Velvet sofas: varieties and tips for choosing

Luxurious velvet sofas have won millions of hearts around the world. The presence of upholstered velvet furniture fills the room with an atmosphere of chic, indicates the excellent taste of the owners and their wealth. Consider the features of velvet sofas and learn how to choose them correctly.

This fabric is rightfully called "royal", since it was she who adorned the royal courts and palaces. Nowadays, almost all types of velvet are highly valued, modern technologies have reached their peak of perfection, and now velvet sofas are presented in a variety of shades.

The advantage of such furniture is its long service life - at least 10 years. True, for this it is worth paying special attention to caring for the sofa.

It is worth considering one more disadvantage of a velvet sofa - this is its price. Indeed, a real velvet sofa from a trusted manufacturer is hardly available to a person with an average income, however, its quality and especially its luxurious appearance justify any expenses.

The sofa can be made from different types of material. It can be velvet made from natural fibers or synthetic raw materials. Both types are often combined to obtain the best qualities of both materials. As a rule, velvet suitable for the manufacture of upholstered furniture can be classified into the following types:

• silk;
• linen;
• cotton;
• wool;
• mohair;
• synthetic;
• edged.

Another classification concerns the type of velvet sofa mechanism. So, they are folding. This category includes constructions click-gag, book, couch. Another popular option is roll-out sofa, which can be parsed by the method eurobook, dolphin, pantograph, puma. Finally, an equally common type - an unfolding velvet sofa, more familiar from the mechanism of a clamshell.

Usually, upholstered furniture is of a corner or straight type. Corner velvet sofas are characterized by massiveness and are able to hide the corner of the room without taking away a lot of useful and necessary space. A straight sofa is more suitable for a spacious room, it can be placed along the wall or even installed in the kitchen. The sofas can also be divided into compact two- or three-seater models and spacious designs that can accommodate five or more people.

The thicker the pile, the better the velvet reflects color. The thick fibers allow deep dye absorption and rich shade of the sofa cover. Let's take a look at the most popular velvet sofa colors.

• Blue. This option is recommended for rooms in which you need to create a visual volume.

• Green. A universal shade that is suitable both for decorating a room in the style of the 60s, and for decorating a room in a modern style, for example, eco.

• Turquoise... Will fill the room with freshness, coolness, cleanliness, create a romantic atmosphere.

• Red. The best option for almost any design, but it is better to choose such velvet for decorating an apartment in warm colors.

• Gray. This color is suitable for people living in a frantic urban rhythm. Gray velvet will give you peace of mind and help you relax after a hard day.

• Yellow... An expressive color commonly used in combination with light or pastel finishes. For example, such a sofa will look spectacular against the background of gray, white or beige walls and on a dark floor.

• Black. A black velvet sofa is an indicator of richness and style, but keep in mind that this color visually limits the space, so use black upholstered furniture only in spacious rooms.

• Purple. A solemn luxurious color, which is desirable to harmonize with cold or neutral shades. To complement the interior with solidity, you can combine such a sofa with shiny surfaces in gold or silver.

When choosing a velvet sofa, take a look at the following interesting models from various brands.

• Dschinn by Kare... Take a closer look at the yellow model. It is made in a modern style and an unusual, slightly curved shape, which makes it very interesting to organize the space of the room. The color is not too flashy, pleasant and calm, which will fit well into any interior.

• Zara Sectional. A popular model is the pink corner sofa, made in a minimalist style. It fits well into the classic interior, it can be used in the Art Nouveau or Baroque styles. Has a comfortable padded back and luxurious upholstery.

• Desire. Corner red sofa, the design of which combines avant-garde and sophisticated English style. Single-level armrests, backrest, signature capitonné stitching, unusual curves of the legs and velvety fabric upholstery make this sofa glamorous and modern.

When choosing a velvet sofa, pay attention to the length and direction of the pile: the shorter it is, the higher quality material was used in production... Some coatings can reflect light in different ways, and this indicator depends on the direction of the fibers, so velvet can appear darker or lighter if you run your hand over it, changing the direction of the fibers.

It is also important to take into account the density of the substrate and pile, the thickness of the yarn and the fiber content - these indicators determine the quality of the material.... You can fold the fabric diagonally to show how dense the fabric is.

pay attention to durability rating, implying the number of double cracks before the appearance of visible wear on the fabric.

See how interesting and stylish velvet sofas of different colors and models look in the interior design.

• Unified neat sofa without backrest in refreshing blue. It looks very impressive and modern.

• A chic and sophisticated dark blue sofa with a carriage brace.

• An excellent design solution is a combination of curtains and a sofa. Delicate blue tones refresh the room, give coolness, invigorate.

• The green sofa can give brightness and "juiciness" to the room. In combination with rich yellow shades, it will remind you of the cheerful past summer and give you a good mood.

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