Velvet Is Making A Comeback—Here's How Designers Keep It From Feeling Dated

When you think of velvet, what comes to mind? It might be a deeply colored chair with dark wood detail that feels heavy and dramatic. Or perhaps it's luxe drapery in a boutique hotel.

Velvet has always been used to bring bold, eye-catching style to a space but, right now, it's having a moment in a way that feels fresher and more approachable. This sumptuous, warm fabric adds to spaces that have a collected, layered look, and it can feel both soft and rich at the same time.

“Velvet has a reputation for being formal, many times seen in jewel tones and rich neutrals and used in heavy drapes. And while I appreciate that history, I personally love using velvet in completely unexpected ways,” says Kim Armstrong, owner and principal designer of Kim Armstrong Interior Design in North Texas.

Want to bring the storied, luxurious look of velvet into your home? Here are five ways designers are using velvet in a way that feels both current and classic.

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