Why Velvet Isn’t Just for Winter: Styling Texture in Every Season

Do you think that velvet is too heavy for Spring? Think again. It’s about how you layer it.

In Interior Design, there seems to be a misconception that certain fabrics are tied to specific times of the year. For example, people often think of linen as the fabric of summer and velvet as the fabric of winter, and therefore will not wear or use these two types of fabric in other seasons. Luxury is so much more than the temperature.

Do you think that velvet would be too hot to wear during the Spring? Think again. When you layer velvet, you create something that transcends the season!

When styling velvet for bedding, you aren’t just decorating your Space; you are creating a sensory experience. The Chameleon of textiles: Velvet can take the light and give depth, and no other textile has the same tactile sensation as Velvet. Whether you live in the shimmering heights of summer or experience the crisp mornings of autumn, Velvet is a luxury fabric that is the ultimate in creating an elegant, yet purposeful and individualized bed styling design.

Here are two ways to curate luxurious bedroom textures using velvet.

The Velvet Varieties: Choosing Your Texture

Year-round velvet can be achieved by using the right fibers and finishes. Velvet is enabled different expressions at Amity Home; the expressions range from high-end glamour to understated rustic warmth.

The Crushed Look: The Lowe Quilt

• If you treat your sleeping area as a gallery, then you will appreciate the Lowe Quilt as a remarkable example of the play of light on fabrics. Made from viscose velvet with a shimmery crushed finish, it reflects the light of the moon flooding over water.
• Tips for Seasonal Use of the Lowe Quilt: Because viscose (rayon) is breathable and cool-to-the-touch, the Lowe Quilt will be wonderful in the springtime. Use crisp white percale sheets to contrast against the “liquid” effect of the velvet.

2. The Classic Diamond: Simona Rayon Velvet Quilt

• If your style is more of the Royal/High-End, then the Simona Rayon Velvet Quilt sets the standard for such designs. Rayon is a fabric that has a high amount of shine, so it gives the surface of the quilt an elegant appearance. The quilt is made with a classic diamond-tufted pattern that adds structure to the bed.
• If you want to use this quilt throughout the fall and winter months, then I suggest layering it over a down comforter. The weight and drape of the Simona give you the feeling of being cocooned when wrapped up in it.

3. The Matte Finish: Hawke Quilt

• The Hawke Quilt is made from cotton velvet; it has a matte finish with no sheen to it and provides an exceptionally warm and inviting feeling against the body. Its luxurious appearance comes from its rustic nature, softness, and lack of ostentation while providing all of the warmth of a quilt.
• Seasonality Tip for Cotton Velvet; cotton velvet is extremely breathable and is an ideal option for summery weather as it provides comfort without adding too much weight or additional warmth from synthetic materials. The Hawke Quilt has an earthy, grounded feel and would look great alongside wooden accents, and natural linen pillow shams.

Elevating the Edit: Pro-Styling Tips

The art of balancing velvet when styling falls under the “Rule of Contrast” for keeping a fresh look through warmer months. An example is if you are using a heavyweight quilt for a bed, then use light and airy accent pillows.

One way to achieve a lighter version of this trend would be to avoid using a heavy duvet and only use a touch of floor-length velvet by way of the Lia Velvet Bed Skirt to ground your bedroom. This gives you the opportunity to introduce the elegant texture of velvet without the commitment of the full warmth of a velvet bedding set.

Feel the Texture

Although you cannot fully experience the richness of velvet from a photo, its true beauty can only be felt. The way that the pile of velvet changes under your hand and how colours take on a whole new life, at night, is why designers love working with this fabric year after year all around the world. To feel the beauty for yourself, order a Velvet Swatch today for $10 and find your perfect match in colour for your space!