In simple terms, when it comes to using texture in interior design, we're talking about the feeling and visual appearance of the material a piece of furniture, surface or fabric is made of. It takes in everything from a glossy lacquered bookcase to rustic terracotta tiles, an oak side table or a floaty loose woven linen curtain panel, and how you should aim to incorporate and blend these different elements within a room's decorating scheme.
When starting to think about a new room our first thoughts are usually about colour combinations and what shade to paint the walls, or which curtain fabric or wallpaper am I going to choose. How to use pattern might also cross your mind. Chances are it's not what textures should I be adding to the space, but for a successful scheme, texture is just as important.
