Textures
and Patterns -
Home Decorating Digest
Patterns
and textures will serve an important function in your decorating. They
will add interest and character to an otherwise plain color scheme. Your
choice of patterns and textures will follow your decorating style, the
limitations of your environment and you personal preferences.
There
are so many choices of available that the task of selecting textures can be
overwhelming. If you keep these rules of thumb in mind you will be able to make
knowledgeable selections and maybe even use optical illusions to create a
dramatic arrangement.
Patterns
can effect how you see proportion. By following these rules of thumb you
can wisely select patterns to enhance any room.
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Complex
Patterns that use several colors and diagonal, criss-crossing
lines are busy for your eye. They can liven up a large area, but it may be
overwhelming for a small room.
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Vertical
Lines add height to a short room, or add more height to a high
ceiling.
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Horizontal
Lines add space, width to an area.
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Remember
the Size and Scale of your space. General rule of thumb, the
larger the space, the larger the print, the smaller the space the smaller
the print. Yet adding a large print to a small area can give you a
feeling of grandeur.
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The
same grouping or pattern used throughout an area can draw together a wide
open plan. It will create a flow and sense of continuity.
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Colors
affect how we see patterns. High contrast patterns create an energetic
feeling and colors close in value create a more subdued environment.
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Texture
affects color. Rough textures will absorb light while smooth textures will
reflect light.
Always
remember to select patterns and textures that appeal to you and work well with
your overall plan. It is always wise to collect samples of what you love
be it pictures, paint chips or color swatches. Feel free to experiment,
remember as a renter, if you buy it, you keep it. If you love something in
an apartment, you will probably love it your house too!
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