Velvet is back with a vengeance. In the past year we saw the trend slowly but surely creep into many living rooms. In the past, the material was only affordable for rich people, but fortunately times have changed. With the right combination of velvet elements with your modern or classic interior, you will undoubtedly score with this feminine, soft trend. Only one velvet item is needed to instantly add a luxurious atmosphere to your living space. We have already listed 4 eye-catchers to apply the velvet trend in your interior.
Velvet, velvet and velvet are often used interchangeably, but what exactly is the difference? Velvet is the English name for what we call velvet in Dutch. Velor is the French translation, although velor is slightly heavier than velvet in terms of fabric. Usually the three terms are simply used interchangeably because in terms of look, cuddliness and appearance they are almost identical.
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Velvet furniture and home accessories have been very popular for centuries. In the sixties and seventies they even experienced a real revival. With a velvet touch you immediately give a luxurious and royal look to any room. An armchair, ottoman or a few cushions are often enough to keep up with the trend and to make a difference in your interior. However, velvet also provides a romantic touch to your home and brings warmth to your living space. For example, it fits in very nicely with a more industrial look or with the light wood of the Scandinavian style. An extra asset: velvet furniture is available in all colours. So there is always an item that fits perfectly with your interior.
The eye-catcher in the house, that is a velvet seat in your living room. It immediately sets the mood and creates a casual and luxurious look. A warm, ocher yellow velvet sofa looks great in a dark interior and immediately makes the room pop. Does your home have gold accents? Then royal blue and deep green are beautiful. Do you have a more industrial style? Then a powder pink velvet sofa provides a softer and warmer touch.
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Is a velvet sofa just a step too far for you? Then you can also incorporate velor into your interior in a more subtle way by adding an accent with a velvet armchair. A sturdy, robust seat combines perfectly with this piece. Choose a color that complements your sofa to play off the difference in textures and create an interesting whole. Do you have a more neutral seat? Then you can stand out with an armchair in a bright color.
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Velvet dining room chairs fit into any interior and can be combined endlessly. For a rural interior, look for a chair with wooden legs to keep it warm and homely. If you want a slightly cooler effect with more contrast, combine a soft velvet chair with a robust table made of wood or metal. It is important that you clean and maintain the dining room chairs properly to maintain the beautiful effect for a long time.
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Do you prefer the ultimate, subtle, luxurious touch? Then velvet accessories are made for you. If you miss some cosiness and cosiness at home, fill your sofa with cushions in this rich fabric. Or start carefully with a nice velvet ottoman for the seat or opt for beautiful, blackout velvet curtains.
Velvet furniture and accessories in your home are beautiful, but of course you also want to keep them beautiful in the long term. Maintaining them does not require much work if you stick to a (bi-)weekly cleaning ritual:
1. Do you want to fully enjoy the beautiful, rich and smooth look of velvet? Then we recommend that you thoroughly vacuum your furniture every week and brush your velvet furniture with a velvet brush. This way dust doesn't stand a chance and the effect of the velvet is preserved.
2. Do you thoroughly clean your velvet furniture? You do this with the help of a steamer. Take your furniture to a specialist for this.
3. Still a stain on your velvet seat or cushion? No worries! All you need is a bucket of water, absorbent cloths, a mild detergent without bleach and a velvet brush. Often lukewarm water and an absorbent cloth are sufficient to ensure that a stain does not adhere. But with a little detergent you can remove even the most stubborn stains.
By Rebeca De Dobbelaer
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