12 Ways to Decorate with Velvet at Home

The velvet decor trend is strong right now. There’s something so wonderful about gliding your hand over a silky smooth velvet fabric. Many people struggle with where to incorporate this luxurious fabric in their homes, so here are a few clever ideas to get you on your way to a velvet-adorned home!

Decorating with Velvet at Home

These ideas will get you started with velvet decor!

1. Velvet Couch

Perhaps one of the most difficult to implement, yet also one of the most rewarding, a chic velvet couch can instantly add glamour to a living space. Think of it as an investment piece, as this timeless fabric is unlikely to go out of style anytime soon. Check out a few of our favorite blue velvet, green velvet, purple velvet, and gray velvet sofas for inspiration.

Can you mix velvet and linen furniture? Yes, you can mix velvet and linen furniture to create a balanced and visually appealing interior. Here’s how to do it effectively!

The key is to balance the rich, plush texture of velvet with the light and airy feel of linen. For example, if you have a velvet sofa, consider adding linen throw pillows or curtains to introduce the linen texture without overwhelming the space.

Ensure that the colors of your velvet and linen furniture pieces complement each other. You can choose a color palette that ties them together, such as soft pastels, earthy tones, or neutral shades. This will create a cohesive look.

Pay attention to the proportion of each fabric in the room. It’s generally a good idea to have one dominant fabric (e.g., velvet) and use the other (e.g., linen) as an accent. For instance, if you have a velvet sofa, you can add linen-covered accent chairs or ottomans.

2. Side Chair

A cozy place to relax, a velvet side chair can add just the right amount of glamour to a living room without being overbearing.

What fabric goes with velvet furniture? When coordinating fabrics with velvet furniture, it’s essential to strike a balance between texture and color to create a harmonious and inviting living space. Velvet has a luxurious and rich texture, so you can complement it with fabrics that offer contrast.

For instance, you can pair velvet furniture with materials like silk, satin, or even leather to add diversity in texture. In terms of color, consider your velvet furniture’s hue. Neutral tones like beige, cream, or gray are versatile options that work well with various velvet colors.

To avoid overwhelming the space, use patterns and prints sparingly, and opt for solid or subtly patterned fabrics for other furniture pieces or decor items.

3. Headboard

Whether tufted or smooth, velvet headboards are divine! You can find lots of velvet beds and headboards online.

4. Pillows

Easy to use with your existing decor, velvet pillows will make any couch more plush.

5. Curtains

These dark gray velvet curtains look spectacular. A gold or brass curtain rod really tops things off.

6. Bench Cushion

This blush pink velvet bench would look wonderful in an entryway or bedroom.

7. Dining Chairs

How lovely do these bright green velvet dining chairs look next to this natural wood dining table? They command attention and beautifully reflect the natural light.

8. Floor Cushion

A casual way to introduce velvet to your space, floor cushions are a great option for using velvet in your home!

9. Throw Blanket

Yes, even throw blankets come in velvet!

10. Ottoman

Another glamorous option for the living room, is a pink velvet ottoman such as these below:

11. Vanity Stool

This tufted velvet vanity stool makes wonderful use of the velvet fabric.

12. On the Table

From the simple velvet ribbon tie for utensils, to a long draping velvet tablecloth, making velvet work in your dining space can be as minimal or extravagant as you like!

Have you used velvet in your home?