Upholstery is an important element to consider when selecting any big ticket item of furniture. You want to select something that feels stylish, a fabric that fits with the wider aesthetic of your room, and is, of course, functional and durable too. As far as we're concerned, bouclé and velvet are two top-tier materials that tick all the above.
Aesthetically, they both bring a touch of glamour and sophistication to any item of furniture and have proved to be enduring interior design trends that are as popular now as they were years ago. ‘Bouclé and velvet offer a wide range of benefits for upholstery, pairing together in the same room enhances warmth and elegance,’ says Tancred Vilucchi, founder of Maison Vilucchi. So when picking between the two, deciding which is the most comfortable might help you make the decision a little easier. To get to the bottom of the debate, we've asked the experts.
