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Have you ever wanted to add an extra layer to your interior, but couldn’t work out what’s missing? The most likely reason is that your home is lacking in texture. Texture is the simple element which brings warmth, style and personality to your home. Our Stylist shares the top 5 factors to consider when adding texture to your interior, and how to nail that mix and match trend.
The Texture Basics
When it comes to adding an extra layer of softness to our homes, there are a few basic textures which are a must-have. Regardless of the flooring you have or colours on the walls, no home show would be without these 6 elements:
1. Animal Skins or Faux Fur
It’s up to you if you buy a real sheepskin rug or a faux one, either works brilliantly to add a softness to your home. A cowhide rug can help soften wooden floors while a sheepskin placed over a plastic chair brings comfort and warmth.
2. Natural Materials
If you’re lucky enough to have original floorboards, rustic brick walls or exposed beams, then you’re already halfway there. However, if you are in a more modern home, you can create the same feel by introducing natural elements through your furniture and floors. Wood, rattan, stone and concrete are great for mix and matching with modern finishes.
Top Tip: 2024 sees the start of a huge wood interior trend and bringing natural materials and textures indoors. From chairs and sideboards to lampshades and headboards, there’s nothing wood hasn’t touched. Start by adding a subtle hint of wood, such as a side table or plant stand to see how you feel about it. Contrast with smooth velvets and soft textures for an ultra-chic look.
3. Metallics
An unstoppable trend in modern interior design is the use of metallic materials in our homes. We have seen the rise of rose gold, brass and now more weathered metallic textures being introduced. From simple details in our furniture to statement gold kitchens, by using metallics in your home you instantly add a modern luxe edge. Dip your toe in the water with our with dining chairs with brass details, so you can subtly bring this trend into your home.
4. Knitted Textures
It’s no secret that it’s usually pretty chilly in the UK. Which is exactly why we all love a chunky knitted throw, or a heavy wool rug to make our homes feel extra cosy and snug. A soft knitted throw on the end of a velvet bed does wonders for clashing textures, while a wool rug on a flagstone tile floor adds warmth and stops you toes getting too chilly!
5. Glass
You may think glass is not so much of a textural element to use in our homes, but you’d be wrong! Adding glass its the best way to add texture to your home. A simple glass dining table on a wooden floor with leather dining chairs is a great way to show off the different finishes! Glass furniture allows light to float freely around the room while reflecting windows and textures placed on top.
6. Greenery
Fresh plants breath life and colour into your home. What’s more, there are so many varieties of houseplants, with all different colours, textures and shapes and sizes you’re sure to find the perfect pot plant to suit your style. Simple palms work wonders in minimal homes, while textured cacti sit beautifully in scandi homes.
Modern colour trends are predicting green to be a huge interior colour for 2025. From olive greens to silvery eucalyptus shades, keep your eyes peeled for more greenery coming soon!
Styling and Decorating with Texture
As a stylist, I quite often get asked how to add texture to a white room. With such a large percentage of us living in rented accommodation, you’re very limited to how much you can decorate. So, instead of seeing your white home as restrictive, see it as a blank canvas to make your own through adding texture! A starting point for this is focusing on soft furnishings like curtains, cushions and rugs.
Choose Furniture Wisely
Although you’re limited with decoration, you still have the freedom to furnish your home how you like. Choose furniture which really sparks joy and excitement, that will also bring much-needed texture to your blank canvas. Wooden Dining tables are an ideal option to bring interest to your home. The warmth and grain of the wood will inject colour and texture, while sitting effortlessly into a white interior.
Top Tip: Our new Malin Dining Table does all sorts of good things when it comes to adding texture. The wood material brings warmth to a room, and with the spherical base with groves, this creates form and texture in a beautifully elegant way.
Or why not consider a velvet bed to bring a soft sheen to your bedroom. Team up with high gloss side tables to clash with each other and create an inviting, harmonious space to relax and unwind.
Layering and Clashing Texture
Don’t be scared to get creative with textures. Layer a soft knitted throw over a smooth leather sofa, topped with a marabou feather cushion. This mix of different textures will bring an element of contrast to your home, which is vital when creating a personalised interior.
Depending on your own personal style, when it comes to clashing textures there really is no right or wrong. Just remember less is more, unless you’re a minimalist, then more really is more! Have fun with it and create your own texture.
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