Crushed velvet bedding is a continuing home trend for 2020. This year, velvet is playing a part in the opulence trend that’ll see 1930s glamour mixing with over the top 1970s style.
All our favourite velvet looks are still around – silver, white and more aren’t going anywhere. But if you want to go in a slightly different direction, look out for subtle variations on the theme.
Champagne Crushed Velvet Bedding
Staying firmly within the remit of 1930s glamour, let’s start with champagne crushed velvet bedding.
It’s a departure from the silver and white shades we’re used to (though we’ll reach some gorgeous examples of those in a minute). And it’s an instant route to the days of Gatsby and Hollywood’s Golden Age.
UK-based brand Viceroy Bedding’s crushed velvet duvet sets come in a range of colours, including mink beige. It’s a shade that’ll work well in so many rooms, whether you’ve gone for all-out glamour or a soft neutral palette.
Play up the Art Deco credentials of champagne fabric with geometric designs in mixed metals – another interiors trend for 2020.
Crushed Velvet with a Classic Finish
Crushed velvet is fun and fancy, but you can bring it into line with classic accents if you shop around. Look for a set with a traditional finish.
Catherine Lansfield duvet sets like this sumptuous velvet option are close to the mark. The velvet is fairly plump, giving it a lusher look – and when you add the coordinates, it really shines.
You don’t have to go for a readymade set – it’s easy to put the look together yourself. But the Catherine Lansfield Crushed Velvet range is a great example of classic details in action.
Make It Match
When it comes to crushed velvet bedding sets, the more is more philosophy is definitely in play. It’s undeniably sumptuous, so feel free to go for it with luxe fabrics and layers of crushed velvet on top.
And when your layers have got the right details, you can add an extra touch of luxury that’s carries more visual weight.
Catherine Lansfield’s matching pillowshams, cushions and crushed velvet curtains let you put together a layered look in minutes.
Add the Catherine Lansfield Crushed Velvet bedspread for layer upon layer of velvety decadence.
There are a lot of crushed velvet throws out there, but the trimmed edges on the Catherine Lansfield bedspread add a touch of classic style.
A quality finish (combined with a touch of quilting, in this case) can bridge the gap between glamour and hotel luxury.
Or Split It Up
Crushed velvet cushions and throws make great coordinates, but they’re also great standalones. This isn’t news, of course – but keep it in mind when you’re picking out a set.
You can team them up with a plain pastel or white duvet set for a lighter touch of velvet that carries through warmer weather. So if you want to make the most of velvet cushions and throws, seek out a style that works with your favourite summer duvet.
This micro-velour crushed velvet fabric blanket from SCM has a soft and fuzzy reverse side.
So you could even use it along with a flat sheet in place of a duvet during those in-between seasons. Choose sheets and pillowcases in a complimentary blush pink or white and you’re set!
Simple Design, Sweet Colour
Silver and grey are trusty choices for crushed velvet bedding sets, but it looks great in full colour too. Velvet and velour used to be all about deep midnight tones – and they’re gorgeous, but they’re not the only way to go.
If the pastel velvet throw is calling to you, you can definitely keep it simple as the one and only dash of velvet – and flash of colour.
Or take take some home style inspiration from colourful velvet options that stay just on the right side of fuss-free.
SCM’s Winter Crushed Velvet duvet also comes in silver and blue, but this sweet pink is particularly delightful.
According to the brand, it’s hypoallergenic and there’s a microfibre reverse, also in pink. The other colour options pair up velvet with closely matched reverse layers too.
Alternatives to Solid Crushed Velvet
An alternative way to add a hint of crushed velvet? Try a plain duvet set with a velvet panel and break up an all-velvet landscape.
This grey crushed velvet bedding from Amazon is all about glitter and sparkle, so be ready for this duvet to be the centre of attention.
You’re already working with two textures, so style it simply. If you want to add a cushion stack to a darker grey crushed velvet set like this one, make a beeline for lighter grey shades.