The Jewel-Toned Fabric Trend That's Replacing Boucle Furniture

As cool and stylish as white or cream boucle furniture is, no trend lasts forever. With its distinctive texture, look, and feel, boucle has been one of the hottest fabrics in interior design for several years, but trends may be beginning to change. Recently, designer Kati Curtis told Home & Gardens that "tastes are now shifting towards the alluring jewel-toned velvets." This view was seconded by designer Marie Flanigan, who senses that while boucle is still quite popular and trendy, "performance velvet is also becoming a go-to for soft finishes."

While velvet may seem like an intimidating fabric to use in your living room, performance velvet can be surprisingly hard-wearing and is water- and stain-resistant. There are some additional things to consider before buying velvet furniture though, as it can quickly become dusty and is prone to sagging and fading when not cared for. While velvet is available in a range of shades, its luster and depth make it the ideal fabric for deeper jewel tones, a distinct change of pace from the cream and eggshell shades that are often chosen for boucle furniture. Whether you opt to go all-in on the new jewel-tone velvet trend or instead decide to incorporate it in more subtle ways, this opulent fabric is here to stay and is the perfect way to add texture to your space.

While velvet, particularly in dark and moody tones, can look a bit formal and regal, that doesn't always have to be the case. Velvet and jewel tones aren't just for older homes – they can be surprisingly versatile colors depending what room you use them in. Just covering an existing throw pillow or two with a velvet cushion cover in a deep burgundy or rust orange can add additional texture and dimension to your decor and allow you a low-risk way to dip your toe in the velvet trend. This is also a great way to enjoy this trend without breaking the bank, as pillow covers are generally quite affordable. For example, Miulee's Pack of 2 Rust Decorative Velvet Throw Pillow Covers currently retails for only $14.99 on Amazon. 

Of course, you don't have to go subtle, and you can incorporate far more velvet and jewel-toned elements into your home if you prefer. Jewel-toned velvet sofas are a fantastic way to turn your living room into a luxurious haven. If you want to keep using your current couch but are tired of the look of your boucle sofa, consider giving it new life with a Velvet Sofa Cover available from Glory Season for just $59.99 on Amazon. You can also add dramatic velvet drapes or jewel-toned rugs to incorporate additional luxurious elements to your home.