Velvet gets a bad rap for being high-maintenance or strictly formal, but honestly, that reputation is pretty outdated. Modern velvet upholstery fabric is more durable, more varied, and more livable than ever. If you've been sleeping on velvet, this is your sign to wake up.
Velvet gets a bad rap. People assume it's fussy, fragile, and reserved for formal living rooms that nobody actually sits in. The truth? Modern velvet upholstery fabric is tougher, more practical, and more design-flexible than most people realize, and spring is honestly the perfect time to rethink it.
Velvet gets a bad rap for being fussy and fragile, but a lot of that reputation is outdated. Modern velvet upholstery fabrics have come a long way, and this spring they're showing up on everything from dining chairs to sectionals. Here's what you actually need to know before you commit.
