Even more reason to love this sumptuous fabric.
What's not to love about velvet? From accents that add a touch of luxury, to stylish schemes full of glamour, this sumptuous and tactile fabric always creates something special.
Get some style inspiration on bringing a touch of velvet to your home decor...
A dining room chair upholstered in amber velvet is beautifully offset against midnight blue walls. Hints of gold add sparkle.
For a luxurious look, use the same shade on walls and furniture. An accent chair in velvet and polished brass accessories add layers of interest in this elegant scheme.
Balance deep midnight blues with warming amber accents to create depth to a dining area.
Upholstering a footstool in a graphic geometric velvet brings a touch of eye-catching drama to a pared-back room.
A gossamer-fine velvet bedcover in celadon brings softness and contrasts with the bold colours elsewhere, while a carpet in a similar tone completes the sophisticated look.
Delicately patterned wallpaper and tactile cushions in printed cut velvets create warmth in this relaxed scheme.
Luxurious jacquard velvet fabrics evoke a comforting feel, which is ideal for a bedroom.
Pair printed and plain velvets for an opulent look. The combination of vibrant and energising hues sings out against the dramatic dark backdrop.
A bold colour palette of rich blues comes alive when enhanced with punchy highlights of ochre and teal.
Add the perfect finishing touch to a simple scheme with a velvet lampshade in a vibrant kingfisher blue.
Styling: Lorraine Dawkins. Styling Assistant: Amy Neason. Photography: Tim Young.
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