Texture in Design

When you think of texture, you might envision cut-pile carpets or quilted wall hangings, and you would be correct. These are elements that add texture to a space, and they're vital because they provide interest and depth. A room without texture of any kind, or a room with too little texture, tends to feel flat or boring. It's the texture that livens up a space, both visually and by touch. Learn about the important design element of texture to help make apartments in Phoenix feel more cohesive.  

Visual Versus Actual Texture

While it's true that you can feel many textures, there are just as many that are only visual. Picture a piece of artwork that's a macro image of a fall leaf. You can see the veins in the leaf. You can see the drops of dew sitting on the leaf, and you can see the edge of the leaf where it's bent forward and the back of the leaf shows. This is art that's adding texture to your space, even though you can't physically feel it.  

Actual texture is the texture that you can physically feel with your hands — a braided rug, a bamboo placemat or a pillow made from faux fur are all elements that bring actual texture to a room. 

Importance of Texture

Adding texture to your space is important because it provides both interest and depth. Both a dominant and contrasting texture should be present to keep boredom at bay and to keep your space from feeling flat or incomplete. Texture can be comforting and cozy, or it can be sleek and modern, depending upon the intent of the designer. 

How to Add Texture

Adding texture to your space is as easy as bringing in items you love and pairing them with plain or solid decor elements such as white space, lines, and forms. Play around with your design until you find an arrangement that feels right for you to get the most from textures. 

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