The bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It is a place to surround yourself with dramatic styles and indulgent fabrics. In this blog, we focus on velvet as the go-to luxury fabric, as well as explain why it is ideal for upholstering bed frames and discuss the different types available from Magna Beds.

Velvet explained

Velvet originated in the Far East – almost certainly in China – around the early 13th century. It eventually made its way westwards along the Silk Road trading route, before becoming popular during the Italian Renaissance. In fact, the term velvet comes from the Italian word velluto. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, however, it was highly expensive to produce, meaning that it was only available to royalty, nobles and the wealthy.

Velvet can be made from any type of yarn. Although it was often woven from silk in historical times, it is nowadays made from cotton, linen, wool and even synthetic fibres, often in combination. Its heightened softness is due to the fact that it requires more yarn and multiple steps to produce.

Advantages of a velvet bedstead

While it looks and feels indulgent, velvet is a highly versatile fabric. Its dazzling lustre can give your bedroom a Hollywood makeover or provide the magic ingredient if you are looking to add a statement piece of furniture into a modern space.

Contrary to popular belief, velvet bedsteads are easy to maintain, with the fabric lasting for years and years if it is properly care for. You can use the hand-held nozzle on your vacuum cleaner to quickly remove any dirt that might have found its way inside the pile. Gentle steaming will also help to keep the pile to return to its original state.

For more advice on how to look after your upholstered fabric, including the removal of spills and stains, please check out our previous blog on this topic.

Your velvet options

Here, at Magna Beds, we have an impressive collection of plush and crushed velvet bedsteads and headboards.

Plush velvet is a fabric with a short dense pile, giving it a highly distinctive soft texture. It is smooth to the touch, while the material can reflect natural and artificial light perfectly.

As the name suggests, crushed velvet has an irregular, crumpled texture. During the manufacturing process, the fabric is mechanically twisted while wet. This gives it an intense shimmer and visual texture.

We are the online bed experts

With a vast range of traditional and ottoman bedsteads and headboards available in various sizes, styles, colours and fabric, we are confident that Magna Beds has exactly what you are looking for, and at a price to suit your budget. We never compromise on quality, which means that all our products are created by the best designers and manufacturers who work to the highest standards. So, check out our online store today and shop with confidence.