How Velvet Is Being Reimagined for Cooler Months

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With its soft sheen and plush feel, velvet exudes luxury. It also has an inherent warmth that reminds us of falling temperatures and spending time inside, where it’s nice and toasty throughout the fall and winter. This enviable warmth is moving from clothing to home decor, where it can be embraced throughout the cooler months.

Velvet has a reputation for being a little fussy and high maintenance. It looks beautiful, but you might not see it fitting a lifestyle with kids and pets or the sleek contemporary decor in your home. It’s time for that to change.

One reason we’re seeing more velvet is practical. While velvets were once mostly made of silk, now a host of synthetic options make this material more cost-effective and much more durable. Instead of being used sparingly or saved for a rarely used formal living room, velvet can be part of everyday designs in high-traffic areas. As a result, people are using velvet more than ever.

With ’90s fashions having a resurgence, velvet began to have its own revival. Several trend forecasters declared that 2023 was the year of velvet.

If you love the idea of adding a little (or a lot) of velvet to your home but are struggling with exactly how to translate this timely trend into something contemporary, here are some tips that can inspire a fresh and fashionable take on this luxe fabric.

With its heavier weight and cozy hand, velvet is a natural fit for the cooler months, which is when we see it come into play in the fashion world as well. Velvet brings warmth to decor that makes a home feel inviting, and adds luxury that makes it feel upscale.

Traditional uses of velvet are still valid. Add throw pillows or accent blankets in the sumptuous textile for an easy