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Texture is key to any successful interior design. Along with color,
pattern, proportion as well as furniture, texture is a component that completes
interior design. Texture is found everywhere. All surfaces have a texture, and
how you use them in your space can ultimately influence how your space feel.
So, while you might be doing more important things on your homeownership
endeavor like checking out Rawang property prices, do take some time to consider the interior
elements of your space, like texture.
People often overlook the importance of texture when planning their
interiors. However, texture can be a powerful yet subtle tool that can enhance
your space. Read on for some eye-opening thoughts and principles on the
importance of texture in any interior space.
What does “texture” mean?
In design parlance, texture
refers to the surface and external quality of an object as well as the tactile
sensations we experience through sense of touch. Concurrently, we associate
texture with the way things look or feel. Everything has a certain type of
texture, whether it is rough, smooth, shiny, fuzzy and so on and so forth.
Think about the feeling of soft carpet underneath your feet, the smoothness of
a wooden tabletop or even the softness of sinking down on a large upholstered
sofa.
However, texture is something that is not just felt through sense of
touch but also through sense of sight You don’t need physical contact with a
room to feel and experience the power of texture.
Texture is no less vital to a design or
decorating endeavor’s success even though it usually plays a supporting role to
more important elements such as the function and comfort of your space. Thus, before you go overboard with decorating texture, keep in mind that
you should use texture to elevate and complement the overall experience of your
design and décor.
Texture adds visual interest
Texture has the ability to add visual
depth and weight to any space. Just like how colors can affect how
your space feels, texture works in a similar way as colors do. Certain textures
such as rough textiles impart heavier visual weight compared to other lighter
textures such as a smooth leather sofa. Rougher and heavier textures will make
your space to feel more intimate and grounded while smoother and lighter
textures will make your space feel more sleek and aloof. The key idea, however,
is to balance the heavy and the light.
When you’re adding texture to your interiors, it’s not about only
the presence of texture, it’s about the placement of it as well. The placement
of different textures can affect the end product of your space. For example,
placing a smooth texture right next to a rough one will give the latter a
weightier look and make it stand out even more. If you place them more distant
and apart from each other, the effect becomes less pronounced. The subtlety of
visual weight that you want to achieve is thus related to not only the
incorporation but also the placement of textures.
Texture provides balance
Texture helps add contrast to your space and helps keep things
balanced. This is important in any space, as things that are too similar will
tend to look boring and flat. Without texture to add some contrast in your
space, there is nothing to draw in the eye and as a result, your eye wanders
and glazes over. So, use texture to balance out and contrast against other
design elements like color and furniture to make your space really pop.
In certain situations, restraint is key. Believe it or not, there is
such as a thing too much texture.
Before you start piling on too many textured pieces in your space, make sure
that what you choose adds purpose and value to your space. As the saying goes,
less is more. It’s a good idea to stick to three or less different textures in
any room. An odd number of three works well when you want your visuals to be
perceived as a whole while an even number of two works well when you want to
help emphasize a focal point with prominence and symmetry.
Texture is ever more important if you’re working with a color
palette that is monochromatic or where shades are from closely related color
families. Visuals can start looking monotonous and flat in spaces with a
monochromatic or analogous color scheme. Incorporating texture into these
spaces can help add definition and interest while also bringing harmony to your
space.
Texture versus pattern
Texture and pattern are usually talked about
together, but they are actually two distinct
but complementary components of design. Pattern is a visual print, that is,
what something looks like. On the other hand, texture is how something feels. Both can be used to
complement each other in interior design. For example, a rug you choose can be
both textured and patterned.
Last words
Whether you choose a textured fluffy rug to warm up your family room
or a roughly stained wooden countertop to bring life into your kitchen, texture
is pervasive and ever-important. It is like a missing piece that completes your
interiors and helps elevate your design and décor to the next level.
Happy decorating and being creative peeps! xoxo
Lynda Che Lah
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