Understanding Texture

The key to successfully using texture is in diversity. Think of pairing opposites: hard and soft, nubby and smooth, rough and slick, fuzzy and silky, coarse and fine. Mix things by topping your smooth wood floor with a nubby textured rug. Contrast a honed brick floor with a sleek stone countertop.

The use of texture impacts the ambience of a room. Grouping soft, fine textures casts a romantic, luxurious feel. Rugged, hard textures, on the other hand, achieve a down-to-business attitude. When planning your mix consider the mood you want to create and rely on textures that will impart that attitude for your flooring, countertops, and furnishings.