![]() McClendon mixes the clean, straight lines of this sofa with luxurious teal velvet upholstery to create a living room that’s both luxurious and modern. The clean lines keep the Hollywood glam fabric from feeling overpowering. But she opted for an angular, modern shape, rather than a sofa with a tufted back and rolled arms. McClendon adds just the right amount of glamour by using sharp contrasts: She chose lush velvet upholstery in a bold shade of teal for her living room sofa. ‘‘A good-quality cotton or mohair velvet will last you forever and is very child-friendly,’’ she said. Velvet may sound like a surprising choice for kitchen seating, but it’s actually a durable and practical fabric, Huh said. ‘‘With all the hard, sleeker surfaces in a kitchen, the velvet tone and variability in the sheen really add depth and warmth to the room.’’ She chooses velvet seat cushions in soft, flattering shades for window seats or kitchen island stools to add ‘‘a bit of lushness and a plush feel.’’ The luxury fabric adds an attractive sheen, but it’s ‘‘still casual and clean,’’ she said. Crestin uses elements traditionally considered ‘‘glamorous,’’ like velvets and metals with a shimmery finish, but she’s not aiming for anything sexy or glitzy. – Laure Joliet/Jessica McClendon via APīut there is another way to add a measure of luxury while maintaining an otherwise casual, low-key room. ![]() You have to love it, and you have to want to flaunt it a bit.’’ This dining area mixes the traditional glamour of a glossy black table and crystal chandelier with the sexy glamour of a rock-and-roll print and gold accessories. ‘‘Imagine what it’s like to wear a sexy red-carpet gown. ‘‘You need to take a bold point of view and not be apologetic,’’ she said. ![]() She advises clients who truly love glamour to embrace it. If you’re craving glamorous elements like velvet, silk, and jewel tones, the classic approach always works: ‘‘You can add glamour to a room with rich colors, dramatic color contrasts, moody tones, and over-the-top flourishes such as overscale mirrors and gold-tone accessories or furniture legs,’’ Huh said. We’ve asked Huh, McClendon and Massachusetts-based interior designer Kristina Crestin for tips on ramping up a room’s glamour with a careful and delicate touch. With HGTV calling 2018 ‘‘the year of glamour,’’ homeowners may be drawn to this trend but also worry about going too far. ‘‘The incredible popularity of Gucci and other maximalist looks in fashion showcase how people are ready to let loose and indulge in fun and luxury,’’ Huh said.
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