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Have you ever looked in a room and felt that there’s something missing? And yet, you couldn’t quite put your finger on so you dismiss what’s missing on the design and head on with your life. Yet, more often than not, that feeling was there because there was something that’s lacking whether on the color scheme, decorative stuff or the furniture.
A room that feels dull or flat often lacks one common thing – texture.
Defining Texture
Texture becomes an afterthought in many homes. It’s about time to change this notion since texture can make a room pop. This is the very element that brings up the level of design to fine design.
In the world of design, texture is known as the sensation brought about by the external surfaces of objects by using your sense of touch. Texture is basically how things feel when you run your hand through their surface.
For a more vivid description of texture, try thinking of the sensation that you feel when you walk through a plush carpet or when you sit on a velvet couch. Perhaps a better interpretation of texture for interior design is how one perceives what he touches. You might have seen a lot of interior design websites and magazines and you’d know as you go from one page to another that you don’t need your hands to know how the elements in the room would feel.
Many times, texture plays second fiddle to the room’s function but this doesn’t equate to it being unimportant to the design’s triumph.
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Texture and Visual Weight
Odds are, if you’ve read the blogs here at www.mccreerys.com, then you know what visual weight actually means. This means that an object or a group of design elements have the power to draw attention.
Having an ample dose of texture means you won’t have to worry about visual weight. If you already know how warm or cool colors affect the human psyche, then you should also be able to comprehend how textures work in the same manner. Rough textures, for instance, tend to make spaces look and feel more intimate while smoother textures look sleek.
Consider also how you would place the textures throughout the room. Putting a smooth and rough textures right next to each other will make the latter stand out. It will seem like the rougher object is weightier but only if you keep them together. Put a space between them and there’s a notable visual effect.
Texture and Balance
Since contrast is crucial when it comes to interior design, then it only shows how important texture is. Texture can provide the visual balance by adding something that’s not similar to all the other design elements. When all the design pieces are alike, then your eyes would have trouble concentrating on what to look at. This is where texture should come in since it can make things leap from the backdrop.
It is also important that you practice restraint in using texture. Going texture crazy means chaos so just stick with the 2-3 distinct textures in one space. Pick three if you want people to drink in the space as a whole concept. Just stick with two if you want to emphasize a focal point.
Texture in Homes
Effectively bringing texture to your home means knowing which elements to work on. Architectural parts that are interesting to the eyes such as crown molding or tray ceilings can be emphasized as a focal point. Wooden benches, marble tabletops and satin chairs have a unique feel when placed inside any space.
As for the decorative items, you can use your collections, some flowers or shadow boxes. The use of interesting textiles is also common in bringing texture to your home.
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