Have you ever noticed how most people stick with neutral colors when decorating their homes? Maybe it’s because we grew up with a pink bathtub? or find it hard to pick colors we can live with forever? With my first apartment I discovered that finding blues that work together is really hard, when all I wanted was a shower curtain that wasn’t white. Maybe decorating with texture is an alternative approach for those who aren’t comfortable experimenting with color?
What’s fascinating is my focus on texture came after I noticed the absence of color in the home. When researching kitchens with color and finding few photos (Ideas for Sprucing Up Kitchens), the search was on.
American Home Hilights Decorating with Texture
Fast forward a few months to the combined Home Builder Show and Kitchen Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, and it was clear that neutrals are here to stay, and textures are the way to create more interest in interior design.
Credit also goes to the Marc-Michaels Interior Design team, included on the Architectural Digest list of the top 100 designers in the world, who designed the New 2014 American Home which was showcased at this year’s show. During Mark Thee’s presentation on designing the house, he explained their emphasis on natural materials, textures and asymmetrical design.
So let’s explore the use of textures found in the 2014 American Home, and we’ll cover other show hilights separately. To get started, here are some imaginative wall textures using standard lumber in the entryway and stairs.
Here in the entryway are a variety of materials providing texture. On the left is a water feature over metal (left) next to assorted lumber projecting out in various depths (center) next to marble (right).
The stairs float next to a two-story wall of lumber, with wood railings and treads that tie everything together.
Wow, there is so much texture here it’s a challenge to describe. Starting with the wall (left), you have marble and tile blending with a sloped line versus the more traditional vertical lines you might expect. In contrast are several metallic accessories with more texture, standing on the floor. A hint of color in the painting compliments the story.
Decorating with Texture in the Bathrooms
Bathrooms are challenging to decorate as they’re small and you need all the space for function and supporting storage. That’s why wall and floor textures are the perfect way to approach decorating bathrooms. Here you have a countertop with two different materials, and the marble under the glass sink continues down the front of the vanity. On the walls you have textured wallpaper next to a beautiful mirrored wall covering.
Here you’ve got wonderful textures on the master bathroom wall and floor, in contrast to the sleek white bathtub.
Kitchen Decorating with Textures
Decorating with Textures Anywhere & Everywhere
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