I've cherished velvet since childhood, when our light pink velvet sofa with twisted fringes became a family favorite for its plush comfort. That memory lingers, and with velvet's resurgence in interior design, I incorporated it into our home: a pink velvet armchair and two matching chairs for our dressing tables.
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I'm thrilled with our velvet-upholstered armchair in the living room, sourced from the Jesper Home collection, which offers a range of standout pieces in velvet and beyond. Selected with our upcoming living room renovation in mind, it positions perfectly by the stove for cozy winter evenings. While it contrasts our current flooring and skirting boards—soon to be updated—the skull decor above it, a flea market find, adds character.
For more velvet inspiration in our home, see my photo collage blog post, featuring an ocher yellow velvet sofa beloved by our cat and echoes of velvet curtains from our previous house.
Velvet transforms spaces with its warm, luxurious texture, ideal for armchairs or curtains. In our industrial-modern aesthetic, it provides a soft counterpoint, especially in retro hues that pair beautifully with sleek lines.
Envisioning a pink velvet armchair for the living room and deep green for the bedrooms' dressing tables, I adapted when my daughter Lotte chose pink. We ordered matching velvet dining chairs from Allestoel.nl—two for her room and one for mine—perfect as vanity seating until the tables arrive.
Velvet's elegance demands care; stains can disrupt its sleek appeal. A recent scare involved teens eating in the chair—thankfully averted—but here's my proven method for spot-cleaning:
Velvet may show wear over time due to its textured surface, more visibly than smoother fabrics. Yet, its benefits far outweigh these challenges for me. Stay tuned for dressing table reveals featuring our velvet chairs.
Do you incorporate velvet into your home—an armchair, bench, or otherwise?
