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itself. Contrasting textures is one way to
make certain aspects stand out more than
others.
Interesting textures are not only
pleasing to look at, but when contrasted,
they are great providers of balance too.
Look beyond the obvious areas of fabric
such as sofas and armchairs, and do not
leave curtains, blinds and lampshades out
of the equation. One can also evolve these
textural contrasts as the seasons change.
For example, a linen sofa might go
from having cotton and silk cushions in
summer to velvet and faux fur in winter.
Add textured furniture. Furniture
texture is worthy of exploring especially
as one is most likely to come into physical
contact with it. Imagine running your
hand over a cool, smooth marble table,
eating off a rustic oak dining table, opening
the drawers of a shagreen-lined chest and
relaxing in an opulent velvet sofa.
Is texture one of the seven elements of
Art?
Elements of Art: The visual components
of colour, form, line, shape, space, texture
and value.
In the visual arts texture is the perceived
surface quality of a work of art. It may
be perceived physically through the
sense of touch, or visually, or both. Our
experience of texture in visual art relies on
our experience with the physical world.
Texture constitutes an important
chapter in fashion design. Because texture
greatly affects the look of a garment, the
feel, its lucidity in a way that influences
the appearance of the person wearing the
itself, but is one of the biggest contributors Texture is also a way to create accents. garment.
of texture in a home. Its ambient glow Interior designers will use texture to add Texture does not always have to be
can transform an entire space into one of what is referred to as ‘visual weight’. In obvious. It is these subtle differences as
incredible softness or, conversely, one that other words, how an object or section your eye moves around the room that are
is hard and harsh. of the room is able to draw attention to the most alluring. dw
Woven fabric satin glass
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