Tasteful Textures

Texture is a secret weapon in the design world; it will really transform an ok space into something amazing.

Texture is an often overlooked element in interior design. Just as color, style, and architecture create the mood of a space, texture can also impact the sentiment of the design. We spoke to several industry leaders about their go-to textures that help them communicate their designs. Here is what they have to say about the value of textures.

Design + Decor: Please explain the importance of bringing texture into a room.

Diane Durocher: This serene retreat is designed with a neutral palette yet it is far from boring due to all the rich textural details. I work with many types of materials and finishes to bring interest to my designs and enhance the architecture. For example, the architecture of the room’s vaulted ceiling is highlighted with molding and pale sky-blue paint. A lush velvet upholstered loveseat is framed with wool panels that give grandeur to the tall window that overlooks the homeowner’s property, for an ever-changing seasonal vision. And the iron bed and walnut furniture create strong silhouettes in the otherwise neutral room.

A more subtle textural design feature that enriches the look of the neutral room is the damask motifs that are repeated throughout. It can be found in the stencil pattern that was added to the built-in armoires, the trellis wool rug that grounds the room’s furniture, as well as in the sumptuous chenille damask of the Bergere Chair.

Texture is also important when developing color and light. The custom-glazed tiles installed on the fireplace surround, reflect light, and add to the subtlety of this neutral oasis. The silk damask blue and sand pillows as well as the blue and cream striped fabric desk chair and neck roll add the perfect amount of color to the design while allowing the introduction of blue with our artwork and accessories. This design proves that with the incorporation of sumptuous fabrics, chenille, wool, velvet, and silks, a neutral palette can be visually interesting as well as texturally appealing!

Resource:

Diane Durocher Interiors

Diane Durocher

375 South Central Avenue Ramsey, NJ 07446

201.825.3832 dianedurocherinteriors.com

Product: Interstate Design Center

Design + Decor: What are your favorite types of hardware finishes for a room?

George Tsionis: Right now, some of my favorite finishes in the industry are Flat Black & Satin Brass. We really keep our ear to the ground to make sure we’re staying on top of changing trends, and those are really what seems to be dominating the market at the moment.

Design + Decor: What are your favorite types of materials you like to use to bring textures into design?

Frank Bowron : Moulding is a great opportunity to bring style and texture into a room. For a traditional home or architectural style, Interstate’s Greenwich Collection is the moulding for you. The Greenwich Collection is our classic moulding catalog that was made from the most popular profiles our custom mill shop created over our first eighty years of history. It’s a timeless beauty that can’t be beaten.

To meet the needs of modern, minimalist design trends, we also introduced our Westport Collection of moulding. This sleek, modern moulding collection was envisioned by the expert craftspeople at Interstate’s 100,000 square foot custom mill shop in Bethel, Connecticut. These moulding profiles fit the clean lines and open rooms that are so central to modern architecture.

I actually think doors are another way to bring texture into your home. You can find a wide selection of modern interior doors from TruStile. And Upstate Doors’ entryway doors are a phenomenal choice to create a classic front door experience. And we definitely recommend giving a look at barn doors to bring a rustic feel inside your home that can match any aesthetic.

Resource:

Interstate Design Center Frank Bowron

800 Post Road East Westport, CT 06880

203.221.1620 interstatelumber.com

Design: California Closets

Design + Decor: Please explain the importance of bringing texture into a closet.

Debra Russo: Closets used to be spaces strictly for storage where the shelves were made out of melamine. Now, closets are becoming actual living spaces that you want to hang out and spend time in. So, people are taking a lot of time, especially during construction to make sure closets get just as much attention as the other rooms in the house. One way to put closets on par with the rest of the house is the introduction of textures. Textures in the closet are a lot more important these days if the idea is to create a living space that is a continuation of the rest of the home and not just a dumping ground for clothing.

Design + Decor: What textures are you using in your closets that create beautiful living spaces?

Debra Russo: The different materials that we offer add depth and interest to the closet just like other rooms. We have wood grain, glass and high gloss faces that we successfully mix and match to give our clients their preferred look. There are just so many options today that you can really create any look you want with our materials.

Lighting is also critical in creating a comfortable living space and LED is an amazing component that we can offer these days. Most closets will have bright ambient recessed light for visibility but at California Closets New York we offer amazing LED decorative lighting for the WOW factor. LED poles and shelving are really pretty when they light up clothing like a highend boutique and the vertical panels have dimmers that can alter the light depending on the time of day. Our frosted resin doors are appealing to hide clutter or clothing that you don’t wear anymore. And although, the client’s clothing color doesn’t alter the design we love it when a closet is color coded.

Design + Decor: What are your favorite types of materials you like to use to bring textures into design.

Debra Russo: I like the lighter finishes we offer especially the linen. The inside of our drawer boxes are fashioned with the linen finish but if you want you can have the entire drawer wrapped in linen. And to make the drawers extra special you can have the glides undermounted so when you open the drawer all you see is the beautiful linen finish.

A lot of the wood grain textures we offer are really very special that you wouldn’t normally see in a closet, especially our Bianca Latte Italian finish. The Bianca Latte is a versatile white wood that allows you to bring other elements into the space that can be changed over time.

We also have an understated yet beautiful white matte cabinet finish that one of our clients paired with an amazing marble stone to create an island. The stone is the element of surprise in the closet and our products were the modern supporting cast.

Resource: California Closets New York

Debra Russo

16 Saw Mill River Road

Hawthorne NY 10532

914.592.1001californiaclosets.com

Design: California Closets