Is Velvet A Good Choice For Sofas?

If you like a luxury, velvet is probably already one of your favourite fabrics. It's soft, comfortable to the touch and wonderfully decadent - almost irresistible. Velvet sofas and armchairs are a great way to add warmth, colour and timeless style to your living room, and they go well with any decorating style.

Like many others, we can change your mind if velvet has yet to convince you. While this material is outrageously luxurious, it's also very practical, making it a great choice for families with young children or pets. Durable and hardwearing materials like velvet will add style and character to your living room.

To prove the quality of velvet sofas - and to show you just how beautiful a sofa can look in your home - we're showcasing some of the many benefits this unique material offers.

Is velvet a durable material for sofas?

Many people have reservations about velvet because they believe it is difficult to maintain and can be easily damaged. Although velvet seems like a rather luxurious material, it is surprisingly durable.

This is because velvet does not have raised or lost fibres, unlike many other fabrics. The resulting smooth velvet is less prone to matting and easier to clean, making it an ideal material for a sofa that will stand up to daily wear and tear.

Is a velvet sofa suitable for people with pets?

If you have an energetic dog or cat who loves sofas, you might be looking for furniture that can withstand your pet's paws, hair, fur balls and all other wear and tear. Evenly stacked velvet sofas are perfect for anyone who lives with dogs and cats. Animals can damage small or large velvet sofas, but because there are no rings in the fabric, they are less likely to pull the material with their paws.

Removing pet hair from velvet sofas is also easier than fabric sofas. This is because pet hair is not caught in a flat pile of fabric so it can be vacuumed quickly and thoroughly. So you and your pet can clean up in no time and get ready for a party at home.

How to decorate a velvet sofa?

Velvet sofas are available in a wide range of designs, from a small two-seater to large corner sofas for the whole family. With so many options, you should be able to find a piece that perfectly suits your home.

With a little thought into the design of your sofa, you can make your furniture look stunning - even the most luxurious materials require creativity to impress.

Velvet gives the colours of upholstered furniture a natural richness. Velvet armchairs and sofas are ideal for those who want to give their interior a bright and lively character. Choose a beautiful antique gold armchair to bring a medieval and modern feel to your home. This stylish chair is perfect for your reading corner, but it's also a great way to add extra seating to your living room and give it a touch of luxury.

Another great style idea for velvet furniture is to choose an oversized corner sofa or a U-shaped sofa. A spacious and luxurious seating area will make your living room more inviting and give your friends and family plenty of space to relax and unwind.

Add colourful accents with contrasting cushions. A blue-green sofa with gold cushions is stunning, especially if the other upholstered furniture in the room is in shades of blue and yellow. Cushions can also add detail and softness to a room.

Because velvet reflects light very well, you can place lamps and floor lamps near velvet chairs or sofas to show off the furniture to its best advantage. This brings out the rich shades of velvet and gives your living room a warm glow that makes it beautiful day and night.

How do I clean a velvet sofa?

Like all fabric sofas, velvet sofas require some maintenance. While you don't have to spend hours scrubbing stains or upholstery, cleaning your sofa regularly will help keep it looking bright, fresh and as new as possible.

Vacuum your sofa to remove dust and accumulated dry dirt. If the fibres of your velvet sofa are crushed, you can soften them by spraying them with velvet. This will give cushions a new look and furniture a new life.

If your sofa is stained from food, drink or other dirt, you may need to use a professional velvet cleaner to remove the stains. You can make a cleaner by mixing a few drops of detergent with water. Gently rub the mixture into the velvet with a sponge to remove stains.

Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible to prevent the velvet sofa from fading. If you draw the curtains at the brightest times of the day, the sofa will be in the shade and will not be damaged.