Velvet Furniture Glams Up Home Interiors

In home design, history often repeats itself. “By reaching back for culture and forward for contemporary techniques, we combine the best of old and new,” says Katie Skoloff, principal designer and founder of In Site Designs, an interior design firm in Greenville, S.C. “People feel validated by heritage, especially as we age, and are always peeking into our ties from the past.”

Trends we once loved reemerge and are being enjoyed with fresh eyes. Homes are becoming design time capsules of a sort as ideas evocative of themes and styles from the past spring to life. “Everything old is new again,” says Julea Joseph, owner of Reinventing the Space, a home staging and interior design firm in Chicago.  This trend is very evident with the return of Velvet Glam Interiors.

The elegant, plush fabric was draped on curtains, furniture, and bedding in the 1970s. Now it’s back, adding a retro vibe to interior design. “Velvet has emerged as a top fabric pick in 2019,” says Rebecca Snowden, interior style adviser at Furniture Choice. “Whether it’s in a ‘Scandi’ minimalist space or a glammed up art deco room, velvet’s success lies in its adaptability to various interior trends.”

Bolder velvet hues—in navy, green, or fuchsia—make for a contemporary, yet sophisticated contrast tootherwise lighter interiors, she says. On the flip side, lighter pastel tones, such as baby blue or dusty pink, give rooms a softer touch. “Velvet accessories like cushions and poufs are on trend and can transform any room,” Snowden say. “These details add a ‘wow’factor no matter the shade and are an easy way to embrace the look without having to make any big changes.”

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