In the words of design, texture is the impact of how objects feel through the sense of touch on the external surface.
Although this term refers to how a particular surface feels, it has a visual element as well — with one quick glance, you can tell how a particular item will feel. Hence, certain items look smooth or cozy. Texture has the power to add warmth, depth and character to your home in a way no other element can. To get a better idea of what texture consists of, imagine yourself walking over a Persian rug or wrapping yourself in an Alpaca throw on a winter night.
The kind of textures we are talking about incorporating are things like wood and textiles — things that have pattern and movement and look like they would be interesting to touch.
It is a designer’s job to put two or more contrasting textures together to add visual weight to the space. This works best when two contrasting textures — rough and smooth — are used in close proximity to each other.
Textures, if implemented incorrectly, will make an otherwise pleasant room feel haphazard. Sometimes, the easiest way to harness the power of texture is to center it around a standout feature, such as an archway or fireplace. Selected textures can play off of the characteristics of the focal point.
The following are top three of the textures that we like to incorporate in our design plan for clients:
Velvet: The perception of velvet has changed dramatically in recent years. Velvet furnishings has taken on new significance in 2019. A velvet sofa is no longer something to feel embarrassed about, but something to embrace. You can easily add luxury to the living room with a contemporary velvet tufted sofa. The popular colors are greens, blues, rich rusts and terra-cotta shades.
Velvet itself is quite durable, even though its luxurious and high-style look would make you think otherwise.
Marble: One of our favorite accents that seems to be here to stay is the marble trend. After seeing the way marble can completely transform a space, we are beginning to understand what the Romans made all the fuss about. Although it may seem awkward at first glance, marble is excellent material for furniture. It is strong, powerful is timeless. Do not be afraid to invest in a piece of furniture made of marble. The material’s distinct veining adds visual interest to any furniture and décor while maintaining a sleek appearance. Adding marble accessories can rejuvenate any space in your home.
Textured Rugs: Rugs are a perfect way to bring an element of texture into the room. A rug on a tile or wooden floor is both visually and tactilely contrasting. It adds in another layer to a room. A carefully displayed rug will be able to alter how light reflects around the room. Its presence will soften up, smooth or add rustic charm to overall place and add dimensions to a room.
Our favorite is hand woven woolen rugs. Wool is very resilient and its texture allows it to quickly recover from crushing or indenting caused by footsteps. This natural resilience also keeps the rug looking new and fresh for longer periods of time.
This design inspiration, that we are sharing here beautifully incorporates a velvet sofa, with leather accent chairs. We have marble coffee and side tables and also marble lamps. For accessories, we have used green agate, velvet and woolen throw pillow, paired with metallic vases and a handmade woolen rug bring the whole design to completion.