When it comes to designing your home, there are many design elements to consider. One of those elements is texture, both internally and externally.
Texture refers to the different surface qualities of walls, floors, rugs, scatter cushions etc and often gives a space character and visual appeal and warmth. It can add interest to an otherwise bland room or soften spaces that may seem cold and uninviting.
Texture can be added to a space in a variety of ways and can be visual or physical. It can be as simple as rolling out a rug to soften timber or polished concrete floors or adding throws or scatter cushions in different fabrics and finishes to create a warm or inviting feel.
How to create texture inside your home
There are many ways you can add texture inside your home.
Simple solutions include:
- Adding rugs
- Adding greenery (plants or vases with interesting flowers and foliage)
- Using cushions with interesting prints and patterns
- Integrating natural fibres by adding decorative pieces made from linen, timber, stone, leather etc
- Installing curtains
- Introducing a feature foot stool or throw rug
If you don’t mind a bit of extra work, you could look at painting the walls with a French wash paint or adding wallpaper. You could also update your bed head, dining chairs, or other major furnishings in your existing collection.
How to create texture outside your home
The outside of your home is just as important as the inside when it comes to texture.
Externally, the cladding or outer walls of your home serves as a blank canvas when it comes to texture. Exposed brick, timber weatherboards or sheeting, stones etc all offer textural appeal.
Other ways to add texture to the exterior of your home is to add a variety of plants with leaves of different shapes, sizes and colour. Feature walls, paved walkways, water features and focal points such as fire pits all add a layer of texture to outdoor spaces.
If you would like to learn more about how you can incorporate texture or any other design element into your home, contact the team at Lateral Building Design.
