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4 Unique Tips to Decorate with Texture

In the past, when people thought of decorating their homes, they thought only of how it would look. Today we know that all the senses are involved when we walk into a room and decide how we feel about it. That’s why decorating with more tactile textures has become a big trend in 2017. However, at Half Price Drapes we’ve found that many homeowners aren’t exactly sure how to decorate with texture. Here are a few tips we’ve gotten from the pros.

1. Don’t be subtle when decorating with texture

When you’re working to craft texture, you’ll need to change the surface of something to provide either tactile texture or visual appeal. The easiest way to do this is through textiles because every fabric has a different look and feel. You may decide to use the fabric on your couch to be the focal point of your texture experiment, or you can choose textured faux linen curtains that can have a huge impact on the way the textures works together in your room.

2. Don’t let balance pass you by

It’s true that we recommend you aren’t subtle about the textures you use in a room, but it’s also true that balance is important. For example, if you had a rug that was made with a shag material, and it was paired with a leather couch, this would be an eyesore. Generally speaking, you don’t want to have two highly textured fabrics in the same room. We especially like texture in a room that’s otherwise monochromatic because it adds a bit of depth to the overall look of the room.

3. The floor is a great place to start

One of the easiest ways to add texture is to start with the floor. There are a wide range of satisfying floor textures out there, from tile to wood, from carpet to stone. Each one will have its own style, and each one can be covered by rugs that add new textures.

4. Start with neutrals

When many people start out decorating their home, they’re starting with neutrals. Deciding to add some texture doesn’t mean changing everything from day one. Instead, start off with your neutrals and add texture via window treatments, wood flooring, wallpaper, metal, or other methods. The point is that you can start with what you have and build on it without having to start over from scratch.

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