The Best Velvet Bedding to Replace Your Rags With Riches

"We hunted down duvet covers, quilts, and sheet sets with this in mind, pieces that feel historically referential but modern in their execution. A throw pillow does the trick, too-which is Dotolo's favorite approach to velvet bedding because "you get all the richness without compromising breathability for sleep or the practicality of easy care." The velvet throw bed we spotted at Arhaus packs just as significant of a design punch, as does a full-fledged bed frame from Ellison Studios."

"Velvet seems indulgent. Or does it? In a time of reapproaching maximalism, an egregiously royal and deliciously tactile setup doesn't seem so out of bounds. The best velvet bedding we found maintains enough subtlety to keep your bedroom from becoming gimmicky. Velvet bedding done poorly can result in something a little too Housewives or something a little too 15th-century. Beth Dotolo, principal interior designer and cofounder of Pulp Design Studios tells us that "velvet brings incredible softness and visual depth to a bed, instantly elevating the room.""

Velvet can seem indulgent but fits modern maximalism when kept subtle. Well-chosen velvet bedding adds softness and visual depth without becoming gimmicky. Poorly executed velvet can read as overly kitschy or historically literal. Velvet accents like throw pillows deliver richness without compromising breathability or easy care. Selections span duvet covers, quilts, sheet sets, throws, and bed frames that reference historical textures in modern executions. Velvet varieties include silk, cotton, wool, mohair, rayon, and polyester, each offering different feels. The most effective beds layer luxurious sheeting and linens at the foundation, finished with plush velvet accents for warmth and texture.

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