Cool Down Your Design With Blue Velvet Furniture
Take cues from these designs on how to add a touch of regal sophistication to any space with blue velvet furniture.
If you’re a person who tends to shop for neutral, versatile pieces like me, seeing the words “blue” and “velvet” before "couch" may make you automatically write it off as too bold for your style. Think again.
The editors at HGTV have seen the trend of blue velvet furniture everywhere in the design world recently – and for good reason.
Eclectic Living Room With Blue Velvet Sofa
Clean white walls and a vaulted ceiling give this living room a spacious and airy look. On either side of the fireplace, two woven chairs with faux-fur throws become stylish seats for guests. The real star of the space, though, is the blue velvet sofa, which ties the eclectic design together.
Photo by: JWT Associates
JWT Associates
Blue velvet furniture is reminiscent of so many beautiful things – serene mountain landscapes, the deep blue sea and Kate Middleton's royal sapphire ring, just to name a few. The color blue is welcoming and calming, and it pairs well with pretty much any other color you can name – black, white, gray, orange, pink, green, yellow, tan and more. It goes with so many colors that it might as well be called a neutral. Blues also pop well against wood materials and metallic finishes. Combine the versatility of this color with the sumptuous quality of velvet, which quickly gives any space a touch of regal sophistication, and you have a pretty irresistible piece of furniture.
In spaces of different styles and velvet furniture of varying hues, check out rooms that do this design trend justice.
Christy Dunbar
Eclectic Living Room With Blue Sofa
A bright blue sofa is the centerpiece of this eclectic living room. It is adorned with round white throw pillows. A white round coffee table is topped with fresh flowers.
Photo by: Caitlin McCarthy Design
Caitlin McCarthy Design
Jessica Comingore
Eclectic Navy Blue Living Room with Mirror Collage
Designer SuzAnn Kletzien's client requested a starburst mirror in the design plan, so Kletzien positioned a starburst mirror collage on a navy accent wall in the living room. She also reupholstered an egg chair in a deep blue velvet fabric and had a custom ottoman built with a removable tray in the center for drinks and snacks.
Photo by: SuzAnn Kletzien
SuzAnn Kletzien
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Did those rooms convince you to give blue velvet a try? If not, dive into even more examples of refreshing blue furniture pieces to see how colors like teal, aqua and cerulean work in rooms of every style.
Multicolored Eclectic Living Room With Arc Light
An arc light swoops up and over the blue velvet sectional in this eclectic living room, punctuated by a pink leather pouf.
Photo by: Caitlin McCarthy Design
Caitlin McCarthy Design
Eclectic Downtown Loft Living Room
This space was created to feel welcoming, luxurious and ready for entertaining. The different eclectic elements tell a story of the owner of the space while blending together for a curated, lived-in look.
Photo by: Lauri Howell ©Scripps Networks
Lauri Howell, Scripps Networks
Modern Sunken Living Room With Blue Velvet Sofa
An elegant black and gold railing separates this sunken living room from the dining room area above. The clean, crisp lines of the space are juxtaposed with the sumptuous fabrics of the sofa and ottomans.
Photo by: Ann Lowengart
Ann Lowengart
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Gray, Modern Breakfast Room with Oval Table
Bold draperies and a peacock blue sofa create an eye-catching vignette in this modern breakfast nook. A tufted velvet settee has a curved design that hugs the oval dining table, and three klismos chairs on the opposite side continue that custom fit without blocking the view. A collection of similarly framed prints adds interest on the walls.
Photo by: Raul Garcia
Raul Garcia
Luxurious, Traditional Master Bedroom with Velvet Bench
A bed adorned with luxe linens, velvet-covered bench and soft color palette set a tone for relaxation in this elegant master bedroom.
Photo by: Dustin Peck ©Photography provided by Dustin Peck
Dustin Peck, Photography provided by Dustin Peck
Lincoln Barbour
Blue Armchair and Colorful Art
This cozy corner of the living room shows off another example of navy blue and gray being a springboard for more vibrant colors.
Photo by: Heather Hawkins
Heather Hawkins
Leon Shipp Belt
Master Bedroom: Four-Poster Bed
In the master bedroom, a four-poster bed, nightstands and blue velvet chairs provide the more formal, traditional look. The room is very textural with a little modern touch.
Photo by: LGB Interiors
LGB Interiors
Rebecca Pogonitz
Terri Pakravan
Living Room Redo: Timeless Elegance With a Modern Twist
Designer Amy Elbaum cleverly designed this living room with a slight nod to modern living in the accents she selected and placed within the traditional space. The artwork, lighting and overall look of the room evoke an updated yet timeless feel of sophistication. Especially lovely is the color scheme, which allows dark blue and soft color to play against white walls in a harmonious flow of hues.
Photo by: Francis Dzikowski
Francis Dzikowski
Living Room With a Velvet Sofa and Copper Tin Ceiling
This eclectic living room evokes glamour with a mix of styles, shapes, colors and tones. The custom blue, velvet sofa is the focal point and balances the room with an elegant chandelier highlighting the copper tin ceiling.
Photo by: Kathryn MacDonald © Photography by Kathryn MacDonald
Kathryn MacDonald, Photography by Kathryn MacDonald
Modern Sitting Area With Blue Velvet Chairs
Blue chairs complement the gorgeous view of blue skies in this modern sitting room. Open bookshelves with blue-painted backing make normal decor stand out and accent the space.
Photo by: Shirry Dolgin
Shirry Dolgin
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