Incorporating textures into your home design
Whether you’re looking to renovate or simply redecorate, the use of texture creates a more engaging space that truly reflects your style and personality. By incorporating a few complimentary materials that resonate with you personally, we can bring your vision to life with more warmth and vibrancy, allowing us to transform your house into your dream home without wavering on beauty and functionality.
Popular Textured Materials
Natural Wood Panels: a classic staple that brings warmth and can easily be modified to update to future trends. Reclaimed wood paneling showcases rich grains and unique imperfections, and with a large range of installations and finishes, wood can achieve any desired style.
Artisanal Plaster: Venetian plastering or stucco applications can create a multi-dimensional surface with a vast range of finishes to achieve any desired style.
Tile: browse the seemingly endless tile selection for a unique material to enhance your space. Look for texture, colors, or dimension that enhances your theme.
Wallpaper: create a visually pleasing space with wallpaper or upholstered panels. Bringing both warmth and sound absorption, ponder materials such as velvet, linen or raised prints.
Metal Accents: metals introduce bold textures with modern feel. Consider mixing metal finishes, such as brushed brass with matte black, to create a dynamic look. Add unique fixtures or hardware to personalization to your space.
Biophilic Design: bring the outdoors inside and enhance your visual appeal with the use of indoor gardens, or vertical plant walls, in conjunction with spades of natural light to create a calm, nature-inspired space.
Use of paint to add dimension
If you want to update your space without adding materials, consider using paint to enhance your space with a subtle color washing, or use a dark, earthy color to create a moody dramatic flair!
There are a few color trends predicted to increase in popularity:
Non-Traditional Neutrals: referred to as the ‘new neutral,’ the traditional neutral color pallet will be overshadowed by understated blues and greens, which provide a sense of calm while still adding interest to a room. HGTV just announced their 2025 Color of the Year as Quietude, a serene blue-green color perfect for more traditionally relaxing spaces.
Bold Reds: the daring trend is back with Behr’s 2025 Color of The Year, Rumors, a warm rich Ruby red with purple undertones
Rich Darks: bold, rich, earthy tones that bring a dramatic edge to any space
Warmed-Up Neutrals: cool whites are being replaced with more rich yellow undertones, specifically beige tones to taupe
Color Drenching: creates a more cohesive look by using one color in the entirety - walls, trim, ceiling, doors and any built-ins. Play around with your colors, use bold choices for smaller spaces such as powder rooms, or mid-tones for larger entertaining areas.
How to incorporate texture into your space
When planning your ideal space, begin by selecting a single focal point. Then consider what look you’d like to achieve, and what the space needs to feel most balanced. For smaller spaces, consider drawing the eye upward. For larger spaces, consider incorporating some wall paneling or wallpaper to make the space more interesting.
Bold doesn’t have to be scary! Layer different textures with your interior decorating. Create a variety of textures and materials in your decorating choices. For example, pairing a thick area rug with a sleek leather sofa and knitted pillows will add depth and complexity to a space without the commitment. Go further and play with your accessories too! Decorative items such as woven baskets, textured vases, sculpted art, and mixing materials such as metals, glass, and wood can enhance the eclectic feel of a space.
final thoughts
Textured surfaces can also be incredibly forgiving – an advantage for high-traffic areas, or homes with children and pets – as they allow for more durable finishes that require less maintenance. If you’ve been thinking about making any home improvement updates, consider using some of these design and decorating tips to help achieve your perfect home. With bolder color choices, and more innovative applications of materials, and more sustainable materials available for us today, we can create a home you love while being more eco-friendly.
Want to make some updates, but now sure where to start? Our designers can help take bring your vision to life! Ready for your dream home? Contact us today to see what we can achieve together!