AH, TEXTURE. It's the cinnamon of an interior design scheme. An ingredient that everyone seems to forget about, but are then pleasantly surprised by how much depth and spice it can add to a dish, or home for that matter.
Texture is the magical ingredient that can make an interior space pop, and should not be overlooked when designing a new interior scheme. It refers to the surface quality of a material.
Take a cushion for example. Whether the cushion material is smooth, silky, woven or embroidered, it's got a texture.
This is an important part of the interior design puzzle, because it helps dictate how a room feels on first glance.
Much like the colour of a room can affect how warm or cool it feels, texture can influence the tone of a room.
Along with adding visual and tactile appeal, textures can be used to enforce a specific design style. For example, smooth and glossy textures scream modern interior, whereas rough and natural textures are more in line with a rustic scheme.
Before deciding on which textures are right for your space, it's best to choose a design style.
From a glass coffee table to a textural wallpaper, texture can be added just about anywhere in an interior space.
My advice is to start from the floor and work your way up to the furniture, decor elements, walls and then the ceiling.
All of these areas can be made more vivid and appealing by adding textures.
