but will have less visual weight than if you were to have a mass of velvet bedding.

Finishing Touches

If you love how velvet adds tactility and visual interest to a room, but you don’t want it to overpower your space, then adding small accents of the fabric may be the best way to go. Velvet cushions are perfect for adding a pop of colour and texture to a sofa, chair, window seat or bed and can often be all that’s needed to give a room a luxe vibe. Velvet is an extremely adaptable fabric that lends itself to almost any interior setting depending on the colour you choose. Try layering neutral coloured velvet cushions with other materials such as linen to give a muted, minimal look. Or you could choose to go ultra-glam with deep, jewel-toned velvet cushions that will give your space a lavish feel.

Real photo of a pink, velvet sofa, plant, coffee table with pot and cups on a lastrico wall a living room interior

While adding velvet to your home can sometimes feel a little bit daunting, the truth is that velvet is just as easy to style as any other textile. Hopefully, the above tips have given you some ideas on how to add this beautiful, tactile textile to your living space.

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