The trend for velvet home furnishings is going nowhere fast and velvet furniture which was once relegated to a bygone era is now getting a contemporary update from brands using modern colours making the plush accessory the statement of the moment.
Gloriously named sofa brand Darlings of Chelsea handcraft their equally glorious velvet sofas here in the UK and are rooted in high quality traditional design (they also have a range of other beautiful modern styles). If you’re not normally adventurous with your furniture choices and you want to embrace the velvet trend a classic silhouette is a failsafe bet. Here’s my pick of five of Darling’s most covetable velvet pieces.
