Velvet Bed Frames Explained: Why Velvet Is Having a Moment

Written by the Valtiva Team

Velvet has one of the longest luxury pedigrees of any upholstery fabric — and it's genuinely back in a major way in contemporary bedroom design. Here's what actually defines it, the real difference between plush and crushed velvet, and how to choose between them.

A Fabric With Real Heritage

Velvet's association with luxury isn't a modern marketing invention — the earliest velvet fabrics date back to ancient times, originally woven from silk and reserved for the highest levels of society.

Plush Velvet vs Crushed Velvet: The Real Difference

Both start from the same dense, soft pile construction — the difference comes down to finishing:

• Plush (plain) velvet has a smooth, even, uniform surface — a more formal, refined finish.
• Crushed velvet is pressed or twisted during finishing to create a textured, multi-directional pile.

Our Velvet Styles

Within our Luxury Modern collection, Blaire, Revel, Devin, Kiki, and Bliss are our confirmed velvet pieces. We compare three of them directly, including real differences in colour, tufting, and headboard height, in Kiki vs Revel vs Devin.

Bold Colour, Bold Statement

Velvet's dense pile catches and reflects light in a way flatter fabrics don't, which is exactly why bolder colourways — deep greens, jewel tones — tend to feel most at home in velvet specifically.

Browse the Collection

See our velvet styles alongside the rest of the Luxury Modern range, current pricing, and available colours in our Luxury Modern collection.

Deciding between plush and crushed velvet for your bedroom? Get in touch — we can send free fabric swatches so you can feel the difference yourself before you order.