Design for texture

While some designers seem to focus solely
on the appearance of a room, there is more to design than meets the eye. All
five senses are involved when home owners and guest experience a room, be it
for the first time, or on a daily basis.

One important sense which is used by all
home users is the sense of touch. We feel the surfaces we sit on, lie on, walk
on, eat from and so on. So its a good idea to make these textures as inviting
as possible. The texture of an object can also be a visual experience, as some
textures are sharp enough to draw the eye.

Put your textural elements to good use with
these ideas:

Accentuate the look of smooth leather furniture
with accessories like textured ornaments like twigs, spiky balls of twine, or
even organic pine cones piled high as a central feature. Adding a cosy thick
carpet or a velvety throw adds an extra element of luxury to the room.

A few silky pillows to
add sophistication to a bedroom or couch and invites the beholder to sit and
relax. Natural elements in this kind of setting accentuate the look of luxury,
try adding large leafy green plants and textured wooden accents to the room.

Create textural and
visual interest by combining traditional and modern with rich textures and bold
colours. A black leather couch can be lived up with textured felted cushions in
bright colours, and a pale polished wooden floor is complemented by a thick
woollen throw, in strong colours.

Complement your stone
effect fireplace with a smooth couch, or accentuate the dark varnished wooden
window frames with pale and soft billowy curtains. Wallpaper is available in a
variety of textures, as is paint, so consider a textured paint or a paint
effect which brings the illusion of texture to the walls of the room.

And all of these
options are pretty low cost and need not break the bank. Just look around and
consider your options before you buy. You may find you even have enough
textured objects in your home and a little rearranging could make all the
difference to your home. The same applies to home insurance policies!
Not only can a better deal be found if you search the internet for various
policies, but you may also find a more affordable home insurance option for
your newly decorated nest.

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