The Luxe Fabric You'll See Everywhere This Fall, and 10 Ways to Try It in Your Living Room

"Velvet's plush texture and rich, pearlescent sheen will never go out of style, but that doesn't mean it can't reinvent itself every now and then. Allow me to introduce you to cut velvet, the fabrication editors can't stop talking about this fall. "Velvets offer the ultimate luxe look, but they're definitely everywhere - sofas, pillows, drapery," says AT's executive home director, Danielle Blundell. "That's why I'm loving cut velvet accents for the fall. They're a fresh way to work velvet's sumptuous texture into a space.""

"The cut velvet trend is exactly what it sounds like: "A pattern is cut into the pile of the fabric," explains sewist and fabric retailer Kelly Smith of @studiokellysmith on Instagram. "Traditional velvet is different in that the pile is one smooth dense layer." It also has a ton of aesthetic range; cut velvet pillows can be subtle or standout depending on the colors and intricacy of the design."

Cut velvet is a variation of velvet in which a pattern is cut into the pile, creating textured, patterned surfaces that differ from traditional velvet's uniform pile. The fabrication maintains velvet's plush feel and pearlescent sheen while introducing visual depth and tactile interest. Cut velvet pieces range from subtle to bold depending on colorways and design intricacy, with multicolored options offering added personality and statement-making potential. Cut velvet accents, especially throw pillows and cushion covers, provide an accessible way to update living spaces for fall with luxe texture without overwhelming existing decor.

Read at Apartment Therapy