Plush fabric for upholstery and a luxurious touch to your home

There are common misconceptions about sofas upholstered in plush fabric, also known as velvet, including that they are difficult to maintain, too expensive, and old-fashioned. Of course, none of this is true; velvet sofas are elegant, luxurious, and can add a touch of sophistication to a modern or contemporary home.

Available in many patterns and colors, plush fabric is an excellent choice for sofa upholstery. Properly cared for and well-maintained, velour can last for years. It is a very durable fabric, making it a great choice for furniture in a home with pets, as it is less likely to mark, crush, fade, or tear.

About Velour Fabric

A cozy red velvet chair, a simple floor lamp, and a green bench in a room with dark blue velvet wall panels and carpeting

1. Velvet is a versatile fabric, available in a wide range of furniture, from large pieces, such as upholstered beds, to smaller options, such as Upholstered beds, to smaller options, such as: pillows.
2. There is a lot of information about the origins of velvet, but it is generally agreed that it was somewhere in the Far East, possibly China, around the 13th century, if not earlier. Then, velvet made its way west along the Silk Road and became extremely popular during the Italian Renaissance.
3. Before the advent of modern industrial looms, velvet fabric was extremely expensive to produce – and thus available only to wealthy, royal families. Nobles in particular were attracted to the fabric’s ability to accept richly colored dyes.
4. Because velvet is not a flat fabric, like: Linen, the former requires more yarns and takes multiple steps to produce; the yarns are first woven together on a loom between two layers of support. Then, the fabric is split down the middle, creating two identical pieces, each with a raised pile that provides its soft, raised texture. Velvet can be woven from any type of yarn. In the past it was usually woven from silk, but today cotton, linen, wool, and synthetic fibers (often in combination) are commonly used.

Types of furniture upholstered in velvet fabric

Purple velvet sofa with cushions, in the living room

There are many types of furniture upholstered in velvet fabric, including:

• The corner sofa, in an L or U shape, is suitable for a narrow living room.
• The two-seater sofa, which is distributed in the narrow living room, offers a cozy, comfortable style.
• The three-seater sofa: If you have a larger living room, a three-seater sofa can be very relaxing, especially when stretched out.
• Upholstered in plush fabric, this armchair adds a modern touch, wherever it goes, and is doubly beautiful when upholstered in plush fabric.
• The bed in the Hedward bedroom, upholstered in plush fabric.

What are my favorite colors for a velour upholstered sofa?

Velvet fabric is available in beautiful, rich colors, and the natural sheen of the fabric adds to its appeal. Preferred colors for a sofa upholstered in velvet include:

• Deep green: The color green adds warmth, is welcoming, and is suitable for a living room with a neutral color palette. On the other hand, deep green goes well with other bold, dark colors, such as: Aubergine or mustard.
• Light green: This is a great color for a sofa upholstered in plush fabric. The light green of the sofa can be combined with other elements in navy blue or pink to create a chic, modern vibe in your room. On the other hand, shades of brown, yellow, and orange can create a beautiful earthy tone for bohemian-style rooms, in the presence of a light green sofa.
• Blue: It’s a bold color, but it’s one of the easiest colors to work with. For the past few years, blue has been a popular choice for sofa fabrics. For a sofa upholstered in blue velvet, accents in coral, gold, or cream are a nice touch.
• Dark blue: A sofa upholstered in a navy blue velvet fabric will be perfect for those looking to create a cozy, yet luxurious, space. Dark blue goes well with pinks, oranges, greens, or lighter shades of blue.
• Gray: The shine and softness of the velvet fabric is reflected through the gray sofa, which adds texture and interest to the room, preventing it from looking plain and dull. Gray is a very calming color, making it perfect for use in the living room. A gray sofa can easily be decorated with pink, yellow, blue, green, or orange accents.

Velvet will still be in vogue in 2025

Sleek and modern round armchair in green velvet

In 2025, one of the biggest trends in furniture is expected to be a variety of textures, using velvet, leather, wood, and metal to add depth and interest to any room. Whether it’s leather furniture paired with a velvet cover, or a wooden coffee table topped with a ceramic vase, this trend encourages creativity and experimentation.