Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Trend: The Velvet Underground

Cbb Interiors
Velvet. Hmmm....sometimes it conjures up memories...the good and the bad. Ornate crushed velvet chairs with hard tufting on your old Aunt Bee's arm chair (bad) or a flowy velvet dress layered with a velvet vest worn by Stevie Nicks (good).  The trend is back for the fall and more useful than ever. 
Benjamin Dhong
Photo: Stylelinx
My client's sofas. Slipcovered in Kravet's stain repellent, light weight velvet. It's available in 36 colorways and I've already used it in two client's homes this year. Seriously, I picked it's 2 lightest shades of cream and tested it with red sauce, ketchup, and a cabernet. Then I washed it with a little soap and water and it came clean! No spots--nada! Not only is it a beautiful trend, but can be practical. Wow. 

Photo: Stylelinx
Iridescent velvet pillow with shading from ABC carpet & home
Red velvet, studded headboard from Horchow
Velvet cut-out bella notte pillow Laylagrayce.com 
Via:Horchow
Photo: ImaxTREE
Gucci dress. Fall 2012
Photo: ImaxTREE
Gucci Dress fall 2012

6 comments:

The Buzz Blog said...

We were just in a store the other day and fell in love with a pair of 1930's slipper chairs covered in the most gorgeous blue velvet... Love your soft and elegant inspiration!
xxoo
C + C

Karith Foster said...

I am loving this blog as I'm probably an interior designers nightmare not knowing the difference btwn crimson and red, but you lay it out simply and beautifully. Thank you.

littlemissMOJO! said...

Not sure which I covet more... the gorgeous gray antique settee or the gorgeous green Gucci dress! Hmm, maybe a soft velvety pillow will suffice.

Anonymous said...

MMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm so soft and cozy!

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