For our October design issue, we asked local design professionals their opinion on velvet furniture. Are homeowners pining for the glam look of velvet in furnishings and soft goods?

Kick up your heels and enjoy an afternoon snooze on a comfortable yet chic chaise lounge. These luxurious loungers have been around since ancient times and are as functional as they are gorgeous.

one. Oviedo leather double chaise, available at Restoration Hardware.

two. Sansa chaise, by Precedent, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

three. Ralph Lauren Home Temple Club Chaise, by Ralph Lauren Home, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.

This warm metal tone is popping up in all aspects of interior design.

one:  Gold asterisk sculpture, available at Wilson Lighting.

two: Cielo 3-light chandelier, available at Holt Lighting Depot.

three: Gold ripple frame, available at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

four: Kissane drinks table, available at Thomasville.

Classic
“Because of their versatility, poufs are surely a classic! They can function as an extra seat, an additional tabletop for eating or a cozy addition to a corner, and they can be easily displayed under a sofa table. Fabric patterns, textures and material choices are in abundance, and there is no shortage on styles. Poufs are an ideal way to bring in that bit of bright, bold color that you may not want to invest in a sofa or upholstered chair!” M. Joyce Mathis, MJM Design Company.

There is nothing more timeless than a piece of sleek, rich leather upholstery. A natural material, leather is not just being used in furniture and accessories. Lighting, flooring and even wallcoverings are now incorporating leather. A wise investment, leather becomes more supple with age, remains hardy against sun and heat and is easy to clean.

one: 8-light chandelier, Suzanne Kasler Dressage Collection, by Visual Comfort, available at Metro Lighting.

Nesting tables give you endless options for arranging a room. Whether stacked together or pulled into a variety of configurations, nesting tables were designed with flexibility in mind.

one: Lotus nesting tables, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

two: Giorgio consoles, available at Amini's.

three: Bassey nesting cocktail tables, available at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.