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You probably don’t think much about fabrics except when some need arises in your home. Then a well-meaning employee talks to you like you absolutely know the difference between two shades of white or two fabrics like, for example, velvet and chenille. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That said, most of us have responded to velvet and chenille with something along the lines of \u201cUuuuu\u201d<\/em> or \u201cOh, wow. Have you felt this?\u201d<\/em> at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Velvet and chenille are indisputably alluring, offering a comforting softness, depth, and texture. On furniture, both cry out to be sat it or snuggled up to. But that salesperson is<\/em> right. Velvet and chenille are not the same fabric. They have a different look, feel, and behave differently in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, let\u2019s explore velvet and chenille to understand what makes them both the upholstery fabric stars they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine velvet and chenille are guests at a dinner party, both the center of attention in their own ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Velvet<\/a> makes an entrance. Impeccably dressed, knowing just what to say, and always ready to strike an Instagram-able pose. Chenille<\/a> has a distinct “I woke up like this” energy. Easy-going, grounded, and magnetically comfy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, velvet\u2019s pile is cut and chenille\u2019s is twisted. Both are made from a variety of natural and synthetic materials. And both are defined by their deeply appealing pile. They just get there differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understanding how those differences look and feel in real life helps you visualize where velvet and chenille fit into your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Velvet \u2014 particularly the plush variety \u2014 has a smooth, shimmering appearance, positively begging to be touched. Plus, because of velvet\u2019s pile, its color tone changes with the light and with touch. If you\u2019ve ever rubbed your hands back and forth over velvet, you know the experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Velvet is popular for adding something luxurious to a space. Like a living room sofa in a shine<\/a> blue velvet, a bedroom headboard quietly luxe in blush<\/a> pink or seaglass<\/a> aqua velvet, or elevating dining chairs without getting stuffy in sterling<\/a> silver plush velvet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chenille\u2019s softness cushions and is decidedly warm and welcoming. It tends to do well in plunk-yourself-down-for-a-long-hang areas. Like a pair of accent chairs in navy<\/a> blue contemporary jacquard chenille, a sectional in sage<\/a> green or chocolate<\/a> brown textured chenille, or dining chairs in a playful desert gold and light blue swirl<\/a> wave pattern chenille.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choosing between velvet and chenille is part personal, part the personality of the space. They both offer an alluring softness, while rocking different styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another simple frame for envisioning where velvet or chenille work best in your home is that velvet works great on statement <\/strong>pieces, chenille is great for mostly comfort-driven<\/strong> pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, velvet is certainly comfortable. (Like super snuggly comfortable.) And chenille can certainly make a statement. So the statement versus comfort rule is more a call to focus on the visual and textual role you want any particular piece to play in a space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Focus on how you want the piece to feel in the space, the role it serves<\/strong>. The right fabric will reveal itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the great misconceptions is that you can\u2019t have cozy, luxurious<\/a> fabrics like velvet and chenille and<\/em> have an active life, including pets or children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That was true once upon a time. However, the rule of thumb is \u2014 and this one is a rule \u2013 if you have high-traffic needs, stick with a performance velvet or chenille (aka heavy-duty, hospitality, or commercial) and you’re good to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Actually, you’re better than good. Performance velvet and chenille are quite resistant to stains, pokes, and tears. There are, however, a couple of differences between them to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A traditional chenille that\u2019s particularly nappy and caterpillar-like may not be a great choice for clawed creatures. Stick with a chenille with a more smooth texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plush velvet\u2019s ability to change in look and color tone depending on the light and how the pile lies is really a cool feature. But if you want things to look uniform all the time, stick with a non-plush velvet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In their performance forms, velvet and chenille fabrics are profoundly durable these days, designed for a busy life like yours. We\u2019re huge fans of both here at the largest<\/a> online furniture upholstery fabric store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the end, velvet and chenille both deepen the welcome your home\u2019s style vibe offers, each with a particular gift worth remembering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Velvet has a gift for adding a sense of luxury, depth, and cozy elegance. And chenille\u2019s gift is adding a sense of softness, texture, and comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One simple way to start playing with them in your home is with throw pillows, made even simpler<\/a> with our custom pillow cover service. (Maybe in orchid<\/a> purple or lapis<\/a> blue chenille, or oro<\/a> gold or steel<\/a> blue velvet.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Velvet and chenille are the kinds of fabrics people love being near. So perhaps that’s one last quick tip<\/strong>, don’t put them anywhere you want to keep people out of or off of. Because that<\/em> will be an epic fail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n sealed <\/p>\n\n\n\nVelvet And Chenille Feel Different Because They\u2019re Made Differently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Velvet\u2019s texture comes from how its pile (aka the depth and feel) is created, as two fabrics are essentially woven together, and then cut apart revealing a luxurious plushness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
French for \u201ccaterpillar,\u201d chenille\u2019s pile is made from short lengths of yarn sandwiched between two core yarns then twisted together, giving chenille its distinctive<\/a> depth and softness. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow Velvet And Chenille\u2019s Differences Show Up In Real Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When To Use Velvet And When To Use Chenille In Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Also, velvet is richly relaxing<\/a> on a love-to-linger sectional in navy blue<\/a> velvet. (It just swaggers a bit.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Also, chenille on a home office loveseat in earthy<\/a> sage green chenille gives off polished, vintage vibes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow Velvet Vs. Chenille Fabrics Fare In The Long Haul In Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Velvet And Chenille Fabrics Both Have A Place In Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No two fabrics<\/a> are better example of the transformative power of fabrics than velvet and chenille. And we have a huge variety of both and people who love helping<\/a> you choose. Give us a call today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n