How to Elevate Your Home with Texture
Want to subtly elevate a space in your home? Adding texture might be the strategy you need.
When you walk into a room that incorporates texture, the space feels intentional. While you may not immediately recognize why, it’s the surface variation adding depth and dimension. Texture is an interesting design element because it provides visual interest, but can still function as a neutral. It’s the balance between bold patterns that can be overwhelming, and flat neutrals that make a space feel lifeless.
As a Design-Build Team, we’re here to help you design a space with this level of detail from the start. Our design team helps our clients create homes that feel warm, curated, and intentional. Here are just a few examples of ways we’ve incorporated texture in recent projects!
Adding Texture to Cabinetry
While painted cabinets are still the go-to for many Kitchens and Bathrooms, we’re seeing folks move towards wood finishes for natural texture. Another option is adding rounded grooves to the surface – called fluting (concave) and reeding (convex). This is an especially great way to add shadows and dimension to a surface. This linear rhythm is both peaceful and interesting.
Incorporating Texture on Walls
Walls often get overlooked, although they are usually the biggest visual component in a room! There are many options for adding texture to your walls, including grasscloth, wood slat paneling, and exposed materials.
Grasscloth
Grasscloth is different from wallpaper in that it is made of natural plant materials and has a tangible texture. Each panel is unique, and the seaming is meant to be part of the look. This material requires professional installation and proper care to maintain the durability of the plant fibers.
Wood Slat
Wood slat panels are a modern wall treatment, often used in spas and hotels. Incorporating these materials in your home can help you achieve that same elevated, serene look.
Exposed Materials
Over the past several decades, modern construction has leaned into mass-produced materials over handmade craftsmanship. Unfortunately, that shift loses the charm and authenticity of handmade materials like brick. In this Home Addition Project, we preserved the exterior brick wall as an architectural detail!
Tile Textures & Finishes
Uniform materials like subway tile have become cheap and easy to mass-produce. Now, luxury kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends are swaying the opposite direction towards handmade tile, which has more natural variation. There are a myriad of ways to add texture with tile:
Material – look into natural stone, like marble, with built-in variation
Size – choose between tiny mosaic patterns or large-format 24x48 tiles
Surface – explore the handmade textures of Zellige tile, with its old-world sharp edges, or opt for a faux brick look!
Finish – choose between a matte and glazed sheen
Texture in Furnishings & Accents
Texture isn’t just for the permanent applications. Furnishings are the easiest way to add texture. Every item, from pillows and curtains to rugs and light fixtures, offers an opportunity to opt for a unique finish or an unexpected material. For more tips on making significant visual impacts, read our guide on High-Impact Design Upgrades.
Take Your Home to the Next Level
Upgrading your home is easier when you’re working with an experienced team. At Ferguson Builders, you can trust our experienced design team to elevate your home to the level you envision. Contact Us today to talk through what we can accomplish in your space!
