ON TREND: VELVET INTERIORS

I am so glad with this trend: velvet interiors. I see so many beautifully designed spaces where this rich material is being used. Velvet upgrades any piece of furniture to a higher level, thanks to its rich, luxurious look and feel. Velvet has a history that dates back thousands of years. Through the centuries and cultures worldwide, velvet was a highly prized material, often symbolised with wealth, power and royalty.

Thanks to modern manufacturing methods, this once unattainable fabric is now available to us all, as illustrated in this small collection of beautiful interiors.

Ik ben zo blij met deze trend: fluweel in het interieur. Ik zie zoveel prachtige ontwerpen waarin dit rijke materiaal wordt gebruikt. Fluweel tilt ieder meubelstuk naar een hoger niveau, dankzij de rijke en weelderige uitstraling. De geschiedenis van fluweel gaat vele eeuwen terug. Door de eeuwen heen, en binnen verschillende culturen, was fluweel een kostbaar materiaal. Het stond symbool voor rijkdom, macht en aristocratie. Dankzij moderne fabricage methoden is dit eens zo onbereikbare materiaal nu beschikbaar voor ons allemaal. Dit is terug te zien in deze kleine collectie met schitterende voorbeelden.

Very elegant blue velvet ottoman with some velvet throw pillows, all available via Canvas Home Store - via Automatism

Very elegant blue velvet ottoman with some velvet throw pillows, all available via US Canvas Home Store – via Automatism

Deep blue velvet chesterfield in this eclectic apartment owned by French interior designer Sandra Benhamou‘s Paris apartment – via Sukio

Beautiful blue velvet chairs in this interior designed by French designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne

Deep bleu velvet fauteuil's in a Paris appartment, designed by Joseph Dirand

Deep bleu velvet fauteuil’s in a Paris appartment, designed by French interior designer Joseph Dirand

Renovated antique sofa upholstered in taupe velvet, love the taupe and gold combination – via The Decorista

Bottles, vases and even glasses covered in velvet, how original – via Elle Decor

Green velvet chairs by Flexform in The Jane restaurant, Antwerp, Belgium, designed by Piet Boon

Green velvet chairs by Flexform in The Jane restaurant, Antwerp, Belgium, designed by Dutch designer Piet Boon

Ochre velvet dining chairs in Paris restaurant Le Flandrin, designed by Joseph Dirand

Bright green velvet on these settees in Monaco’s restaurant Song Qi, designed by Humbert & Poyet, the feet remind me of Gio Ponti

Mustard and soft green velvet in Paris restaurant Mr Bleu, designed by Joseph Dirand

Ochre velvet sofa’s, Jan Van Eijck poofs, Serge Mouille suspended lamp, Eames chairs, what’s not to love about this great mix of contemporary and Mid Century design – via photographer Ricardo Labougle

I’m loving the textures in this design by Laura Day, marbled walls, bronze coffeetable, rich velvet sofa and huge pillows, the Beni Ourian carpet, walnut wood sidetable and the Damien Hirst on the wall – via She Said