Soft and sultry, velvets and chenilles add a funky and glamorous feel to your home.

Whether you prefer to have the real deal dressing your window or if the faux alternative is fabulous enough, we’ve put together a list of the pros and cons of each so you can be completely sure that you’ve made the right decision…

Real Velvet

Pros

• Eye-catching and elegant – the gorgeous texture and shimmering finish to velvet really gives it a glamorous and elegant feel, making it the perfect choice to glam up your home
• Soft texture – it doesn’t just look stunning, it also feels incredible, making you want to reach out and touch it as you pass by
• Excellent choice of colours – from neutrals and naturals to bright and bold, velvet is available in a wide choice of colours to perfectly suit your decor
• Insulation – the beautifully thick material will help to keep your room shaded and cosy regardless of the lining you choose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cons

• Price – as a luxury fabric, it can be quite an expensive choice
• Difficult to clean – dry cleaning is recommended when a heavy clean is necessary, otherwise you’ll need to keep it hoovered regularly to stop the mount up of dust
• Beware of over use – if you have velvet upholstery, you may want to steer clear of velvet window dressings as well as over-using the material can often make an elegant room begin to look a little gaudy

Faux Velvet

Pros

• Affordable alternative – just as gorgeous but slightly cheaper, you’ll have enough money left in your pocket to treat yourself to something nice
• Full and thick – still as sumptuous as it’s real counterpart, your windows will be given a beautiful texture and depth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cons

• Awkward to clean – water can be easily absorbed into the material which can lead to staining so it’s better to take any blinds/curtains to a dry cleaner if they need to be cleaned
• Can fade in sunlight – if it’s placed in direct sunlight, the fabric can begin to fade which can be an issue for south facing windows and darker colours

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Real or faux, velvet is still a fabric that you’ll want to reach out and touch every time you walk past it.

While the real option has that extra air of elegance, the faux choice can be a much cheaper alternative and may be worth looking into for those larger blinds or curtains.

Either way, both will fill your home with a glamorous charm and add a sense of luxury that you can only get from a soft, sumptuous velvet…