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How Texture Impacts Design

Surroundings have a significant impact on our feelings. Different amounts and types of light affect our mood and energy levels, while colors can impact every aspect of our emotions. Textures also come into play when designing a room. Knowing how texture affects the design is essential to use it to your advantage throughout your home. The designers at Geneva’s Interiors share our favorite tips about texture with you.

Image of Parkland® Wood Blinds in a room with plush carpeting

Incorporating Texture Into a Space

Adding fabrics can soften a room. Everyone knows that a fluffy throw blanket feels soft without touching it. Curves help components in a space to flow and appear more cohesive, and elements we associate with nature help us to feel more calm and relaxed. You can use various materials and accessories to create textural accents. No matter your taste, your goal is for your home to feel warm and inviting, not sterile and generic.

Using Wood and Metal For Warmth

Wood, whether natural hardwood or faux wood, adds abundant warmth to a space. Parkland® Wood Blinds and Heritance® Hardwood Shutters are two excellent examples of window treatments that can warm up a space. Metal is often considered a “cold” element, but it can create warmth in any room when used correctly. Modern Precious Metals® Aluminum Blinds in neutral tones, like Sand Pebble or Jute, give you the sleek aesthetic and durability of metal with the comfort associated with warm tones. You can also pair crisp metallic finishes with wicker or bamboo accessories for contrast without giving up the warm feel of a space.

Natural Textures

Natural elements create a peaceful feeling even if you’re not particularly outdoorsy. You can bring the outdoors into your home with houseplants, paintings of water and landscapes, or tabletop fountains. Use Provenance® Woven Wood Shades to add organic texture and vibes to your windows. The grasses, bamboo, and reeds used to handcraft woven shades deliver naturally occurring variations that make them one-of-a-kind. Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades cater to a minimalist style while still providing an earthy texture that makes a room feel comfortable. Globally sourced fabrics create unique color and texture combinations that are the foundation of this design-inspired collection.

Add Texture with Accessories

Area rugs are a fantastic way to introduce color and texture to a space. The pile height makes a big difference. Think about the solid color low-pile rugs often used in office settings and how it makes you feel. Now, picture a colorful area rug with a longer pile. Which would you rather have under your bare feet? Throw pillows, and the fabrics on your furniture are other options to have texture become a part of a room. Consider reupholstering a family heirloom chair in a more modern, textural fabric.

Pairing Texture & Lighting

The lighting in a room works with other elements to create a feel-good aesthetic. Overhead lights are often too harsh for spaces where you want to put your feet up. But an area where you work needs bright light to see and maintain your motivation. Table and floor lamps are excellent lighting options for any room. Consider track lighting with a dimmer switch to change up the ambiance of a space.

Contact Geneva’s Interiors

Our designers are ready to help you introduce fun textures to every room in your home. Visit us to explore your options, including window treatments, custom bedding, and our extensive fabrics library. We are in Federal Way, WA, and are happy to serve the areas of Federal Way, Tacoma, Kent, WA, and Des Moines, WA. Contact us today to schedule a design consultation.

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