Velvet interiors : from armchairs to ottomans — home accessories to buy in plush jewel-toned velvets

Soho Home’s Ashford Ottoman, £750, in rust velvet

(Picture: Soho Home)

Velvet looks good all year round but it really comes into its own in the colder months (so, most of the year if you’re in the UK...).

In a room that feels flat, cold, or generally lacklustre, the strokable texture of velvet will add the tactility and interest you need to make the space look cosy.