Decried as old-fashioned for quite a while, velvet is celebrating a brilliant comeback, not only in fashion but also in interior design: Memories of your grandmother's old sofa or of baroque castle furniture? Way off the mark! Velvet is now only known for being opulent, chic, and mysterious. Thank goodness – for this is exactly the effect we want. The precious fabric emits warmth and is ideally staged in cool hues like blue and green. To let the trend material take effect, we recommend creating contrasts with glossy metal and smooth surfaces made of wood or with the colours grey, black, and anthracite. Mixed with a clean chic style, the velvet look becomes timeless and hip! In any case, we are hopelessly in love...