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Interior Decorating Tips for May
Texture in Interior Decorating
As color is the most important and visible factor in setting the mood of a room, the effects of
texture are almost subliminal in nature. Texture is used to add interest and to tie a
decorating scheme together. As babies, touch is our first sensation; we can feel before our
eyesight develops. So texture affects us deeply, whether or not we are aware of it. Texture
adds excitement to our interiors. It creates a subconscious need to touch and explore, thus
drawing the viewer into a room. Once inside the space, texture creates interest for the eye
as it moves about the room. Texture isn’t achieved through just fabric alone. It’s also
brought into a room by the use of florals, either silk flower arrangements, plants, feathers or
botanicals. Texture is also found in heavily grained woods (oak and pecan), wicker, and
rush caning. There is also perceived texture such as faux finishes on walls and in fabrics.
Can you have too much texture? Strive to achieve a balance of smooth surfaces and
textured accents. The smooth surfaces give the eye rest before it moves on to the next item
of interest. Remember that the carpet, upholstery, and window treatments all add texture in
varying amounts. For these core pieces, choose less textured fabrics: these elements are
more expensive, therefore less frequently changed. The less heavily textured these items
are, the less likely that you will grow tired of them too quickly. This theory applies to color
also: see previous articles in the lower left hand of your screen. Save the heavy texture (and
vivid colors) for items you might change when the mood strikes: throw pillows, throws,
tassels, silk floral arrangements, wall art.
Here are some helpful guides for the use of texture in your interior decorating:
• If you have textured walls choose wall art that is less textured such as traditional prints and
perhaps a big clock. If you have smooth-surfaced walls use fabric wall art, bas-relief (2-D)
wall plaques, architectural elements such as crosses, scrolls, ledges, and wall vases filled
with silk flowers, botanicals or feathers.
• Space your florals and botanicals evening throughout the room.
• Selecting your textured accessories in your chosen accent colors and distributing them
carefully about the room creates balance in your interior decorating. An additional note:
texture darkens color, so a color will appear darker on a textured wall treatment than on a
plain painted surface. Usually this makes little difference, but if you are trying to match
colors exactly, keep this in mind.
Another use of texture is to select fabrics that tie your decorating scheme together. Fabrics
can be casual or dressy, so depending on the mood you are trying to strike, choose your
fabrics accordingly. Examples of dressy fabrics are chintz, silk, satin or anything with a shiny
surface. Some examples of casual fabrics are unpolished cotton, nubby silk, linen, and
anything loosely woven.
To summarize, texture adds an almost subconscious excitement to a room. In addition, it
can be used to tie a decorating scheme together by choosing fabrics that reflect the mood
you are trying to achieve. Selecting your textured accessories in your chosen accent colors
and distributing them carefully about the space further acts to tie your decorating scheme
together.
And remember: always, always bring only things you love into your home.
Texture in Interior Decorating
As color is the most important and visible factor in setting the mood of a room, the effects of
texture are almost subliminal in nature. Texture is used to add interest and to tie a
decorating scheme together. As babies, touch is our first sensation; we can feel before our
eyesight develops. So texture affects us deeply, whether or not we are aware of it. Texture
adds excitement to our interiors. It creates a subconscious need to touch and explore, thus
drawing the viewer into a room. Once inside the space, texture creates interest for the eye
as it moves about the room. Texture isn’t achieved through just fabric alone. It’s also
brought into a room by the use of florals, either silk flower arrangements, plants, feathers or
botanicals. Texture is also found in heavily grained woods (oak and pecan), wicker, and
rush caning. There is also perceived texture such as faux finishes on walls and in fabrics.
Can you have too much texture? Strive to achieve a balance of smooth surfaces and
textured accents. The smooth surfaces give the eye rest before it moves on to the next item
of interest. Remember that the carpet, upholstery, and window treatments all add texture in
varying amounts. For these core pieces, choose less textured fabrics: these elements are
more expensive, therefore less frequently changed. The less heavily textured these items
are, the less likely that you will grow tired of them too quickly. This theory applies to color
also: see previous articles in the lower left hand of your screen. Save the heavy texture (and
vivid colors) for items you might change when the mood strikes: throw pillows, throws,
tassels, silk floral arrangements, wall art.
Here are some helpful guides for the use of texture in your interior decorating:
• If you have textured walls choose wall art that is less textured such as traditional prints and
perhaps a big clock. If you have smooth-surfaced walls use fabric wall art, bas-relief (2-D)
wall plaques, architectural elements such as crosses, scrolls, ledges, and wall vases filled
with silk flowers, botanicals or feathers.
• Space your florals and botanicals evening throughout the room.
• Selecting your textured accessories in your chosen accent colors and distributing them
carefully about the room creates balance in your interior decorating. An additional note:
texture darkens color, so a color will appear darker on a textured wall treatment than on a
plain painted surface. Usually this makes little difference, but if you are trying to match
colors exactly, keep this in mind.
Another use of texture is to select fabrics that tie your decorating scheme together. Fabrics
can be casual or dressy, so depending on the mood you are trying to strike, choose your
fabrics accordingly. Examples of dressy fabrics are chintz, silk, satin or anything with a shiny
surface. Some examples of casual fabrics are unpolished cotton, nubby silk, linen, and
anything loosely woven.
To summarize, texture adds an almost subconscious excitement to a room. In addition, it
can be used to tie a decorating scheme together by choosing fabrics that reflect the mood
you are trying to achieve. Selecting your textured accessories in your chosen accent colors
and distributing them carefully about the space further acts to tie your decorating scheme
together.
And remember: always, always bring only things you love into your home.
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Barbara Craig is an interior decorating consultant specializing in the finishing touches that
bring personality and style to your home. If you have questions regarding interior decorating,
please feel free to contact Barbara at UnderTheArbor.com Your question will be answered
personally and your inquiry may appear in the upcoming Q & A column of her online newsletter.
bring personality and style to your home. If you have questions regarding interior decorating,
please feel free to contact Barbara at UnderTheArbor.com Your question will be answered
personally and your inquiry may appear in the upcoming Q & A column of her online newsletter.
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