Velvet beyond couture: interiors edition

Designers are upholstering boutique hotels in cotton-backed velvet. The secret is weight — 400 gsm and above holds its shape on furniture, while the nap direction creates subtle shifts in tone across a room.

We recommend ordering a sample card before committing to a bolt. Velvet photographs differently under warm and cool lighting, and nothing replaces the tactile confidence of running your hand across the pile.