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It all started with the questions to a client: Do you like tufted velvet sofas?
NO.
And just like the time a client said she HATES green, so I painted a whole room in her house green and she loves it, I was now on a mission to prove that, just like there’s a green for everyone, there’s a velvet tufted sofa for everyone as well.
Now, before you get on my case… Of course, you can get a tufted sofa in a plethora of other fabrics, but lets just focus on one type for today, ok?
There are SO MANY ways to interpret a tufted velvet sofa, it’s actually really hard not to share a zillion different ones with you. I am actually restraining myself here.
via ATT PYNTACurvy pink is so feminine but doesn’t have to be saccharine sweet.
via Ivy Lane LivingSofas with curves are making a big comeback. You’ll probably start to notice them everywhere now.
St Tropez 2 Curved Sofa in Velvet
via Sandra BenhamouA traditional Chesterfield style is always timeless. While leather is probably most popular, I’d say velvet is right up there for this style of sofa.
There is always a petite version that could fit in smaller spaces.
Wait, why is there a picture of Dean Martin?
It seems so random. Actually, I’m just checking to see if you’re still with me. Ok, not really. (Ok, yes, really.) But the sofa below is named after him, so it’s not really THAT random. I thought this yellow loveseat was fun, but this one comes in several colors and in a larger size. (And check out the feet on it!)
Dean Martin Loveseat in Venice Marigold Velvet
via B.A. TorreyYou could get tufting only on the seats.
This sectional is huge!
Upper East Side Sectional in Emerald Velvet
While navy is a really popular color, there are many shades of blue to consider.
Jeanette Whitson via @housebeautifulThis lighter blue is really pretty.
Delano Sofa in Velvet
via Emily Henderson
You could reupholster this in any color velvet you want!
Designer Tip: Not all velvets are the same. For instance, silk velvet has a gorgeous, luminous sheen, and cotton velvets have more of a matte finish. There are microfiber velvets that are budget friendly, and there are also better kid/pet/husband proof fabrics, like Crypton velvets which are available from several fabric brands.
Velvet just catches the light and looks so rich and has dimension; light and dark tones throughout the sofa.
Damon Sofa in Soft Charcoal Grey 
Mint green is an unexpected color, and doesn’t have to be “preppy”.
via Fantastic FrankThe sleek line of the back and the metal legs definitely are not preppy!
St. Bart’s Sofa with Biscuit Tufting in Mint Velvet
Perhaps you want something even more unique and fun? I’m sure these bubble sofas didn’t come to mind when you thought about tufted sofas.
You know how Peeps come stuck together and you have to pull them apart? This olive green sofa kind of reminds me of that experience.
Is it just a fun color you need? Like a chartreuse green…
via Pinterest (I searched EVERYWHERE for the source but couldn’t find it.)How about a rich magenta?
Or a glowing burnt orange?
Sigh. I have so many images of velvet sofas, I could go on forever. I wanted to talk about channeled sofas too, but that will have to wait for another day.
So, do you think you could live with a tufted velvet sofa? I’m sure I could find one to convince you!
Oh, and don’t forget the pillows!
You wouldn’t have to convince to be take any of these! Great post and you’re right, velvet is so diverse. If we ever go for a velvet sofa (which I really hope we do some day) it will need to be the tough one for pets and kids x
I’m a big fan of velvet sofas! I must admit, I did hate them at first too but I’m a convert. I realised there are so many different velvets like you say in your blog. I prefer a more matt velvet, I think its the crushed velvet that makes me shiver.
I need a new sofa Now!!! They are all gorgeous, it would be impossible to choose my favourite one, so how about favourite twenty?
Love nearly all of these sofas. That massive green sectional and that curvy blush pink ones are my favourites. When velvet first started to make a come back I hated it. Now I’m a huge fan. Funny how trends can grow on you. Great post.
I absolutely love a velvet tufted sofa I’ll take all of them. Thank you!
I’m a fan! I wrote a post recently about styling one for a project. It would never work in my house with a dog and a 5-year old with sticky hands and a liberal understanding of where food should be eaten. You found some absolutely gorgeous examples here though – that dark green one…… and the pink. I’d never have a pink sofa but boy is it pretty.
Oh my, so much loveliness!! Especially love the dark blue one but could really see a pink one in our newly painted study… would be amazing with the blue-green walls.
Velvet anything but yes, yes, yes to velvet tufted sofas. They’re lush to look at, and modern velvets can be more hard-wearing than people think.
“just like the time a client said she HATES green, so I painted a whole room in her house green and she loves it” – I stopped reading after this statement! Christine, how did you manage to do that!??? What if she had hated hated hated it – I know she didn’t in the end, but what if!!! You have some mahoosive metaphorical b**** for doing that! Hats off to you. Now let me enjoy the rest of the article!
I can honestly say that velvet sofas had NEVER appealed to me, until I started seeing them all over social media and then I fell in love with them. However, I don’t think it’s to be for us – we have a dog and cat who are both sofa-dwellers and our dog happens to be a Springer Spaniel who spends her days caked in mud so alas it’s something less attractive but more practical for now