Trend Alert: Velvet

Trend Alert: Velvet

From the Fall ’15 runway shows to the top-pinned rooms on Pinterest, velvet is definitely having a moment. It’s both visually and tactually luxurious, and can be surprisingly durable, too, thus making it a go-to fabric for upholstery and drapery.

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And while the word ‘trend’ typical indicates a fleeting, or of-the-moment style, I don’t see velvet going anywhere anytime soon.

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These sumptuous velvet curtains are straight from the Rachel Comey flagship store in Manhattan. Now that’s my kind of dressing room!

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There is something so clean and crisp about velvet (see picture above).

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The velvet pillows here create a nice texture play when paired with the sheepskin rug and ruffled throw blanket slung over the back of the couch.

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Check out this crushed velvet headboard. It just goes to show that while velvet can be clean and crisp, it can also provide a good deal of visual texture.

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Velvet on velvet on velvet here.

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And lastly, there’s nothing more classic than a velvet chesterfield couch.

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