Often neglected yet texture is an essential consideration, bringing added comfort and richness to your decor. Here are 10 tips to add into or play with textures of your interior decor, from floor to ceiling.
1. Texture is an important element in interior design in addition to color and prints. A lack of texture diversity results in bland, poorly styled spaces.
2. Textures are soft on the eye and recall another sense: touch. Therefore, floors as well as furnishings, fabrics and accessories are elevated by inviting touch
3. Texture diversity is a smart idea, particularly in minimalist or monochromatic rooms.
4. Flooring and walls are ideal backdrops that won’t overwhelm the decor by adding texture. Think hardwood floors but also concrete, tiling, stone, panneling, and bricks.
5. Integrate fabrics (cotton, wool, felt...) or fake fur carpets, a variety of cushions or throws to easily add texture diversity to your interior.
6. Look for interesting contrasts: cold and hot, soft and hard, smooth and rough, mat and shiny.
7. Favour natural and rich textures and avoid mixing high end quality with cheaper finishes.
8. When assessing a decorative accessory’s form and color don’t forget texture.
9. Alternate textures by between walls and ceiling. It is trendy and will bring a “wow” effect to the room.
10. Textures add richness to decor. Their variety and multi-dimensional character bring a lot personality to your design.
Source : CHEZ SOI Author : Chantal Lapointe