12 Marvelous Ways to Use Velvet in Your Home

September 1, 2022

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…

Grey Velvet Couch with Gold Coffee Table — Emily Henderson

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.

Blue Velvet Tufted Wingback Chair — Emily Henderson

Pink Tufted Velvet Chair — Glitter Guide

3. Headboard

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

Dark Red Tufted Velvet Headboard with White Fur Throw — Lonny

Light Grey Velvet Headboard — Vanessa Francis

Navy Blue Velvet Tufted headboard — Place of My Taste

Dark Blue Velvet Headboard in Neutral Bedroom — Noelle Micek

4. Pillows

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

Mauve Velvet Pillow on White Couch — caitlin wilson

5. Curtains

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

Dark Grey Curtains with Chandelier and Marble Table — Hunted Interior

Navy Blue Curtains with Glass Table and White Chairs — Emily Henderson

Dark Pink Velvet Curtains — Urban Outfitters

6. Bench Cushion

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

Pink Velvet Daybed Cushion Bench — Urban Outfitters

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.

Green Velvet Dining Room Chairs — Nate Berkus

8. Floor Cushion

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

Blush Pink Velvet Floor Pillows — Urban Outfitters

9. Throw Blanket

Yes, even throw blankets come in velvet!

Green Velvet Throw on Bed — Jonas Ingerstedt

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.

Golden Yellow Tufted Stool in front of Gold Vanity — Stacey Cohen

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!