How to add texture to your favorite space
How to add texture to your favorite space.
A few months ago we decided to switch up a few of our favorite spaces in the house. We swapped out the breakfast area and the sitting room. I revealed a few pictures of the space during my holiday tour and the breakfast room here. After a few months we are really enjoying the room and how it’s used. We did make a change to the seating situation a few weeks ago. I figured before I show you how it currently looks, I would share some pictures of the space after the tree came down and some ideas on how to add texture to your favorite space.
Ways to add texture
Texture can add dimension and interest to a room. You can add texture on the floor with a rug, on your walls, on the ceiling with wood and anywhere you use fabrics including pillows and throws. Pillows and throws are probably the easiest and fastest way to add texture to your space. Introduce fun animal print throws for added texture to your room. Believe it or not, I got the throws at the Dollar General a few years ago. This fur pillow adds instant texture to any space and it is so soft and comfy.
Create a focal point
The stone fireplace is the focal point in the room because of it’s size and position in the space. The stone obviously adds the texture. Sometimes because of the size it’s difficult to decorate. I keep the items on the mantel to a minimum so that it doesn’t look cluttered while still creating some interest since it’s the first thing you see when entering the room.
When we did the big switch, I bought the striped chair and love seat from Ikea. They are from the Stocksund line. The pieces are great and I love that they have several cover options. However the loveseat is just too small for the room, so I have moved it to my office.
Create comfort
Create a story in your space. Mix up items such as glass, metal and wood to create an interesting display on your book case. Your selected items will also set the tone for your room. I recently painted the van Gogh Starry Night picture. Impressed even myself. I went to one of those paint and sip places with a bunch of my pals. It was such a fun time and I highly recommend if you have one in your area.
Print is from Sincerely Us Shop.
I hope some of my ideas on how to add texture to your favorite space will inspire you in your own space. Go find a fun throw, cozy pillow or colorful art and layer it on.
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The nice thing about adding texture with pillows, baskets, and other fairly inexpensive items is that they can be changed up often. Your room looks lovely. xo Laura
Laura, you have such a beautiful home and your blog is a pleasure to browse. Wow, love this fireplace. What a lovely focal point.
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Wonderful mantel Laura, love the basket. The pillows are great too. One bad thing about having the TV over our fireplace is I’m limited dressing it up so I spend tie dressing the bookcase next to it
Cindy
Love your family room if that’s what it is. Noticed another room next to this one with couch or chair. You’ve kept it uncluttered but so cozy. Love all the light in your rooms.
I used to find so many great items at $generals in Bowling Green, KY area when we lived there. Now merchandise isn’t nearly as nice and less variety as it used to be. Still have some nice sturdy kitchen bowls I bought and one pair of flannel jammies. We moved away from KY to western CO in 2004. Have a $general but not as close as our Family $, live few miles west of Grand Junction out in rural area.
I still miss all the wonderful vintage stores and items gotten in KY, and our house/land there. Very expensive here for people on SS.
Have wonderful rest of week
Every thing looks great love your fireplace and all you have done in your room looks so cozy thanks for sharing
Laura your house is beautiful. Do you have to pinch yourself to make sure you’re not dreaming? These photos look like something in House Beautiful. I love your windows, stone fireplace and beams, and you’ve done such an amazing job using a light color scheme and still making it all feel warm and cozy. Love it all!!
I just love your house, Laura:) I’m a window person for sure, and your fireplace is simply stunning. Love that striped chair!