Best in class: Velvet indoors

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The deep purple sofa is covered in a Velours Velluti velvet from French fabric firm Caravane. In contrast the trio of cushions are in a mustard velvet with a purple stripe, a print called Anastasia from Oka. The walls are painted in Hague Blue from Farrow & Ball. The three oval-framed posters are based on a fabric designed by Notting Hill-based designer Charlotte Crosland’s sister Neisha Crosland. Photograph: Jake Fitzjones charlottecrosland.com; caravane.fr; oka.com

This single bedhead in a rose sorbet velvet comes with wingback details and is one of several designs by Incy Interiors available through Australian-based Cranmore Home. It costs about ¤476, ex-delivery. Closer to home, showhouse interior specialists Arlene McIntyre of Ventura Design and House & Garden Presentation Services can both create something that will give an equally boutique hotel look at home. Prices start from about €500. cranmorehome.com.au; ventura.ie; hgps.ie

The autumn/winter cushion collection at Next is one of the most affordable ways to buy into this trend. It includes a selection of squares; a plethora of plain velour coulours, from €14.50 each, crushed velvets, from €23.50, printed velvet florals, €26.50, a small rectangular cushion embellished with a butterfly motif, €20.50 and gorgeous round crushed velvet cushions in a deep grey, €17.50. ie.nextdirect.com

Arnotts has a selection of luxe velvet options, from Theo, a smart mustard yellow wingback sofa by Alexander & James, to Matthew Williamson’s printed velvet seats and couches for Duresta. One of the most luxurious new designs is Plumy, a reissue of a lounge chair and matching sofa designed by Annie Hieronimus for Ligne Roset in the early 1980s, and available to order. The seats pictured are upholstered in Rosae colour tournesol (€2,106) and Harald2 colour bouteille (€2,247) arnotts.ie; ligne-roset.com

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

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