Here [above] we paired a navy velvet sofa with a dusty blue wall color.' Contrasting tones and textures prevent monotony, so consider mixing different shades and finishes to achieve a layered effect.

In about 2018, my beautiful, innocent, and destructive dog, Blueberry, destroyed the navy blue velvet sofa that I had bought for about $300 on Craigslist two years prior while under the care of a ...