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TEXTURES

More Textures

by Stienie Greyling

exture has become integral to
design and is now a simple and
Teffective way to add depth.

What is texture and how do we
experience it?
Texture is the surface condition of any
object. For example, it can be describe as
being smooth or rough, sharp or rounded,
waxy, oily, glossy, pebbled, or grainy.
In interior design, texture is defined
as the sensations caused by the external
surface of objects received through the
sense of touch. Many may perceive texture
as a support in making a room attractive,
but it plays a vital role in making the
design a success. Texture not only makes
the room beautiful, but will also elevate
the overall experience of the design.
The words patterns and textures are
often used synonymously. Patterns
are typically small, repeating, tile-able
elements, whereas textures tend to be
much bigger images that don’t repeat. The
use of texture in web design is extremely
common.

Surface texture is indispensable in
fashion and textile design that also factors
heavily innovative creations. Along with
technological advances in the fashion
industry, surface texture has derived
many new and attractive features that
provide more opportunities for designers
to show various design concepts.
Rather that the surface quality of fabrics,
surface texture in fashion design creates
its identity through a manipulation of
materials- an application that tends to be
primarily for visual effects without being
restricted to decorative purposes.
In creating a wall texture and haveing
a wonderful interior, add texture to an
entire wall or just an accent wall. The
most common sources of texture for walls
come from materials such as wallpaper,
tiles and fabrics. There are other
unique and interesting sources, such as
contemporary 3D wall cladding and full-
scale art installations.
Trends are showing that safe, neutral
countertops are out and countertops with
more texture, colour and patterns are in.

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